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.

a voice message. I clicked on it, and his pleasant voice rang into my

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 on how I would reply to his sweet message. In the end, I decided

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

did not seem satisfied with it. She slumped on

appointment in the bar. All of a sudden, it occurred to me

out his hand, so I would not stumble on the

liked putting his stuff here.

in the wine cabinet. I must have drunk too much that the world seemed to be

want? Let me get it for you,” a familiar voice behind

your help, Charles,” I replied

see what I was looking for, I just randomly selected a bottle and returned to the living room.

drunk. Let me help you,” the man

open my eyes and then turned to look at him. It was only then that I realized it was Abner. Although I was moved by his

of him made

I

alcohol was making me more emotional. Right now, Charles was all I could think

back. For a moment, I could not even remember where I was or what

Your arm

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

surprise Scarlett. I must admit, I was a little tired.

front of her

the door, Scarlett

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

happened?” I asked with a scowl. It seemed that Scarlett

I hear his voice?” Scarlett looked around, trying to

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

Scarlett go at once, he took his time and helped Scarlett onto the

Abner and I came here to keep Scarlett company. She’s too lonely to be alone on Christmas

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

picked up the bouquet and gazed at it with appreciation. Well, it was obvious she just wanted to lighten the

forward to me. Her eyes were closed, and her nostrils

Charles’s

“What smell?”

smell of cold blood,”

how ungrateful she was. I worked so hard just to see her on Christmas Eve. But what did she do? She liquored up and even told me

on her hips, looked at me

you come in without my permission?”

is our home,” I corrected.

thought, I realized that it was futile to argue