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
Drake's POV "What is it?" I asked Sawyer who towered over me like he wanted to lift me instead of the boxes.When did he even come here? I wondered"Tonight is not the night. Stop whatever you have planned for her. It's not going to work." He spoke“What are you talking about?” I asked nonchalantly, arching a brow.“You think you can use this event as a means to get close to Charlotte? You're wrong. I have my eyes on you. Stay away from her if you don't want your daughter to wonder what's going on with her father who doesn't have the balls to tell her the truth yet!” He blurted.His facial muscles tensed out of anger.Mine weren't any different.Every smuggish sign on my face faded and was replaced with a deadly glare.“What did you say?” I asked walking even closer to him in an intimidating manner.“You heard me clearly.” He retorted.I glanced around the hall without turning my head and leaned in close.“If you think acting like a prick will get me to ruin my daughter's birthday, y
Drake's POV Meeting at Charlotte's place was finally over and it was time for the birthday party. I made sure to keep in touch with the planner so that I would be sure that she organised what Ivy wanted. I told her to decorate the space as planned but I needed her to decorate something specially for me in a corner of the hall.She managed to pull it off without Charlotte catching a hint."I wonder what I should wear for the party?" Mia complained, pacing around my living room."If you want to worry about that, you should go to a boutique or your wardrobe and figure it out. I won't wait for you just so you know." I replied.She huffed and left my house and returned after thirty minutes fully dressed in a glittery gown and glittery makeup that is unnecessary. We got to the party just in time. The planner and her team were adding the finishing touches. I wanted to make sure that everything was perfect for my daughter.Mia was pouting like a child in the car. She had no idea why I was
Charlotte's POV I couldn't wait to get the meetings we had with the planner over. I could feel the tension between everyone involved.Mia was looking at me with so much hatred while Sawyer was doing the same to Drake.It was a total mess and I hoped that Ivy wouldn't notice the malice going on between the adults.If I had my way, Drake would be out of the plan and so will his fiance but my hands were tied. There wasn't much I could do. Especially when I thought of how important it would be for Ivy to have her father in her life even though she doesn't know that he is her father yet.It was time to taste the refreshments and varieties that will be displayed for guests. We would also get to pick the dish wares that will be displayed.Ivy would be tasting with us since it's her day and she wants to be able to recommend to her friends which ones to try."Just like I promised, I had reputable chefs on my team make some delicacies. Each one was made with love and spice. We also brought dif
Drake's POV "How could you sit back and watch them treat me like a joke?!" Mia called behind me as I alighted my car and headed inside my house."Answer me?!" She blocked my path with her hands on her waist like she could withstand a blow if I threw one."Leave Mia. It's getting late already and I won't drive you home. Even if I knew where you stayed." I replied, heading to the kitchen to grab a bottle of water.She huffed and followed me like she didn't hear what I said."You could have just pretended that you love me and protected me. I was all alone. You deserted me and left me to fend for myself all alone and that little shrimp was laughing at me. She was making jest of me and Charlotte, that witch! She was just smiling with satisfaction. She brought her friend to insult me!" Mia concluded and placed her hands across her chest like she was being haunted by the whole world."Stop overreacting and leave. If you didn't interfere with the plan, or didn't speak out of turn, no one wo
Charlotte's POV "What do you mean by that? It doesn't even make any sense!" Sawyer complained, running his hand through his head."It's just for her birthday. Can't we give up that much?" I asked, understanding his pain and frustration. I just told him that Drake was going to be involved in Ivy's birthday planning and he wasn't inclined with the idea."You know how much I love family, you know how I love to do this. The plan was to go to a private resort, just the three of us and do her birthday there. With lots of everything we would need." He continued.I smiled at how sweet his thoughts were but it wouldn't work. Not with Drake involved and Ivy had friends she also wanted to spend her big day with."That is so sweet of you to think but Ivy is not going to like that. She's not going to want to cut out the rest of the world that includes her friends and go to a private resort. It would be boring for her." I explained. Sawyer sighed in frustration. He must be disappointed but we ha