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.

there, I was scared that she’d

she said.

go downstairs. We haven’t greeted Mom and Dad yet,” she added. Scarlett didn’t even look me in the eye when she spoke to me. And after she had said that, she turned around and left.

saw how worried Mom and Dad

worry so much. James is fine now.”

culprit behind the kidnapping

winked at me

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

arms around her shoulders. But before I could get the chance to do that, she let go of my

be going upstairs now to

comfort her!” my father remarked. However, I just stood there, watching Scarlett

watching him sleep safe and sound. It was then that I felt like

rushing to the bathroom. Now that I was all alone, I let myself be

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

beloved son, then I didn’t deserve to be

a

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

He

tears once more. Bitterly, I cried and hugged him back. I didn’t even care that

gathered my composure, I felt embarrassed when I realized that I had sullied his clothes with my tears and snot. I

then that I wondered why God ever let me meet

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

a sudden, I received

myself to stop crying and calm down. Once I was

up and turned my attention back

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

I promise.” Charles looked at me with so

to distance myself from him, James was dear to

something urgent. I have to go back to the TV station,” I

drive you there,”

I have bodyguards, remember? I’ll just ask them to escort me there.” Not wanting to be alone with Charles any longer, I decided to leave

struggled to break free from his grasp. but obviously, I was no match to him in terms

You won’t be able to leave on your own until we find

to take him up on

Instead, I stared at his perfectly chiseled face for a moment. I tried to speak, but I found myself at a loss

piercing gaze. “What is it? Do you not want to get out of the car

his eyes, and tried to stay as

you to tell me who the kidnappers are

“Of course.”

time, Charles was the one who turned his face away

he was just as lonely and worried as I