Chapter 2 Love 2

It is Evelyn king 45th birthday . Everywhere in their magnificent garden is decorated with flowers. There is beautiful lightning from the gate of the garden .

Guests are in every corner. A 3 stair cake was mounted with other small cakes at the sides just at the left hand of the stage . Charlotte was looking at the cake .

"Hi Char "Dylan said, tapping Charlotte on her back .

"Hello D" Charlotte said jumping and hugging him

"I didn't think you would come since you said you where to go on a business trip "

Charlotte said

"Ohh!!! Char" he said holding her waist

"You know I would never miss Mom's birthday for the world ,

I actually cut my trip short .

Where is mom , I got a gift for her " Dylan said

"Awnn , that's so thoughtful , what did you get her?" Charlotte said, looking at the gift bag in his hand .

"That's a secret" he said with a wink

"Now where is the birthday girl? " Dylan said, tugging Charlotte's arm to come along .

"Over there "Charlotte said and pointed towards her mom,

"Ohh!!! " Dylan said

They both walk over to where mom was standing

"Hello Evelyn " Dylan said

"Happy birthday , I got this for you "

He said

"Oh Dylan , you didn't have to ,

Thank you" Evelyn said

"Well don't mention it , I am just doing what I have to" . Dylan said

She gave her assistant to keep the gift on the gift table .

Suddenly as they were standing all together enjoying the scenery and everyone charting .Elvis Presley music can't help falling in love was being played .

Well what are you both doing here not enjoying the party , go on and dance . Evelyn said and she pushed the both of them out to the dance floor.

"Hey, may I have this dance, my lady ?"Dylan asked, kissing her hand .

She blushed very noticeably.

"Yes , you may ?" Charlotte said , taking his hand

"I am so sorry for my mom's behavior, sometimes she can get too pushy ".

Charlotte said

"Why are you apologizing? She is my mom too you know " Dylan said

Slow music started playing , she rested her head on his chest and he held her so close .

They continued dancing to the music but she raised her head to see her man. He seemed to be distracted and Charlotte doesn't seem to know why .

"How are you feeling today? " Charlotte said and no response from Dylan

Then she touched his cheeks and asked the question again .

"How are you feeling D?" Charlotte said

"Stressed," Dylan said, looking into her eyes and kissing her nose a little bit.

"You seem to be a little distracted" Charlotte said

"I am sorry" Dylan said

"I am just nervous" Dylan said

Looking into her eyes why they danced

"Why is that?" She asked

"I will soon be hearing from the investors soon and that is why I feel anxious" Dylan said, stopping the dance to clean his excess perspiration with his handkerchief.

Charlotte collects the handkerchief from him and begins to wipe his sweat from his face

"You know , I know a guy who once told me not to fear anything at all that he is here for me no matter what " Charlotte said still cleaning his forehead

"Where is that guy huh " she stopped cleaning his forehead and touched his chest with her hand

He got her hand , kissed it and put it back on his chest

"He is right here" Dylan said with a little bit of courage rising within.

Charlotte was so happy to hear that he was getting a little bit better.

"I just want you to know that I am here for you no matter what happens " Charlotte said

The song finally ended .

Charlotte gave him a courtesy , he returned it, Charlotte tugged on his arm till they left the dance floor to have their seats .

Just as Charlotte was about to have her seat , she was called out by Dave .

Dave seems to have changed a lot over the past few years . Charlotte doesn't seem to recognize him .

"Hi Charlotte , how have you been?" Dave asked with a smile

"I have been fine " Charlotte replied

"Oh wow that's nice " Dave replied

" You are "Charlotte asked

Just as Dave was about to respond .His phone rang .

"Please excuse me " Dave said

Apparently it seemed like a distress call because he left in a haste without introduction .

Which left her with the thought in her mind

'Who was that , how does he know her ,well who doesn't who me 'Charlotte thought to herself and shrugged off thinking about who he was .

Dylan didn't even seem to care ,so she just sat down .

