Chapter 66 Running Away

Charles went on date with Anita to please his family revolution. they didn't say anything to each other until it got dark. They were the only quiet seat. “What your favorite color” Anita tries to break the silence. Charles didn't respond. “I love pizza alot” Anita continues talking without replies. “Charles” she tries to hold his hands but he adjusted it. “I know you don't love me, but I do love you” she stops. “ I feel something deep down, we could learn to love each other, we don't have choice anyway”. Charles phone rings, it was Maya. "Hello sweetheart" he shouted. “Darling, you shouldn't disturb yourself” he increases his voice. “I will be coming, right away” he left Anita there. Charles went back home after three more hours. He got home, his family wasn't waiting for him, they must have slept off, Charles enters his room. The next morning. He brought Maya to the house. She waited for Charles parents. Joe and Zoe came out, they were surprise to see a young lady waiting for them. Zoe recognizes her, but Joe hasn't seen her before. “Who is this” he asked Charles who was sitting close to her, “this is my wife to be, Maya” Charles stands up to illustrate. Mr Joe wanted to hit him, but Zoe holds him, “listen and listen good, you already have a wife, the one we chosen for you, the earlier you wake up from this dreams, the better” Mr. Joe walk away. “How dare you bring this orphan here” Mrs. Zoe pointed at Maya? “Listen to me Maya, you will not get married into this family, forget anything he is telling you, never” she to Walk away too. Maya looks at Charles. She still kept her cool face, Charles couldn't believe what his family just said moment ago. He was hurt inside. He took Maya to some places before finally dropping her to where she will be staying for the night. They wave at each other before Charles finally went home. Maya burst into tears, she couldn't hold it anymore, especially calling her an orphan. Charles could see it, he pretends to be leaving, he drove back home angrily. They welcome him back, the two families were seated together again. The D day was few days from here, only three days remaining. He was asked to sit close to Anita and later for them to take a stroll. Charles walks faster as usual, but Anita didn't chase him, he was surprise but what does it change, he enters his car and left. He drove off, he stops not too far, examining Anita, she stays outside for four hours before entering back. Charles close his eyes, he doesn't feel anything for her, and he is not going to let Maya go, he bends his head. Maya never called or texted him again, this cause panic and doubt about love. Charles was stuck at home, his parents were busy with arrangements. Charles was left with Anita. He was quiet has usual and so was Anita. He later broke the silence. “Don't you have a will of your own, how can you let your family control you” Charles stares at her, Anita was quiet at first, she later responded, my family isn't controlling me, this is my will, “I love you Charles”, she come closer to him. “Well I don't” he stands up, “I already have someone that I love, I can't love another” he walks to the door, “well, there is nothing we can do, the wedding is tomorrow” she said confidently. Charles angrily left, he went to his usual place, where he calms his mind. It was close to a bridge. He drove there, and he came out and watch the river. He noticed a paper place in front of his spot, a big stone was on top, it threw the stone away and collected the piece of paper. It was written “I trust you, I am waiting”. Charles comprehends the message. His mood changes completely. He enters his car and drove back home. He arranged his stuff, his jewelries, He empty his room. The time was set, it was dark already. He hurriedly put them in his car, Anita spotted him. “Where could he be going” she muttered. Charles spotted Anita, if his parents finds out that he is leaving, he will be in trouble. He waited at the back of the car, Anita came to him, “where are you going” she asked curiously. Charles walks close to her, “there is something I need to deliver, urgently” he hug her, I will be back before sun down love" he added. Anita felt his embrace, he was a man with broad shoulders. They hug for a while before Charles finally left. She ran inside, Mr. Joe was looking for Charles, she told him, she sent him on an errand. This made Mr. Joe pleased. “His son, his back, yes” his cheeks bounce up. Night came and Charles didn't come. The guest came, and the center was arranged, but Charles didn't show up, this was a big slap to the Anita family, Mr. Joe was disappointed, he quickly freezes, Charles account. This case, cause the Anita family to have a major break down in their business, they had to build up again. Charles did return for a year, his father had to promise, that he won't interfere in his relationship and he accepted Maya in, this was the only way Charles came home, Charles accepted this request because Maya pressure him. They came and Charles was handed the family business. They got married. Things work out well and the company became number one in the country. He made a massive impact in a short time Maya was pregnant. Charles had to stay with his wife for some time, the day of the delivery came, and she was Rush to the family hospital, Anita was the doctor who was going to attend to her, Charles was called upon to help in the delivery. They did their possible best but the baby refuse to come out, she was losing strength. Anita, recommended some tips for Charles to use.