I patted on the side of my bed as I rubbed my sleepy eyes. The bed was empty, I groggily sat on the bed that's when the smell of pancakes filled my nostril.

A smile started playing on my face, I jumped out of bed going straightly to the bathroom to freshen up. After I was done I ran downstairs to see Charles was shirtless just wearing his sweatpants that was hung too low. I gulp at the sight of him, wild thoughts started running on my mind.

"Hey beautiful" he turned around with a pan in his hand.

"Hi" I said softly, he place the pan on the kitchen slab as he came near me. He tuck my fallen strands back to my ear, as he softly caress my cheeks. I tip toe to reach at his level sliding my hands on his shoulder, I move my face closer to him. He softly brought his lips on mine and kissing gently.

"Mhmm" he pulled apart, "breakfast first" he gave a small peck on my lips then went back to kitchen.

"Wow you can cook too" I said loudly enough for him to hear as I take a seat , clasping my hands together I watch him preparing the plates.

"Good morning lovebirds" the door burst open scaring me, as Aaron and Freya came in.

"Freya you need to stop doing that" I scolded her

"Yeah yeah" she sat next to me when Aaron went towards Charles having a bro hug.

"So?" She started

"So what?" I looked at her

"Did you-"

"Shut up fre" I glared at her but my cheeks started turning red

"You did it" she shouted making my eyes wide

"She did what?" Aaron asked her, Charles too looking at us.

"Nothing, nothing. I see you brought breakfast" I changed the topic, but the look on Freya's face didn't disappear.

"Details" she started again

"Not now" I shushed her

"Btw happy birthday Charles" Freya said, to which he replied with a thank you with a smile.

After we ate our breakfast, Charles and Aaron left. He said he would pick me up at 7.

I am so nervous about meeting his family today. I have met Sarah before and I know Charles is close to his mom. I'm more nervous about meeting his dad. I have heard so much about him, about his powerful persona. Though not heard a single thing about him from Charles.

"Hey" Freya snapped her fingers in front of my eyes.

"Sorry" I shake my head, now paying my attention on her.

"Now tell me all about it" she grin wiggling her eyebrows

"Okay" I smiled

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It was 5 in evening when I went to get shower. I asked Freya to do my makeup as I can't trust my talent today.

I decided to wear a black sparkly spaghetti straps short dress with a matching heels.

"Where did you get that dress?" Freya exclaimed

"I bought it few months ago but never wore it" I said sliding my hands on the fabric of the dress.

She made me sit on the vanity chair, grabbing a curling iron she started with my hair. She then did my makeup keeping it basic. I asked her to apply red lipstick and a little blush on my cheeks.

"You don't even need fake eyelashes" she groaned as she applied mascara on my lashes. I just laughed at her.

"Done" she announced once she was done with makeup

I looked at the mirror, my hair look so wavy and bouncy and the dress perfectly fits with the proper makeup I look, Beautiful.

"Freya you- thankyou" I looked at my best friend, "I'm looking amazing" I laughed

"I would probably say something insulting here but as I did your makeup, I wouldn't insult that" she said

I gasp jokingly, "mean"

"Get your coat and purse Sweetheart, your prince charming might be here any minute" she teased as she handed me my coat

"Let's go downstairs" as soon as I said that, the doorbell rings

"You wait here, I will go open the door and you make your grand entrance by slowly stepping downstairs, you know just like movies" she blabs when she looked at my bored face, "you're no fun" she huffed and ran downstairs

"Sometimes I feel like I'm staying with a kid" I mummer

"Olivia" she shouted from downstairs.

I walked downstairs feeling giddy. I try taking deep breaths but as my eyes landed on that one man, I forgot everything else around me.

I didn't realize as I took my next step my leg got twisted and I lost my balance, but Charles was quick enough to hold me not letting me fall.

"Thanks" I smiled at him once I was securely back on my feet

"I told you to walk slowly, but this will too make a good movie scene" she said

Charles looked at her confused then turning his head towards me questioningly. I shake my head, telling him not to bother. .

"Bye freyaa" I said as hugged her

Charles and I walked towards his car, it was different from the last car.

"New car?" I asked as I settled myself inside

"No. But I have many cars I will show them to you one day" he replied as he started the engine and drove off.

I was fidgeting with my fingers when I felt a warm hand on them.

"Stop worrying" Charles said

"I'm not-"

"Yes you're. I know when you're nervous you start fidgeting with your fingers" he stated

"I-uh" I didn't know he notice that, "I'm nervous about meeting your parents. What if I do something wrong, what if they don't like me" I rambled

"Shh, just be yourself. My mom will love you" he smiled encouragingly

"Um, I'm more nervous about meeting your dad" as soon as I said that he facial expressions changes. He clinched his jaw, removing his hands from mine.

"I'm sorry. Did I say something wrong?" I try grabbing his hand

"No it's nothing" he didn't look at me

"Then-"

"We're here" he said as drove inside the big iron gate.

I retreated my hand back, looking outside the window. Why is he so angry about his father? Don't they get along with each other?

"Hey" Charles softly say

I turn my head towards his, he placed his warm hand on my cheek I lean into it giving him a small smile. He unbuckled his seatbelt to come closer to me, cupping my cheeks he kissed me softly making my heart flutter again

"Let's go inside" he said once we pulled away.

Breathlessly I nodded.

We both walked towards the front door, he slowly intertwined our hands making me look at him.

"You will be great" he said as he press the doorbell.

The same butler opened the door greeting us. He said everyone are waiting in living room

Giving him our coats, we walked inside. I can hear the chattering and laughter from here.

"Is Sarah and Brandon joining us?" I asked hoping I would find someone I actually know here beside Charles.

"Uh no. My parents still doesn't know about the pregnancy" he whispered

"Oh"

"SON" a middle aged lady dressed in maroon gown approached us. She hugged Charles, "Happy birthday baby"

"Thanks Mom" he hugged her back kissing her head.

I smiled at them, when her eyes fell upon me.

"You must be Olivia" she beamed at me

"Yes ma'am"

"Oh nonsense, call me Pearl" she hugged me taking me by surprise but then I hugged her back. It was like a warm motherly hug. Once she pulled back she asked to join everyone as food is almost ready.

Charles again held my hand as we headed where everyone else were seated.

"Charles" a man with a strong masculine voice called Charles.

His father, I thought.

I felt Charles hands tightened around me, I looked up at him, and his eyes back to the way it was in the car. Emotionless

He looked down at me, I gave him a smile and squeezing his hands saying that I'm here. A smile crept into his face. We went towards his father who was watching us with his scrutinizing gaze.

"Father" he let go of my hand as his father hugged him

"Father, this is Olivia Evans, my girlfriend" Charles said as he placed his hands on my back.

His father strong gaze landed on me making me feel uncomfortable but I stood there with a smile.

He extended his hands for a hand shake, "enjoy Miss Evans"

I know he is gritting his teeth behind that smile.

"Sir Mr Reed and Mrs Reed are here" a butler came and inform.

I felt Charles go stiff as soon as heard that. He turned around to look

"Mariah" he said

"Happy birthday, Charles"