Shadows of You | Englot (GirlxGirl)

45. Last Chance

POV ENGFA

Six months...
Six very long months have passed.

I've been waiting, and honestly, I've missed Charlotte more in these six months than in all the years we've been apart. Maybe it's because this time feels different-because I know this is our last real chance to be together again.

So every night, I hold onto that hope, praying I'm not the only one who wants us back together, praying she still loves me, hoping... something will happen in our lives that brings us back together for the last time.

During these six months, I've kept myself busy with W-In Enterprises. Maybe even more than usual. I pour so much energy and thought into my work, trying to keep my mind off Charlotte. If I let myself dwell on her, I'd be overwhelmed by the thought of these six months passing without a word from her.

We haven't talked at all-no texts, no calls, nothing. I haven't even checked her social media, I guess she hasn't either. Honestly, I felt like I needed this, to not know anything about her, to make it easier on myself.

I told P'Faye, Yoko, even my sister P'Daad and some close friends about what happened in LA the last time we were together. They all supported my decision not to reach out to Charlotte. They thought it was good for both of us to clear our heads and our hearts.

So, none of them have mentioned Charlotte or asked me anything about her since then.

Marima and Mason still keep in touch with me, but they've never brought up Charlotte or mentioned anything about her either. Even when they returned to Thailand to manage their restaurant business, which has been growing in Bangkok, they didn't say a word about Charlotte. I think Charlotte probably talked to them about our agreement too.

Bangkok never fails to surprise me, especially today, when I was rushing to make it to the monthly meeting with the directors at the W-In headquarters, only to get stuck in traffic for a full hour in the city center.

Incredible.

Honestly, it's making me more anxious, thinking about tonight, about everything that could happen between Charlotte and me. I'm nervous about everything. And on top of that, there's this monthly meeting with the directors, which, of course, can't be postponed. It had to be today, of all days.

The ringing of my phone snaps me out of my thoughts, and I see P'Faye's name on the screen.

-"Hello, P'Faye?"

-"Engfa? Where are you? Everyone's been waiting for you."

I let out a long sigh.
-"I'm almost there. Just a few blocks away from the office. The traffic is insane, Phi!"

I shout in half frustration, clearly exhausted from just sitting in the car like this. She chuckles before saying,

-"Okay, okay! Don't get mad at me, naa. I'm just letting you know. They're a bit worried you might not show up. Alright then, we'll wait for you, boss!"

I roll my eyes at that.
-"Tell them to wait. There's nothing more I can do right now. Alright, I'm hanging up now. Bye, P'Faye."

I hear her giggle before she hangs up the call. I exhale deeply.

About 15 minutes later, I finally arrive at the W-In building. I head straight to the meeting room and see that everyone's already waiting for me.

"Sorry, everyone, and thank you for waiting. Next time, I might schedule our monthly meeting in Japan or even Antarctica if that's what it takes to avoid this 1.5-hour traffic jam," I joke to lighten the mood.