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.

Charles had sent me a voice message. I clicked on it, and his pleasant voice rang into my ears. mn “Honey, happy Christmas Eve.

could not help but giggle and roll on the bed as I listened to his deep and sonorous voice over and over again. It was only at this moment that I felt at ease. I pondered hard

evening, Abner and Nina came over to celebrate Christmas Eve with

though. We drank it all up in just an hour. Meanwhile, Nina did not seem satisfied with it. She slumped on the sofa and kept asking

to book an appointment in the bar. All of a sudden, it occurred to me that Charles had taken home a bottle of wine. With that, I staggered to my feet

and stretched out his

the wine cabinet. Charles liked putting his stuff here. As a

to be spinning around. I shook my head

Let me get it for you,” a familiar voice

need your help, Charles,” I

see what I was looking for, I just randomly selected

me help

only then that I realized it was Abner. Although I was moved

him made my

much. I could not stop thinking of

emotional. Right now,

was or what

didn’t have to do that. Your arm hasn’t recovered yet,”

isn’t here. That’s Abner!” Nina shouted while

day so that I would be able to get home earlier and surprise Scarlett. I must admit, I was a little tired. But I could no longer bear being away from

moment, I stood in front of her door with

the door, Scarlett surprised

she was as drunk as a skunk. I had no idea how much she had drunk. But

It seemed that Scarlett had

If Charles isn’t here, why do I hear his voice?” Scarlett looked around, trying to

help but stare daggers at her. She was so drunk that she had not

at me. But instead of letting Scarlett go at

I came here to keep Scarlett company. She’s too lonely to be alone on Christmas Eve,” Nina explained when she

not in the mood to say anything more. All I wanted right now was to teach Scarlett a lesson. Without a word, I walked over and put my gifts and

you’re so romantic!” Nina exclaimed. She then picked up the bouquet and gazed at it with

Scarlett leaned forward to me. Her eyes were closed, and her nostrils were flaring as though she

is Charles’s smell,” Scarlett

“What smell?”

smell of cold blood,” she answered

her on Christmas Eve. But what did she do? She liquored up and even told

her hands on her hips, looked at me discontentedly.

did you come in without my permission?”

home,”

second thought, I realized that it was futile