Scarlet
I broke out in a cold sweat, finding refuge in the bolster beside me. Fortunately, it was a dream. I had been having this dream about Hansen for months on end. Even no matter how much time had passed, the mere thought brought shivers down my spine.
His handsome face played terrifyingly in my mind. No, no, I whispered. I hope he will never appear in my life ever again.
I shuddered as the painful memories replayed in my mind. Reaching for a tissue from the box near my bed, I dried my eyes from the tears running down my cheeks. Even if it was just one encounter that was harrowing enough to change me overnight, it still hurt to remember.
I am now nineteen and a college student at Barays College. When I was fifteen, my parents divorced and sent me to a boarding school. There I met Maya, the only person I could call family. When she met with a demise two years later, I met with the people she involved herself with - her gang.
To find out more about her death, I voluntarily joined the gang. This led to me skipping school and playing truant for a while, until one night, they had a task for me. They would lure a handsome man from a rival gang. They said this man was the leader of a rival gang, which I confirmed from the tattoos on his body. Why they wanted me to be bait, I do not know, especially when there are prettier, more capable girls in the gang.
But after the encounter with Hansen, I found myself transformed. I no longer cared about my principles and lived a life as wildly as I could. I engaged with dangerous company, stole and robbed others. In the end, the police arrested the other girls and sent to a reformatory.
While I survived and escaped, I continued with my life. I missed Maya, whom I never discovered was behind her death. I clubbed and partied whenever I had the chance, living life the way I never expected to.
Yet, I still am fragile whenever I think of my ordeal that night. I was shaking so badly that I woke the man sleeping at my bedside.
With a yawn, the man stirred. He had brown hair and the sexiest eyes I had ever seen. He was my latest conquest: the prize I had brought back from the party the other night. I still didn’t know his name.
“Nightmare?” he asked in a concerned voice. That put me in awe. He had such a charming voice!
I nodded weakly. He held me for a few minutes, allowing me to take in his warmth. His eyes shone with kindness and care. Unfortunately for him, I was not one to care about his feelings. Once a one-night-stand, always a one-night-stand.
“It’s all over now, Scarlet. Don’t worry. I am here with you.”
“You know my name?” I rub my eyes and glance at him, confused.
“You told me last night at the party.”
Ah, my bad. Did I tell him my name without getting his name in return? What a poor deal!
Anyway, he wouldn’t be the first or the last to be in my bed, I remind myself.
“I don’t remember that. Or your name,” I said straightforwardly, adjusting my hair.
“I’m Sin.”
“Okay, Sin. Is it time for you to leave?” I tousled my hair arrogantly. “What are you planning to achieve by getting a free lunch at my place?”
He had to be at least 22; I deduced in my mind. A man of such an age should have graduated and make a living, not lounging around in women’s places after having sex with them.
“Didn’t you enjoy it last night?” Sin laughed. I was immune to such questions since they made me sleep with many of the youths of the rival gang. I was used to the female members touching me or asking me questions about my sexual life.
“That doesn’t give you a reason to hang out like it’s your home, Sin!” I shouted at the top of my lungs. “You are just a man I brought back home for a one-night-stand, and I no longer have use for you!”
“Ah, aren’t you feisty?” He pinched me on my cheeks before I can say a further word. His arms wind around me like a snake. I feel hot as my body longs for some satisfaction. This was a man who showers attention on me and treats me like a gem. Even I can’t believe it. What does he even see in me?
“Leave now!” I yell, slamming my hands as hard as I can on the bedside table. The visitor had overstayed his welcome.
“Okay, okay, I’ll leave now, but remember that I will be back to claim my prize. One day, you will fall for me,” he announced confidently. And before I could stop him, he laid his lips on mine and gave me the most passionate kiss I had ever experienced.
All the men who I had slept with had never been gentle with me like how he was. He stroked my skin with such tenderness that I felt so different. My whole body was aching and craving, opening up to his torment. Then one thing leads to another, and the unexpected occurs. Laying me down gently, he gave me what I wanted.
Our bodies moved together, dancing under the sheets. I heard myself moan uncontrollably as if he had put some spell on me. He pleasured me so well that I found I lost all control of myself. It was heavenly! How could I have not remembered doing the deed last night?
Just as I was indulging in the pleasure he brought me, he halted. “I’ll be leaving now since that is what you asked of me.”
Argh, this wild fox knew how to play his cards!
“Wait.” I placed my hands on his arms. “Don’t stop, please. You can stay for the weekend. I’ll break my rules for you this once. But just this one time!”
