Away From My Mr Wrong: Finding Love in Unexpected Ways

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IT was Charlotte's final year in college. Her friends had planned a till-dawn party. Since she was dating this wealthy guy, Nelson Grill, who had a rooftop house, she offered to let them use her boyfriend's for the venue. 

Nelson Grill, an alumnus of their school, graduated four years ago. He'd amassed so much wealth from tech and now runs his own tech company. 

They'd met at a competition for students sponsored by him and he had singled her out to speak to her. He said she was special, and that was how they kicked off. Not a lot of story thereafter either.

The party had kicked off at exactly 8:00 pm; Charlotte and some close friends sat at the far end, where they sipped from their glass of wine, chatting over the loud music. 

"I'm not surprised NG agreed to this," Brenda said as she rolled her eyes in envy. Nelson Grills was popularly known as 'NG' as he was a household name amongst students in City Z for his sudden rise to wealth and fame amongst his peers around the world.

"At first, I was scared to ask. But here we are," Charlotte beamed a smile. She was moving, enjoying the symphony of the beat.

"Yeah, you are such a lucky girl. Your man is so so generous. God, when is it going to be my turn? When?" Brenda exclaimed playfully and sarcastically that they all burst into laughter.

"Oh stop it," Charlotte said over the laughter.

"Look who's here," A familiar voice that got Charlotte weak in her knees broke out and she turned to look behind her.

"Babe, you're here!" She said as she got up to hug him. 

"My love," Nelson Grill mumbled as he embraced her too. He was wearing a simple fit, polo, and shorts, unlike his usual Italian suits.

"What a pleasant surprise," she added again as she examined him at arm's length. "Thought you were out of the country for a business trip. I'm surprised you are here, you-"

Nelson blocked her mouth with his lips, kissing her lightly and stopping her from rambling anymore. 

"I know." He said as he broke the kiss and kissed her forehead. "Had other things to take care of but don't mind me." He looked in the direction of her friends and flashed them with a smile. "Ladies, enjoying the night?" he asked and they all chorused in a cheerful tone.

"Yeah, we are."

Charlotte could not contain the joy she felt in her heart. Could the night get any better than this?

"Em, so let me introduce you to my friends." She said, hooking her arm in his, and stopping him from leaving so soon. "Brenda, this is Nelson Grill, my boyfriend, and babe, this is Brenda Taylor, my best friend," 

"Nice to meet you," Nelson took Brenda's outstretched hands for a shake. "I'm Brenda."

Nelson gave her a good look, assessing her completely before smiling and stretching his own hand to shake hers.

"The pleasure is mine," he said and Brenda gave a sly smile. Innocent Charlotte did not notice the prolonged handshake or instantly developed chemistry between the two.

That was the first time Brenda was meeting Nelson Grill in person. Charlotte kept most people at arm's length, even if they were her friends. But she and Brenda just recently began to bond more closely than any other. 

Brenda had always cajoled Charlotte to introduce her to her Nelson she'd not stop blabbering about.

That was officially their first meeting and one that Charlotte came to regret in the future.

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Nelson sat up, butt naked, shoving his finger through his scattered hair. With a sigh, he raised a brow.

"Oh, you're back," Nelson said in a chilled manner. Charlotte could not stand his nonchalant words. How could he be so calm after she had found him in bed with her best friend?

She glared at him. She still couldn't believe her eyes. 

"Charlotte it's not what you think," Brenda repeated.

"It's exactly what you think, Charlotte." Nelson corrected. "Stop trying to explain yourself. And yes, we've been fucking for long even before she moved in with us."