I Love You Being Gentle Like This

••• Charlotte’s POV ••• “You are going to marry Theo?” Dad asked grimly. “Lottie... How could you do that?” Leo asked me in bewilderment. “He’s not good for you. How could you do that?” His tone rose a notch at the end of the sentence. “Dad... Leo... I know he’s not good for me, but... But have my reasons. And I hope you will support me,” I told them calmly. “Reasons?” Leo asked, still with a bewildered expression. I nodded. “But I can't tell you about it.” “Don't ask about it, Leo. She always has her own thoughts,” Dad interrupted before Leo could ask another question. “Is this going to be dangerous?” Dad asked. “No,” I replied firmly. I hoped not... I added in my mind. Dad and Leo shared a look before they sighed. “Promise me that once it gets dangerous, you have to stop,” Dad said seriously. “I will, Dad. Thank you for supporting my decision. ” I smile gratefully at him. “What can I do when you have already decided?” he smiled helplessly. “Always stubborn,” Leo mumbled, but we both