Playing with Fire

Chapter 3 - Addiction

Two years later

Charlotte's POV

After finishing my photoshoot this morning, I decided to enjoy the beach as I finally had free time. It had been two days since I came to the island in Greece. It was my second time doing a photoshoot here. I was posing for Bulgari: I felt so excited about this campaign. It was one of the best campaigns in my career. However, staying away from New York was difficult for me. I missed Nathan so much. I looked forward to being in his arms again.

Suddenly, my phone rang, interrupting my thoughts. I smiled happily as soon as I saw Nathan's name on my phone screen.

"Hey, princess." He greeted me cheerfully.

"How are you?" I asked, smiling, and sat down on the sun lounger.

"Fine. And you? Are you enjoying the island?"

"Fine. Yes, but I wished you were here." I replied honestly and sighed, ruffling my hair.

"Me too." He said warmly.

"Where are you? At the company?" I asked and took a sip from my orange juice.

"No, Dad will attend the meeting; I am at the hotel now. I am going to Stardust in a few minutes after signing some documents." He informed me.

Nathan was the heir of Carter Enterprises Holdings Inc. His father, Ethan Carter was the CEO of the company. Meanwhile, Nathan managed their luxurious hotel and nightclub, Stardust, and sometimes, he helped his father in the company.

"Hmm, don't be naughty while I am away." I teased him.

He chuckled, amused. "I will behave. I promise." I grinned cheerfully. "Lottie, I have to hang up now. See you soon."

"Take care." I put my phone into my bag and lay down on the sun lounger without stopping myself from smiling.

I yawned, stretching out, and got up as I heard someone knocking on the door. I walked towards the door sleepily, ruffling my hair. When I opened the door, my eyes widened in surprise.

"Nathan?" I blinked a few times, trying to understand if it was Nathan, or I was dreaming.

"Surprise, princess!" He gave me his charming smile and roamed my body from head to toe lustfully. Suddenly, I remembered that I was just in my short silk nightie. "Isn't it dangerous to open the door in this state?"He asked playfully and bit his lip seductively.

"You are here!" I exclaimed happily and jumped into his arms. He chuckled as he hugged me and lifted me up. I kissed him tenderly while he carried me inside and closed the door behind him with his foot.

He put me down carefully and cupped my cheeks as he planted a chaste kiss on my lips.
"I missed you." I admitted and gave him a bright smile.

He smiled and kissed me passionately while his hand moved down along my back. "I missed you too, Lottie." He said huskily, stroking my cheek affectionately, and reclaimed my lips, dragging me towards the bed.

Nathan and I were sunbathing when my phone rang. I lifted my sunglasses off my face as I grabbed my phone. It was my boss' assistant. We were close; so I asked her to keep me informed if she heard what Mrs. Diaz planned about selling the modeling agency which I was represented by. I had been thinking about going into business. So when I heard she was planning to sell the agency, I decided to buy it.

"Nancy, I hope you have good news for me." I commented after we had greeted each other.

"Yes, Mr. Cooper changed his mind and will not buy the company. So she is trying to find another buyer." She informed me.