Orchards and Moonlight - a Mialotte story (TNN)

A blast from the past

"Leave."

Everyone turned to Autumn as she spoke. Her mother looked slightly hurt. 

"Autumn, wait," Charlotte said, standing up. She walked over to where they had put Mia's personal belongings. She really hoped that it was still there. 

She let out a sigh of relief as she saw the once-white paper. It was now a bit damaged due to the rain, but you could still see what was written on it. Autumn looked at her confused as she held out the paper but took it anyway. As her eyes scanned the words, her face became red. He was beyond angry at this point.

Without saying a single word, She handed Reece the letter and walked out of the room, her husband following her. Marjorie was confused, as she could see Reece was also getting angry at what the letter said. 

"She's gonna kill him," Reece said. He sunk down into the chair, resting his head in his hands. 

"That is what Mia was on her way to tell you guys when..." Charlotte couldn't finish her sentence as she looked at her still-unconscious Girlfriend. Reece looks up at his mother.

"So he knew. All these years. He lied to us. He... if Aut doesn't get him, I will." 

"We tried multiple times to come back, but each time he would make sure we were aware of what he would do to you. I am sorry Reece." She tried to get closer to him, but he just lifted his hands.

"No. One sorry won't undo everything. It's going to take time. But right now, I need to go make sure my sister doesn't end up in prison." as he stands up, Marjorie grabs his hand. He looks over at her, and everything in him relaxes. She smiles at her and the two of them say goodbye to Charlotte and then leave to find Autumn.

Clara walks to Charlotte. Looking at Mia, a tiny smile on her face.

"She changed so much."

"Yeah, that happens in 23 years.'Charlotte snapped at her, before letting out a sigh.

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to snap. I am just worried about her."  Charlotte kisses the back of Mia's hand once more. 

"I understand. And I know that what we did was wrong, and we should have tried harder. I was just so scared of Roger. I know what he is capable of." 

Charlotte just nodded her head. Clara takes the hint of silence and leaves the room. She had a lot of making up to do, but first, there was a man who needed a punch or two in the face.

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Charlotte had just called her parents to update them. Not that there was much to update them on. Mia's condition had not changed. 

Marjorie had come by and given her some coffee and some food. She filled Charlotte in on everything that happened with Roger.

"Autumn had of course gotten to him first. Tearing him a new one for lying to them for so long. There was definitely something different about the way she was acting. You know usually, she would be very physical in her attacks, but not this time, she stood a fair distance from him. The same could not be said for Winter. For a man of his size, he sure does look like he packs a punch. Pretty sure he broke Roger's nose.

Reece mostly just glared at his father, pretty surprised that her didn't also punch him. But that was all made up when Clara came. 

I don't think I have ever seen Roger so surprised before, even more so when she pulled back and landed a punch so hard the man actually hit the floor." 

Charlotte listened intensely. She was glad that he got some hits to the face. If she wasn't so worried about Mia, she would probably also have given him one. 

"Thank you, Marjorie. I am sure once she wakes up, Mia is also heading his way."

"IS there any update on her."

Charlotte just sighed and shook her head. Marjorie hugged her and tried to get her to go home again, but this time Charlotte refused. She couldn't go back home. It was far too quiet. She couldn't handle it. 

She would give absolutely anything to just hear Mia's voice now. The longer Mia took to wake up, the more scared Charlotte became. She couldn't lose Mia. 

This isn't fair. Charlotte was finally happy. She had found her home. Mia. Mia was her home and her forever person. She knew that she would be able to go on without Charlie, but Mia, she wouldn't survive.

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Charlotte and Mia sit on a red blanket in the park. Mia had on a black button-up shirt and black jeans, while Charlotte wore a white dress. It was springtime and the flowers looked so beautiful everywhere. 

"This is amazing, Mia. Thank you for this." Charlotte rested her head on Mia's shoulder as they looked over the pond.

"I would do anything for you Char. I love you more than anything, that's why... I need to ask you..."

Mia moved away from Char a bit, as she dug into the picnic basket, pulling out the black velvet box. Charlotte's breath got caught in her throat.

"Charlotte King. You mean the world to me, you are my forever person... Will you marry me?"

Charlotte had tears in her eyes, her hands shaking, unable to utter a word, she just nodded her head. 

 Char sat up in her chair. Looking around, she realised that they were still at the hospital and it was all just a dream. Tears started to sting her eyes. She looked over at Mia, leaning over and placing a kiss on her forehead.

"Please come back to me my love." She whispered as her lips lingered for a second. She needed some coffee, she could not keep having these dreams.

"Ugghh."

Charlotte stopped in her stacks as she heard the noise. She doesn't turn around just yet. She stays frozen in the same spot. Her hands start trembling.

"Why is it so bright?" 

Finally, Charlotte spun around, her eyes connecting with Mia's. She didn't waste a single second, she was back next to Mia, she cupped her face in her hands and kissed her fiercely.  All of her emotions of the last few days poured into the kiss. She finally pulled away, tasting the saltiness of her tears.

"You're awake." is all she can say, looking into Mia's eyes.

"Umm yes... not that I am really complaining about being kissed by a gorgeous woman but... umm... Who are you?"