Chapter 6
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Sophia gestured the maid to continue painting Charlotte's face but she stood up.
"It's okay now."Charlotte said politely and smiled at the maid while she bowed and left.
Charlotte walked towards the balcony. The compound has been decorated with balloons and beautiful flowers. Different kinds of expensive cars are parked in the parking lot.
"See
Sophia pointed to the cars.
"You'll be getting married into a rich family and I'm sure you'll be happy." Sophia said.
"I am doing this just for Phoebe,how many times do I have to say this?" Charlotte said clipping her tongue.
"I am only advising okay. Make sure you make him happy especially tonight."Sophia winked at her daughter.
"I am going downstairs. I need to check out those cars."Sophia said leaving Charlotte all alone in the room.
Charlotte was still standing in the balcony when she spotted Tyler.
His brown hair shinning under the sun making it look a little bit blonde. He is wearing a black suit holding a phone. He looked frustrated
"Well who wouldn't? Getting married to someone you don't know."Charlotte said to herself.
He kept pacing downstairs trying to get a hold of the person he is trying to call. He threw the phone on the floor and its shattered into small pieces.
"He must have a bad temper."Charlotte said to herself.
"He must have a bad temper."Her subconscious mocks her.
"What? I am trying to study him to make things work out." Charlotte said out loud.
Her father Dave walked in.
"Are you seriously talking to yourself?"He asked curiously.
"No dad."Charlotte answered trying not to show how nervous she is.
"it's time Char. It's time for you to get married." Dave announced.
He held Charlotte's hand and they both walks downstairs to the garden.
The priest was already waiting and the little guest who Charlotte guessed were family members were also present. The priest was standing in the middle while Tyler was at the left looking disgusted.
The guests sat on wooden chairs which was opposite to the priest.
Dave walked Charlotte to the alter.
"Tyler Dalton! Do you accept Charlotte Dalton as your lawfully wedded wife. In sickness, in wealth, in poverty till death do you apart." The priest asked.
"Yes I do." Tyler said with darting eyes as he puts the ring in her finger.
"Charlotte Jenkins! Do you accept Tyler Dalton as your lawfully wedded husband. in sickness, in wealth, in poverty till death do you apart." The priest asks Charlotte.
Charlotte looked at her mom who nods positively to her,then her dad too and he does the same thing. She looked at Tyler.
"Yes I do."She said and exchanged the ring.
"I Now proclaim thee husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."The priest said.
"No! let's just skip that."Tyler said immediately.
Tyler and Charlotte took photos together. They also took photos with the family members. The priest and the other guest also left after taking photos and taking some refreshments. They went inside the house then Zane came in with some papers.
"Here is another contract Charlotte. It's states that your not allowed to divorce Tyler no matter what." Zane said.
Charlotte opened her mouth trying to say something.
"Wow! So I am sold and I won't be able to get out. I'll be a slave forever."Charlotte said finally.
"No,that's not what I meant. I know my son well. I am doing this to protect the both of you."Zane explained.
"He will also sign his too. He is never going to divorce you." He completed his sentence.
"What now dad? You mean I have to sign this too?" He asked standing up to take the contract from his dad.
He read the contract.
"This is bogus!" Tyler snapped.
"Just sign it and get it over with."Zane said.
Charlotte and Tyler both signed the document.
"It is done now. I am going to the UK to have some rest. So bye. Zane announced.
"Really!"Dave asked surprised.
"Yes Dave. I need rest."Zane said standing up.
"I have to go to work now."Tyler said standing up.
"What? Aren't you supposed to spend some time with your wife?Like to get to know her."Sophia questioned Tyler.
"I have work to finish." He said leaving the sitting room.
Zane and Dave followed too.
"Take care of your self okay. Make sure to always remind his about money."Sophia said kissing Charlotte's cheeks.
"Wait mom. I didn't bring clothes to wear."Charlotte said.
"Just wear his shirt for the main time. He is your husband. when he comes back tell him you didn't bring clothes, he'll buy you clothes."Sophia said leaving the house.
Charlotte took off her shoes. She began exploring the house,comparing it to her former house.
"This is way bigger than ours." She said to herself.
She almost bumped into the head main.
"I am so sorry ma'am."She said immediately and bowed.
"It's okay ma. You look way older than me. You don't need to use ma for me."Charlotte explained.
"What would you like to eat or change into?" The maid asked.
"Anything ma'am. Anything comfortable. I need to get rid of this dress."
"Follow me ma."
Charlotte glared at her.
"Follow me."The maid said correcting herself.
"What's your name ma'am?"Charlotte asked.
"My name is Gloria and yours ma?"Gloria asked.
"My name is Charlotte and stop with the ma."Charlotte said again.
Gloria took her upstairs. The room where the other maid had done her makeup. The maid opened the wardrobe.
"Mr Dalton prepared this for you." Gloria said.
"This is too much." Charlotte exclaimed .
"Which of the Dalton's?"Charlotte asked.
"Mr Zane Dalton. I hope you enjoy your stay here ma'am. I am in the kitchen. if you need anything call me." Gloria said and left.
Charlotte kept scanning through the wardrobe. The pretty tops, trousers and dresses. All of them looked so beautiful and expensive.
"When last did I wear something like this?"She said looking at the ceiling as if she is watching her old life.
"She picks a blue dress and places it on the huge bed. She doesn't have an underwear yet so she took Tyler's boxer short.
She took a long bath, came out, changed and went downstairs.
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Tyler drove fast to his office.
"Stupid marriage." He hissed.
He got to his office under an hour due to over speeding.
"He walked in and saw Rose talking to the Press.
He couldn't hear what they were saying because all of them were asking questions at once.
He walked up to them and they began to throw questions.
"Mr Tyler why did you get married in secret?" press 1 asked.
"Who is she? Is she a model? An actress?"Another asked.
"Why are you hiding her? You once said you'll never get married why now sir?" Another asked again.
They kept asking and asking. Tyler walked out on them.
He kept thinking about Charlotte. How she has ruined his life. He is no longer a bachelor.
He walked into his office and Rose followed.
He took his seat,rested his back and adjusted his tie.
"Why didn't you tell me you were getting married?"Rose asked.
"Did you just question me?"Tyler sat upright glaring at Rose who was standing before him.
"I am sorry my love."
Rose said moving close to him.
"I am always here for you okay." She said claiming his lips.
Tyler broke the kiss.
"How about the new secretary I asked for?"
"I am searching for a man."Rose said sitting on his laps.
"Ahh. You are so crazy."He said taking her lips.
Someone knocked at the door.
"Whenever we are at it someone always disturbs."Tyler commented.
"Go get the door."He said resting back on his seat.
He turned on the television and saw the news of him getting married.
"This is crazy. Now everyone knows." He changed the channel.
Almost all the TV stations were talking about his marriage. He turned off the television.
"The new secretary is here but I don't like her."Rose said.
"Who are you to make decisions?"Tyler asked.
"Let her in."
The girl walked in. She is wearing a black shirt skirt and a blue top. She is wearing a pair of glasses and her blonde hair is curly.
"Hi sir. My name is Amore Vincent." She said smiling.
"Rose you can leave now. "Tyler commanded.
Rose left giving Gwen a death glare.
Gwen sat down.
"Are you sure you are capable? Will you be able to do your job well?" Tyler asked.
"Yes sir. I am capable. I know everything about you and what you want."Gwen replied .
"Hmm." Tyler grunts.
"Hmmm." She said staring right into Tyler's eye.
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