All Chapters of Secrets and Schemes : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Scarlett's POVFlashbackSeptember 07, 2021 "Trust me when I say this club is legit—good music, vibes—it has it all. You wouldn't be thinking about anything else, especially not Oliver the moment you step into it," Vera said. “I’m so glad you’re back in town, Vera.” She had been out of town for business and I’m glad she’s back now. We stepped into the club, and bright lights spun around, giving it a playful glow to the dancing crowd. Laughter and music filled the air; let's not forget the smell of cigarettes, sweat, and alcohol too. As the night took on a carefree atmosphere. I found myself swaying to the beat, as the effects of a few drinks began to kick in and take hold of my mind and body. This made me even forget that I had just gone through a breakup. In the midst of my celebration, my eyes landed on a handsome stranger across the room. Our eyes locked. “That guy is totally checking you out!!!” Vera yelled over. “I think it’s time to have fun.” I walked over to

Scarlett’s POV It had barely been two weeks since the arranged marriage with Ethan, and when he told me the other day that marriage was going to be hell for me, he wasn’t joking. Every day since the wedding has been from one hooker to the other, he doesn’t even respect the fact that he doesn’t stay alone anymore. He brings these girls home and doesn’t even try to be quiet; they would be so loud to the extent that I could hear everything that goes on in his room. The thought alone has me feeling nauseous. I found myself sitting in the confines of our dimly lit living room once again, another night to feel disrespected by my dear husband, Mr Ethan. I waited for him because I just wouldn’t be able to sleep if I didn’t know if he was home or not. It’s not love; that’s just how I am, and I’ll do it for literally anyone. As Ethan stumbled through the doorway, his eyes unfocused. In his arms, yet another woman clung to him, their laughter mingling with the present anger in my heart. Hi

Scarlet’s POV I slowly regained consciousness, protecting my eyes from the light. Immediately after I opened them, my head started spinning, and I felt nauseous. What happened?“Doctor, she's awake!” I hear Vera’s voice. “Scarr, are you alright? Do you need anything?” She kept asking me tons of questions that I didn’t even have time to answer. She looked so worried and scared that I couldn’t help but let out a little laugh because that was so unlike Vera. My throat was a little too dry, my laughter soon turned into uncontrollable coughs, and Vera rushed to get me a cup of water. A doctor walked in with Mr Donovan trailing behind her, he looked so relieved. How long was I even out for?“How are you feeling now, Mrs Donovan?” she said, coming closer to me, trying to examine my head, and holding my eyes open, one after the other. “I’m fine, what happened?” I asked, sitting up. I felt okay; to be honest, it didn’t even hurt anywhere, and I wasn't feeling sick either.“You passed ou

Scarlett’s POV An orderly walked in, she looked a bit old. For the first time since Oliver dragged me into this room, I’m just noticing that it’s a supply room. The orderly gave us a nasty look. Dying of embarrassment, I stormed out of the room. I could hear Oliver’s heavy footsteps behind me. “Scarlett, wait,” he said, grabbing my arm and on impulse, the next thing that followed was my hand again…..I slapped him. “Two slaps in under 30 minutes; you've become a fighter,” he chuckled, massaging his cheek. “I think you should leave,” I said, looking away from him with my hand crossed on my chest. “I’d leave, but you'd keep seeing me, you're married to my friend, remember?” “Like I said before, it was nice seeing you again,” he added with a smile before walking away. I went to the cafeteria to get coffee for Veronica and walked back to Ethan’s hospital room. I noticed Ethan was already getting dressed to leave the hospital. “What took your time, honey, and where’s Oli

Scarlett’s POV “You both, get down and move away from the windows now,” Ethan yelled to Maria and me. Immediately I heard the window glass shattering; the air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke, and the deafening sound of gunfire was so loud that it made my ear ring. I screamed till my throat hurt, and the sound of my own voice echoed in my ears. The gunshots weren’t stopping, and bullets kept flying into the house. I got scared and began crying, “Oh God, oh God, this can't be happening, I’m going to die…. Ethan stood up like he was about to leave, but I held onto his hands. “Where are you going?” I ask, my voice shaking. “I have to check what’s going on,” he said. “Are you crazy?!! Stop trying to be a hero and hide; what if you get killed?!” I yelled; the gunshots still hadn’t stopped. Maria was curled up in a corner with her rosary in her hands as she was reciting it. “You don’t tell me what to do.” He yanked his hand away from my hold and crawled up to the liv