"Luciana Vince, the daughter of late Robbin Vince and the girlfriend of Liam Walton has been arrested for kidnapping" The voice sounded from the television, grabbing Andrea's attention
She immediately left the clothes she was folding and faced the television, her eyes glued on the petite lady reading the news
"Fans are still in shock by her actions, what would make Luciana engage in the act of kidnapping, she had everything from a super rich boyfriend to a modeling career" The woman sighed, her voice low and her eyes holding a glint of sadness
"Let's check out what the blogs have to say"
Andrea turns off the tv, a smile plastered on her lips
Luciana got what she deserved, she should rot in jail for all Andrea cares
Andrea is just happy she has a man like Liam in her life, he loves her so much he does everything we ask without questions
Andrea knew men like Liam, they never wore their emotions on their sleeves or got attached easily but when they did, it made them gullible
Speaking of Liam, he haven't returned home, he got a text and he swooped out the house saying it was business related.
Andrea's eyes diverted to the clock hanging on the wall, it was 2pm and she didn't think Liam would be coming any time soon
An idea popped into Andrea's head as she walked towards Liam's closet, since Liam had done so much for her, she should also do something nice for him.
With that thought in mind, she slipped into one of the black off shoulder gowns she found in Liam's wardrobe and packed her hair into a sleek ponytail
She looked in the full length mirror unsatisfied with her appearance, a sigh escaped her throat
She looked nothing like her once radiant self, her blue eyes held a dull glint, her olive toned skin had red and black spots and her blonde curly hair looked dry
She looked around the room, her eyes landing on a set of shaded glasses, she slipped it on and made her way out of the house.
…
The aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread wafted through the air, Liam and charlotte seated opposite each other, tension hung heavy in the air…
"Thank you for coming" Charlotte said, her eyes scanning Liam
She saw him few hours ago and he looks better than the last time, his hair was sleeked back, giving her a clear view of his chiseled jawline and pointed nose
"You said you needed to talk to me. What is it? Is everything okay?" Liam asked, his voice laced with worry
This past few days Charlotte had spent with Liam had been the best days of her life, she have found happiness in just staring at him or hugging him to comfort him
She'd finally accepted that she would never get a chance with Liam and Liam would never look at another woman the way he looks at Andrea but she needed to confess her feelings, it won't make a difference but it would make her chest feel lighter
"I'm fine, don't you want to order? Maybe a coffee?" Charlotte suggested, her eyes scanning the menu
The smell drifting through the restaurant was mouth watering but Liam wasn't interested in eating, he was more interested in going back home to his beautiful Andrea
"No, I'm good. Andrea is home alone and I need to get back to her"
Charlotte eyebrow knotted in anger at the mention of Andrea, she told herself, she'd accepted Liam and Andrea's relationship but now, watching the way Liam's eyes sparkle at the mention of Andrea's name, she couldn't help the pain that cursed through her sense.
She loved Liam so much and she thought maybe, just maybe Liam felt the same but now she realizes she was wrong and Liam would never look at her that way.
What's the point of telling him how she felt if it won't make a difference?
He would just laugh in her face
"You're right, you should get back to Andrea, extend my greetings" Charlotte pushed a smile across her lips, biting her lower lips to suppress the internal pain she felt
Liam's eyebrows shot up in confusion. "I don't understand, you sounded urgent on the phone"
"It's nothing, you should go back to Andrea"
Liam's features slanted in confusion as his eyes scanned Charlotte, her cheeks were red, her eyes glossy with unshed tears and her lips placed under her teeth
Liam could tell something was wrong and he's not leaving until she tells him, Charlotte had helped Liam so much, it was her idea to call the cops, when Andrea was left in the theater room for days, Charlotte never left his side, she always held his hand and pulled him into a hug telling him everything would be alright
Liam had developed a soft spot for Charlotte.
"It doesn't look like nothing, talk to me" Liam demanded, placing his hand on Charlotte's tiny ones
The tears slide down her eyes as Liam's warm hand sent a chill down her spine
How could she tell him, she was madly in love with him and her heart beats for only him?
How could she tell him, he's the only that occupies her thoughts day and night?
He was with her friend and she would be a selfish person to want Liam all to herself but she couldn't help her heart demands
The heart wants what it wants.
"I love you Liam, I love you so much, it hurts to see you with another" Charlotte confessed, her cheeks flushed, blooming with embarrassment, her eyes diverted to the clean floor of the restaurant
Liam was left speechless, his mouth opened slightly, unsure what to say.
Earlier, Liam lied to Andrea telling her Charlotte's text was a business text because for some weird reason, he couldn't bring his mouth to telling Andrea, he was meeting in a restaurant with her best friend.
Coming here, guilt consumed his insides but now it all makes sense
At the back of his mind, he knew Charlotte was going to say this and he didn't know how to react.
Charlotte had been with him through hard times but he saw her as nothing more than a friend, Andrea was the one, his heart belonged to.
"You don't have to say anything, I know it would never work, I just thought you should know"
Liam used his finger tips to wipe the tears clinging to her cheeks, unsure of what to say
"I'm sorry" Liam whispers, moving to Charlotte's side and pulling her into a side hug, his hand patting her shoulder
"No. Thank you for not flaring up" A small laugh escaped Charlotte's throat as she disengaged from the hug. "I was so nervous to say this, I thought you would laugh in my face but u didn't" Charlotte locked eyes with Liam, her eyes roaming from his eyes to his lips
Charlotte wondered what his lips would taste like
Coffee?
Mints?
Without thinking, Charlotte placed her lips on his, mint invading her taste buds
"LIAM"