chapter 14

The next day, Charles woke up feeling refreshed and got dressed in his comfortable travel clothes. Xiang, his reliable driver, arrived early to take him to the airport. As they drove along the highway, Charles felt a mix of excitement and anticipation. He was eager to reunite with his beloved son, whom he had missed so much despite being separated for just two days.

Before long, they arrived at the airport, and Charles boarded the jet. As the aircraft soared into the sky, Charles felt a sense of relief wash over him. He was finally on his way to see his dear son!

After a few hours of flight, the plane touched down at Paris Airport. Charles gathered his belongings and made his way out of the terminal, where his driver was waiting to greet him. "Bonjour, sir! Welcome back! How was your trip?" the driver asked with a warm smile. It was a smooth journey, thank you, Charles replied, feeling grateful for the uneventful flight.

With that, Charles and his driver set off on the road, heading towards a joyful reunion with his son. The miles flew by, and Charles's excitement grew with each passing minute. He couldn't wait to see his son's bright smile and hear his cheerful laughter once again.

As soon as Christian heard the car pulling into the driveway, he knew it was his dad finally arriving home! He had been waiting for what felt like forever, and his excitement couldn't be contained. He rushed out of the house, his feet pounding the pavement, and made a beeline for the car.

The driver was busy unloading the luggage, but Charles didn't wait for him to finish. He stepped out of the car, a big smile spreading across his face, and opened his arms wide. Christian didn't hesitate, running towards his father with a joyful shout. The two of them collided in a warm embrace, holding each other tightly as they swayed back and forth.

Christian had missed his dad so much, and it felt amazing to have him back home safe and sound. He inhaled deeply, taking in the familiar scent of his father's cologne, and felt a sense of happiness wash over him. Charles, too, was filled with joy, his eyes shining with love and adoration for his son.

For a long moment, they just held each other, savoring the warmth and love of their reunion. Finally, Charles pulled back, holding Christian at arm's length to take in his bright smile and sparkling eyes. 'Hey there, kiddo!' he exclaimed, his voice filled with affection. 'I've missed you so much!' Christian grinned, his face lighting up with delight. 'I've missed you too, Dad!' he replied, his voice filled with excitement.

The next day, Chloe woke up feeling a bit lazy and decided to spend the day indoors, hoping to hear back from the interview she had gone for the day before. She settled into her favorite spot by the window, watching the world go by as people walked along the street outside her room. As she looked out the window, a man walked by who looked remarkably like Charles, and suddenly Chloe's mind was flooded with thoughts of him.

She realized it had been a while since she last thought about Charles, and that was because the past few days had been incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Her mind had been preoccupied with worries about finding a new job and a place to live, and Charles had slipped to the back of her mind. But now, as she sat there thinking about him, she felt a strong desire to see him again.

However, she told herself that would have to wait until she got her life sorted out. She needed to focus on getting a job and finding a new apartment before she could even think about reconnecting with Charles. So, for now, she just sat there, lost in thought, watching the world go by and dreaming of the day when her life would be back on track and she could reach out to him once again."

Chloe waited and waited for a response, but as the days went by, she heard nothing. She had been expecting something, anything, to happen, but the silence was deafening. As the hours ticked by, her anxiety grew, and she started to feel worried and uneasy. She had been so sure that something would come through, but now it seemed like nothing was happening.

Despite her growing concern, Chloe was reluctant to reach out to Charles, even though he had promised to help her out if she ever needed it. She felt too embarrassed to call in that favor, thinking to herself, 'I don't want him to think I'm incapable of taking care of myself.' She wanted to be able to handle things on her own, without having to rely on someone else to bail her out.

So she waited, hoping that something would change, that something would happen to turn her luck around. Chloe started to lose hope. She thought about Charles, and how he had offered to help her, but her pride was getting in the way. She didn't want to admit defeat, didn't want to admit that she needed someone else's help to get by.

Finally, on the third day, Chloe's long wait came to an end. She had been checking her email obsessively, and at last, she saw a message from the company she had interviewed with. She opened it with trembling hands, her heart racing with anticipation. And then she saw the words she had been hoping to see - 'You got the job!' Chloe was over the moon with excitement. She had been waiting for what felt like forever, and now her dream was finally coming true.

She quickly sprang into action, getting ready for her new job. She had been instructed to call Elise, who would give her more information and arrangements for her start date. Chloe dialed the number, her fingers shaking with excitement. Elise answered on the first ring, and Chloe identified herself, trying to contain her enthusiasm. Elise congratulated her on getting the job and gave her more details about what to expect. She told Chloe that a driver would be picking her up and taking her to the Alphonse mansion, where she would meet Mr. Alphonse and his son. Chloe listened intently, taking it all in. She thanked Elise and hung up the phone, feeling like she was on cloud nine. She couldn't wait to start her new job and see what the future held.

With her excitement still bubbling over, Chloe couldn't wait to share the good news with her friend Rita. She quickly dialed Rita's number, eager to hear her friend's cheerful voice on the other end. Rita answered with a warm greeting, happy to hear from Chloe after what felt like ages. Chloe couldn't contain herself, blurting out the news about her new job before Rita could even ask how she was doing.

Rita's scream of delight and congratulations filled the phone line, making Chloe grin from ear to ear. They chatted for a while, catching up on each other's lives, and Rita asked about Charles, wondering if Chloe had seen him lately. Chloe filled Rita in on her plans to get settled with her job before reaching out to him again, but now that she had some good news to share, she promised herself she'd call him soon.

The two friends chatted for a bit longer, enjoying each other's company and celebrating Chloe's success. Finally, after what felt like hours of giggling and chatting, they said their goodbyes and hung up, both feeling happy and uplifted by their conversation.

The next morning, Chloe woke up feeling refreshed and ready to start her new chapter. She had packed everything the night before, double-checking to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything important. After a quick breakfast, she checked out of the hotel and handed in her key, feeling a sense of excitement and nervousness as she stepped out into the crisp morning air.

Outside, she spotted the driver waiting for her, and she greeted him with a friendly 'good morning.' The driver, dressed in a smart suit and tie, smiled and replied, 'Bonjour, Miss Davenport. I was asked to take you to the Alphonse mansion by Miss Elise.' Chloe nodded, feeling a sense of relief that everything was going according to plan. She slipped into the car, taking a deep breath as they set off on the journey.

As they drove through the scenic countryside, Chloe's mind raced with thoughts of what lay ahead. She hoped that she would make a good impression on Mr. Alphonse and his son, and that she would be able to do her job to the best of her ability. After a few minutes of driving, the car turned into a long, winding driveway, and Chloe's heart skipped a beat as she caught her first glimpse of the stunning Alphonse mansion. She sat in the car for a moment, taking a deep breath and gathering her courage before stepping out onto the driveway, ready to face whatever the day might bring.