[ Blaze ]“What’s wrong with you, Blaze?” She jerks my hand away and glare me murderously.“Angel, please calm down, now listen to what I have to say.” I try my best to keep myself calm while talk the matter out. I do not any misunderstanding to settle between us.“Wow! Now you want to talk, okay let’s talk, “She laughs humourlessly.“Scarlett, I am trying to talk like an adult and I expect the same from you.” I again try to calm her volcano.She runs her hand through her silky hairs.“Okay, let’s talk. There’s nothing left for me to save. My image was tarnished tonight. I will be just a laughing stock in front of the whole city. Did you see their faces? They were showing me their mocking pity.” She let out her anguish.“Angel, nothing has happened and people do talk behind our backs, do not let their useless criticism effect you, it’s their victory. You have to be strong if you want us to achieve our goals.” I caress her cheeks softly. I really feel bad for her. They made her a cruel
[ Scarlett ]The night was a sleepless maze of my conflicting emotions and thoughts. I want to believe Blaze but after a series of betrayals by the people around me, it becomes really difficult. I saw the fear in his green eyes and also felt a twist in my heart for a strange reason.I wake early than my usual time and descend down to the kitchen to make myself a strong cup of coffee. The headache is killing me. My thoughts again drift to Blaze, he’s still not up and I have my first day of work at Hamilton Corp. and to meet Mr. Herold Hamilton. I’m feeling jitters in the bottom of my stomach.“Good morning, Angel.” I hear his morning husky voice and his presence behind my back. I again feel the magnetic pull but I must better get a hold of my hormones.“Morning.” I wish him back in a dry tone. I can’t still fathom the fact that he used to fuck Carla.“May I have some?” He asks placing an empty mug in front of me, intentionally brushing his arm against me.“Sure.” I say quietly and pour
[Scarlett]“It’s alright, Angel. I trust your potentials, you’ll impress the senior Hamilton.” Blaze says to me as he drops me off in front of the skyscraper building, his soft expressions urges me to kiss him right there but I need to create a little distance between so we can figure out the complications between us.“I’ll see you later.” I give him a tight smile and turn to move but he cups my face and kisses my forehead. It was the warmest gesture I receive in years. It expressed the silent promise.“Call me when you’d be free, I will pick you up.” He says looking directly into my eyes.“I can hail a cab now, Blaze. After all I have to live this life for God knows how long. I must take my own responsibilities but anyways, thanks for asking.” I reply and slowly part my way inside the building to start my first day. I hear the cab driving away. I am too hard on him. I have no right to be mad at him but I can’t fathom the fact that he might have impregnated another woman.I take a dee
[ Blaze ]“Blaze, my son, are you angry?” Mathew’s annoying voice keeps bleeding my ears. I started my new job at his company as the head of the analysis department, it’s hell of a job which is keeping me occupied and now I realise why he appointed me here, he wants me away from his personal life.Perhaps, he has his suspicion on me.I need to be fast with my investigation before he finds out everything.“Blaze, are even listening?” Mathew uses a higher tone this time, he sounds pissed off.“Sorry, Sir, I am having a headache. It’s new job and consumes my mental energy. Forgive me for my rudeness.” I fake regret.“It’s fine, Blaze and you can call me Dad now, after all you’re like a son to me who is keeping my daughter in a leash. She needs this but right now, I want you to go to my house and give my wife this,” He places a wrapped box,”She’s craving for Swiss chocolates for a few days. I requested the best chocolate makers of Switzerland to deliver this for her. She doesn’t trust any
⁸[ Scarlett ]“What do you want to know about me, Sir?” I ask the old man as I don’t feel comfortable to talk about my personal life and definitely not about being the daughter of Mathew Ramirez.“I know who you’re, Scarlett, so let’s cut that part. Your own father forced you to marry a very poor man as compared to your financial status. This is unfair towards you but I want to know if you’d work for this company on a temporary term until you divorce your husband or you want to join us for a better future for yourself. I know you have a bright future, I scanned your academic achievements. Tell me, Scarlett.” Herold says like he read me like an open book.“Pardon me, Sir but I don’t think there’s much left to tell you. You already know almost everything about me.” I say quietly.“I agree, dear. I just need to be assured that we won’t lose a talent like you. You’re not worthy to work as my personal assistant but on the designation that you have been trained for as you lack experience, I
[ Scarlett ]By the time the company’s bus dropped me off around the corner of the neighbourhood, I feel like crashing on the bed and never wake up. The work isn’t much but I never lift a thing earlier but at the office, I have to run here and there. This job is pretty exhausting for a ‘princess’ like me.The dusk has marked its appearance when I leisurely stroll in the street, watching the energetic lives of people. I received greetings from passing by men and women and shouts from the kids who are only kind to me whereas I hardly interact with them.“Hey, young lady, did you forget about this old woman who is your neighbour next door.” Windy’s tired voice comes from behind and I spot her walking very slowly and panting with grocery bags. My legs automatically move in her direction. She’s the first one to accept me with open arms and has a soft corner for me.“Let me grab these.” I gesture her to hand me over few bags.“Oh please, these old bones can’t work like before.” She immedie
