Chapter forty three
Marriage contract.
Charlotte spent three days in the hospital. Andrew own a big hospital after he was done with university. Jasmine and Valerie were worried to death except Donald who looked so relaxed and unbothered.
Charlotte sat down on the couch crying again. She is currently in Andrew's house. He entered the house and sighed.
"Charlotte, what the heck is wrong with you? First you tried committing suicide and now you're here shedding stupid tears. Have you know sense at all?" Andrew said frustrated and the sense part caught her attention. She slowly raised her head up to look at Andrew.
"So in conclusion, you're saying j lack sense right" she asked, getting annoyed. She thought Andrew was going to apologise but of course she was disappointed.
"Concerning Donald's matter,you lack a whole lot of sense Charlotte" Jasmine and Val entered afterwards.
Charlotte stood up to protest but Andrew beat her to it.
"Love made the same smart Charlotte I knew this stupid. You told me Nigerians are strong, that they are the type that ain't ready to give up. I remember the first time we met till the day of convocation. You gave me reasons to live,reasons I should continue striving but when it was your turn to make use of those words of admonition, what did you do? You failed woefully. I expected you to brace up and move on but you disappointed everyone because of a dumbass who doesn't give a damn about you. You became so brainwashed you didn't think about your loved ones''. Andrew said his voice higher and stared at Charlotte who was dumbfounded.
How could she be this stupid. She even concluded jumping in a river without giving it a second thought. A tear slipped from Andrew's eyes which he quickly wiped off and left for upstairs.
Jasmine stared at her friend for a while and sat down."I'm so disappointed in you babe ..we promised each other to always stay strong in hard times. You admonished me to do many things which I will be forever grateful for but when it was your time to make use of one of those counsels you screwed up". Jasmine said and this time,Charlotte sobbed harder. How could she think of taking her life because of a dumbass who doesn't even worth it.
Val and Jasmine bent down to the tiled floor ahead. "Nevertheless, we still love you. Letting you go is the last thing I can think of. I'm giving you another chance for you to change again" she sobbed more loudly getting emotional.
"I'm sorry guys,didn't know what came upon me" they looked at her and hugged her really tight.
"Now clean your face else you won't like what I'm gonna do to you" Val bossed, giving her a tissue to wipe her tears.
"Alright ma'am" she smiled and raised her hands up in surrender.
Charlotte showered and saw Andrew's clothes in another wardrobe in a room. She picked an ashes hoodie with a black short and came out. She breathes in and out for a couple of minutes before finally knocking the door.
Jasmine and Val left already after spanking her. Not to brag but she has got the most loving best friend and sister in the world. She thought smiling. She knocked again and he said come in.
"What are you still doing here?" He said huskily, not sparing her a glance.
"Don't you even dare use that kinda tone for me Andy" she warned pointing her index finger at Andy and he looked up at her. He looked at her again to be sure he saw correctly and busted into laughter.
"What the hell are you putting on?" he said in between laughter.
"Rhetorical question" she rolled her eyes and sat down beside him.
"You still look cute anyway" he smiled and she brought out her phone.
Silence sets in as both just sit down staring at their phones. Few minutes later,Charlotte broke the silence.
"Andy" she called softly and he hummed.
"I was stupid, i allowed Donald get to me. I was stupid I jumped to conclusion no one love me. Thanks for saving me. Thanks for not getting bored by my attitude and I promised I'm a changed person now" she said looking at the floor. Andrew stared at her for a while then took her hands in his then squeezed it tenderly.
"Remember you just promised" he said and she nodded.
"I forgave you already but if you want total forgiveness then go to the kitchen and prepare food for us" Andrew said and smirked and Charlotte frowned.
"What a jerk," she muttered while standing up.
"I got a name for you too doll" he said smiling and she halted in her movements.
"Which is?"
"You have a small neck so the tortoise neck fits you. Isn't that lovable" Charlotte gasped and he smirked.
"And if you don't like that,I can change it to turtle neck" he said and if look could kill,Andrew would be six feet down because of the deadly glare he got from Charlotte.
"Once a jerk,always a jerk" Charlotte said and he smirked.
"The food please ,I'm starving" he said as his stomach grumbled.
"If you're truly hungry,the better you go with me is the best cause I won't cook yours" she smirked and he groaned.
"Such a witch," he muttered.
"I heard that jerk," she said.
