“Love you to Sofia.” She ended the call before it went on forever. When she looked up, she noticed Seth was standing in the doorway.
Shit!
“I take it you heard?”
She’s heard a lot and the day was far from over. “About?”
“Liliana saying Dada. Dylan couldn’t stop talking about it in the morning meeting.”
“Yes I heard. Sofia was a bit less overjoyed than Dylan,” she smiled.
“I bet. If Dylan was anything like he was in the meeting, she probably wanted to choke him.”
“I’m glad he’s happy. Some men wouldn’t even mention it.”
“I never would’ve thought Dylan would be like this. I guess that’s what happens when you’re…”
“In love?” Charlene couldn’t believe Seth couldn’t even say the word. Was he that against it or just afraid of it? Or maybe he didn’t believe in it.
“Yeah. It definitely changes a person. A few years ago he was the one I thought would never even want kids. Now he’s the family man.”
“Charles has a family too,” she stated.
“Yes, and he’s a good father, but the change isn’t so drastic like with Dylan. It makes me wonder what I’d be like if it was me,” he said leaning against the door jamb.
“You never mentioned wanting children,” Charlene said, and wished she could take back.
“I didn’t.”
“You do now?” she asked.
He looked at her. “I’m not sure. Really never gave it much thought until now.”
Was it seeing how happy Dylan was that had him thinking this way? He hadn’t said he wanted a family, but thinking about it. Those thoughts might not ever lead to anything. Charlene knew she wanted one, even though she knew she didn’t want one right now.
“I’m sure you’ll analyze it and figure out what you want.”
He laughed. “I think you know me too well. Should I be worried?”
“Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone.” Because I won’t be here to tell anyone.
Seth pulled out his cell phone. “It’s Sal. I probably should answer it.”
“I think so too. Have a good day Seth,” she said. I’m going to miss you. She just hoped her heart could take leaving.
As soon as Seth left the office, Charles called. “Hello Charlene. I was wondering if you had time to come to my office and talk now?”
“Yes I do. I’ll come up now.” She was glad to be getting this over now. It was weighing heavily on her.
She grabbed her purse and coat and brought it with her. She didn’t want an excuse to stay in the building a moment longer after her meeting. When she got up to his office she asked his personal assistant if she could leave them with her.
“Of course. And Mr. Lawson is ready for you. You may go right in.”
Charlene took a deep breath and opened the door. This is what she wanted. There was no reason why she should be so nervous.
She closed the door behind her and walked over to his desk. “Thank you for meeting with me,” she said as she took a seat. “I won’t keep you long as I know you’re very busy.”
“I am, but I will always make time for you. What’s on your mind?” Charles asked.