A 34-year-old British who is dating a toyboy, 21, from the Dominican Republic has clashed with her mother who’s concerned her daughter is being used as a ‘sugar mummy’.
Barber Charlotte, from Southampton, told 90 Day Fiancé UK how she fell head over heels for Johan, a member of the hotel entertainment team, while holidaying with her mother and step-father.
One day, the pair locked eyes from across the room and danced together, and then spent the final two days of her holiday holed up in a private room together before she flew home.
They spoke on the phone three times a day, talking about how much they loved one another, and she made a return visit to spend time with him.
The couple then decided to get married, despite only spending three weeks together in person.
Charlotte, from Southampton, went on the television show 90 90 Day Fiancé UK to tell the story of how she fell head over heels for Johan
Charlotte’s mother expressed her concerns about her whirlwind relationship and is worried that she will used as a ‘sugar mummy’
Charlotte admitted that she would be picking up most of the bill for the wedding, despite only planning to have two guests there
Speaking on the series, she said: ‘He is gorgeous, he’s a little bit of a cheeky chap and his eyes are to die for.
‘I was absolutely gobsmacked that he was wanting to marry me. I thought, “How did I get so lucky?”.
‘I know it sounds pretty crazy but I’ve never been this in love with someone before and I’m going to follow my heart.’
When Charlotte met Johan he was 20 years old but she was told that he was much older than his actual age.
When she found out his actual age she was ‘freaked out’ and ‘put her head in her hands’ but it did not stop her from falling for him.
But Charlotte’s mother expressed her concerns about her whirlwind relationship and is worried that she will used as a ‘sugar mummy’.
In episode three, the pair reunite in the Dominican Republic and get to know each other better along with planning their wedding
Charlotte’s mother was less than impressed when she found out her daughter had sent money to Johan and his family
Johan and Charlotte are already trying to have children together, with the 34-year-old hinting that they are having unprotected sex.
Johan wants to have twins and Charlotte said she really wants to start a family with her fiancé.
But Charlotte’s mother, told her: ‘I do have a few concerns.
‘Everyone says to me, “Is it because he wants a ticket over here?”. It goes through my mind, Charlotte, and I’m your mother and if I didn’t mention it and something did go wrong, then I wouldn’t forgive myself.’
The barber said she finds these judgements ‘very offensive’, reaveling they make her feel that she is ‘not good enough’.
When asked who would be paying for the wedding, Charlotte admitted that she would be ‘picking up most of the bill’.
Her stepfather then asked whether she had sent any money to Johan, who is 13 years her junior.
‘I sent him some money for his birthday. I have helped out with two things. When I left the Dominican, I left him a little bit of money to say thank you and for his passport.
‘When they had a hurricane, I got his mother a new roof.’
But Charlotte’s mother was less than impressed and said: ‘Well I don’t really agree with that. You’re not their sugar mummy, that’s not your place.’
Her daughter then responded: ‘It is hard because they don’t always have what we have and I thought: “How are these people going to cope?”
The latest episode shows Charlotte flying over to the Dominican Republic and reuniting with Johan, along with planning their wedding
Johan says that because he works in the entertainment business at the hotel, he ‘gets a lot of girls’
Johan’s mother (pictured) said she was ‘very grateful’ to Charlotte for helping her pay for her medicine
Her mother then responded: ‘Well they would’ve had to if you hadn’t been there.’
Charlotte’s wedding will be taking place in the Dominican Republic and 80 guests will be in attendance, although only two of them will be on the bride’s side.
Over in Punta Cana, Johan told the show: ‘I get a lot of girls, it’s crazy. My job is entertainment. We dance with the girls by the pool and beach, it’s my job.
‘A lot of girls want to talk to me, they want to know if I’m married or have a girlfriend. It’s many, many girls. It’s amazing. ‘
The 21-year-old said he works ’24 hours a day’ to get good tips from guests so he can help support his family, who depend on him financially.
Johan’s mother said: ‘I am really thankful for God and for Charlotte. When I had an operation, she would send me money through Johan so I could get my medication. I needed to buy medication every week.’
Johan said he has wanted to live in England ‘all my life’ and plans to teach Spanish once ties the knot and moves there.
‘I think we will have a better life in the UK. If I have a good job I can help my family.’
The 21-year-old said he works ’24 hours a day’ to get good tips from guests so he can help support his family, who depend on him financially
The latest episode shows Charlotte flying over to the Dominican Republic and reuniting with Johan, along with planning their wedding.
They met at the airport, with Johan surprising his partner with flowers.
Johan was turned down for a one-month visa to visit the UK, so she has to fly back and forth.
Charlotte admitted that it gets ‘very expensive’ going to the island because she has to ‘pay for everything’.
However, as she entered her room, she was greeted with red rose petals on the floor and pictures of them together on the wall that Johan put up.
‘Did you do this? That’s really sweet. It looks so romantic. I’ve never had anyone do something like that before. I love it,’ she said.
But their time together was limited, because Charlotte was left spending most days on the picturesque island on her own, with her fiancé is at work most of the time.
The run up to their wedding will be documented in future episodes.
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