Chapter 1014 - Relationships (4) (2/2)

”Is that a problem?”

”I… I'm not sure I will fit there. Aren't there many others who will match you better? Why don't you invite someone who is more deserving than me?”

”More deserving?” Charlie thought about this and realized that it's not so simple to get Emma to come with him. She thinks that the circle of rich people is something out of reach for her. Charlie smiled while thinking that Emma does not realize that right here she is already surrounded with some of the richest people in the country and she is doing just fine. But if you put them in a formal setting, she gets all flustered. However, he will not give up. He just needs a different tactic... The one that leaves no room for doubts.

Charlie stood up and pulled Emma to stand in front of him.

”Tell me…”, Charlie spoke to Emma in a deep voice while twirling a strand of her soft hair around his index finger. ”Who is more deserving to be by my side than you? Thanks to you I can stand. And I can dance. There will be dancing, and I want my first dance after the surgery to be with you.”

She wanted to ask what about his second and third dance? And what after the dancing is over? Does he want her there only for a first dance? Then what? She knows that there are many girls lining up to be with him, is he going to reject them so that he gives her company?

”Charlie…”

He understood from her tone that she is about to start listing reasons why that is not a good idea, and he is not going to let her do that. Charlie swiftly took half a step toward Emma, their bodies almost touching and leaned his head lower.

”Say yes…”, he whispered into her cheek.

”Is this only to thank me for my treatments?”, her voice trembled and she was not sure why.

”If I say that there is more to it, will you believe me?”

He inched closer and took a deep breath, inhaling her sweet scent.

Charlie straightened his back and observed her expression. He smiled when he realized that Emma closed her eyes. Charlie traced the edge of her lower lip with his index finger, and her lips parted slightly in response.

”Say yes…”, he repeated and this time his breath kissed her lips.

Emma inhaled sharply and opened her eyes just in time to see him close that last fraction between them and plant a light kiss on her lips. She was too shocked to respond to his kiss or to push him away or to breathe.

She thought that Charlie might have some feelings for her. And there were days when she hoped that it's more than just an affection toward his caretaker. And she is standing in front of the man who was always approachable and friendly but right now he is domineering and impossibly handsome and she is… frozen.

Charlie's eyes were locked on Emma's, and he asked in a husky voice: ”Will you?”

His breath splashed on her face again, sending shivers down her spine… and she responded with a nod. But then she realized that she does not understand what the question is for. Is he asking her to be his date for the event? Or is he asking her to date him? Or is he asking if she will return his kiss (if he kisses her again, maybe)? And she is embarrassed to ask for a clarification since she already answered. But at the end, whichever it is, the answer is: yes.

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