Chapter 142: You Will Get Angry
"Charlotte, wear your clothes!" Thea exclaimed, her voice a mixture of embarrassment and alarm. She quickly averted her gaze, shutting her eyes tight as if to erase the image from her mind.
Charlotte’s laughter filled the air, and she said, "Wait...I am going to wear them..." in a teasing tone. But Thea refused to open her eyes, her face burning with embarrassment. She waited, her eyes still closed, as Charlotte moved around the room, the sound of rustling clothes and giggles filling the air.
"Did you like it?"
"What?" Thea replied, her voice laced with uncertainty.Charlotte’s grin grew wider. "My body."Thea’s eyes widened in shock, and she felt a flush rise to her cheeks. "Charlotte, shut up!" she exclaimed, her voice firm but embarrassed. "I came here because you asked me to, not to see your body.." she added, her words spilling out in a rush.
As she finished speaking, Thea’s eyes closed, and she let out a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She couldn’t believe Charlotte’s boldness, and she felt a mix of emotions: embarrassment, annoyance, and a hint of amusement at her friend’s forwardness. The silence that followed was awkward, and Thea waited for Charlotte’s response, her eyes still closed, wondering what her friend would say next.
"You can open your eyes, I’ve already dressed."
Thea slowly lifted her eyelids, her gaze meeting Charlotte’s stare. She was now fully clothed.
Charlotte’s laughter filled the room, "Ha ha, it was so fun to tease you, Thea!" she exclaimed, clearly entertained by her friend’s reaction. "I wasn’t even naked, just wrapped in a towel. You’re being so shy, what would you do when you see your future husband’s naked self?"
"Charlotte, why did you call me?"
"Hmm, I have something to show you." Charlotte didn’t pressed on the her teasing.
"What is it?" Thea pressed, leaning in slightly, eager to know what was on Charlotte’s mind.
But instead of answering, Charlotte said, "Wait here..." and quickly got up from the room, leaving Thea alone and wondering.
Thea’s eyes followed Charlotte as she left, and then she looked around the room, feeling a bit perplexed. "Where did she go now?" Thea thought to herself, her mind racing with possibilities. She settled back into the couch, waiting for Charlotte’s return, her curiosity growing with each passing moment. The silence in the room seemed to stretch on, and Thea found herself glancing at the door, eager for Charlotte’s return.
Charlotte returned to the room, carrying two parcel packets with her."See, Lyla has sent gifts for us."
"I messaged her this weekend, but she didn’t mention that she’s going to send us gifts."
Charlotte shrugged, "Maybe she forgot. Even she didn’t mention anything about this to me. I received them today in the afternoon."
Charlotte suggested, "Let’s see what’s there inside." and began to unwrap the packets.
Thea nodded in agreement, and together they started to open the gifts.The sound of ripping paper and rustling packaging filled the air.
As they unwrapped the parcels, they found a beautifully crafted photo frame and a box of chocolates inside. Thea’s eyes lit up as she picked up the frame and examined it. "Isn’t this the photo we took together on the day we went to her house for the farewell party?"
Charlotte nodded, her eyes scanning the photo. "Hmm, it is."
Thea chuckled as she looked at the photo, and then Charlotte struck a pose, admiring her own image. "See, I am looking hot and sexy in this photo."
Thea teasing her friend said. "Charlotte, I think your grandma should know that her granddaughter is thinking about being hot and sexy."
Charlotte burst out laughing, knowing that Thea was just joking. "And also she is doing this just to seduce Ryan." she added,as she chuckled along with Thea.
"I’ll call her later to thank her for this present." Thea said, putting the photo frame down.
"You came from Mr. Thompson’s place, didn’t you?"
Thea nodded. "Hmm, Emerson. His youngest cousin asked me yesterday to play with her today."
Charlotte’s eyes narrowed. "Then tell me, did you see Mr. Thompson?"
Thea hesitated for a moment before responding. "Hmm, he returned today from his business trip."