[ Scarlett ]“It was so nice to have you both with us tonight and specially you, Scarlett. You provide us the greatest help by talking to Mr. Pedro and he’s ready to rent us his ranch. “Says Michael as we prepare to leave after the dinner with his family.“It’s my pleasure, Micheal that I could of any help. Please don’t hesitate to ask for anything if you ever need my help.” I reply to the old man.“Good night guys, we’ll see you tomorrow.” Blaze wishes them as well.“Good night children.” Windy gives us a bear hug. Their son and his wife left before us but we stayed to give them helping hand.“Don’t be sad, Windy. Luke needs time. I’m sure that he’ll eventually respect your decision. “Blaze comforts them as they had a heated conversation with their son after they refused to move to London with him.“We hope so.” Micheal sighs with a tight smile.We bide them our goodbyes and walk back to our house. The walk is filled with silence. I am relieved that he isn’t the father of Carla’s chi
[ Blaze ]“Your wife is quite a news, Blaze. She catches attention of everyone just by her smile.” Damien says to me while my gaze is fixed on the flower shop across the street.His words force me to divert my attention back on him who is enjoying his pastry and coffee.“Why do you say it?” I ask him out of curiosity.“She is practically stealing your grandpa, man. He isn’t tired of praising her in front of everyone and you suggest her to use your surname, you could forge documents. Her last name is catching more attention than if she used Ramirez.” He explains.I put my cup down, “Grandpa is showing interest in knowing her. Is it true? That’s why he’s ignoring me? What’s going inside his head, Damien. You need to find out.” My whole posture tense up. Two weeks ago, I somehow convinced Scarlett to stop digging into my life because I am not yet ready to tell her anything. My grandfather is a sharp man who has experience of half century. I can’t play with him. If he decides something, h
[ Scarlett ]“Umm...let me sleep, honey.” I moan in sleep as my husband tickles my neck which his two days old stubbles.“It’s Sunday, Angel. You have to get up as it’s nearly afternoon.” He says and my eyes jolt open.“Are you serious?” I gasp looking at his smiling face.He strokes my face with his knuckle and drop a kiss on my forehead,”Yes, my love. I didn’t disturb your sleep because you hardly get time for yourself but our princess wants us to spend the day with her. We can’t make her angry.” He says.I sit straight and rub my sleepy eyes. He climbs out of the bed in his naked glory causing me to blush. It’s been five years of our marriage but he can still make me hot just like the first time. He smirks seeing his effect on me.“We can shower together to save both time and water.” He offers but I know his intentions very well.“Thanks for your generous offer, Mr. Hamilton but I’d shower alone because we’ll neither save time nor water.” I reply slipping out of the quilt, I wore h
[ Blaze ]“Are you sure, it will help us to put Mathew behind the bars for all the crimes he has committed over the years?” Scarlett asks me..“Yes, Angel, William is one of the most cunning and intelligent man. He knows the law for the better and for the worse. The proofs he handed us, they’re enough to bring that motherfucker off his throne.” I assure her but inwardly I am also paranoid. I have to take every step cautiously at this point.“I just hope this time our prayers will be heard and we can bury the devil in the deepest hell.” She leans on my chest.“They will, my love.” I kiss her crown and we settle in the car to reach Ramirez’s office. I have to accomplish two tasks today. One of them is to expose Mathew’s real face to the world.“Promise me, Scarlett that you’ll be at a safe distance from him and won’t lose your patience even though he’d try to provoke you and pretend himself as the guilty. Please, hold your anger and resentment because at the end of all, the victory will
[ Scarlett ]“Where are we going exactly? This house gives me creep all over the body. I mean you have a freaking system of tunnel here, at this manor.” I ask and also express my discomfort in the manor which looks eerie in the gloomy weather but it’s my safe place.“I am sorry if you have to stay here against your wish but it’s matter of a few days only. We are here to meet William. I couldn’t take the risk of taking you out of here, so I fetched a plan and brought William here, in the basement cellar. We can talk here without any interruption.” He explains me.The tunnel opens in a huge hall. This new and undiscovered side of the manor amuses me. It’s occupied with every facilities. I spot William sitting on the sofa and drinking. Our footsteps drive his attention from the flat TV screen to us.“Scarlett, you’re here with him?” He asks me in shock but he doesn’t look worried or angry.Blaze circles his arm around my waist and pulls me closer.“Yes, I am with my husband and safe.” I
