Chapter 3 Love 3

It is a hot Saturday morning .

The King's Family ,The Sky Family , The Kingston , The Nain are all enjoying the countryside mini golf course which belongs to the King's family almost near their Mini Mansion .

Dylan and Charlotte seem to be together as Charlotte is learning a few tricks from Dylan.

The wives seem to enjoy bonding and primarily boasting about their husband's success . While the children seem to each be in their own worlds either surfing the internet or chatting amongst themselves , things seem to have changed over the years .

The guys are going over to play at the mini golf course.

"Hey Dylan , come play with us " Steve said

All the children stand up from where they are sitting to go watch their elder brothers play .

Charlotte and her younger sister Genesis both decide to go get some snacks and drinks at the snack table and soon the rest join to get something to eat too .

The older ones stand in a corner discussing their recent involvement in their parents businesses and how they hate and love it . Some complain while the others boast.

"Dylan so how are things between you and my sister going " Daniel king asked

"Yeah Dylan ,we really want to know When are you finally going to pop the question?" Steve king said

"It is going well and I would let everyone know in due time" Dylan said

"You know it has been so long since we all went out for a drink " Ben Nain said

"Yeah " Emmanuel Kingston affirms

"How about tonight? " Ben Nain asked

"Tonight fine with me " Steve king replied

"Yeah tonight good" Adam Nain replied

"Can't do tonight guys , I am taking Charlotte out on a date ,how about some other time" Dylan replied.

"Okay , then we'll tell you how things went ." Ben said

"Sure ,how about next time ?" Dylan ask

"Yeah " They all chorused

As the game continued.

As it is getting quite hot , all the children can think of is getting inside and eating .

The younger boys decide to go play Ps5 .

The elder girl tries chatting which doesn't end well because there are only 3 people that are willing to talk .

Charlotte finally drags Genesis and Michelle inside to go watch a movie in their mini theater.

"Madam lunch is served" The Butler yells .

Soon afterwards everyone comes inside to sit and eat .

"This is a fine meal , I must commend you for having a good chef and the wine is magnificent . ." Maya Sky comments

"We get only the finest chef we have and the wine is from Hong Kong. It is very rare ." Evelyn said with a smile across her face and rubbing her husband's chest

In a bid to boast Evelyn called out for more wine to be served .

"Hmmm " the others let out as they had a taste of the wine .

Charlotte seems not to be eating so as to make space for the food Dylan promised her at Marietta Diner .

I just wasn't working because she stuffed herself in seconds as she savored the chicken that passed by her .

The meal seemed to be rather

quiet .

Afterwards , the Children stood one after the other and thanked Mr and Mrs King for the meal . They each went into the living room . The parents in no time were done and they joined in .

Afterwards everyone was saying their goodbyes and leaving the house.

Charlotte and Dylan also went to the front porch .

"I come pick you up by 7 Char " Dylan said

Charlotte waved at him as he entered his car .

He entered his car and waved back .

He was off .

Charlotte went and said her goodbye and was off again to her own world .

Inside her car . She started thinking of Dylan.

'Dylan seemed a little bit unusual , possibly stressed for some reason , that I cannot figure out ' Charlotte thought .

'He seemed rather distant '. Charlotte thought.

These days she cannot seem to keep her mind off him .

He was not kissing her like he used to .

The thought seemed to bother her.

He was giving a lot of excuses about why they cannot meet.

'He either has a meeting or he has to prepare for something , it was just one thing or another .'Charlotte thought

'Maybe I'll make him his favorite and pack up lunch one of these days ,maybe that will cheer him up ' Charlotte thought.

She continued driving.

In Charlotte home .

She is putting on makeup .

Charlotte is putting on a beautiful

strapless red dress .

With a fantasy heel and putting on her favorite Allure perfume and body mist .

It was going to be a special night.

Dylan had postponed all their dates because he was busy at work .It was their anniversary in weeks time and Charlotte insisted they go on a date before then .

Dylan seemed adamant but after pleading with him it finally paid off .

It was exactly 7:00 o'clock Dylan arrived on time as usual

Dylan rang her up to come downstairs.

She put cherries in her indoor dog house and put some food for her in her dog bowl .

She was done with everything and came out the door . She waited beside the door waiting for Dylan to open the doors , but he just stayed in the car .

Dylan did not even understand what was in Charlotte's head and why she stood beside the car instead of getting in and he knocked on the window for her to stop wasting time . .

She finally got into the car after a few minutes of waiting for him to show courtesy .

She sat down and strapped her seat belt in .

"Hey Char" Dylan said

She shrugged .

"What's the problem Char , why were you standing out there instead of getting into the car ?" Dylan asked

She wanted to lash out for the first time in a long time , but stopped herself and just gave a one sided smile .

"I am good D " Charlotte said

"But you don't sound too good Char , you sure you are okay " Dylan said

"Yeah , I am D " Charlotte said

"If you say so " Dylan said

Charlotte being hurt by his actions , not wanting to further any argument , just sat by herself , looking out the window .

‚In their 6 years of dating , Dylan has always opened the doors , what was the sudden change 'Charlotte wondered .

She enjoyed the attention she got from it and strived to get it every time .

The vibe in the car was totally off as Charlotte was silent and not being all cuddly and talkative as she used to be . Dylan wanted to lighten the mood .

He first tried to rack his brain to see what the problem was , he couldn't find any , Really .

He just decided to play music instead of further trying to get her to talk.

They were soon at Marietta diner .

They got out of the car .

As he checked in with their reservations .

Charlotte wondered why he had become so indifferent to her feelings .

There were a million and one things going on in Charlotte's mind .

Dylan held Charlotte's waist and led her to the chair where they were to sit .

She expected the same princess treatment but was still put down .

They ordered their meals .

The meals came .

Charlotte was expecting Dylan to make a move on her .

Instead he used his phone almost throughout the meal .

They said a few words to each other . Just like 2 strangers having a meal together .

The meal was finally over and she didn't even want to eat dessert .

Dylan wanted to eat the dessert so she just went to wait in the car for him.

Charlotte plugged in her airpods , to let go of the intrusive thoughts plaguing her mind .

Dylan finally arrived from afar. He seemed to be on a call with someone but approaching her , he just stopped the call and got in .

"Who were you talking to ? '' Charlotte asked

"Charles, " Dylan replied casually .

"Why does it matter " he asked

"No reason, " she said .

After everything , they arrived at her home and he kissed her good night .

Charlotte went inside and removed her shoes and took a shower .

'What could be on Dylan's mind , Charlotte wondered , he seems so distant and distracted lately ' Charlotte thought as she layed on her bed .

She just dismissed the thought and tried to go to sleep .