He smiled wickedly. “You said it, Scarlet.”
“Fine, fine. Just don’t stop, okay?”
He chuckled. “I will do as you command, Queen Scarlet.”
…………………………………………………………….
It was hours later when I woke up from my afternoon nap.
A fragrance was spreading into my room, dazing me. I reserved Saturday afternoon for my lazy time, and I would lie in bed all afternoon paying no heed to the world around me. But where was the source of this fragrance? It was making me hungry.
Before I napped, my weekend assignment occupied me, which was a complete struggle. Thinking about college and my studies tired me out, I had to refresh myself through a power nap. I envied Melina and all the others who clubbed very hard, yet won straight As in college. In the end, I hadn’t completed it before I fell asleep.
I rubbed my stomach and got up from the bed. The fox was nowhere to be seen, causing me to wonder if he had really left. But out of the blue, a man in an apron appeared out of nowhere, greeting me with a pleasant smile on his face.
“Scarlet, lunch is served.” I recognised the familiar voice of the man, looking up at him to recognise Sin. He had tucked his soft hair under a beanie, making him appear trendy as he smiled at me.
He was shirtless under the apron, a fact that captivated me. I loved his toned body and how tan he was. Being absorbed in his flawless figure made me think about the encounter earlier and reminded me of how I was eager to experience it again.
“Scarlet?”
“Oh.” I snapped out of my trance and diverted my attention to the dishes on the table. They appeared to be Asian dishes, stir-fried vegetables with onion and some lean meat, fried rice with egg and soup. How did he whip up a storm in such little time? I pondered in awe.
All my life, nobody had ever cooked for me like this. I wiped away my emotional tears, recalling how I was The Girl Who Would Never Fall in Love. Be strong, Scarlet, you’re not made for love or cuddly things. Yet, why was I feeling so touched when he cooked for me?
“Sit down and eat.” he pulled me towards a chair, helping me into it. I curiously stared at him. Since he was living under my roof and cooking with the groceries I had purchased with my college allowance, it made sense that I should eat what he cooked. After all, I deserved it!
I took a bite of the food he had cooked, devouring it slowly in my mouth. How could a man cook so well? Before I knew it, I had already finished a bowl of rice with his savoury cooking.
“If you like it, Scarlet, I’ll cook for you every day,” he promised, but I was at a loss for words.
“Whatever,” I mumbled, as I tried to focus my mind. His brown hair, striking eyes and amazing workout build were distracting. Hey, why did he have to be so attractive? Even the charm of his voice was enough to give me butterflies in my stomach.
Just what was going wrong with me? In just a day of having this intruder in my life, he had touched me with his words and his cooking. But soon, he was due to leave in a few days. I just hoped that he would eventually disappear from my life and grant me peace of mind.
But was that what I really wanted?
Still, I was The Girl Who Would Never Fall in Love, and I would strive to remember that!
“Sin, why don’t you get a job?” I asked as we were lying in bed, facing the ceiling. A whole Saturday had passed in an instant, and the man had been amazing. He had cooked, washed the dishes, did the laundry, cleaned the apartment and all without getting exhausted. I hated chores, but as there was nobody else renting the apartment, I had to do it all myself. “Can’t find one,” he said with a laugh, turning to look at me, but I pushed his face away. The sight of the shirtless man, especially with his seductive stare that set me on fire, was too much for me to handle. Going by my principles, I never sleep with the same person more than once. But just hours after waking up in bed with him, it had happened again. The worst part had been that it didn’t feel that bad at all. For a man to have that kind of control over me made me feel insecure. It reminded me of how weak I had been when I was in the gang. Once, they ordered me to reward one of the male gang members with my b
Sin Thompson After I ensured she was fast asleep, I opened my eyes again. I watched her fast-asleep figure lying under the sheets, teasing me with every breath. From her short, cropped hair to every curve of her body, she reminds me so much of Arabelle Beings like me didn’t need to sleep or to work. Beings like us coexisted with humans for many generations. We lived without interfering in their ways of life or hurting any of them. We are just another race among humans: the demons. Our lives are not infinite, although we can live longer than humans. To say we are better than humans is an understatement. First, we have powers unknown to humans, and second, we learn faster and can master much more than humans. We can take more weight and pain than what a human, being exposed to the same, would have died long ago. In short, our strengths and abilities are beyond humans. But without humans, who are we? The leader of the demon race, Vernod, who simply
