Chapter 106

Melvin was up so early to make breakfast and by the time Charlotte was up, Melvin had bathed Liam and gotten him ready for daycare. He had also made breakfast and had kept it on the table beside their bed, with a notice informing Charlotte that he had taken Liam to school and would stop by at Matthew's house for a meeting.

Charlotte stared at the note and then at the food. Has Melvin changed or is it just for some time?

She decided she wasn't going to think about it.

"Time would tell," she mumbled.

She went on to take her bath, get dressed for work, and then have her breakfast.

Charlotte made sure to call Liam's daycare teacher. After they had exchanged greetings, she asked if Liam was already at school, and she assured her that he was.

"I was surprised to see his dad bring him," Miss Alicia said.

Charlotte couldn't tell her she was also shocked he did.

She only smiled and told her she might be the one to pick Liam up or he would.

"What about Miss Mia?" Miss Alicia asked.

"I don't know Mia's schedule for the day. I would call her and ask. I will let you know if she will be the one to pick him up."

"Would be expecting your call," Miss Alicia said.

They had their goodbyes and the call ended. Charlotte left the house and went to the company. Bella was at the company waiting. They exchanged a quick greeting and sat down.

"Did not expect to see you so early at work today," Bella said. "It seems you aren't doing as much at home as you used to."

"Melvin made breakfast," Charlotte answered.

Bella smiled. That seems like a good thing

"Not only that," Charlotte continued. "He got Liam ready for school and also dropped him off at the daycare."

Bella widened her eyes. "H-he did? Wow. That's more than just a good thing. I think it's a good sign that he has changed. I just hope he is not pretending."

Charlotte nodded. She hopes so too.

"So where is he now? Home? Company?"

"He took some time off at work to take care of me."

Bella shrieked. "Isn't that romantic?"

Charlotte rolled her eyes. "That is what he said. I won't believe it until I see him act in line with it."

Bella nodded. "Melvin isn't the one to give false promises though. I am rooting for him. Did he drop you off at work? Is he around the premises?"

Charlotte shook her head. "He went to Matthew's place. I think they have a meeting or something."

Bella groaned. "I almost forgot why I am here. Did Melvin tell you Ryan is getting married in two weeks?"

Charlotte blinked. "R-Ryan? H-he did not tell me anything. Are you sure it's Ryan?"

Bella nodded. "His wife-to-be and her friend came to my academy yesterday. She wants me to make her wedding dress. Someone recommended me to her. She wouldn't tell me who though."

"How did you know she was going to be Ryan's wife?"

"He came to the Academy," Bella answered. "He was so shocked when he saw me. I don't think he remembered the name of my Academy or he wouldn't have let her come. So I guess it wasn't him or Melvin who recommended me to her."

Charlotte sighed. Why did Melvin keep it from her?

"Well," Bella continued. "I heard he just told his friends yesterday, and they were against it."

Charlotte took a deep breath. This must be the reason Melvin kept it from her. It must also be the reason they went for a meeting.

"There is something else he told me, Charlotte," Bella said and that made Charlotte furrow her brows.

"What?"

"You know Melissa right?"

"Melissa? I can't remember."

"David's new wife. We went to their wedding three months ago."

Charlotte muttered an oh. "Matthew's sister?"

Bella nodded. "Yes."

"What happened to her?"

"She lost her pregnancy, the week we left for Isla Verida."

Charlotte blinked. "S-she did? Melvin did not tell me anything."

Bella nodded. "I told Ryan that too and he said Matthew was so angry about the whole thing that they were all busy trying to calm him down. He left the country that night and we left the next day."

Charlotte was confused. Why was Melvin quiet about it? He looked so happy that she didn't notice anything was going on with his friends. Maybe if he had spoken to her, she wouldn't have left.

"Do you feel sad?" Bella asked and Charlotte nodded. "I was too."

"How is she now?"

"I heard she's healing and is back to work. But David and Matthew? Their relationship has worsened in the past few weeks. So Ryan doesn't think they would be able to plan his wedding so he wants you and me to help him out. He would have come to you directly but he was ashamed of doing that. After all, he was one of the people against your marriage to Melvin at the beginning."

Charlotte smiled. "But he apologized and we are best friends now."

"Well, I think he still feels guilty."

"When is the wedding taking place again?"

"Two weeks," Bella answered.

"So soon?"

Bella nodded. "So soon. So we have a wedding to plan. Do you think he would be able to convince his friends at the end?"

Charlotte nodded. He would. They always have each other's backs. Even if they don't like the decision any of them make, they still respect it.

"They will be fine," Charlotte answered. "Enough of their talk. They will sort themselves out."

Bella nodded. She hopes they do.

"We should be talking about how to plan a nice wedding coming up in two weeks. Tell me, what do you think about his fiancée?"

"Well," Bella began. "She is Catherine Anderson."

Charlotte blinked. "The daughter of Arden Anderson? I mean Arden Anderson every other business person looks up to?" Bella nodded. "Ryan hit it big! How did they meet?"

"I can't answer that but I can tell that Ryan likes her and he is serious about getting married this time."

"Do you think her father would be happy with this? I heard she was once betrothed to one of her father's partners."

Bella nodded. "She was but not anymore."

"I am so happy for him. I think we should call Mia. We shouldn't be planning this alone."

Bella smiled. "You should trust me on this. I already did that on my way here. She should be here soon. She said she needed to stop by Liam's school and give him his favorite candy she promised him. You know those two are almost inseparable."

Charlotte smiled. She knows that. And she would not stop thanking Mia for being not just a friend, a sister-in-law but also a sister to her.

While they wait for Mia they decide to talk about work. Bella showed her the wedding dresses Catherine picked.

"She hasn't decided yet, but these are her choices."

Charlotte nodded. "They are beautiful."

The door opened and Mia walked in.

"Who did you say is getting married again?"