Chapter 42
Attempting suicide.
"Hey" Ben said, showing his teeth again and this time Valerie couldn't hold it in because she ran to a gutter and puked.
"Is she okay?" He asked and Charlotte just chuckled.
"I wanted to diss you but nature already did" Valerie said angrily and the guy gasped.
"Sorry I can't hear you" he said to be sure of what he just heard.
"For Pete's sake Halloween is over you can take off that mask you called beards..,I guess you trade your neck for another chin cause how will a Normal human have this kinda neck". Charlotte just chuckled trying not to laugh,if only the guy knew what is best for him is to just leave her.
"What?" He exclaimed, getting annoyed but he calmed himself.
"We already think you're an idiot so you can stop trying to prove it. Following us all the way from the mall down here...do you want us to call the corps? Everything around you sucks..surprise me and say something smart" she eyed him and he got infuriated.
"How dare you...willy bite her" Ben said with gritted teeths looking uglier. He released his dog. If there is anything in the world Valerie hated most,that is dogs.
In a swift, she bent down and removed her six inches high heel shoe.
"Charlotte ran..he is a psycho" she screamed and they picked at their heels.
"Val that was hot,did you know him somewhere? Cause I'm still shocked" Charlotte said in between laughter as they entered the house.
"Can't you see he has got some nerves? Walking up to us and telling us some trash,like what the f.." Charlotte quickly cut her off knowing she was about to say the "f" word.
"It's fine,that was really fun," she said laughing.
"Hi Charlotte" Alexander said but she ignored him.
"Common, I said I'm sorry" he said a little bit louder but she just laid down on the sofa using two throw pillows to cover her ears.
"Leave her alone,she is still upset with you" Val said going upstairs and he sighed frustratedly and sat on the couch next to her thinking of how to make it up to her.
What happened today really helped Charlotte in putting the thought of Donald aside.
She sat down realising Xander had left and started operating her phone.
Her fans were wondering what transpired between her and Donald. The manager told her to have some space and Valerie insisted she come stay with them.
"I have an idea" Val shouted happily coming downstairs.
"Not interested," Charlotte said dryly.
"The heck Charlotte You should at least hear me out first" she pouted sitting opposite her.
"Okay mom..what's the idea?" she said sarcastically.
"Let's go eat dinner" she said excitedly and Charlotte grumbled.
"You don't need to complain cause you're going with me" Valerie said with an authoritative voice.
"Yes mom," she said sarcastically, smiling.
"Yuck! I'm your mom for the meantime,trust me you gonna love this dinner" Charlotte smiled at Valerie's words.
"This or this..which suits me most?" Val demanded from Charlotte. She has been looking for the best cloth for dinner while Charlotte just rolled her eyes at her.
"The silver is cooler for dinner" Charlotte said and she picked it.
"You ain't going in that are you?" Charlotte said, scanning Charlotte from head to toe. She was only wearing shorts and a tube.
She went to the changing room and came out wearing a gold short gown. She combed her hair and applied a nude lip gloss.
A maid knocked on their door and she was ordered to come in.
"He is here ma'am" the maid said bowing.
"Alright, tell him I will be with him soon" the maid nodded and bowed then left.
"Who is...wait..i thought as much it's Bryan right?" She said and Valerie turned red.
"Aww...Valerie Blake is blushing" she teased her the most and Valerie threw a pillow at her.
"Stop it," she said, smiling.
They got to the living room and exchanged pleasantries.
"So since mum went on a trip,we will be eating dinner in Bryan's house. It's a surprise" Val said and Charlotte had to control the urge to spank her due to Bryan's presence. All that was on her mind was that Bryan would be following them to eat dinner.
They got to the Winthrops' house and were welcomed warmly.
"I know you," Charlotte said after a long stare.
"Of Course,we met in Paris," Bryan's mom said, smiling broadly at her.
"The little girl,where is she? I'm happy we will be meeting again" Valerie looked at Charlotte and smiled. She really has an interest in Bryan's sister. Charlotte looked around for the girl but couldn't find her.
"What's her name? I'm still surprised you're Bryan's mom" Charlotte said and they heard the doorbell ringing.
"Surprise!" Bryan said, opening the door. There she is in the arms of a guy in his early twenties.
"Hello there" Charlotte said moving to where she was.
"Charlotte" the little girl said and came down from the guy's arm. Charlotte bent down to her stature smiling and hugged her
"Did you guys know each other in your first life? She really likes you. She has been longing to see you like damn. I'm Damien,Bryan's elder brother" he said smiling and she nodded.
"Charlotte" she said and shook his hands.
"Now that you have seen Charlotte, can you eat now?" Damien asked but she just ignored him.
"Such a spoiled brat" Bryan said dryly and left for his room with Val. It's not like this is the first time Val will be entering his room though.
