Chapter 101

For the rest of the summit, Charlotte and Bella spent time with Jordan and Jade. Every day, after every lecture, they go to the restaurant to eat and then visit some of the hotel's popular areas before the next lecture.

The summit finally ended and Bella and Charlotte were so happy. Jordan had promised to show them around for the next few days before they returned to their country. With Melvin and Charlotte's relationship getting better, it was easy for them to have fun.

Jordan kept his promise. He took them to see the popular tourist attractions they had planned to go to, and even the ones they thought were too far for them to go to.

Jade was with them too, taking Charlotte away at every chance she got, so Bella and Jordan could spend some time together.

Minutes turn to hours and hours to days, as they go from one tourist centre to another. With Mia and Mrs Miller, taking good care of Liam, Charlotte had nothing to worry about.

Melvin had been helpful too. Not only does he visit Liam every day at his mother's home, but he also spends time with him and takes him out when he can.

"Melvin seems to have changed for real," Bella had told Charlotte during one of their meetings, after he had called to ask after her and also give briefs about her company.

"I can't believe he's been visiting your company to help out," she had added.

Charlotte could only stare at Bella without saying anything.

Melvin used to be very helpful not only at the company but also at home. Everything changed after Liam clocked two. He spends more time outside with his friends, but he doesn't help when he is around.

At first, Charlotte had thought he was busy talking business with his friends and partners. It was the time of the year when businessmen and women were busy getting and giving out projects.

Charlotte was busy too, but she could manage, or maybe she thought she could. She didn't complain at first, she just endured it.

Maybe that was because Mia and her mother-in-law were there to help. But as days turned to months and months to years and everyone got busy, including Mia and her mother-in-law, Charlotte began to feel exhausted.

She tried to speak to Melvin about it, but he didn't see that as a problem. With Miss Helen to help, he didn't see any reason to offer help.

She had to leave when she couldn't take it anymore.

She was proud and is still proud of herself for deciding to leave.

She rested her back on the chair she was seated on.

It would be a good thing if Melvin had changed for good and was not pretending just to lure her back home.

Charlotte and Bella wanted to spend more time in Isla Verida, but when Charlotte suddenly had an emergency at work, they had to return.

A day before their departure, Jordan offered to take them out for the last time, but they needed to pack, buy a ticket for their flight, and also rest, so they declined.

Aside from that, they wanted to have girls' time with themselves before going back to their busy lives and workloads back home.

They went on to pack their bags, get a ticket, and go out to a cafe. Bella picked a table beside the window so they could enjoy the beautiful scenery while they sipped on their coffee.

"Do you feel better now?" Bella asked after a few sips.

"Feel better about what?" Charlotte asked in confusion.

She doesn't know what Bella was asking about or why she asked that.

"I mean after coming here, do you feel better? You looked down before we got here."

Charlotte smiled. She doesn't only feel better, she is at her best now.

She nodded slightly. "I feel better, Bella. All thanks to you."

Bella smiled too. "I am happy I could help. I am going to miss Isla Verida though. It's different from home. I wish we could spend a few more days."

Bella sounded sad, and Charlotte wondered if it was really about Isla Verida.

"Why do I feel like it more than just you missing Isla Verida?" Charlotte asked, and Bella almost choked on her coffee.

Charlotte patted her back quickly. "Be careful."

Bella coughed slightly. "I-I am fine, thank you. What were you saying?"

Charlotte sat down. "I mean, is it all about Isla Verida, or are you going to miss someone instead?"

Bella furrowed her brows. "M-miss someone? Who am I going to miss?"

"Jordan," Charlotte said. "You are going to miss him, won't you?"

Bella shook her head. "I-I don't think I will miss him. If there is anyone I am going to miss, that would be Jade."

"I guess it would be," Charlotte mumbled. "I think I know what to do."

Charlotte picked her phone up.

"What are you doing?" Bella asked.

"I am calling Jade," Charlotte answered.

Bella furrowed her brows. "Why?"

"To set up a date with Jordan?"

"Y-you are going on a date with Jordan?"

Bella was surprised and confused at the same time.

"Me?" Charlotte burst into laughter, and that confused Bella even more.

"Why are you laughing, Charlotte?"

"Because you are funny, Bella."

Bella raised her brows. "How?"

"Why did you think I was the one going on a date with Jordan?"

"Well..." Bella shrugged. "I-I don't know."

Charlotte smiled. "Well, I am not the one going on a date. You are."

"I am not doing that," Bella said. "I..."

"Bella, I know you are going to miss him. And you would like to spend these last few hours with him."

"I-I..."

"I won't let you do what you will regret, Bella."

Charlotte called Jade and asked her if her brother was free and willing to go on a date with Bella.

"I am glad you called, Charlotte," Jade said. "My brother had been down since morning, and I thought of setting up a date between them, but I was not sure how to go about it. I am glad you did. I will speak to him and let you know what's next."

The call ended and Charlotte smiled. "You will be seeing him in a few hours. I think we should go back to the hotel."

They left the cafe and returned to the hotel. Jade sent Charlotte the address to meet and she helped Bella get ready.

"I think this is a bad idea," Bella insisted.

Charlotte picked up Bella's bag and handed it over to her. "Have fun, baby girl."

By the time Bella was back, Charlotte was already asleep. She took her bath, changed into her pyjamas, and slipped into the space beside her, trying not to wake her up.

Charlotte opened her eyes and turned to face her. "You are back?"

"Yes, I am. Did I wake you up?"

Charlotte shook her head, her eyes closed. "No, you didn't. How was your date? You had fun, didn't you?"

Bella smiled. "I did, Charlotte. Thank you, bestie."

Charlotte yawned, feeling sleepy. "I am happy you enjoyed yourself. Goodnight Bella."

"Goodnight, Charlotte."