Bye, My Irresistible Love

Charles’s POV: 

Upon receiving a message from Janet that James was fine, I felt so much relief.

Then, I decided to give Scarlett a call. But when the call connected, the one who answered wasn’t the person I had been longing for.

“Oh, Charles! Scarlett is busy right now. Can I take the message?” asked Nina.

“James almost got kidnapped. Please tell Scarlett to be extra careful from now on. And tell her I’ll pick her up later,” I answered. Worry was apparent in the way I spoke.

“What the hell? How did that even happen? Alright, I’ll tell her everything you said.” Nina sounded horrified. And her normal cheery voice had become serious.

Once I hung up, I drove to the TV station to pick up Scarlett.

Upon entering the building, I saw her running towards me. I could see in her eyes just how worried she was.

“Charles, how is James? Is he hurt? Oh, my God! This is all my fault. I was feeling something bad might happen earlier, but I didn’t keep him company.” Scarlett was holding my sleeve, and her hurried voice showed just how agitated she was.

“There’s no need to blame yourself. James is fine. In fact, you’re the reason he’s safe, because you insisted on letting Janet and Tracy look after him.” I held her in my arms, stroking her hair in an attempt to comfort her.

I was relieved that Scarlett didn’t push me away this time. With trembling hands, she hold onto my waist as if she were holding onto dear life. 

“It’s going to be okay,” I muttered. Gently, I planted a kiss on her forehead and waited for her to calm down.

A few moments later, Scarlett finally stopped trembling. The moment she looked into my eyes, all frailty and hesitation she previously had were gone. 

“I want to see James,” she said. 

“Come on, then. I’ll take you home,” I replied with a nod.

Suddenly, Scarlett became tense as though she had realized something. She loosened her grip on my waist and backed away from me. 

“Sorry, I, um.. I was really terrified.”

My heart sank at her remark. Oh, how I’d missed how she always threw herself into my arms whenever she was scared and needed comfort. .

Not long after, I drove Scarlett back to my family’s house. The moment she disembarked from the car, she ran to James’ room at once.

I followed her closely and watched as she sat beside James’ crib, caressing his soft cheeks.

Our child was sound asleep and he had a lovely smile printed on his face.

Later on, Scarlett left the room. Strands of her hair were covering her face, making her look haggard. It was easy to tell that she was absolutely terrified.

“Are you okay?” I took a step closer to her, attempting to console her. However, I stopped in my tracks when I saw how she looked at me.

second there, I was scared that

fine,” she said.

to me. And after she had said that, she turned around and left. I could sense that she was

we saw how

much. James is fine now.” My mother, Alice, approached

behind the kidnapping

then winked at me

and recalled how agitated she was at the TV station. No matter how strong she might be, she still needed

to cry on, I gathered my courage to be there for her and tried to place my arms around her shoulders. But before I

going upstairs now to accompany my

you waiting for? Go after her and comfort her!” my

It was then that I felt like the world came crashing down around me. Unable to bear it any longer, I

to the bathroom. Now that I was all alone, I let myself be vulnerable and cried

said to myself. And even though he was safe and sound now, I Terrified was

then

sudden, I heard a click, and then

of the door. My vision was blurred by tears, but I could tell who it

He was looking

tears once more. Bitterly, I cried and

I had gathered my composure, I felt embarrassed when I realized that I had sullied his clothes with my tears and snot. I grabbed his clothes tightly. Even though I knew it wasn’t right, I couldn’t bring myself

that I wondered why God ever let me meet

in love with each other, but we couldn’t be together. Now, there was nothing

of a sudden, I received

down. Once I was a little more composed, I nudged Charles away and answered

a brief conversation, I hung up and turned

can find out who James’ kidnappers were?” I spluttered. My heart was pounding in my

out everything today. I promise.” Charles looked at me with so much determination

from him, James was dear to

I have to

drive you there,”

escort me there.” Not wanting to be alone with Charles any longer, I decided to leave the room. But before I could take another step, he grabbed my wrist and effortlessly pulled

obviously, I

own until we find out who’s behind

decided to take him

car right away. Instead, I stared at his perfectly chiseled face for a moment. I tried to speak, but

Do you not want to get out of the car or is it because you don’t want

look into his eyes, and tried to stay as calm

ask you to tell me who the kidnappers are the

“Of course.”

time, Charles was the one who

he was just as lonely