Playing with Fire

Chapter 36 - The pressure

Charlotte's POV

I dipped the cloth into the water and placed it on his forehead. After repeating it for a few minutes, I took the bowl back and came back to check on him. He was better now. However, I didn't want to leave him alone in the bedroom. Maybe he would feel bad again. So I approached the other side of the bed and sat down on the bed. I leaned against the headboard after taking off my shoes.

I rested my hand on his forehead, checking his temperature. I breathed deeply in relief as his fever wasn't bad like before. I caressed his hair affectionately, watching him while lying down beside him.

Alexis' POV

When I opened my eyes the following morning, I saw Charlotte sleeping beside me on the bed, curled up. I smiled tenderly and stroked her hair gently, staring at her.

She sighed without opening her eyes. I leaned on my elbow, watching my Sleeping Beauty after pulling the cover over her body carefully.

A few minutes later, Charlotte yawned, stretching out, and opened her beautiful eyes.

"Good morning." I beamed at her.

"Morning. Are you okay?" She asked, concerned and rested her hand on my forehead.

"I am fine. Don't worry. And thank you for taking care of me, koukla mou." I gave her a grateful smile.

"Don't mention it. I am glad you are fine. It seems you have no fever now, but it will be better if we check it." She said tenderly and wanted to get up, but I grabbed her wrist, stopping her.

"No. I really feel good." I reassured her. "I would like to thank you for yesterday. How about dinner tomorrow?" I asked, looking at her mesmerizing blue eyes.

"You don't have to, Alex. Everyone would do it. How could I leave you on your own when you were sick?!" She said softly, giving me a warm smile.

"My guardian angel." I commented and smiled at her affectionately. "But I insist. Let's have dinner together."

"Fine." She nodded, beaming at me. I grinned happily.

***

When I was going to my office, I saw Charlotte talking to Liam Anderson cheerfully. Liam was one of our models who worked for the agency.

I frowned, watching them; they looked so close. I gritted my teeth in annoyance as he placed his hand on her arm, leaning towards her ear, and said something in her ear; then they laughed and she hit his chest playfully. Liam chuckled and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her towards him.

I clenched my fist and stormed into my office, slamming the door behind me. I threw the files which I was holding in my hand and grabbed my phone.

"Tell Ms. Wright to come to my office now!"  I ordered my assistant as soon as she picked up the phone.

I was pacing back and forth while waiting for Charlotte. I looked at my wristwatch again. It had been ten minutes since I called my assistant. It seemed Charlotte couldn't leave his precious friend's side.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in." I snapped as I stopped pacing and placed my hand in my pocket.

The door opened and Charlotte walked in, closing the door behind her. She gave me a bright smile and approached me.

"What do you want to talk about?" She asked softly.

"I want to remind you about our agreement and add that it doesn't just include Nathan, other men as well. You can't see anyone else while you are my girlfriend." I stated firmly, clenching my fist.