“So, Mister Wright? Will you allow Liam to be friends with Scarlett, despite what you have learned about her?” Boris asked, his brow raised with curiosity. “With the time I have spent observing her at the restaurant, Boris, I sensed she has a noble character. Maybe she made a mistake. Maybe her mistake was that she tried to fight for her past relationship. We don’t know for sure. Until I get her side of the story, I won’t judge her," Kaleb sighed and suggested. “Still, a single or a few mistakes do not define us. For those who learn from mistakes, it molds them into a better person.” Kaleb’s eyes narrowed, thinking about the words that Scarlett said in the car. She mentioned how Luca and Courtney were part of her past that she wished she had never had. He concluded how she regretted whatever happened or regretted getting involved with them. “I made many mistakes, Boris, but my mother and father never stopped being my parents. If there is some truth, even for a little to the accus
Earlier that evening. “What’s your name, darling? You are beautiful,” said the man who was introduced to Scarlett as Mister Sanders. He was the president of a small enterprise, a group of hardware stores, to be exact. Scarlett had never served the VIP rooms at the Herbal Twists Restaurant. Management only gave the opportunity to the tenured attendants. She had heard that VIP guests gave a lot of tips. On one occasion, her co-worker was rewarded with two thousand dollars. She never understood how one could give such a generous tip. However, Scarlett also heard stories about how customers were a little too demanding. Thus, she never looked forward to getting those extra tips. This time, however, she was forced into the situation. A few days ago, she brought Liam home without the approval of her boss. Now, she had to choose between getting fired and serving VIP guests. “I said! What’s your name?” Mister Sanders repeated, alerting Scarlett completely. “My name is Scarlett,” she cur
“Scarlett, I don’t think it’s wise to go to your house. I heard Mister Sanders sent some people to your address. I have your wallet and your phone. We can meet tomorrow and I can give it to you.” A friend of Scarlett's at work said over the phone. Since she fled the restaurant earlier in a hurry, she left her belongings in her locker. Thankfully, her co-worker was kind enough to take it for her. “Thank you, Dale. I owe you one. I will contact you again when I collect my things,” Scarlett said before bidding goodbye. She handed the phone to Kaleb, saying, “Thank you for letting me use your phone.” “You are welcome, Scarlett,” Kaleb answered. Pointing to the door leading to the bathroom, he suggested, “Take a warm shower so you won’t get sick. I have asked the hotel manager to buy a dress and shoes for you to wear.” “Okay, thank you, Kaleb. I am so grateful,” she said before seeing the man leave the room. *** Two hours later. Wearing a yellow floral sundress, Scarlett scoute
“Right here?” Scarlett said, her slender fingers massaging Kaleb’s sexy back. “Yeah, right there,” Kaleb lazily replied, his back arching in her direction, his slender waist was on display for her. Scarlett swore, Kaleb's voice was equally sinful. Even as he repeatedly groaned with her massage, Scarlett thought of them as sexy moans. She was sitting behind him on the living room sofa, relieving him from the ache of having carried her all the way up to his penthouse. “I think I have a slight headache too. Do you mind massaging my forehead?” Kaleb asked. Who was she to say no? Of course, she agreed, cautiously. “Sure -” Kaleb was quick to lay on his back that Scarlett retreated to the edge of the sofa, his head landing on her lap. Scarlett’s eyes beamed, seeing the fine curves of his chest. Kaleb was not buffed, but he had broad shoulders, a good amount of muscles on his chest, all the way down to the sharp “V” on his abdomen. She wound up huffing and puffing at the sight of
‘Is this for real?’ Scarlett thought. ‘Or am I dreaming? This is Kaleb Wright. He may very well be the most eligible bachelor in the city and he suggested to be the right person for me?’ Sure, she admitted to having noticed him hit on her, and of course, she just could not believe it was happening. Scarlett did not know for how long she contemplated, but her senses soon returned to her when Kaleb asked, “Not obvious enough?” She cleared her thought and suggested, “You can be really funny.” “I wasn’t being funny,” Kaleb answered. He adjusted his frame so his body was facing her completely. He sincerely studied her face and then he claimed, “In fact, I want you to marry me.” “Ma-Marry you? Why?” She asked outright, her voice could not help but raise. This was literally her second proposal that week, and she found it rather very overwhelming. “De-despite what you know of me and what you may deal with Luca, should I accept your proposal?” She asked, not sure what was going on in Ka
‘You can have my body.’ ‘You can have my body.’ ‘Why in the world did he have to say that?’ Scarlett groaned, turning to the other side of the bed. The image of Kaleb’s six-pack abs, slender waist, firm biceps, and broad chest just kept flashing in her head and she found herself restless while laying next to Liam. An hour past midnight, the poor boy awoke, worried for her sake. “Are you okay, my Beauty? Do you not like sleeping next to me?” He appeared hurt. His lips formed into a pout and he sniffed as if he were in tears. “Oh, I’m sorry, Liam. I did not mean to wake you.” She rolled back to face the young boy and pat him on the arm. ‘Your dad is mentally torturing me!’ “I - I just had something on my mind, something really mind-boggling,” she reasoned before forcing a smile. She rested closer to him and pulled the blanket higher. “Let’s go back to sleep, okay?" “Will you go to school with me in the morning?” Liam asked, surprising Scarlett altogether. 'Can I?' She really
“Scarlett, I’m sorry. You know, our apartment only has Greg as security and he is old. He was not able to stop those men from entering your apartment. We tried to threaten them by calling the police, but they weren’t scared at all. They said that you offended a capable man,” said her landlady, Misses Gray. “It’s not safe for you to live here, Scarlett. Forget about the lease, but - but I don’t know if you can manage to at least pay for the broken doors and cabinets. It was a good thing they left when they realized you were not home. I don’t know what would have happened if they found you here.” Scarlett was staring blankly at the insides of her messy apartment. The doors were all broken, including the doors to the closet. Now, she regretted kicking Mister Sander’s nuts! She turned to Archer, the same security personnel whom Kaleb insisted to accompany her home. He was on the phone with Kaleb. She could tell, Kaleb was making arrangements for her, but as to where? She was unsure. Sh
Kaleb checked his mobile just as he entered the penthouse. He thought, ‘She did not reply.’ As he walked in, he muttered, “They should be asleep by now.” It was already twelve in the evening when he arrived, coming from an entire day of work at the company. He first knocked on the door where Scarlett was supposed to rest, but after hearing no answer, he turned the knob. It was open and the air conditioning was switched off. He smiled, guessing how she must be staying with his son at the moment. Kaleb bathed and changed into his pajamas before making his way to Liam’s room. Only then did he find Scarlett, embracing Liam as they rested on his bed. Walking to the side where Liam slept, he leaned over and pecked his cheek. He whispered, “Love you, Liam. Sleep tight.” He sat on the edge of the bed, facing the headboard and cherishing the view. The way Scarlett held Liam in her arms, so protectively and lovingly, warmed his heart. He swore he found the one. A smirk formed on his f