Charlotte's POV After my speech of thanks, I didn't wait behind. My cheeks were burning from embarrassment from the thought of what ì did with Drake at the parking lot.And his constant stares weren't making it any easier for me. "I'm exhausted. I need to leave now," I said to Sawyer who agreed right away he didn't think much into it as it was expected for me to be tired after the planning and preparations that came with the birthday party."I'll go get Ivy." I informed as I walked to where Ivy sat with Drake and Mia in another row."Come on baby, let's go. Mummy is tired." I stretched out my hand in hope that she would take it but her reaction was unexpected. She shook her head and turned her face from me."I don't want to go now mum, I'm having a good time with uncle Drake!" She cried. "Come on baby, we need to go home now. You can play with him some other time." I persuaded, ignoring Drake and Mia who sat so close to him it felt like she was making it obvious. Holding his hand
Charlotte's POV I had no idea why I felt a pang of jealousy when I saw Drake following Mia out of the hall after she lost to me.Maybe it was because he had never followed me out to check if I was okay all the years I was with him or maybe it was because he was the one causing my pain all the while I was with him. I didn't know which it was but it hurt.“That's my baby” Sawyer welcomed me with open arms as I settled in my seat.I scanned the hall with my eyes as the MC called for the next set of games to pick another game and entertain the audience.Ivy was nowhere to be seen.“Have you seen Ivy?” I asked Sawyer and he nodded, and pointed to a roll. I saw Ivy relaxed, munching on some snacks and watching the game.My heart calmed.“You did well over there.” Sawyer continued with his compliments.“Thank you.” I picked up a glass from the table and gulped down the contents of the cup, the pain I felt still lingered.Why was I still feeling hurt even after all these years? I just couldn
Drake's POV I didn't expect it when Charlotte raised her hand to tell the audience that she had found a partner for the games but I was shocked even further when she introduced Mia as her partner.She wore a smile, that was more like a smirk as she walked to the stage and I knew that something wasn't right.What on flat earth did the two ladies discuss that made them act like they were going to prove something to themselves?Well, maybe they needed to. They had some scores to settle and if playing games would settle it instead of fighting then, I am in support.I sipped my wine and watched the women with interest.After an announcement from the MC, Mia picked a game but Charlotte was unfazed. Like she had the upper hand regardless of the game Mia picks.The game started and Mia played with grace. It was visible that she knew what she was doing, she had experience with this game and some people behind me were amazed and cheering for her with hushed voices.I scoffed with a smile, out
Charlotte's POV Mia strutted towards the stage, trying to keep her shoulders up and her confidence high but I could see it slightly slouched. She didn't expect my move and it threw her off guard.I kept my smile up as she approached, she stared daggers at me all the while she was strolling to me. If eyes could kill, hers would have killed and buried me under.“Thank you for volunteering to open the game for us one more time!” The MC announced as she stood beside me on the stage.My smirk grew with each passing second.“Now, you can pick any game of choice you want to play. We selected only the games that can fit into the space we have on the stage so if your favourite game is volleyball or skating, you can't play that.” He stated the obvious, making the guests laugh in response.He gestured to a board where all the games were listed and we were to pick. Most of the games were hand games, games played with little objects like stones and little boards.Mia's face squeezed with a frown,
Charlotte's POV We arrived at the venue and the party was in full swing. The amount of cars parked at the compound was three times the amount that was there before I left to get changed.Soft music played in the background accompanied by soft lights that brushed softly against the guests skin as they chatted with one another, holding champagne glasses with drink in it.It was exactly how I wanted it. Perfect.I reduced my height and spoke in Ivy's ears.“What do you think?”I could see the love in her eyes before she even said anything. She was looking at the place like it was her favourite candy.“It's beautiful. I love it!” she replied, wowed.“I’m going to go find my friends.” She cheered and ran into the hall. She was unstoppable.Sawyer walked up behind me.“You look ravishing Charlotte, I know this is inappropriate to say but I want to have you. I want to make sweet love to you. Show you how it's done so I'm the only one you think of.”I turned my head to him and shook my head
Charlotte's POV Everything was arranged and set. Guests were already arriving and I was greeting more people by the minute.“I think you should get changed. The hall will be filled up soon. I will take care of anything that happens.” Drake whispered behind my ears after I'd finished greeting a couple who came in with their little boy who was about Ivy's age.I tilted my head a bit but didn't look at him.He was right. I needed to get changed. Everything was set already. The planner had her people around. As soon as it is time, the party will start and it will be awkward to have the mother of the celebrant there, looking underdressed.I appreciated that he was going to hold things together even though I am not around but I wouldn't tell him that.Sawyer approached us just as I began to walk away from Drake.I smiled at Sawyer but his attention was on Drake. I had to clear my throat loud enough for him to be distracted.“Will you take me home? I want to freshen up and get dressed.” I a