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.

admit that for a second there, I was

she

even look me in the eye when she spoke to me. And after she had said that, she turned around and left. I could sense that she

we got downstairs, we saw how worried Mom

not worry so much. James is fine now.”

faith that we’ll find the culprit behind the kidnapping and send them behind

winked at

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

a shoulder to cry on, I gathered my courage to be there for her and tried to place my arms around her shoulders. But before I could get the chance to do that, she let go of my mother and

be going upstairs now to accompany my son.” Scarlett gave my parents a smile, and went upstairs without

you waiting for? Go after her and comfort her!” my father remarked. However, I just stood there, watching Scarlett disappear from my

me. Then, I gazed at James, watching him sleep safe and sound. It was then that I felt like the world came crashing down around me. Unable to bear

Now that I was all alone, I let myself be

I almost lost James!” I said to myself. And even though he was safe and sound

my beloved son, then I didn’t deserve

sudden, I heard a click, and then

was blurred by tears, but I could tell who it was just based on

wiped away my tears. He was looking at me

suppress my emotions, but when he held me in his tight embrace, I broke into tears once more. Bitterly, I cried and hugged him back. I didn’t even care that my tears were falling

felt embarrassed when I realized that I had sullied his clothes with my tears and snot. I grabbed his clothes tightly. Even though I

I wondered why

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

sudden, I received

calm down. Once I was a little more composed,

hung up and

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

with so much determination that it rendered

trying to distance myself from him,

for something urgent. I have to

you there,” he

I’ll just ask them to 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

from his grasp. but obviously, I

able to leave on your own until we find out who’s behind this. Scarlett, I’ll drive you there. Don’t make me repeat myself,”

to take him up on his

at the TV station. However, I didn’t get out of the car right away. Instead, I stared at his perfectly chiseled face for a moment. I tried to speak, but I found myself at a

looked at me with a piercing gaze. “What is it? Do you not want to get out of the car or is it because you don’t

and tried to stay as calm as

uh… just wanted to ask you to tell me who the kidnappers are the second you

“Of course.”

Charles was the one

that he was just as lonely and worried as I