A la Carte

Chapter 24

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Charlotte was busy packing her suitcase when Dimitri came into her room. 

"Honey, I'm home!" He said with the mischievous grin of his, he stopped grinning long enough to give her a kiss hello. 

"Hey, you finished early today," Charlotte said with surprise. 

"I bribed my way out of the last meeting," Dimitri said with a wink as he plopped onto the bed next to her suitcase.

"It's so weird to have to pack a suitcase again, last time I did this is was to move into the flat and before that it was to come to New York, now it's just for a weekend, it seems silly," She muttered, more to herself than to Dimitri. When she looked up, Dimitri looked thoughtful. 

"What?" She asked. 

"Nothing really, I just think that this could be good for you and your family. I mean it will provide some sort of closure and possibly promote a little healing?" 

"I think you're right, we still have a long way to go to forgiveness, but hopefully my father took my words into account." 

"You think he'll apologize?" 

"Oh no, Frank Lockehart would never say sorry out loud, he'll maybe start by giving me access to the trustfund again or start inviting me for holidays." 

"He's a proud man." Dimitri observed and Charlotte only nodded in agreement as she packed the last few clothes in.

"He knew where I was all this time you know." She said softly. Dimitri looked at her, shocked. 

"He did?" 

"Yeah, I'm sure of it, he said that he 'allowed' me to have my freedom and possibly because I think he just wanted to be able to reassure my mom that I was fine without lying to her because if I know my father, he hates not knowing." 

"Makes sense, I better go pack the last few things, we'll leave for the airport in thirty?"

"Sounds good," Charlotte said as Dimitri left to his own apartment. 

Soon they were sitting in the back of the towncar on their way to the airport.

"I've never flown in a private jet before," Charlotte admitted. 

"Really, I thought your dad had one?" 

"Yeah he does, but he never used it for family, it was always strictly for business and the company, nothing more." Charlotte said. 

"Well I hope our jet trip is all that you hoped for as far as private jet flying experiences go," Dimitri joked. Charlotte just laughed as they pulled up at the airport. Soon they were sitting on the spacious jet and Charlotte couldn't help the nerves that bubbled up. She didn't mind flying, but today she was flying back home for the first time in years and she just hoped the weekend went smoothly. 

As the plane was taking off she leaned towards Dimitri and said, " Thank you for this." He only smiled and place a kiss on top of her head. 

"No problemo, my love." He said. 

"Also Ben said he was going to pick us up at the airport," Charlotte said, " Try not to punch him the face this time." 

Dimitri only gave a chuckle and squeezed her hand, " I promise I'll be on my best behaviour," He said with a wink. Charlotte just sighed, she knew he would be ever the gentleman, but the mischievous part of his personality often came out. 

As she got comfortable in her seat and the steward handed her a pillow, she couldn't help but succumb to the tiredness that suddenly washed over her, she just hoped that this weekend was going to be alright and there wasn't a single doubt in her mind that having Dimitri by her side was the right decision.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hey friends! 

It's been a while and I truly apologize. This story hasn't really been a priority for me because of university and general life happening (also a tad of writer's block tbh). So these holidays I'm hoping to finish this story and give a few more regular updates, so finger's crossed.

Kaylin x