The Problem

CHAPTER 29

CHARLIE

Two glasses of straight rum and I'm close to being quite drunk. Stef seems to be the same as me but I can't tell. So far, I told her why I approached her. She found it quite amusing then proceeded to give me another glass.

"What is your plan? Get me drunk and then seduce me?"

She laughs, "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.'

"I'm guessing it's the latter. And I was attracted to you when I saw you."

"Prove it."

I approach her, and she opens her legs while sat on the desk, allowing me to stand between her. I grab her chin, making her look up at me. Her light green eyes grow darker, while I trace my thumb on her bottom lip. Leaning down, I whisper in her ear.

"Don't pretend I can't see your boyfriend's camera pointing at us."

She looks at me in shock, "How did you know?"

"If you don't want me to spread your games around, I'd suggest you partner up with Oliver and Kieran."

She puts her hand on my chest, slowly bringing its down to my trousers. She grazes my bulge causing her eyes to widen then to bite her lip. "You are very smart Miss Cameron. And it seems you are the full package...are you sure you don't want to have some fun?"

I pull her closer to me by her waist then place a kiss on her crook, gliding my lips up her neck to her ear. She moans while reaching for my belt. Grabbing her hand, I give her a smirk.

"Nice try."

Then grabbing the bottle of rum, I take a big swig of it and leave the room. Once I get downstairs, I stumble through the crowd of people then eventually see Laura talking with Hannah and our friends.

As soon as I get to them, I wrap my arms around Laura from behind and rest my head on her shoulder. My life seems to be spinning...actually the room is spinning. Woah why do I still have this bottle?

Laura turns around and scans me with her eyes, "First of all, why are you holding that? And why are you so drunk? Is your belt undone? Oh my lord did you have sex with her? Really?"

I put my finger on her lip to shut her up before she could say anymore.

"No baby. I didn't sleep with her even though she wanted to sleep with me. And record it so her and her pervert boyfriend could watch... Anywho, she got me drunk and I ran off with the bottle. This is expensive rum...So yeah, I flirted with her and ran off. Everybody say that Charlie is the best! I want to hear it loud and clear! Baby you go first!"

She laughs, so does there rest of the group. "Charlie we should probably take you home."

I take another swig of the bottle but get it snatched off me from Mark. I frown but then hold onto Laura, resting my head back on her shoulder. She cups my cheek and using her thumb to rub it smoothly.

"Our kid is very lucky. Our co-parenting will be awesome! Don't you think? I mean I am happy we are friends."

She nods with a genuine smile, "I agree."

"Well don't you two finally look like a couple!" Her mum says out of nowhere.

"She would probably drop to the ground if she isn't held onto me," Laura says to her.

Tess nods, "Well thank you Charlie. Whatever you did, has allowed them to form a deal with her."

I let go of Laura and stand up straight, trying to focus my gaze at her mother. Just as I attempt to shake her mother's hand, Stefani walks toward us. She has a large grin on her face which amuses me.

She places a hand on my cheek then a peck on the other side, "It was fun Charlie. I hope to drink with you again. Oh and it wasn't a camera and he isn't my boyfriend, more like my brother."

"Oh I knew that. I also knew that you enjoy playing games."

She smiles, "I know. See you around." She winks then walks away to her brother, the two then leave the building.

Laura looks at me amused, "You like her don't you?"

"Not in the way you think I do," I mumble while staring down at Laura. We stare at each other for a while before Hannah clears her throat.

"Laura I think you should take Charlie home. Someone's had a lot to drink."

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It took about ten minutes and we were at my place. Laura walked in, placing her bag by the entrance and pulling me upstairs to the bedroom. She places me on the bed and takes my blazer off then unbuttons my shirt. Her eyes stay down, looking at my body.

Standing up, I look down at her and stare into those eyes I fell for. It's been a while since I have looked at her this way. Deep breaths Charlie.

"Take a shower. Then get changed. I'll go to the spare room. Understand?"

I nod.

She attempts to leave but I grab her wrist, pulling her into me and hugging her tightly.

"Thank you. For taking me home."

"It's fine," her eyes leave mine then she walks out the room.

I head straight into the bathroom, stumbling in and taking a cold shower to wake me up. The water calms my mind and cleans the grime off my skin. Walking back in the room, I have a towel wrapped around my waist and one hanging on my shoulders.

Laura is sat on the bed with an oversized shirt and her hair up in a ponytail. She looks me up and down then grows a grin.

"You have been working out?"

"Oh so you can tell? How long have you been examining my body for Laura?"

She smiles, "Get changed."

"Yes boss."

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Breakfast.

I need breakfast.

"Stop moaning, I'll order us some food. Just shut up for five minutes. It's eight o'clock in the morning!" I roll out of bed holding my head as it's banging. When I'm hungover, the best thing for me to do it get out of bed or else I'm stuck feeling like hell all day. "Can you continue your little walk outside this room so I can sleep a little longer please?!"

Her eyes remain shut for a second then she opens them and sits up immediately, "What?"

"You...um maybe sort yourself out before you walk off."

I look down to see my erection, then shrug my shoulders as she frowns. "What? Don't pretend you haven't seen it before."

"I wish it never came near me."

"Then you wouldn't be pregnant."

She stands up and stretches. Her nipples are hard, I can see them through her shirt. Fuck.

"Stop looking at me like that."

"Stop looking at my penis!"

We both groan then walk out the room. Downstairs, I pour us some orange juice while adding a freshly pressed shot of ginger and some whiskey for myself. Laura looks at me confused as I gag while drinking my concoction. "It's my version of a hangover remedy. It weirdly works."

She rolls her eyes, "Okay so what are your plans today then?"

"Would you like to check out some local day cares? Just incase our kid would have to go to one when we're both working."

She smiles, "Yeah sure. But please sort out that erection, it's still up and ready."

"Yes Miss Reed. Anything for you."

The door bell rings causing us both to look at it confused, "Who the hell is here at this time of day?" I start to walk to it but then Laura stands in front of me, making me bump into her back. She peaks at the window to try and look at who is there. "Um, Charlie. Your little friend is currently pressed against my ass. I'll answer the door."

"Yeah I'll take a shower or something."

"Yup."

Well...