HIS LADY LOVE AND THE OTHER WOMAN

the sound of footsteps behind her. She knew she was be

out of the shadows, blocking her path. They sn

here. Little Charlotte, all alone

ing her set of white teeth her

Scums. I'm a force

to twirl it expertly. The boys laughed, thinking she was

t. She took down the first boy with a swift strike to the shoulder, follow

te skills came into full display. She was a whirlwind o

Charlotte victorious in the alley. She stood tall, her chest

rself, a grin spreading across her face.

ned to hit her target. She was focused and driven, her kara

er to spend time with his friend. Finally, Charlotte's shift

g out?" she asked, her eye

otte was safe and sound after her e

ht for a moment, her eyes scanning the options. "Let's go to

g and laughing as they went. As they walked, Charlotte fi

t as Charlotte recounted her kara

you're a total bad

ed, her eyes shi

ot to keep the ne

he sun, enjoying their ice cream and each other's company.

een in his room working on a maths problem

ith his math problem, he heard a faint

d amusement. She had a habit of making a soft "tsk" sound with her tongue when she saw h

thinking too hard again," she sa

nd understanding wash over him. He smiled slightly, his tension

n on the desk and wa

got this," Avery said, her v

No, Avery, you're my responsibility. I've got to help you," he sai

always so protective of me, Ethan. I appreciat

... Ethan cussed ma

my sister, my best friend. I'll alwa

ened, his voice f

u and Claire

's nose, Nah.... I just do

g on and raised an eyebrow. "Wow, you're really s

smiled. "Hey, it's

l've almos

scanning the paper. "Bro

equations and formulas.As they worked, they cha

to school already," Ethan said,

I know, right? But it's not

think you should a

ve

so I rather stick to my ho

everyday and maybe I will try appearing

very smiled ag

medicine then, it'

nd started exiti

ll go shop for your school supplie

resignation letter, she hoped to subm

Avery prepared decking herself

ple of times but she was still

robe, I can't just settle on anything"... Avery co

ditionally shop for clothes if there

g with Customers because school was resuming and

ll the salesperson in that floor, he

additional bonus l

work and dedication, and asked the

or a while ... Charlotte tol

ead, the Man

rlotte was interrupted by

picked up the call and his facial

ha

he mall, The Manager ex

conversation for later ...go and bring Mr Lando

VIP lounge chair with his legs crossed ...he had tw

gruffly, not even acknowledging Charlott

aid brightly, handing him a customize

ready. I double-ch

ven thanking her. "Better be. You woul

es flickered with a hint of irritation. "I understa

nging room, leaving Charlotte to wo

ine and Ethan couldn't deny that

up a few make-ups so Ethan decide

and his gaze settled on Charlotte. She had Avery's bo

ith a bun" ..Ethan

ned her polite co

esigns ?", Ethan asked he

already getting pissed unsu

s about your size...

.. Charlo

quality for me then

wever, I assure you that our store has a wide

lotte was showing him, "Quality? Ha! You

fashionable, something t

ts your... unique taste. But I can sho

stated in

ame old tired designs that every other store has?

totally exas

ut if you keep being so rude and demanding