Chapter 7

"Are you okay?" Melvin asked and she nodded.
"I am."
"You should go and eat. You do not want to get to work late. Do you?"
Charlotte smiled. She likes the new him. "Thank you."
Charlotte brought out the plate from the microwave and placed it on the table. She moved to the refrigerator to get the juice he had made for her.
Melvin hugged her from behind and kissed her gently on the neck.
She chuckled slightly. "What are you doing?"
"Kissing my wife,"  Melvin answered in a low flirting voice. He made her face him before speaking up again. "Have you thought about it?"
Charlotte was confused. What is Melvin talking about?
She furrowed her brows. "Thought about what?"
Melvin smiled. "Having a baby?"
Charlotte frowned. This must be the reason he was helping her out. The reason for his sudden change in attitude. Why did she not suspect that!
She moved away from him and folded her arms. "Is this the reason you helped me out with Liam? And with the chores?"
"No, it's not. Why would you think that?" Melvin answered.
He had helped out because he wanted to, not because he wanted a child. Why would she think that way?
Charlotte sighed. No matter what Melvin says, she can't help but think that is the reason. Or why would he talk about it just a few hours after helping out?
"I..." She sighed again. "I will just go eat my food." She picked up the plate, took a few steps, and then stopped. "As for Liam, you don't have to take him. I will do that myself."
Charlotte's voice was calm but Melvin could tell she was angry; the look on her face said it all.
But he never intended to make her angry. He did not change because he wanted a baby either.
He watched her walk to the door. "What about your juice?" He asked.
"You can have it to yourself. I am no longer interested, " Charlotte answered before walking out of the kitchen.
Melvin did not say a word to her or try to stop her. He could only groan.
How is he supposed to convince her that he just said it and it had nothing to do with the reason he changed?
Maybe Mira can help. He thought but shook his head. Mira will not.
She has always supported Charlotte. And now that he hurts her, she definitely will take revenge on him if she finds out.
He shook his head again. He can't tell her. He hoped Charlotte wouldn't either.
What about Bella? He smiled. She is easier to talk to. She should be willing to help him out.
He shook his head. But she has been busy with her Fashion School; it's been a while since she last visited them. He also heard that her Fashion School will be getting good recognition from the global market soon; that alone is work... He can't add to it.
Melvin began to think of other ways. He can't ask his friends for help either. They all like and support Charlotte; they won't help.
He decided it was best he explained everything all by himself.
He left the kitchen and went to the dining room to meet her. Charlotte stood up when she saw him. She walked past him, ignoring him completely.
He did not bother to follow her. He decided to talk to her when he got back.
"Liam?" He called, gesturing with his hand. "Come over here."
Liam ran over to him. "Daddy."
He smiled at him. "Are you happy going to your Granny's place?"
Liam nodded. "Happy!"
"You have to be a good boy, okay?" Liam nodded. "And do not stress out my mother." Liam nodded again. "You can stress Mira for all I care."
"What are you telling him?" Charlotte asked.
She had just walked out of the kitchen. Melvin stood up. "We are just having a father-to-son conversation." Charlotte nodded but said nothing. "I am leaving," Melvin announced.
"Leaving? What about..."
"Liam, you can't trouble your mummy before she leaves the house okay?"
Liam nodded. "Mummy."
"Babe, I am leaving. See you when I get back," Melvin said.
He walked up to her and kissed her forehead. Charlotte stared at him in confusion. She was angry at him too.
Shouldn't he have pressed further and insisted on dropping Liam at the old house when she said he shouldn't? Shouldn't he have spoken to her even when she was ignoring him?
He waved at her before leaving. She groaned. Did he not see her reaction? Can't he tell she is angry? Why does he not care about it?
She went to sit on the couch but stood up again. She was fuming up in anger.
She was angry all he cared about was having a baby and not what she was going through. She blinked the tears that had gathered up in her eyes.
All she wanted was just for him to ask how she was. She just wanted a hug from him.
Can't he give her that? Can he just be her emotional support for once? Just like she has always been to him. She only wanted him to prove to her that he did not change because he wanted a baby.
Can't he do that for her?
She broke down completely. She couldn't hold it back anymore... The stress from work, taking care of Liam, taking care of him, and taking care of herself... Those were enough stresses for her. She can't add pregnancy to it.
Can't he just support her decision? Why does he always have to ignore her the moment she insists on not having another baby yet?
Liam moved closer to her. "Mummy?"
She looked at him but looked away quickly. She can't let him see her in tears. Liam began to cry; it made her cry more.
Little Liam knows that she is unhappy. He is even trying to share in her pain.
Why did Melvin not see it? Or did he ignore her on purpose? She wiped her tears. She isn't shedding any more tears.
She wiped Liam's tears too. "You shouldn't cry okay?"
Liam nodded and she smiled. She placed her hand on his face and rubbed it gently.
She is going to miss him.
"You have to be obedient to your aunt, Mira, okay?" She said and Liam nodded. "I will make sure to call every day, okay?"
Liam nodded again. Charlotte took her phone and placed a call to Bella. She had made up her mind. She won't leave tomorrow like they had planned.
"Hello, bestie. Are you here already?"
Charlotte shook her head. "No, I am not. Bella, can you help me change my ticket? I want to leave tonight."
Bella was surprised. Did something happen to her? Why did she change her mind?
"Did something happen in the house?" She asked.
Charlotte shook her head and sniffed slightly. "No, Bella. I just want a break. I need that now,  more than anything."
Bella sighed. Charlotte's voice sounded like she had cried for a long time.
How long has that been? She thought. What is going on?