[ Blaze ]“Fuck, this is insane. Mathew would step this low, I never thought.” I rub my face as Scarlett finished telling me where he has hidden his secrets and it feels almost impossible for me to fetch a plan to dig it out. I can never disrespect a dead person by digging their grave. “We need permission from the court to dig the grave and if we go to the court, he’ll eventually find out. “She says.“We won’t dig her grave, Angel, we won’t commit the same sin as Mathew.” I say firmly.“Why, Blaze, we’re so close to find out the truth and give justice to your parents.” She frowns.“I don’t care whether I get justice or I have to find another way but I am not going to disturb your mother’s sacred resting placed, it’s a direct respect towards the dead.” I refuse to agree on her terms.“Blaze, look at me.” She forces me to look at her. Her face looks serene in the early morning glory.“Scarlet
[ Blaze ]“Merry Christmas, husband.” She kisses my lips lightly and smuggles on my chest.“Merry Christmas, fiancée.” I run my fingers in her long hairs as we cuddle in front of the fire in our room at Hamilton manor after a tiring night. The only sound which can be heard in the quietness of the room is spluttering of flames and woods and distant sounds of crackers but they are very faint to bother our moments.“I still can’t believe that you’re back in my arms, Angel.” I kiss the top of her head and wrap the blanket properly around her figure.“Me either. I never imagined in my wildest dream that I would fall in love with my arranged husband. In fact, I took an oath to make your life a living hell.” She says and I force her to look at me.“You did?” I ask in amusement.“Hmm, but I couldn’t do anything to make you suffer because you proved loyal to your promises you made to Mathew and treated me with respect. It changed my perception of you and my point of view to see the world and s
[ Scarlett ] “It’s so good to see you after a long time, Scarlett. You forgot about us” Windy pulls me into a bear hug and I wrap my arms around her frame.“I am sorry, Windy. I felt terrible when you and others weren’t around me but now, I feel at home.” I say with a huge grin.“The celebration is complete as our huge family is here, all of us.” Micheal says as he joins us with more cakes.“Micheal, Windy, will you stay with Scarlett until I come back. It won’t take much time but please don’t leave her alone.” Blaze requests them making me turn my attention driven on him.“Of course, it’s not a thing to ask. We’ll give her the best company we can.” Micheal says.“Where are you going, Blaze?” I ask him as he looks lost.“I have to run a little errand. Don’t worry, I will be back in no time.” He assures me and after kissing my lips lightly, he disappears in the crowd.“This boy was lost and alone when you left him after your fight, he barely came home, ate or slept. He loves you madly
[ Blaze ]“Shit! Her phone is out of network coverage.” I yell in frustration as Scarlett’s number has been unavailable for about an hour and I am about to lose my sanity. My wife is in a grave danger and my grandfather wants me to stay calm and stay with the community.“Sir, Mrs. Hamilton’s phone was last located near the bridge and after then, we’re unable to trace her.” My investigating team inform me.My ears perk up, she isn’t at Ramirez mansion which means either grandpa has successfully evacuated her or she is in more grave danger.“Can you trace the car’s GPS if you have it’s access?” I ask them.“Sorry, Sir but we can’t track the car either. Mr. Hamilton has deactivated it due to security purpose. We can only wait until Stella communicate with us.” They apologize and my nervousness has no bound. I quickly dial Grandpa’s number and tap my shoes impatiently. He answers after a few rings.“Why are you bothering me, son?” His annoyed voice comes from the other side.“What are you
[ Scarlett ]“This is dangerous, Scarlett. We won’t make it out alive if the guards waiting outside find out that we’re about to escape from the loo.” Nancy whispers when I told her my plan.“Do you have a better plan than this?” I arch my brow at her.“I’ll think of something but first, let’s get you ready. We can’t give them a hint that we’re planning something bigger.” She says in a hushed tone.I am getting impatient and mostly frustrated. I can’t wait for Blaze’s rescue. I have to be brave and trust my own strength. The salon staff surround me to do my make-up and hairs.“Ma’am, I apologize but you have to change your dress first, we can’t take risk with your hairstyle once we’re done and your dress has beads which may stuck in your hairs. Please follow me to the changing room, we’ll help you to get dressed.” One of the staff girls who has a strong built than other girls who are lean and attractive.“Sorry but we’ve strict orders to not let her disappear from our sight.” My chief
[ Scarlett ] “Scar, my sweet daughter, please open the door. I have a gift for you.” Mathew’s voice comes from the other side of the door and my heart again started racing in fear. What if he already found out that his biggest truth is out of the casket. It was been thirty minutes since I called Blaze to help me in escaping this house.He again knocks at the door.“Scarlett, please open the door. I am waiting here.” He uses a louder tone this time.“I am changing.” I shout to buy more time to think of a escape plan if he tries to hurt me.“Alright, but don’t take long because I worry about you a lot and it would force me to order my guards to break this door.” He gives me a hidden warning.“Give me two minutes, I am almost done.” I shout and think it’s better to let him come inside than giving him a reason to doubt me. I send a quick SOS text to Blaze and move towards the door to open the door.“You made me wait too long, Scar but anyways, I am happy that we’re still talking.” Mathew