Nathan Woods heirs from one of the wealthiest families in Nantucket. Charlotte Reese is the daughter of his nanny. Growing up together, the two of them create an unbreakable bond. One day, after losing her job, Charlotte's mother tears them apart taking Charlotte halfway across the country due to a feud with the Woods. Years later, they meet again in NYC, only this time Nathan is Charlotte's boss and he is engaged to Alyse, a beautiful socialite. Will Nathan and Charlotte be able to rekindle their bond? Or is their relationship doomed for disaster?
View More"Will you marry me, Charlie?"
I looked into his deep blue eyes. My heart skipped a beat as I watched him get down on one knee and present a daisy before me. His black skater-boy hair to the side of his face as he blows it out of his eyes.
"You're so silly Nathan Woods." I laugh as I smack his shoulder. Nathan gasps as he places his hand over his heart.
"You wound my heart Charlotte Reece, one day I will make you my wife." he smirks as he stands up. A devilish gleam appears in his blue eyes.
My eyes widen and I turn and run. I run fast across the yard as he begins to chase me. The tree house we built is just up ahead as I turn to head for it. Just as I reach the stairs, I feel a hand grab my shirt and instantly pull me back tackling me to the ground. Nathan straddles me as he tickles me from head to toe. I begin laughing uncontrollably as I try to get away.
"Okay! Okay! I give! You win!" I say between laughs, but he doesn't stop. "Say it, Charlie! Say you will be mine forever!"
"I will be yours forever!" I said the words, mainly to get him to stop tickling me. But those words held some truth to them. I was his, I would always be his.
As I say the words the tickling ceases as he stares into my eyes. It was as if time had stopped as we lay in the grass staring at each other, like we were the only two on earth. Then I felt it. His lips on mine. They were soft and perfect, as if they were always meant to be connected to mine. His hand slid down behind my neck and pulled my head closer. My first kiss. It sent shivers down my spine as butterflies engulfed every inch of my body. As if acting on instinct, I ran my fingers through his shaggy black hair. The kiss was electric, it was perfect. This was the moment most girls waited for. This is the moment that will be imprinted in my mind for years to come.
"Charlotte!!" I heard my mom scream instantly from the balcony making us end the kiss. "We are leaving, let's go!"
We both froze in place. Our eyes staring into each other. Fear showing in our faces. Leaving?
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I tried to talk to my mom. I wanted to know what was happening. I know my mom and Mrs. Woods don't always see eye to eye, but they were close friends, best friends actually. The Woods were there for us when my dad died, when we had nowhere else to go.
My mom was hired as Nathan's nanny a year before I was born, he was only one at the time. I had grown up here with Nathan, well, all my twelve years of life. He was my closest friend. My only friend. The last thing I wanted was to leave the only home I ever knew, to leave the only friend had. After earlier today, I wanted to stay and see what would happen next. As I think about the kiss in the backyard earlier, sadness began to take over and the thought of never being able to see what could have been.
I sat on my bed as I packed my clothes, tears stinging my eyes. I couldn't believe this was happening. My mom wouldn't explain what happened she just said to pack light and that we were to leave tonight.
I heard a knock on my door, "Come in." I said, trying to wipe the tears from my eyes.
I look up as Nathan enters my room with a sullen look on his face. Tears began streaming down my face even harder. His eyes meet mine and instantly he is by my side his arms around my waist pulling me into his chest. His hand is against my head as I lean my head on his chest. I feel him rest his cheek on the top of my head. We stand in silence just holding each other.
I feel tears hit my cheek; I know these ones aren't mine. I look up at his face and I see that his sullen face now has tears streaming down. My heart breaks for both of us.
"I can't do this Nate; I don't want to leave. I don't want to leave you."
He pushes me back just a little as he tilts my chin so that I am looking into his piercing blue eyes. "Don't worry Charlie, we will be together again. Besides, I promised you I am going to marry you. I never break my promises."
And with his words he placed a soft, lingering kiss on my lips before hugging me tightly to him. A hug that, I wished so hard, would never end.
That morning I got up, showered and dressed as fast as I could. I wanted to get out of the house before Brandon decided to show his face. I really was not in the mood to deal with him.I decided on a beach day. It has been a little while since I have seen the Gulf. I grabbed my packed beach bag and hopped in my car. I purposely left my car here and flew to New York. Why would I need it anyway with all the different transportation systems the city offers, plus I wouldn’t want to drive in that traffic anyway.My car was a blue ‘05 Mustang convertible. I had saved every penny I made throughout high school just so I could buy it. I started the engine and pulled out. It felt so good to be behind the wheel again.The drive to t
I ran. God, I was so embarrassed. No. Was I hurt? I honestly don’t know how I was feeling, all I knew was I had to get out of there. I had taken the elevator to the lobby and when the doors opened I took off. I ran out the door. Once I was outside I took a deep breath. Being in the building felt like the air was being sucked right out of my lungs. The taxis were pulling up along the curbs as people were piling in and out of them. I contemplated for a second on whether or not to jump in one, but decided against it. I needed air. So I began walking. Walking and thinking. Maybe they weren’t the best combinations in the world, but I couldn't go back there, and I really didn’t want to go back to my apa
NEW YORK CITY, PRESENT DAYI woke up the next morning, reluctant to go to work. After the conversation at the restaurant yesterday, I was unsure how today would go. I didn’t want to face him. Hopefully he will be starting the hiring process today, I also have a few calls myself to make.I just don’t know how he thinks we could work together after what happened. Does he feel remorse for what happened? He cheated on his fiance with me. I am not the type of girl who sleeps with men who are taken, especially ones who are about to be married.I shower, dress, and head for work. I looked over the agenda today, no meetings, just paperwork. “Good,” I whispered to myself, “I won’t have to see him, I can work from my desk and email
I turn my attention back to the computer, I am trying to finalize the documents for Nathan about the merger. CW Industries is going to merge with Davis Inc., once Nathan and Alyse marry, to form the Woods-Davis Corporation. As I worked, my mind kept drifting back to Friday night. I can’t believe that happened. I can’t believe I let it happen. I left in the middle of the night and haven't spoken to Nathan since. Maybe that was a good thing. Ally left Sunday morning to head back to Florida. I never mentioned what happened, and she never asked. I don’t know how much time goes by when I hear a knock on my door. I look up to see Nathan standing in the doorway. I froze, he looks gorgeous in his suit and his hair is perfect like always. However, his face looks distraught, almost as if he barely had an
We rode in silence; him never taking his eyes off the road, and me staring out the window. Anger still surged inside me from the incident at the club. Who does he think he is? Commanding me? He is going to learn that I am not one to mess with. When we finally stopped, we were outside of a tall skyscraper. The building must have had around sixty floors if I was to guess. I watch him in confusion as he gets out of the car and walks around to open my door. “Come on Charlotte.” “No, I thought you were taking me home, I want to go home.” “I did, I brought you to my home. I’m not leaving you alone while you are drunk. You can crash here and go home in the morning.”
NEW YORK CITY, PRESENT DAY “Charlotte!” I shook my head and pulled myself out of my thoughts to see Kate staring at me. “You with me now? It seems I had lost you there for a minute.” “Yeah, sorry, I was in my own world for a moment.” “Okay, well I need you in this world if you are going to learn everything before the end of the day, after today you are on your own.” Oh shit, I forgot today was Friday, and Kate’s last day before she leaves for five months. This week flew by fast, I am a little nervous to do this on my own starting Monday. “Sorry, I am here now. You have my full attention.”
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