Chapter 4 Marry me Regina.

A black SUV stopped in front of the house, the young girls had stopped their meal, curious to see the man who was arriving in the car. The driver got out first and rushed to open the rear door in front of the watchful eyes of the security guards and the girls.

Charles made an appearance worthy of a star. Wearing a gray three-piece jacket, over a white shirt and black polished shoes, he took off his sunglasses. Regina appreciated the man's beauty, and when he smiled, the girl's heart began to race. - Hello Regina! He said, walking towards the young girl without hesitation. You appear and then disappear without warning!

- I'm sorry sir...? Regina replied sarcastically. Charles smiled at the young woman's aggressiveness and deliberately decided not to follow up on her question. He turned to Kelly with his charming smile to address her.

- Excuse my rudeness Miss Barnes, I did not greet you! He kissed her hand like the gentleman he was. And Kelly blushed unconsciously.

- Please sir, welcome, please come in! Said Kelly under the young man's charm, much to the chagrin of Regina, who rolled her eyes and made a face at her friend, who simply shrugged her shoulders in a sign of helplessness.

Once the three of us were seated in the living room, Kelly went to get drinks from the kitchen.

- You still haven't told me your name! Said Regina.

- It's true that we didn't do things as we should. Mind you, it wasn't my fault! You're the one who jumped on me first. Said Charles mockingly.

At the same time, Kelly placed a tray with fruit juice and served everyone.

- So sir? I'm listening to you ! Regina insisted!

- Sir? Come on, Regina, no more of this between us! Last night we spoke informally, remember. Replied Charles, who was very amused by the situation.

- Well you see I don't remember last night, and for the last time WHAT IS YOUR NAME? The young girl raged, angry.

She scared her friend who jumped and spilled juice on her clothes!

- Gina!

- Sorry Kelly! I didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. She rushed to her friend to clean the stain on her clothes, looking really sorry.

- It doesn't matter Gina, I'll clean it in the bathroom. Excuse me.

She left the room, leaving the other two alone.

- You are happy? See what's you have caused! Regina said in bad faith.

- Stop being childish, okay! I didn't come to find you in your hiding place for fun. Okay you want to know what is noon name?

Regina nodded.

- My name is Charles Belfort and I am happy to see you again because you and I have lots of things to say to each other!

- Listen Mr Belfort, What happened last night was a huge misunderstanding. Okay, I drank too much, got the wrong room and mistook you for my boyfriend! Regina confessed, looking down at her shoes.

- That simple?

- Yes of course ! What will you believe?

- I have a completely different version of things! You came to my room to spy and steal very important information about the upcoming hotel takeover! Said Charles with an accusing look.

- What are you talking about ? I don't understand, me spying on you? And what is this hotel takeover story? What hotel? She asked.

- You ask too many questions and let me tell you that you act very badly!

- You are crazy? Listen in this incident I am the one who lost the most my credibility, my honor, my boyfriend. No one knows you, your name has not been mentioned anywhere and it will stay that way I promise you. I'm not a spy, I never have been. So now leave and never come back.

- Make no mistake Regina, I wouldn't go anywhere if not with you! He replied, crossing his legs.

- What? And why ? asked the distraught girl.

- I see advises you to have a private conversation with me right away. I don't think you would like me, your best friend hears what I have to say to you.

He looked fierce and Regina became frightened. She had the intuition that she had to obey him to avoid a catastrophe. The man in front of her was not a child at heart, she could sense it. She took a breath then headed towards Kelly's room, she was changing her clothes.

- Kelly, I'm going to talk outside with him, okay? There are things we need to say to each other and I think it would be best to do it in private.

- I understand the situation very well, go and chat in the cabin, you will have your privacy and the security agents will not be far away if you need them!

-Thank you Kelly.

She kissed her cheeks and Regina was about to leave the room when an idea struck her.

- By the way, his name is Charles Belfort! The queen of social networks is trying to find us information on him during this time please.

- At your orders boss! Said Kelly laughing.

Regina returned to the living room to find Charles sitting calmly with his legs crossed which made him look dominant.

- Come with me, we'll talk outside!