"Tortoise neck"
"Jerk"
"Tortoise neck"
"Jerk" she wasn't ready to back down.
"Whatever,I'm starving. Let's go" Andrew said and they left his room to the kitchen. They snapped pictures in the living room and both posted it capturing it with "Be happy always,life is too short "
Some thought they were in a relationship while others got envious with the fact they look cute together.
"Hi baby" Charlotte greeted Val.
"Studying these days has made me so busy," she said, yawning.
"Awww you have less than two years so just be strong,how about Bryan?" She asked and she sighed.
"He had a change of course and it's been really hard to study alone" she said and Charlotte chuckled.
"You should learn how to stand for yourself and not rely on others Val...huh?" She said and Val nodded.
"So Alex,you haven't gotten a bride yet?" His father demanded even when he knew the answer.
"No dad," he said boredly.
"Then you can marry the bride I have for you" he said sipping his tea and Alex started coughing.
"I don't have interest in managing your company neither do I have interest in marrying a random girl" Alex said plainly and the rest of the family were taken aback. When did Alex become so bold?. They thought.
"Woah I see you've got some nerves. You're getting married in two months time,I give you the grace of a month to look for a lady to get married to else you will have no choice than to get married to Vanessa, my friend's daughter and that's final" her name alone made Alex want to puke. He can still recall the last time Vanessa came to visit them. She was the one who lured him to have intimacy with her. She's a bitch and a public whore throwing herself to any guy that came her way.
"Hell no dad Vanessa is a big NO! Even if I take over the company,can't I do that without getting married?" He shouted at his dad frustratedly.
"Did you just shout at me? I have my reasons for everything and I'm only helping you here" he shouted back.
"To hell with you and your help" he badly wanted to scream but just decided to keep his cool.
"Dad,I have less than two years to spend in university. Can you continue taking it over till I finish? At least I have the knowledge" Valerie chipped in but Mr Blake just ignored her and sipped his drink. Mrs. Blake sat there, her head bowed. She ought to stand up for her kids but she failed in that area.
Valerie's mood changed.
"Dad,what went wrong? Ever since you got the contract..everything about you changed. You care less about your family,you shout at us upon any little mistake..the love between you and us grew cold. Do you know how hurt I am when others talk about the bond of love between them and their parents and nothing to write home about when it gets to my turn? Mum is always scared you're gonna quarrel with her if she stands up for her children. You're the type that hates taking no for an answer, ruling us like it's a military regime. Is that truly what's called a family?" Val shouted and ran away in tears. The parents were too shocked to utter a word. She's right anyway. Mrs. Blake thought but she dared not say it out loud.
"Val is right but since it's the marriage you want,I'm gonna bring a bride but you can only see her on the day of the wedding. We can get married in two weeks' time as you wish" he said coldly.
"Really" his mom's face brightened up while his father's softened. He shot his mom a glare and left.
Charlotte, Jasmine and Donald are currently in the studio and were told to start rehearsing their next album. Charlotte and Jasmine are trying to get their part correctly while Donald sat down operating his phone. Jasmine and Charlotte are through and are now waiting for the manager.
He came in and saw the script meant for Donald on the desk where he had left it. He entered the studio and met Donald operating his phone.
"Are you done rehearsing the lyrics and the tunes?" Mr Henry demanded.
"No..actually I'm not in the mood to sing" he said not sparing him a glance. All the people near Donald gasped surprised.
"You repeated this last week and you're doing the same thing today. If you continue this way...I will have no choice but to replace you. There are a lot of guys out there who will forever cherish the position".he warned but he didn't bulge.
"I don't fùcking care..to hell with your studio" he shouted and left the studio. Mr. Henry couldn't believe his eyes.
"I think he has gone nuts" He finally said at last and dismissed them.
"Charlotte, the only hope I have again is you. Rose declined saying my dad can ruin her reputation and career". Alexander said after he had explained everything to Charlotte.
"So what do you want me to do therefore?" She demanded at last.
"I needed a fake wife to do contract marriage...someone needed to teach dad a lesson and that person is me" he smirked and Charlotte got interested in that lesson part.
"What lesson?" She asked looking at him suspiciously and he smirked.
"You will know when the time comes" he said still smirking.
"I'm in...need to show someone I'm not a weaker" she said and smirked.
"Thanks so much Charlotte, you're the best" he said and she rolled her eyes.
"Flattering mode activated" she said sacasticastically and they departed laughing.
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