Charlotte seems to be a little distracted , giving her fans updates on her Mom's birthday party .

While they were sitting Charlotte was taking pictures of herself and uploading them to her Instagram.

While Dylan seems to be giving Sophie a few glances here and there .He was very courteous not to allow anyone to notice.

But Khloe , Charlotte's assistant , was silently watching him .

Danielle Charlotte's 2nd cousin passed by Khloe who pulled her to the side which was hardly noticeable by others at the party

"Hi Danielle " Khloe said ecstatically

"Hi Khloe , why did you pull me like that " Danielle asked raising her eyebrow

Khloe, an underground gossip , with all the latest gist was just trying to tell people the news she knew , some people tried to avoid her , while some around her heard the latest gossip which she seemed to give at a price.

"It nothing exactly " Khloe said

"Okay then ,see you around " Danielle said .

"Wait Danielle " Khloe said

"I knew it" Danielle said loudly

"Have you seen the way Dylan has been giving glances at Sophie " , said Khloe .

"Nooo " Danielle said

Danielle looked at Dylan and he seemed to be looking at his phone .

"You know keep you assumptions to your self to avoid, unnecessary

discussion which are not true ,they are doing fine "

Danielle said and walked away angrily .

Khloe just left the party feeling embarrassed at Danielle's words and went into the walkway to leave just when she remembered Charlotte's invitation tomorrow so she went back into the party to let her know about it .

"Good evening Miss, " Khloe said, crouching to the ear level of Charlotte.

"Good evening Khloe " Charlotte returned the greetings

Khloe opened her purse and handed her the invitation

Charlotte read through the invitation.

"The Amari brand has a press conference tomorrow and you have been invited " Khloe said

"I do not wish to attend any press conference for now" Charlotte replied

"It is regarding their new clothing line " Khloe said

"Khloe we have so much work to do" Charlotte said "The designs for the winter collection are not ready yet " she added in a knowing voice.

"Okay Ma'am" Khloe said

"We'll speak about this at the office" Charlotte said

"I'll be on my way , it's getting late, wish your Mom a happy birthday for me " Khloe said

"Sure , goodnight "Charlotte said

Khloe left the party hastily .

A few minutes later

They sang happy birthday to Evelyn.

There was the cutting of the cake and Charlotte was being called up to take pictures with her mom.

Dylan was still seated looking at the family pictures unfold .He was called.

"Hey Dylan , come take a picture with us " Steve Charlotte's elder brother said

"Yeah why are you standing there, come take a picture with us" Maxwell Charlotte's father said, calling out to Dylan .

"Dylan, come take a picture with us" everyone echoed .

After all the pictures were completed , Evelyn thanked everyone for coming to the party .

One after the other people said their goodbyes to Evelyn and left .

Dylan also came by where Evelyn and Maxwell was standing thanking all the guest for coming and said he was leaving

"Goodnight Mr King ,Good night Mrs King " Dylan said

"Thank you for coming Dylan and good night"Evelyn said as she greeted Dylan with a huge hug.

Charlotte walked with him all the way to his car, hugged in the lighted up driveway and they kissed good night

'Wow what a night '. Charlotte thought as she walked back into the garden.

Her thought went back to the guy she saw earlier.

'Who was he? she thought.

'How did he even get in here ' Charlotte thought

'Why did he sound so familiar ? '.

Like they have known each other before.

But she couldn't remember .

'He was handsome and cute'.

Charlotte thought about wandering for a long time .

That she couldn't hear her mom calling her from a distance.

'Who ever he is she would have to find out somehow . Maybe the security would help and know who he is, there was a guest list after all ,his name and details would be on the list '.

Evelyn called out to her again.

"Charlotte !!!! " Evelyn Shouted

Charlotte was brought back to reality

"Yes mom ". Charlotte answered.

"Hey honey , what's the matter , you seem all tensed "Evelyn said

"It nothing ,I cannot handle" Charlotte said

"You called me ,is everything okay?"Charlotte asked .

"Everything is fine, I just wanted you to come in "Evelyn answered