Charlotte pressed on, her voice filled with excitement. "And?"
Thea couldn’t help but smile. "Brought a gift for them and one for me."
Charlotte let out a triumphant cry. "That’s the words I wanted to spill out from your mouth! This, I think, is why you became so happy. These days, as you didn’t get a glimpse of him, you were lost."
Thea rolled her eyes, trying to brush off Charlotte’s teasing. "Charlotte, don’t talk rubbish. When I was sad..."
But Charlotte cut her off, her voice firm. "Ah ha, don’t lie. Nothing could get out of my sight. I know you too well, Thea."
"What did he get for you?" Charlotte asked, she continued to tease her.
Thea smiled, "I haven’t opened it yet.." she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Charlotte’s eyes narrowed, her voice taking on a teasing tone. "Hmm, mmmm.. tell me later what he had brought for you."
Thea blushed, feeling a bit self-conscious, but Charlotte just laughed. "After all, it’s Mr. Thompson’s gift for you... you will like to have some privacy while opening, won’t you?"
Thea rolled her eyes, trying to brush off Charlotte’s teasing, but her friend just continued. "Missing his face, wants to long for his presence... might actually kiss the gift thinking it’s him..Ahh.. I can imagine.."
Thea’s face grew hotter, and she playfully hit Charlotte on the arm. "Stop it, Charlotte." she said, laughing. "You’re being ridiculous." But deep down, she couldn’t help but feel a flutter in her chest at the thought of opening Mr. Thompson’s gift.
"So what I said is true." Charlotte teased, eyeing Thea’s flushed face. "Look at your beetroot face. Thea, go to your house before I change my mind. I might snatch your gift if you stay here any longer."
Thea chuckled, unfazed by Charlotte’s joking threat. "You won’t." she said, shaking her head. "I know that."
With a playful smile, Thea leaned in to kiss Charlotte on the cheeks. But Charlotte suddenly sprang up from her seat, pretending to be offended. "I don’t need your kiss."
However, Thea’s expression quickly changed, and she exclaimed, "Where are you going, baby? Let me kiss you to my fullest." She reached out to grab Charlotte, but she dodged her attempts, laughing.
" ’Baby’, you are now using my tackling upon me," Charlotte said, amused, as she sidestepped Thea’s advances. Thea continued to chase Charlotte around the room.
"Thea, if you want to kiss, go and kiss Mr. Thompson to the fullest...maybe in your dreams you can fulfill your wish." Charlotte teased, just as Thea finally managed to grab her.
But Thea was not letting Charlotte off that easily. "First, let me settle the score with you." she said, before giving Charlotte a series of kisses on her cheeks.
Charlotte laughed, enjoying the playful moment. "He he, why are you only kissing my cheeks? There are other parts you can kiss,Thea." she joked.
Thea just rolled her eyes, laughing. "Get lost, Charlotte." she said, pushing her friend away, as they both collapsed into a fit of giggles.
"I am serious." Charlotte said, a smirk spreading across her face. "You have kissed me, but now it’s my turn."
Thea raised an eyebrow, unsure of what to expect. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice cautious.
Charlotte’s grin grew wider. "I will kiss you, but..." She paused, her eyes scanning Thea’s face before drifting lower.
Thea’s eyes narrowed, sensing where Charlotte was going. "But?" she prompted.
Charlotte’s gaze lingered on Thea’s chest before she said, "Your breasts are looking delicious." Her voice was low and teasing, but Thea was not amused.
"Charlotte, you pervert.." Thea said, her face flushing with embarrassment and annoyance.
Charlotte laughed. "Why are you getting offended? Let me kiss you first, then you will get angry.You called me pervert..I have to prove it."
As Charlotte’s teasing escalated, she began to move forward, her eyes locked on Thea’s. Thea, feeling a bit overwhelmed, took a step back, trying to create some space between them.
But Charlotte kept coming, her smile growing wider and more mischievous. Thea took another step back, and another, trying to escape Charlotte’s playful advances.
