Charles Vane (Open)

Charles Vane x Reader(Part 3)

"Yes, that would be lovely." She nodded curtly as I made my way over to the kitchen. It was a rather open space so I could still see her as I set the kettle over the stove.

"Can I get you anything while we wait?" I asked as I returned.

"No, no. I came to talk with you." I raised an eyebrow but said nothing as I took a seet across from her.

"Oh do tell?" I waited for her to reveal her reason for knocking on my door.

"I want you to divorce Charles." I was surprised she could see me with her nose up in up in air like that. I should have known she was going to come and stick her nose where I didn't belong.

"I don't see how that's any of your concern." I spoke through gritted teeth.

"He's not going to treat you right. You're a woman from England I'm sure you wouldn't want to be tied down to a man like that." Sheesh, what did she have a file on me? How did she know I was from England?

"Well thank you for your concern but I can handle myself." At my words I watched as a vain bulges from her forehead. She was getting frustrated and her fists were balled.

"You can't actually think a man like that would want you?" She seemed scandalized by the idea. The whistle on the kettle blew and I rose to my reet to retrieve it.

"I came here from England because I wasn't one of those bubblehead woman you acuse me of. You may think you're all high and mighty because your father runs the traiding but you and I both know if he had a son it wouldn't be you in that office. Get off your high horse and see that you are no better than anyone else. Especially me. Now how do you take your tea?" I kept my tone level as I stunned her into silence. She just stared at me while I waited for her answer.

"Uh... with milk." She stuttered while I turned on my heal and made my way back to the kitchen to retrieve the cups and pour the boiled water. I added a splash of milk to one while the tea steeped. When I returned she seemed to of collected herself and was sitting with a frown on her face. She reminded me of my young cousin who had been spoiled by my aunt.

"Watch your mouth... the tea is hot." I knew she clewed in to the true meaning while I reclaimed my seet.

"I apologize for my harsh words. I simply meant to imply Charles isn't the kind to settle down. I could hear the tension in her voice as I sipped my tea.

"I accept your apology and am aware of Charles's reputation." I crossed my legs and smiled into my cup, she had been expecting me to apologize in turn and from the look of it she was one step closer to loosing her temper.

"Now where were we. Yes, I can have a lawyer draw up the forms as soon as this afternoon all you have to do is sign." I let out a small sigh. I would not be divorcing Charles, and my decision was final.

"That will not work for me. Charles is still out at sea and though it is none of your business we have discussed divorce and chosen not to take that path. Thank you for your concern but-" I was cut off as she shot to her feet slamming her hands against the table.

"You can't be serious! He's Charles Vane for fucks sake!" I rolled my eyes and carefully placed my cup back on the table.

"I am well aware of my husband's name. Now I believe you have over stayed your welcome. It's time for you to leave." I remained calm and fought the burning desire to punch her.

"Fine! But you'll regret this." Her voice was threatening and when I turned to escort her out I froze in my place my parents stood in the doorway jaws slack, luggage in hand. Upon my sudden halt Elenor came to a stop looking between my parents and I.

"Mr and Mrs L/N?" The pieces were clearly coming together in her head as she addressed my parents.

"Yes. And who might you be?" My father was the first to come to his senses and I couldn't help but wonder how much of the conversation they had actually heard.

"Elenor Guthrie. Maybe you can talk some sense into your daughter." I could see an evil grin on her face as she turned back towards me. And at that moment when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did. The back door swung open and none other than Charles Vane walked in.

"You." He addressed Elenor his voice viciousl.

"You!" She took a step towards him her anger clear in her tone.

"You." My father's voice was stern and I could tell I would be getting a verbal lashing. And that was the moment my mother's  scream filled the room drawing everyone's attention. She stood cowering behind my father finger extended towards Charles. How had things gotten this out of hand?!

"Enough!" This time it was my voice that over powered the others. My mothers scream was cut short and Elenor stopped her approach on Charles.

"That's enough out of all of you! Ms. Guthrie, get out! Mom, take a breath! Dad let me handle this and take mom upstairs the guest bedroom is the first room on the right." I directed shooting everyone the fowelest look I could muster. Many of them just stared shocked by my outburst, I was usually a calm person who kept a leval head.

"Now!" I proclaimed louder than my first outburst. Elenor huffed but walked out the door sending one final look my way and my dad seemed to relize his wife was on the verge of a panic attack and lead her upstairs.

"Great and now the tea is cold!" I took a deep breath as I dropped into a chair.

"What the fuck did I just walk into?" Charles dropped his bag and came to crouch beside me.

"My parents came down here with my inheritance from my grandmother who passed away and Elenor came visiting to try to get me to divorce you." I sighed shaking my head and rubbing my temples.

"Is there anything I can do?" Was that genuine concern in his eyes.

"Yes, kiss me." I don't know where the surge of confidence came from but I leaned forward wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him toward me.

"With pleasure." He smirked before attaching his lips to mine in a searing kiss. His lips tasted of salt water as they molded against mine. I tangled my fingers into his hair while his hand came to rest on my thigh. I knew I would soon have to deal with my parents but I chose to just stay here in this moment with Charles's lips on mine.

End

Oh boy this story is getting long. I don't know if there is going to be a part 4 but if you're interested please let me know.

~M&D