Destinies Entwined

Chapter 9

Charlotto's pov

Getting out of the hell hole was the first and only instinct I had on my mind. I had no other thoughts in my mind except for getting away from him. The person whom I once loved the most and was ready to give my whole life for. The person who made me love myself the way I was. The person who always appreciated me the way I was. The person who never asked me to change myself. And yet, the person who broke me.
  
   And now he was just the person whom I came to hate. Hate is a big word. Atleast for me. But what I feel for Adelrik is more than hate. I despise him. The moment I saw him sitting in that room, my heart did that flip it always use to. He always had that affect on me. And though my hearts wants me to go to him and demand him to give me reasons and answers to all the 'whys' I have, I would never listen to it.

I didn't know when I reached my house and was parking my car. I walked towards my room like a thief, so as to not let my mom know that I was home. I didn't really want to talk to anyone at the moment. I needed time to think. To think how I will get myself out of this mess. But right now I just wanted to get under the blankets along with a cup of coffee, ofcourse. I locked my room door and jumped on my bed without giving any thought. Though I really wanted to sleep and forget about all this mess, I coudn't. I coudnt sleep when I knew that I had to find a way to save my dad's company.

I checked my phone and it was already 9 pm, which means that my dad will be home any time. I didn't want to confront anyone. I decided to message my mom that I already had my dinner and that I was having headache and would be sleeping. She didn't reply on text, rather she came banging at my mom door demanding to open it. I pretended that I was asleep. Though, it made me feel guilty but as of now I wasn't able to think properly.  With these thoughts running in my head I slept, the major one being Adelrik.

I woke up with a pounding headache and huge black bags under my eyes since I didn't get a goodnight's sleep. I went to the washroom and took a much needed bath. I decided to visit my dad's office today to look for ways to get out of this mess. I decided to wear washed out black jeans along with a white shirt. And on top of it I wore one of the many cardigans I own.

As soon as I reached the office, I started going through all the files of each department. I was more than happy to know that my dad decided to join late today. According to his p.a. he had some work at home, which I definately know would revolve around my mother. Those two could never get enough of each other and though I pretend that I am disgusted with all their lovey dovey shit, deep inside I want something like that. But then Adelrik had to ruin it for me. My mother once told me to never loose hope. People who are destined to be with you will meet you in the most unexpected situations. She always tells me that coincidence is the cofirmist term for fate.

Suddenly I heard someone knock.
"Goodmorning ma'am, someone's there at the reception asking to meet you. Do you want me to send him in?" My assistant asks.

"What is his name?" I asked confused as to who will be visiting me at this hour.

" wait a moment ma'am let me ask him" she replies and goes away.

I continued to skim through the financial accounts of the past two years when someone suddenly barged into my office.

"Nate I have told you so many times to not barge in the office like this." I say without looking at the person assuming it was Nate since I had a plan to meet him today.

"Well who the fuck is Nate" I could recognize this voice anytime, anywhere. I could feel the goosebumps all over my body. What was he doing here!?

"What the fuck are you doing here?" I could hear the harshness and coldness of my tone. Though I felt guilty for speaking to him like that but then he deserves this.

"Watch your mouth pretty face, woudn't want your employees to hear how you talk to your fiancé." He mocks in a sarcastic tone.

"Oh well, don't get your hopes up babe, you are not whom I would want to marry" I replied in my cool tone adding a sickly sweet smile at the end.

I looked away from my paperwork and into his eyes. The moment our gazes locked, I saw some emotion flash into his eyes. If I saw it a few years ago, I would have thought it was hurt, but then I didn't really know him. Not then, not now. His eyes suddenly turned a shade darker which clearly meant that he was becoming furious, making me quite nervous.

"Well if that's the decision you've made, then pack your fucking bags and get ready to be sleeping on the streets. Cause I will not only ruin your father's company but I will also bring your whole family on the road. I will make sure no one gives you any sort of job. You're dealing with fire." He says sending shivers across my body. He had never used such a cold tone with me. Though I want myself to not expect anything from him, but deep down I never knew that he was capable of using such a tone with me. Well, He never fails to surprise me.

I coudn't control myself anymore and my tears begin to fall from my eyes. He could see right through me at this point. "What do you want from me Adelrik? Isn't it enough? Seeing me like this? It must be bringing you a hell lot of pleasure! Right? You bloody sadist. Seeing me so vulnerable. You wanted this. You always wanted me to feel like shit, as if in am not worth anything. Why are you doing this to me Adelrik? Where did I go wrong? I was the one who loved you unconditionally and this is what  you give me in return. Well if you really wanted to hurt me then freaking congratulations, cause you have succeeded in whatever the fuck your motive was." I say though my vulnerable state.

I never wanted to show him how weak he made me. How much I changed because of him. But this was the last fucking thread. I just coudn't hold it anymore.

He looked lost. Regret flashed though his eyes but went away as soon as it came. It went away so fast that I doubt I even saw it. He wanted to say something but decided against it. He took a step forward but I held my hand out trying my best to be confident enough to let him know to leave me alone. He understood my message and turned around and left the office.

As soon as he left, it was like all the emotions that I had bottled up from the past 5 years came out together. I was a sobbing mess. I got a hold of me and went to the washroom. I washed my face and put my hair into a messy bun. I decided to go through the last two files that were left of the sales department hoping to find some sort of way to get a hold of the situations. But unfortunately I didn't.

I looked at the watch and it was already 8, and I realized that I had been in the office for the past 8 hours. I decided to go to the pizza place near my house and then go back to my bed and blanket.

I reached my house and saw the lights of the main hall on. I went inside knowing very well that my parents were awake and this was the confession time. I walked towards the sitting area and saw my parents cuddling. Any other time i would have made gagging noise but today I wasn't in a mood to talk to anyone. I cleared my throat hoping that would make them notice me. And they did.

"Lottie, where were you?" My mother asks coming towards me and giving me a brief hug.

" I was at the office" I reapplied briefly.

"Well Lottie the way you left the lunch yesturday was not very respectable. You should have atleast excused yourself before running away like that" my dad says looking very serious.

"I know I am really sorry. I just coudnt sit there anymore."

"Well, I hope you haven't changed your plan of getting married" he asked me and I could make out the uncertainty present in his voice.

I took a deep breathe and said the words that I know will make me regret later.

"No dad I didn't change my decision. But I am doing this only for the sake of this company. I will get married to Adelrik."

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