Back in College The following day, I followed her to her college and watched her attend her lectures with a confused look on her face. She would never know that a Thompson’s ultimate skill was his ability to hide in shadows, I thought with a smile. She took her seat between two men. One was a nerd, and another seemed to be a worthless looking fellow with brown eyes and blonde hair who never let her out of his sight. Whether it had been the question-and-answer session with the professor, taking notes or even a ten-minute break, his eyes ogled over her. Scarlet was wearing a tight leather dress that barely covered her thighs, ending just above her knees. It also allowed for a comfortable amount of cleavage revealed as she bent over to pick up her pen as the ‘careless’ jerk knocked it over. Right, he was ju
“Lara, what are you doing here?” I plaster a false smile over my face. Lara, the Queen of Darkness, stands before me charismatically with a profound smile. Her true beauty is indescribable. She is an otherworldly creature not from this world. But to adapt to this world of mine, she has adopted a less lethal form.“What about you? As far as I recall, you are supposed to be in your office right now. What are you doing in this rundown place?”She means well. A CEO should serve his purpose in the company. I nod with a sigh. She smiles again, showing a row of perfect white teeth. I smile inside me at how cleverly she has her fangs hidden away. She is a vampire from Another World. But being a vampire queen gives her the benefits of not being wholly dependent on blood for survival. Unlike lesser vampires, she can indulge in the delish of our wo
Warning: Erotic Chapter. This chapter is optional and not necessary to read.What I thought would be just some fun after our lecture was about to turn into something a bit more than that.Jack was the most intelligent young man in my year, and also the wealthiest. His father had bought him a condominium deep in Midvalley, where only the most affluent families lived. He was only twenty years old, but had a luxurious Yuko brand car, enamoured many. Rumour had it he had a huge appendage and was a beast in bed.After waking up craving more after what I had with Sin, I pulled myself into a tight leather dress. A few days ago, I paid a junior to set up a deal with Jack, because I can’t afford to fail again in my assignment. With this professor, we don’t get many chances to get into the finals, if we fail his assignments, so I have to get help. I thought it wasn’t a bad idea, since I’ve always wan
I fidget with the bottom of my dress during the long car ride ‘home’. Uh, to where Jack lives. He is an excellent driver, always slowing down at curves and knowing his road rules well. Judging by the number of women he has slept with, I had thought he would be harsher with me, but he seems to have an inclination for me. Throughout the journey, he stops and ravages my lips a few times, making me feel he wants more, but he just leaves it as a kiss before we continue on. Finally, after an hour-long journey, we arrive at this strange place called Midvalley. I stare blankly at him as I follow him into the elevator. Unlike the elevator at my place, this one stops at every floor. In addition, there are different elevators for the four corners of the building. While we are in the elevator, nobody bothers us. In no time, I find his lips on mine again, in such a boorish manner that I feel he is desperate. For a wealthy heir like him, I find it unbelievab
SinFrostfire SolutionsCarla stood before me in six-inch high stilettos, her pale face containing a bit of shine. Her lips were a deep red, complemented by the blood red dress she was wearing. As beautiful as she turned out in her vampiric form, I still couldn’t get my mind off how Scarlet was humping Jerk in the college grounds.Carla’s lips were moving as she gestured with her hands. But I wasn’t listening. Although I was elated to see her, it was difficult to erase the picture of Scarlet and another man in my mind. Even when I knew there was little I could do to change the situation.Scarlet wasn’t Arabelle. Once reborn, she took on a new life and identity, her memories erased completely. I was aware of how much effort I needed to get her to fall for me, and I was mistaken that my genuineness would touch her deep inside. Yet, I was so wrong.When I saw Jackal that day, I saw something in him
Spending time with Carla reminded me of our past together as Loreno and Carla Thomas. We ended up catching a movie together, shopping for her clothes and dancing. But some things would never go back to the way it was before.I loved Arabella. But a part of me cared about Carla so much, too much to ever hurt her.Or deny her.We leaned back on the artificial grass where couples would hang out outside the Thaveil Mall. But no matter how beautiful and extraordinary she was, she wouldn’t replace Arabella or Scarlet in my mind.Carla’s long eyelashes fluttered as my eyes met hers. She was such a cold soul that I didn’t know if she ever felt anything. Her cheeks didn’t blush like how Scarlet had with Jerk.I knew I was thinking of her again and disappointing Lara and everyone around me. After how she had opened her legs to Jerk, my heart was missing her again. While another woman was in front of me, ac