Playing with Fire

Chapter 34 - The magical night

Charlotte's POV

"It would be better if Alex told you himself. I really like you, but it isn't my place to tell you. I could just say he met the wrong girl who hurt my Alex badly. But it is in the past. I am sure you will be happy together." She said softly and gave me a warm smile.

I was pacing back and forth in the bedroom, thinking about my conversation with Anastasia. Meanwhile, Alexis was working on his laptop. I bit my lower lip, staring at him; I was sure I couldn't fall asleep tonight if I didn't find out what happened.

"Tell me." Alexis sighed, closing the lid of his laptop and placed it beside him on the couch.

I looked at him with wide eyes. "How did you know I wanted to talk to you?" I asked, frowning.

He gave me a charming smile. "I know my girlfriend very well." He said mischievously, emphasizing the words 'my girlfriend'.

I bit my lower lip nervously and took a deep breath. "Today... your mother mentioned that..."

He raised his eyebrow and stood up. "Is everything okay?" Alex asked, worried, approaching me.

"She told me you had a girlfriend who broke your heart." I said all in one breath.

As soon as he heard about it, his expression instantly changed. He averted his gaze as his jaw clenched.

"She told me it would be better if you tell me yourself." I resumed as he walked towards the window, resting his hand in his pocket. "What happened? What did she do to you?" I asked in curiosity.

He heaved a loud sigh and turned towards me. "I don't want to talk about it." He stated firmly with a stoic expression on his face.

"But we are a team. I will be better if I..."

"Charlotte! I told you I don't want to talk about it. And don't worry; there is nothing to concern you." He cut me off, annoyed. I frowned, irritated. "I have to get some fresh air. Sweet dreams." He added nonchalantly and left in quick steps.

"Ugh!" I gritted my teeth in frustration. "Sweet dreams." I mimicked him in annoyance. "Like I can fall asleep tonight. Mister knew everything about my relationship with Nathan, but he didn't tell me what happened between that girl and him. Annoying jerk!" I exhaled loudly.

I was tossing and turning in my bed without managing to fall asleep. Moreover, Alexis hadn't come back. It was 2 a.m.

Where are you, Alex?

Suddenly, someone opened the door quietly. I immediately closed my eyes, pretending to sleep.

I felt him approaching me. He pulled the cover up my body and caressed my hair gently. Then he sighed and walked away.

After a few minutes, I opened my eyes slightly and looked at him. He was lying on the couch, still in his shirt and pants, resting his arm under his head while staring at the ceiling absently. I sighed and kept watching him. He looked sad. I didn't know why, but seeing him in this state made me feel bad.

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I was talking with my mother on the phone in the living room when Alexis walked in. He sat down on the couch near me and entwined his hands while I kept talking on the phone, ignoring him.