Chapter 2 - Charlotte and Cooper

Cooper drove Charlotte home from the reception in his brand new sports car.

"So tell me what you think? Do you like my car?" cooper asked

"It's great." Charlotte said although she could hardly notice anything but the blasting loud stereo. She was feeling dizzy from all the drinks she had at the reception.

"I forgot to eat today Coop. My head is spinning a little." Charlotte told him

"That and all the martini's you had. Don't worry we're pulling in the driveway now." coop said

"Oh good." Charlotte said. Cooper walked her to the door.

"Do you want to come inside and see what I've done with the guest room? It's the same room you stayed in when you were living here." Charlotte asked

"Sure!" Cooper said as he helped her upstairs.

"Wow! You painted and hung pictures on the wall." Cooper noticed the white satin sheets on the bed.

"Yes and I built that bookcase into the wall myself." Charlotte explained

"Charlotte, you amaze me. Where do you find the time to do all this with two jobs?" Cooper asked

"Well, since we broke up, I have had a lot of spare time at night." Charlotte answefed

"Oh." Cooper was glad to hear she spent her spare time at home.

"Coop, can you help me with my zipper in the back? I can't reach it and I want to change into something comfortable." Charlotte asked

"No problem." He had helped her undo her zippers many times before. He slid down the zipper and helped her out of the dress. He spun her around and began to kiss her. She kissed him back and soon they were on the bed with the white satin sheets.

"I've missed you so much Charlotte," Cooper whispered in her ear as she pulled off his shirt and kissed his neck.

"Me too". Charlotte whispered back as she nibbled on his ear. Cooper climbed on top of her and looked into her big green eyes.

"I love you Charlotte" Cooper whispered. Charlotte looked back in Cooper's eyes and could see he was sincere. "I love the way you love me Coop." He knew what she meant. She loved him.

About two hours later Charlotte woke up back in Coopers arms .. She loved being with him. She saw he was still sleeping so felt safe saying it out loud.

"Cooper I wish we could stay like this forever. Me and you holding each other all alone." Charlotte told him thinking he was asleep

Cooper opened his eyes and agreed "Yeah, me too Charlotte. I wish we could freeze time"

There was a banging at the door. "Charlotte! Are you in there? You and Cooper just left me at the party. I had to get a ride home with Sheldon and listen to him analyze me." Violet hollered

Charlotte didn't answer so Violet opened the door and walked in. She saw Cooper lying in bed with Charlotte. "Sorry," she said and quickly left the room.

Charlotte was embarrassed and jumped out of bed. She felt the sheets were damp and something cool dripping down her leg.

"Cooper! Why didn't you use a condom?" Charlotte shouted as she put her robe on.

"We never use condoms Charlotte. We haven't used one in over a year." cooper told her

"I know but now that you are dating , I thought you would be using them again." Charlotte said

"I do, with other girls but not you. You're mine! Don't worry I've used them with everyone else I've been with, you wont catch anything from me." Cooper told her

"That's not what I'm worried about." Charlotte said anxiously.

"Then what? You're on the pill, so what else is there to worry about?" Cooper asked

"I stopped taking the pill when we broke up Cooper." Charlotte told him

"Why did you do that Char?" asked Cooper

"Why should I put those hormones in my body if I'm not having sex?" Charlotte explained annoyed

"You mean you haven't had sex since we broke up?" Cooper was surprised

"Nope!" Charlotte said proud

"What about with Scott?" asked Cooper

"No, we haven't had sex yet. I want to do it right this time. I want Scott and I to get to know each other as friends first. We go out to dinner and the movies and kiss but no sex." Charlotte told him

Wow! Charlotte. I 'm shocked! Cooper said happily.

What is that supposed to mean? She asked defensively. You think all I ever want to do is screw? Because that is all you ever want to do, not me, but think I'm a sex toy you found on the internet?

"Charlotte, I didn't mean those things I said." Cooper said apologetically

"Then why did you say them?" Charlotte wanted to know

"I wanted to hurt you because you hurt me by lying about your marriage." cooper explained

"I told you I can't talk about it. I'm a different person now." Charlotte said starting to get annoyed

"That is what you always say and I'm sick of hearing it! Now I remember why we broke up." Cooper quickly got dressed and left the room. He passed Violet who was listening in the hall without looking at her.

Violet walked in the room and she saw Charlotte had tears in her eyes.

"Are you okay Charlotte?" Violet asked concerned

"If I said yes would you leave me alone?" snapped Charlotte

"No, because I heard what you and Cooper said to each other" Violet told her.