"What's your name?" Charlotte asked, carrying her on her lap.
"Emma," she replied. Charlotte fed her that night and she ate to her satisfaction. They also snapped pictures and played together.
Two hours later,she was sleeping soundly on Charlotte's chest.
"Are you sure you haven't met my sister anywhere,she really likes you and opens up to you so easily" Damien said and she Chuckled.
She laid Emma quietly on her bed and called Val.
"We will take our leave now" Charlotte said and Damien nodded.
"Thanks for hosting us" Val appreciated and they left.
"I guess I now have a place where I can be visiting more often" Charlotte said and Val stared at her. They are currently on their way home.
"Anything to erase Donald's memories from my life" she said and smiled sadly.
"He is such a loser and you should stop thinking about him," Valerie said, getting annoyed.
"If all these years of friendship and he still broke your heart then I'm afraid of my relationship with Bryan. Won't he be like Donald?" Val said and sighed.
"He won't," Charlotte said, trying to assure Val and she nodded.
It's already been a month since the incident in the studio.
Val decided to come greet Jasmine and Charlotte. She rang the doorbell and Donald came into view. He gave her a questioning look and she scoffed.
"So dumb" she mumbled and pushed him out of her way.
Charlotte and Jasmine came downstairs and sat down. Donald also did the same thing operating his phone.
Charlotte sometimes finds it hard to believe Donald could change so quickly because of her not getting intimate with him.
"I will be spending the weekend here. Mom travelled again and Alex has been kinda busy these days" Valerie said and Donald looked up from his phone.
"What! Is this a charity home or what.. why would you stay for the weekend?" He said but they didn't even bulge.
"Charlotte, Jaz..dogs will always bite yuuno. Let's go upstairs before he bites us" Val said softly and Jaz busted into laughter while Charlotte just chucked trying not to laugh.
He glared at them and left the house angrily.
Perfect!
"Let's go have some fun" Val said and they left for a coffee shop and sat down.
The memories of her and Donald came back again and she felt sad. Neither Val nor Jasmine knew she and Donald once came here else they wouldn't suggest coming here at all.
They continued sipping and gisting. All this was to cheer her up but she isn't even listening to them. Her phone beeped and she checked it.
It was a post from Donald. She wanted to drop her phone but still checked the post anyway.
She once had the thought of blocking him but changed her mind thinking it was too immature and also because her fans don't know they once dated.
She Zoomed the picture again and her face became blurred. He uploaded a lady's picture calling her all forms of sweet names and still has the nerves to tag her.
"I'm sorry but I need to be somewhere" she rushed her words and ran out of the shop leaving her things,
"Charlotte!" Val called and attempted to go after her but Jasmine held her down.
"Don't worry she will be fine, she just needed space" Jasmine said softly and she nodded sitting back. She checked Charlotte's phone and saw Donald's post.
"So that mother fůcker had the nerve to tag Charlotte after every thing he did? He's sure going to hear from me tonight" Val said. They paid for the bill and left the shop.
"Seem like I'm not Destined to be loved in this world. It's just like everything about me is working against me. Donald became a cad. Maybe I should have just listened to mom and not come to this place. I loathe you Donald. I hate the fact I fell hopelessly in love with you. I regret the day I met you" she smiled sadly and looked at the river.
What's the essence of living Anyways? Everyone is worried about her and very soon they will relax. This life is not worth living. Her mind kept on saying while another was encouraging her to move on but she listened to the first one.
"Goodbye world and don't miss me because I'm not worth it" she said sobbing and jumped from the bridge inside the water.
All this while,someone has been watching her but she didn't notice.
The person could only see her mouth movements but have no idea what she has been saying.
"Noo!" He screamed and dived in. He swam to her direction trying to get hold of her.
"Goodbye Emma,I love you so much" she said softly and closed her eyes. She was already drowning when she felt a movement around her.
Maybe it's the fish that will finally eat her. She kept on swallowing the water and at the same coughing. She isn't a pro in swimming pool not to talk of a RIVER
She lost consciousness but the guy continued diving down to catch up with her body. When he finally did,she had already lost consciousness.
"Please stay safe for me" he kept on muttering as he swam back to the bank of the river. He got to the river bank releasing Charlotte and gasping for air.
"Wake up please" he said tapping her but got no reply.
Goosebumps!
He placed his ears in her chest and saw she's still breathing but her breath is really scary.
He bent down and looked at Charlotte. He was contemplating whether to do Mouth to mouth resuscitation or not. He doesn't even know how she will react when she wakes up. He bent his head and moved closer to her, staring deeply into her beautiful face, then he kissed her. After a while,Charlotte started coughing out water.
"Is this my spirit?" She said weakly and passed out.
T.B.C