Chapter 102

Bella was the first to wake up. She had had a call from her secretary and could not go to sleep after that. Instead, she opened her laptop and began to work on a few documents.

Her phone rang again. This time, it was Jordan. Bella closed her laptop to talk to him and they spoke for about an hour. He promised to come to the hotel to pick them up and take them to the airport.

At ten minutes past six, Bella ended the call. She went to take her bath first, before waking Charlotte up. Their flight would be by ten and Jordan would be here to pick them up by eight; they need to be ready before then.

"Charlotte," she called, tapping her slightly.

Charlotte opened her eyes slowly. "It's morning already?"

Bella nodded. "Yes, it is. We need to get ready. Our flight is by ten, remember."

Charlotte sat up rubbing her eyes. "I feel so tired and sleepy. My body hurts, and I think I might be running a temperature, too."

Bella placed her hand on Charlotte's forehead. "Are you sick? Do you want me to get you some drugs?" She moved her hand away. "I don't think you are running a temperature."

Charlotte touched her forehead and nodded. Bella was right. But why does she feel like she does? She feels hot all over.

"Do you think I am sick? Or maybe I want to get sick?"

Bella smiled. "You are not sick, Charlotte. I think you are just worried about going home."

Charlotte took a deep breath. Bella could be right.

She had spent the time alone yesterday, after Bella left on a date, to think about going home.

She misses Liam and Melvin very much. She misses Mia and her mother-in-law, too, but she is worried about Melvin going back to not being available. Her body has rested for so long that going back to working too much is not a good idea.

Bella patted her shoulder. "I believe Melvin has changed."

Charlotte nodded. She did believe that too. But why is she scared?

Bella sat beside her. "Let's make a plan."

"Which is?"

"If Melvin troubles you again, we run away. This time we will go with Liam and Mia. We won't be back until after a year."

Charlotte laughed. What is Bella saying?

She knows Bella was joking about it, and that made her laugh more.

Bella held her hand and smiled. "I love how you're smiling now. I hope you won't worry about anything, Charlotte. I do not want to see that smile of yours fading away."

Charlotte nodded. "I won't worry about anything, Bella. Thank you."

Bella stood up from the bed and headed to the wardrobe. "You should take your bath. Jordan will be here by eight to pick us up."

Charlotte winked. "Is something finally going on between you two?"

"No? Why will you think that?"

"He is coming to pick us up? That is already saying something. And I think I heard you speaking to him over the phone a while ago."

"Charlotte! Were you eavesdropping?"

Charlotte shook her head. "No, I wasn't."

Bella smiled. "I think you were."

"I wasn't. Your chuckling woke me up at first. You were blushing all through."

"I wasn't," Bella defended.

"You were. And you are now."

Bella placed her hands on her cheeks. "I do not know what you are talking about. I am going to get dressed. You should go and take your bath too."

Charlotte nodded. "We shouldn't keep him waiting."

"Whatever," Bella mumbled with a smile.

She went on to get ready while Charlotte stood up and went to take her bath. By twenty minutes to eight, they were ready and were checking their bags for the last time.

After making sure their things were intact, they took their bags down so they could check out of the hotel before Jordan came. After checking out, they sat in the lobby to wait for him.

"It's nice being at the hotel," Charlotte said. "I hope we can lodge here when next we come."

"I was thinking we could come with Mia when we have the chance," Bella said.

Charlotte chuckled. "Chance? We might have to create one."

Bella laughed too. Charlotte is right; they have to create one or they might never be able to visit Isla Verida in a long time. They have always been busy with work throughout the year, which has kept them from going on vacation.

"I think we should," Bella said. "We need that regularly."

Charlotte nodded. She couldn't agree less.

They began to talk about other things until Jordan showed up at eight.

"Hi, Charlotte," Jordan waved.

"Hi, Jordan," Charlotte greeted back.

Jade popped her head behind her brother. "Hi, Charlotte. Hi, Bella."

"Hi," Bella and Charlotte waved.

"Are you ladies ready?" Jordan asked and they nodded.

He helped them with some bags, with Bella, Charlotte, and Jade taking the rest. Bella walked beside him, chatting and laughing with him.

"I did not know you were coming," Charlotte said with a smile. "I would have left you some cookies."

Jade smiled. "I just thought about you. I do not want you to feel bored in the car with these two lovebirds."

She had whispered to only Charlotte but when Charlotte laughed, Bella's attention was drawn.

"What are you both talking about?" She asked.

"Nothing serious," Jade answered.

Bella shook her head. "Why do I have a feeling it's about me?"

"Maybe it is," Charlotte mumbled, chuckling slightly.

"What are you saying?" Bella asked.

"Nothing," Charlotte answered.

"I think you..."

"Come on, let's go," Charlotte smiled. "Or we will be late for our flight."

They got to the parking lot and placed the bags in the booth. Bella sat beside Jordan in the front while Charlotte and Jade sat behind. All through the drive, Bella and Jordan were chatting and chuckling. With Jade in the car, Charlotte did not feel bored.

"Thank goodness you came, Jade," Charlotte said to her. "I can't imagine being in this car with these two. They are going to make me miss my husband."

Jade laughed. "I am going to miss you, ladies, though. It was nice meeting you both."

Charlotte nodded. It was also nice meeting Jade and Jordan.

Charlotte held her hand. "You've been such an amazing friend, too, Jade. I hope you can visit us soon. There are so many beautiful places to go to."

Jade nodded. She would love that too.

"I will be visiting soon, I promise. I would also love to see Mia. She sounded so nice on the phone."

Charlotte smiled. Mia is.

"What about your internship?" Charlotte asked. "Do you still plan to do it outside your brother's company?"

Jade nodded. She would love to work with Charlotte but that is up to her brother.

"Well, if my brother lets me."

"I will speak to Bella about it," Charlotte said. "She might be able to help."

Jade pulled Charlotte into a hug. "Thank you so much, Charlotte."

She had thought about that too but did not know how to tell Bella.

Charlotte patted her back, smiling. "You're welcome."