- Alright. Said while standing up elegantly.

Everything about him was elegant, Regina thought, he had good manners, he looked like a member of the aristocracy! He followed her to the cabin that served as a refuge for Kelly's father when he wanted to be alone. Inside there were two chairs and a wooden table.

- This room is full of dust, I suggest we put the chairs outside. Said Charles.

Without waiting for Regina's response, he took out the chairs and arranged them one opposite the other under the tree not far from the cabin. He took the time to unbutton his jacket and sat down.

- Well now that we are alone, what do you want from me? Regina asked with determination. - Marry me Regina! Said Charles without any emotions on his face.

- What? But you are crazy? How dare you? asked the young girl irritated.

- I dare because you dared to give me your virginity! He said in a snapping tone.

Regina jumped, then took a moment to recover from this painful truth.

- This is not the first time this has happened and no one has ever married a woman for such a reason!

- What if you get pregnant after that? Remember we didn't use any protection! He said, still in Olympian calm.

- It will not arrive! I'm in a safe period!

- How can we be sure?

- Stop with all that Mr Belfort! First you accuse me of being a spy who entered your room to steal information about the hotel takeover and now you want to marry me for such a crazy reason as an unlikely pregnancy? Oh no Sir, leave me alone and go away! Regina almost shouted.

- Very well since you leave me no choice, you will marry me or I will send your brother Bruce Lewis to prison for all his shenanigans and the trafficking he runs through his hotel!

- That's not true!

Regina stood up from her chair with fear in her stomach and backed away from this man.

- Who are you and what do you want from my brother?

- I told you, I am Charles Belfort and I am here to finalize the takeover of the ADVAN hotel. And I have all the proof that your brother is a delinquent and drug dealer who he runs from his own hotel! You see I have to share the report of the investigation into the activities of the hotel tomorrow and it is not impossible that I will involve the police, unless he becomes my brother-in-law! In this case, I would see myself obliged to protect my family!

- And why me? Regina asked, her voice shaking.

- You gave me your greatest gift, perhaps unintentionally, and I have to give you something in return, and then it could be that I got you pregnant!

- Since I tell you that it's impossible! Getting angry Regina.

- So to be sure, let's get married for a year.

- What am I going to tell my father? My brother?huh? What will people think of me?

- From what I've read about you lately, people don't think highly of you, so it shouldn't bother you what they say or not!

- Listen, give me time to think about it, it's big news.

- Unfortunately, I don't have any time. Tomorrow I have an appointment to finalize the details of the purchase and I could very well have your big brother arrested, unless you give me your answer now!

His calm and poise made Regina uncomfortable. She had received too much information in such a short time and Charles demanded a quick response, she was lost.

- SO? he asked, looking at the watch on his wrist which increased the pressure in the young girl.

- All right! I agree to marry you for a year and then I could divorce and move away from you.

- Very good decision my dear! He said, getting up. Go say goodbye to your girlfriend, we're heading back to town! He added, much to Regina's dismay.

- But... what am I going to tell him? she stammered.

- You will repeat yourself and I don't like that at all! Go say your goodbyes and we're leaving.

Without further ado, he moved forward quickly, forcing Regina to run after him towards the house. He stayed outside while the young girl went in to find her friend.

- Kelly, I'm going to have to go back to town. I know it's abrupt but I promise I'll tell you everything soon. You came here with me to protect me and we have to leave this way please Kelly it's very urgent.

- Okay Gina, calm down okay? We can go. I promise I won't ask you any questions. Let me notify security and my driver and we'll go!

- Thank you Kelly, you are a true friend.

While Charles waited outside focused on his phone, Kelly made the necessary arrangements.

- Mr Belfort, I am delighted to have met you, I hope we will have time to discuss better next time!

- This moment will come very quickly, don't worry Miss Barnes! I apologize for shortening your stay but it is for an emergency.

– That's what I thought I understood.

She waited for the black SUV to leave, taking her friend Regina and the mysterious Charles Belfort. Oddly enough, she trusted this man and knew that he was going to take good care of her friend and that was the main thing. In turn, she got into her car and headed home, a return to reality.