Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett’s POV: 

My phone rang the moment I stepped into my apartment. It was Charles. 

“Why aren’t you replying to my messages?” he complained.

“For one, I was chatting with Rita, your woman, and I just got home” I answered straightforwardly.

“Rita is not mine,” Charles corrected, a hint of annoyance in his voice. He then sighed heavily and changed the subject. 

“Anyway, I’ve been told in the meeting that there’s something wrong with the project I’m working on. I’m leaving for Besceinga for a business trip.”

“Oh. Okay,” I replied flatly, not knowing what to say. But I must admit, hearing his voice made me want to see him.

“I won’t be back until the birthday party. Don’t worry. I’ll send an assistant to help you with the preparations in the following days” Charles patiently explained. 

It somehow upset me that he was leaving, but I did not show it. “When are you leaving?” 

Charles paused for a moment and answered, “I’m already at the airport.”

“I see. I’ll… I’ll hang up now.” 

I thought I would be able to see him again before he left. I did not expect that he would leave all of a sudden.

“Wait.” Charles stopped me from hanging up the call and added, “I miss you, Scarlett.”

For a moment, the sound of his voice was the only thing I could hear. The house had never felt so empty, that was until now. When Charles lived here with me, despite the endless bickering, it was not lonely.

“I heard that there’s a big white rose garden in Besceinga. I’ll take you there sometime,” Charles said, probably to make up for his absence. 

An inexplicable feeling surged into my heart. All I wanted right now was to be wrapped in his tight embrace.

“Charles…” I took a deep breath and continued, “Have a safe flight.”

With that, I hung up the call without waiting for his response. I gazed at his number on my screen and fell into deep thought. My heart and soul left with him when he said he missed me.

I had been restless since Charles had gone on a business trip. I could not focus on my work, nor could I eat or sleep well.

Time quickly passed by. Before I knew it, it was already Christmas Eve. The company was on a holiday today. So even though I had nothing to do, I had no choice but to stay at home. I did everything to occupy myself. But I could not run away from the desolate feeling whenever I had a minute to spare.

I held my phone and debated whether I should call Charles or not. It had been a week since we last talked. He had not called nor messaged me since he left.

‘‘It’s Christmas Eve today. Should I message him first?’’ 

I bit my lips and hesitated.

it, and his pleasant voice rang into my ears. mn “Honey, happy Christmas

again. It was only at this moment that I felt at ease. I pondered hard on how I would reply to his sweet message.

over to celebrate Christmas Eve with me. They even brought a bottle of red wine for

an hour. Meanwhile, Nina did not seem satisfied with it. She slumped on the sofa and kept asking us to go to the

already too late for us to book an appointment in the bar. All of a sudden, it occurred to me that Charles had taken home a

me help you.” Abner also stood up and stretched out his hand, so I

putting his stuff here. As

much that the world seemed to be spinning around. I shook my head to see clearly, but I still could not find the bottle of wine Charles had brought

Let me get it

need your help, Charles,”

looking for, I just randomly selected a bottle and returned

me help you,” the

him. It was only then that I realized it was Abner. Although I was moved by his kindness, I refused it. If Charles

thought of him made my heart

much. I could not stop thinking

alcohol was making me more emotional. Right now, Charles was

remember where I was or what I was doing. Suddenly, I lost my balance. Fortunately, just as I was about to fall, someone caught

that. Your arm

isn’t here. That’s

two days’ worth of work in a day so that I would be able to get home earlier and surprise Scarlett. I must admit, I was a little tired. But I

moment, I stood in front of

the door,

afar, I could see that she was as drunk as a skunk. I had no idea how much she had drunk. But judging

a scowl. It seemed that Scarlett had been fooling around while

why do I hear his voice?” Scarlett

was right in front of her, and yet she could not see me! I could not help but stare daggers at her. She was so drunk that

go at

here to keep Scarlett company. She’s too lonely to be

to say anything more. All I wanted right now was to teach Scarlett a lesson. Without a word, I walked over and

romantic!” Nina exclaimed. She then picked up the bouquet and gazed at it with appreciation. Well, it was

to me. Her eyes were closed, and her nostrils were flaring as though she was smelling

Charles’s smell,” Scarlett

“What smell?”

smell of cold blood,” she answered

sourly, unable to believe how ungrateful she was. I worked so hard just to see her on Christmas Eve. But

her hands on her hips, looked

did you come in without my permission?” she

home,”

it was futile to argue