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SILENT NIGHT

Author: Caroluchy
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-03 13:46:49

Charlotte’s POV

It's been a long, silent drive. I lay curled into myself in the backseat, my knees pulled up against my chest. My whole.body was shaking uncontrollably.

Can't tell if I am cold from the night air or from the anxiety and stress.

Even as I tried not to think about it, Leo's words still echoed in my mind, relentless, like a broken record I couldn't shut off.

"I admire you. You're beautiful and stronger than you realize."

Oh please...

A fresh wave of tears spilled over.

"But trust me—we're not so different. I'm scared of trusting people too."

Not so different?

Coming from someone who is obviously very attractive and has been loved by people around him all his life.

Was that supposed to make me feel better? To make me believe him?

"For the first time, I wanted to be around someone. I never knew what loneliness was until you left yesterday. I never worried about being alone—it was normal for me. But you... you ruined me in the best way. Coming into my lif
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  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    HANDWRITTEN

    The door to his place unlocked with a quiet beep, and I stepped inside, my legs unsteady. Another beep and KC's monitor was activated. "You’re back, finally! Ma'am, you have no idea how freaked out Boss was—" "KC. Enough." Leo’s voice was a whip-crack, sharp enough to make me flinch. And for the first time, I heard him snap that loud. I wanted to thank him for saving me back then before heading to the room. However, it seemed like he wasn’t in the mood for that kind of talk. So I didn’t say a word. I walked straight up the stairs, my steps slow and heavy from everything left unspoken. When I opened the door to the guest room I was staying in, I froze. A soft, floral scent hit me instantly—sweet, fresh. My eyes widened as I stepped fully into the room. Three gorgeous bouquets lay carefully on the bed, their vibrant colors almost glowing under the soft lighting. A giant life-sized teddy bear sat beside the bed, arms open like it had been waiting for me. On the dresser, lux

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    ENVY

    I didn't want to admit it, but it felt good—the warm hug, those soft words felt so nice to hear. And the way his cologne swept through my nostrils, it reminded me of the first time we met. He literally saved my life back then, and I couldn't say thank you. I was so rude to him back then because of my own fears. I envy girls who had it all their life. Their daddy calling them princess, their mother kissing their wounds and attending to them with affection. I envy those who can trust someone without being afraid or being humiliated. I envy those who can tell the real ones from the fake ones. Back then I wished I could stay in his arms and trust him fully, then the usual fear kicked in. "You'll get hurt. You always get hurt." I squeezed my eyes shut, as if I could block out the voice in my head. But it was relentless. You'll get hurt. You'll get hurt. You'll get hurt. I know that... I am that unlucky. A flashback of my happiness when I met Jessica came back to me.

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    TRUST A MAN?

    Guilt pricked at me when he stopped the car like that just to hear me out. Has anyone ever listened to me this much? I wasn't even allowed to complain as a child. I had called him a creep. A manipulator. Yet, he is reacting this way. What if I was wrong? What if I was not wrong? At my age I am still so vulnerable to acts of service and crave love, affection, which makes me fall for the fake ones. How can I differentiate them? When they all sound so real at first? "You were saying?" Leo cut into my thoughts. His voice was so soft, like he would stand there forever, waiting for me to find my words. That almost broke me, making things harder for me. I couldn't look at him. I looked down as I forced the words. A drop of tear slipped down my cheek. "Can you help me with something I can eat... Just... fries or something. And wine. I'll pay you back later when I get to my friend's place." The same friends I've been ignoring their calls? The same ones I swore to av

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    SILENT NIGHT

    Charlotte’s POV It's been a long, silent drive. I lay curled into myself in the backseat, my knees pulled up against my chest. My whole.body was shaking uncontrollably. Can't tell if I am cold from the night air or from the anxiety and stress. Even as I tried not to think about it, Leo's words still echoed in my mind, relentless, like a broken record I couldn't shut off. "I admire you. You're beautiful and stronger than you realize." Oh please... A fresh wave of tears spilled over. "But trust me—we're not so different. I'm scared of trusting people too." Not so different? Coming from someone who is obviously very attractive and has been loved by people around him all his life. Was that supposed to make me feel better? To make me believe him? "For the first time, I wanted to be around someone. I never knew what loneliness was until you left yesterday. I never worried about being alone—it was normal for me. But you... you ruined me in the best way. Coming into my lif

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    ALL LIES

    "She told me everything."Charlotte continued, her voice trembling but laced with fury."She showed me a picture of me at the pool. You gave it to her. She said, 'You're gonna use my bathroom pictures for your porn website.'"I blinked.Porn website? What the hell..."That you have a thing for trying out something new. That you had a record of women you've been with. That I know nothing about you. She was right—I don't even know your last name. I was stupid to stay with a stranger so comfortably, a stranger with cameras all over the house. And now I ended up being on the list of women who'll be used as an experiment."My mouth opened, but no words came out. I just sat there on the pavement, speechless.None of that was true.None of it!Monalisa is crazy, and I won't forgive this madness."Just leave me alone. I have enough trouble already, I beg you please..." she concluded.Finally, I found my voice."That's not true. Everything she said is a lie. Believe me, Charlotte—she lied to y

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    A MANIPULATOR

    Before I could react, her chair screeched backward, nearly toppling over. She wiped her tears angrily and bolted toward the exit with shaky legs. My heart jumped straight into my throat. "Charlotte—wait!" I grabbed her bag and ran after her. A lot of thoughts were running through my mind and I didn't understand anything. Why did she call me a liar and a manipulator? Was I the reason she's depressed? Outside the restaurant, the night slapped me in the face with cold air as I stumbled out after her. I spotted her rushing down the sidewalk, her shoulders trembling, her pace frantic and uneven in her heels. She wasn't thinking—just walking very fast. I ran toward her and opened my mouth to call her again— And that's when I saw the horrific scene. The traffic signal flicked back to green. A silver car sped toward her and she stepped right into the road. Her vision must have been blurry from tears, or maybe she wasn't even looking, because she didn't see the intersection ahead.

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