CHAPTER 24

Charlotte and Heidi arrived at the hospital, they both rushed to the inquiry counter to find out where Engfa Waraha was.

" Nurse, can I know Engfa Waraha's room ? "

Charlotte asked still in panic, her breath caught in her throat due to exhaustion.

" Excuse me, can I know what your relationship is with Engfa ? "

Charlotte was silent for a moment before answering

" I'm her fiancée, yes I'm her fiancée, nurse "

Heidi who was panicking at the time was also stunned for a moment hearing her friend's words.

" Oh okay, Engfa Waraha's room is room 106, you can go straight then turn right, Engfa's room is there "

Charlotte and Heidi only replied

" Thank you, nurse "

And they immediately went there.

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Apo and Nudee were still looking at Engfa who was still unconscious. Both of them were still blaming themselves for their negligence. Suddenly the door to the room opened loudly, surprising the two of them inside, Apo and Nudee looked back, surprised to see Charlotte and Heidi appear.

" Charlotte, Heidi "

Asked Nudee who was startled by the presence of the two of them. They hadn't told anyone yet about what happened to Engfa

" Hey, how did you two know ? "

Apo asked who was also confused. Charlotte who at that time saw Engfa lying withered and immediately approached her.

" Engfa !! "

Heidi headed towards Apo and Nudee and answered their question.

" We found out from the news, that's why we came here "

Apo and Nudee looked at each other while sighing tiredly. Then they looked at Charlotte who was already in tears seeing Engfa lying withered.

" Engfa..... forgive me, this is all my fault "

Charlotte looked at the woman's face sadly, she saw the reddish and bluish bruises on the edge of her lips and around her arms and hands. Charlotte was really angry with Mew's actions. Why did Mew have to act so cruelly towards Engfa. Engfa was completely innocent.

" What really happened ? How could Mew attack Engfa ? "

Asked Charlotte who was curious about the real incident. She wanted to know why Mew could act so cruelly. She was really disappointed with the man's attitude. She really didn't think Mew could do this to Engfa. Why Mew ?

" Hmm we're not sure what happened either, when we entered the room, Engfa had already been beaten up "

Apo replied, his guilty tone still audible.

" At first we thought Mew came because he wanted to discuss the progress of your house since you haven't been dealing with Engfa much lately but we didn't expect it to be like this "

Apo continued while sighing in disappointment.

Charlotte closed her eyes tightly before opening them again, her heart was really hurt. Engfa didn't deserve to bear all this pain because she had suffered for a long time. Why did she have to bear it again now.

" The doctor said Engfa did not suffer any internal injuries but he is not sure when Engfa will recover. And if she wakes up later, she may not be able to move much because of the bruises on her body. It may take a few weeks to get over the pain "

Nudee said. They both knew that they couldn't blame Charlotte for this because they both didn't know what had happened between Engfa, Charlotte and Mew.

" Hmm Charlotte, what really happened ? There must be a reason why Mew could suddenly act like that "

Nudee and Apo are curious, they want all the questions in their minds answered. Charlotte and Heidi looked at each other. Charlotte knew, she had to be honest with Nudee and Apo. What happened to Engfa was also because of her decision.

" Hmm I broke off my engagement with Mew "

Apo and Nudee gave each other surprised expressions.

" But why Charlotte ? Aren't you two okay ? "

Nudee asked in disbelief. Furthermore, she had witnessed Charlotte and Mew's romantic relationship so how could the two of them make a decision like this. Charlotte exhaled tiredly, expressing everything.

" Hmm because I still love Engfa, Engfa is my ex-lover "

Apo and Nudee were still stunned, it was too hard for them to believe what they heard. Heidi behind them just kept quiet. She knew Apo and Nudee would definitely be shocked.

" Hmm I know you all must be surprised but that's the truth. I never thought that I still loved Engfa. Five years have passed, I thought I had forgotten her completely but it turns out I was wrong. But I don't blame Engfa for what happened between me and Mew "

Charlotte paused, sighed sadly before continued again

" I just don't want to keep lying on him anymore because I think Mew deserves someone better but what Mew did to Engfa made me disappointed with his actions. It wouldn't be like this if I hadn't left Mew "

Charlotte finished her words, her eyes still looking at Engfa who was still unconscious. She hoped Engfa wouldn't feel traumatized by what happened. She gently held the woman's hand, hoping she would wake up soon. She wanted to tell Engfa that she still loved her, still needed her in her life and she wanted to make up for all the mistakes she had made towards her.

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The wall clock showed 11.30 PM, Charlotte was still faithfully waiting for Engfa to wake up. She didn't want to move or go home until Engfa woke up even though her body was too tired. Her eyes were also still swollen from crying non-stop. Heidi and Nudee had asked permission to go home because they had to work the next day while Apo was still accompanying Charlotte. Apo didn't want to leave the woman alone since Charlotte's condition was also quite unstable. After all, it was his responsibility to take care of Engfa.

" Charlotte, why don't you go home first ? You need a break. Don't worry, I can take care of Engfa "

Apo said softly, making Charlotte look at him for a moment.

" It's okay Apo, I can take care of Engfa, you can go back first, you take care of her since noon, now let me take over. Besides, it's been a long time since I spent time with her. There are many stories I want to share with her "

Apo nodded in understanding and approached the woman while saying

" You know what Charlotte, as long as I've known Engfa, I've wondered why a beautiful woman like her doesn't have a lover, well she has everything. We always force her to find someone for herself but she always says - I'm busy with work, I don't have time to find a lover - and that's the only answer we hear from her mouth every time we ask her "

Charlotte chuckled, still listening.

" End up, when we want to go to a party, we rarely invite her because we feel sorry for her. I know Engfa seems to be hiding something but I never want to ask her. She never talks about her past, what had happened to her but now I realize, it seems she still hasn't moved on from her past because since you appeared in her life, she's always smiling, always happy. You're lucky, Charlotte. Engfa was really loyal to you. If you really want to make up for your mistakes to her, I hope you can take good care of her, don't hurt her anymore, she had suffered a lot "

Charlotte almost shed tears again, why has she been selfish all this time. Why did she act cruelly towards Engfa, she shouldn't have left Engfa because Engfa was the one who helped her the most, always be there for her but why could she act stupid only for the CEO position.

Her shoulder was gently touched by Apo next to her.

" Promise me that you won't hurt Engfa again, okay ? "

Charlotte turned to Apo while nodding her head.

" Yes, I won't leave Engfa, I will take care of her until the end of my life, I promise, Apo "

Apo just smiled in relief, he believed Charlotte would keep her promise.

" Glad to hear that. Hmm, then I'll go back first okay ? call me anytime if you need help "

Apo stepped forward to leave but he remembered something then he paused

" Oh Charlotte "

Charlotte turned to Apo again

" Hmm yes Apo, why ? "

" I know you suspect me and Engfa have something, right ? But you don't have to worry, I already have someone and....... I'm also gay "

Charlotte, who was stunned at that time, didn't know how to respond. She just lowered her head in shame. Why had she never thought that Apo was actually gay.

Apo chuckled before saying again.

" Good night Charlotte "

" Okay.. Good night Apo "

Charlotte just gave Apo a shy smile. After Apo left, Charlotte looked back at Engfa, the woman's hand tightly clasped again.

" Engfa.... I'm sorry for what I did to you. I promise I'll make you the happiest person in the world. I promise you and I will always be together, forever "

Charlotte gave Engfa a soft kiss on the forehead, promising not to hurt this woman again.