Don’t ever do that again

The next day, Tessa and Charlotte were sent to deliver flowers to the McClure.

"Tessa walk faster, Today show is about starting. i don't want to miss it. Let's just droo it and hurried back home" Charlotte said increasing her pace.

Suddenly a car drove pass almost hitting them. They were fast enough to move to a corner.

"Hah!!" They both screamed.

The driver stopped the car and came out almost immediately. "Are you insane" Charlotte yelled.

"I'm sorry Miss" The driver apologize.

"You almost hit us with your car. You better watch it"She added.

"Sorry Miss. Thank God you didn't get hurt" He said.

"What's going on" They heard a voice inside the car and Charlotte peeped and saw Marcus.

"Oh" She muttered as her cheek flushed. "Im sorry once more" The driver said and entered the car. Charlotte gaze never left Marcus as she touched her hair fondly.

She smiled widely as she watched the car drive out.

"Charlotte!!" Tessa called bringing her back.

"I really thought i will never see him again" Charlotte said.

"Who are you talking about?" Tessa asked rather feeling confused.

"The guy who almost hit us with his car. Doesn't he looks gorgeous Tessa?" Charlotte asked smiling widely.

"What's wrong with you Charlie. We almost got hit by that car remember?" She asked.

"Will you listen to me Tessa. He's the one I'm always talking about. The one I've a crush on. Common don't you remember when mother instructed us to bring flowers to their Mansion?. C'mon, don't you remember?" She asked.

"Oh!" Tessa mumbled.

"Is he the one?" She asked and Charlotte nodded.

"Oh,...so that's why you'll always ask me to go with you to their Mansion huh?" Tessa asked and Charlotte nodded.

"But then Charlie, he grew up at the city and they're more beautiful girls there. I bet he might have one as his girlfriend already" Tessa said.

"I know that but i can't just seem to forget about him" she lamented.

"Infact one day, i used to tell myself he'll be my boyfriend" She said staring at the sky.

"You know what's wrong with you Charlotte, your dreams are too much. Your silly head can be too hopeful. One thing being possible, you have to be realistic. You should forget about him. His mother is grumpy. She looks down on us and she's very mean. You won't fit into their class" Tessa advised her.

"What ever. I don't care"She muttered smiling sheepishly to herself.

"Oh geez!" Look at how big their house is"Tessa said as they walked to Mrs McClure Mansion.

"And that's the exact house i will buy for mother and Uncle Pedro when i finally become a Star. A successful dancer and artist"She smiled griping on Tessa arm.

They got to the mansion and met some maids. "Just stay here okay, please wait for madam to come out and please don't touch anything in the house" One of the maid said.

"And just a reminder, madam can be grumpy and mean" The maid added and walked out.

Suddenly, Charlotte heard music coming from the inside. She immediately stood up.

"Charlotte, where are you going?" Tessa asked standing up too.

"I can hear music from the inside" She replied and walked into the Sitting room.

"But we were told not to go inside. Come back here now!" Tessa uttered.

"Don't be silly. I'm just gonna look okay" She said and entered completely. She started moving her body dancing to the beat of the music.

She moved backward and felt someone behind her. She turned to see Marcus.

"M... Marcus" she stuttered as she was lost staring into his eyes. Marcus smiled at her and she immediately got goosebumps. This is the second time she's seeing him more closely

"You're the girl my driver almost hit earlier today right?" He asked.

"Did...did your driver almost hit me?" She asked rather still staring at his eyes.

"Yes. You and your sister i guess" He replied staring at her too.

"My sister and i?" She asked back still lost.

"Are you seriously gonna repeat all I'm saying now?" He asked and Charlotte touched her hair fondly. "Of course not" She composed herself. "Charlotte" Tessa called as she entered the sitting.

She decided to check since she was wasting time.

In the next minutes, Mrs McClure appeared with the maid. She was gorgeous on her red gown and hair tied up in ponytail.

"And who are these things" She pointed at Tessa and Charlotte.

"They're Mrs Emily children. The flower delivery woman. They've been coming here for some time now ma'am" The maid said.

"Whatever. Take them to the garden and don't let them touch anything. This village kids can destroy precious things cause they don't know their worth" She said and Tessa scoff.

"And look" She pointed at Tessa and Charlotte. " You should know i don't allow people like you in my Mansion" she said and turned to the maid.

"And one more thing, make sure they don't come close to my son. He shouldn't be seen associating with some dirty poor kids. I know this village kids. They will like to use the slight opportunity to come close to us and probably steal from us. They should just drop the flowers and leave" She said. "Sure ma'am" The maid said. She scoff and walked out. It's obvious she was going out.

"Is....is she gone?"Charlotte asked sarcastically as they follow the maid.

"Yes....that grumpy witch is gone. Gosh i hate her. I wish I can smack her face. She's ugly, she's fucking ugly" Tessa said angrily and Charlotte chuckled.

"Tessa, she was here a moment ago, you should have just said that to her" She said and Tessa rolls her eyes.

And from that day, Marcus do visit their shop just to have a conversation with her.

#End of flashback.

PRESENT

Charlotte felt water entering her eyes, nostrils and lung. When she thought, she was about to pass out, someone pulled her out of the water.

"Charlotte!" Someone called pressing her chest. She coughed and splashed out all the water she has swollen. She opened her eyes weakly and saw her sister Tessa. She was dripping wet.

"You silly girl. I thought i lost you. Don't you ever do that again" She uttered and hugged her tightly.