"Were you listening to us?" Charlotte asked

"I couldn't help it .You guys were loud." Violet told her

Sorry. I'm ruining your peace and quiet. Do you want me out of here?" asked Charlotte

"No Charlotte, We're good. I like you staying here. . My life was boring before you moved in. Did Cooper really call you a sex toy from the internet?" Violet asked

"Yup! He hates me and I'm the fool who just slept with him again." Charlotte said

"Cooper loves you and you know it. That's why you slept with him." Violet reasurred Charlotte

"Why does he act like he hates me?" Charlotte asked upset

"He's hurt about your marriage but also I think he feels inadequate. He thinks that he is not good enough for you." Violet explaine

"I don't try to make him feel like that." Charlotte sain sincerely

"No, but he feels like it himself. Ever since I've known Cooper he has always acted like a twelve year old boy. He gets along great with his patients because they are all children. You're his first serious adult relationship and he wants to be the man. He wants to take care of you but so far you've been taking care of him." Violet said in her therapist voice

"How have I been taking care of him?" questioned Charlotte

"You paid his share of the money for the practice. You redid his bathroom. You helped him when he was in jail. You're a strong woman and he just wants you to need him." Violet told her

"I do need him. He makes me laugh and feel loved and happy. He used to anyway." Charlotte said sadly

"He feels like he is not man enough for you. He thinks you compare him to your ex husband and he imagines your ex husband took good care of you." Violet told her.

"He doesn't know anything about my ex- Ethan. If he thinks Ethan is so great why does he think we are divorced?" Charlotte said

"He doesn't know Charlotte, because you wont tell him. Maybe if you just gave him a little information." Violet treid to explain.

"I can't Violet. I can't go back there." Charlotte told her

"I know you already told me that and I bet you have a kid from what you said earlier." Violet said inquiring.

"Please Violet, can you just drop it?" Charlotte said

"So do you think Cooper may have got you pregnant this afternoon?" Violet asked

"I guess you heard that part too? Yes, there is a good chance." Charlotte told her

"Having sex once without protection doesn't mean you will get pregnant, Charlotte. I don't think you should worry." Violet reassured her

"For me it does. I've always been super fertile." Charlotte explained

"How many times have you been pregnant?" asked Violet

"Three times while I was married to Ethan." Charlotte was saved by the ringing of her cell phone. It was Scott.

"Sorry I had to miss the wedding. Did you and Violet have a good time?" Scott asked politely

"It was fine. Maya looked beautiful and Sam looked like a proud papa" Charlotte answered .

"Do you want me to bring over a movie to watch tonight?" Scott asked

"Okay! That sounds good ,Scott" Charlotte said starting to cheer up now.

"What kind? a comedy? or a mystery ? maybe a horror flick?" asked Scott

"A comedy. I could definitely go for a comedy tonight." Charlotte told him

"Okay, I'll bring a pizza too. I'll be by about eight tonight." Scoot said

"Scott 's coming over tonight. He's gonna bring us pizza and a movie." Charllotte told Violet

"I'll stay in my room and read my Jane Austen book. I don't like being the third wheel." Violet said

"No way Turner. This is your house. I can't have you hibernating in your room besides I want you there to chaperone." Charlotte demanded.

"What? Why?" asked Violet

"You see that Scott is a hottie and I don't want to be tempted. I wanna do it right with him. I want him to respect me. Not that he thinks I'm a sex object like Cooper does." Charlotte told her

"Then I'll eat pizza and watch the movie with you.. Are you going to tell him about what happened between you and Cooper this afternoon?" Violet asked

"Yup, I want to start our relationship with honesty. If he hates me then so be it. We've only been seeing each other two weeks. I'm not that invested yet." Charlotte said confidentely.

At eight pm the doorbell rang, Violet answered. There was Scott looking hot as ever.

"Come in Scott."" What movie did you bring us?" Violet asked

"Hangover . " Scott Said "Did you see it yet? I heard it was good." He told them

"No, I can't remember the last time I went to the movies," Violet admitted.

"I saw it at the movies with Cooper. It was really funny. I don't mind watching it again at all". Charlotte called out from the dining room as she fixed them all martini's.

The three friends ate pizza as they watched the movie and sipped on martini's. They were all laughing and Charlotte felt like life was good. Violet had not laughed this much or this hard in a while. Charlotte was happy to see her friend enjoying herself. After the movie Violet went upstairs and left Charlotte alone to talk to Scott about the events of this afternoon. Charlotte had knots in her stomach. Scott there is something I need to tell you about. It happened after the wedding.

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