She observed, he was charming, and intelligent. The leopard-like graceful movement with deep voice and adventurous personality could make any girl fall at her knees for him. He had a Titan's shoulders. His bristly eyebrows and hawkish nose were no match even to the models walking out of GQ magazine. Those high cheekbones and the concrete jaw could be compared to Eros, the God of seduction. In short, he was a complete pack of attractiveness and virility that any girl would fall for.
He stared at her with those stoical Turquoise Greens that had a kind of fire and passion in his eyes and probably another emotion that she couldn't fathom. "What are you looking at? Come on dig in, the breakfast will go cold." He told her in nonchalance but with lifted lips.
What was there on her face that made him amused. "I do not know if you like cheese sandwiches but they are the best in the restaurant situated on the other side of the road." He shrugs while serving bacon on his plate and also hers with eggs and cheese sandwiches.
"It is nothing fancy, but you find a lot of crowd coming there especially in the mornings to have breakfast."
While he was talking about the restaurant Scarlet pondered on the thought of why a man like him would want to help her and serve breakfast on her plate with his own hands.
She better be cautious with him. 'It is well-known that young and successful businessmen like him with hot looks can bring girls to their bed with a twitch of their eye and wipe them away from the pages of mankind without even a trace of doubt.' - Sister Mary's words rang in her head like a warning.
Scarlet gulped heavily with fear. He may leave her thinking she is not of his class, if she tells him about herself. "I've been an orphaned girl since the age of six. I was brought up at Mother Theresa's home by sisters. I have neither the looks nor the required qualifications to be associated with rich and high-class people like you. What do you expect from me? Why do you want to help me? On the night I went drunk you brought me to your room before I suffered many mishaps in that club filled with lechers. Now you get me treated by your doctor and serve me breakfast. I'm thankful for everything you did to me but I need to go." Scarlet may not be rich like Ace Taylor but she is smart.
'When you can't beat them then better join them.' Going stubborn and arrogant in placing her options before him will not work with this man. She has to deal with him amicably before she could leave his place.
Scarlet looked at him doubtfully with many questions running in her head. But he wouldn't talk even after several minutes. And ultimately she lost her temper. "I have already mentioned to you that I'm not a slut. You are unnecessarily wasting your valuable time on me."
Shit!
Ace goes back to his insensitive and cold self. She could press the best buttons to get him to wind up but he needed his answers before he could shout at her for her foolishness. He avoids Scarlet's apprehensive outpour.
To be frank he has no answer to himself on why he wants to invest in this desolate silly girl. "Eat your breakfast. You appear malnourished, like you were starving for days together."
Such an insult, malnourished? Did he just call me malnourished? Nobody dared to attribute such a word to her till date. The guts of this freak! She better show him with a jump and dance that she wasn't malnourished.
Scarlet wanted to retaliate and teach him a lesson. The guy was too proud of himself. But the site of delicious food in front of her made her mouth water. She did not know she was starving until she took a bite of a sandwich. Scarlet finishes breakfast within ten minutes like a hungry goat.
Ace gave out an arrogant and understanding smile. Knotting his fingers together he leaned forward in his executive chair placing his hands on the large glass oak wood desk giving his undivided attention to her.
"I want to know, why were you running for a shelter in the middle of the night?
Chapter 8
"You have already told me two days ago in your drunken state that you were an orphan brought up by sisters. You came here to pursue your education in nutrition on a scholarship and live in a girls' hostel." He typed something on the computer in front and gave her back his attention that she did not want.
Ace was trying to make Scarlet feel at ease but his diplomatic questions and his aristocratic aura were only making her more restive in the process.
"I...I" Scarlet stuttered in anxiety, not able to form the right words but Ace was understanding and softened his next words. "I know you're not a slut. You already told me you're a virgin and I'm not interested in sleeping with you, if that is your point to stay diffident around me."
Did he just say that to her? Was he not interested in sleeping with her because that was his sole interest when he brought her with him to his executive suite. But then she went unconscious. He doesn't fuck unconscious and sleepy girls. Thus he postponed their congress to another day.
Scarlet assimilated, his voice could be foghorn loud when he was angry but it was normally mellifluous. She didn't meet his eyes and had no idea if it was fear or for the non indulgent languishing effect he created in her by his profound introduction. "This is my personal matter and I'm not interested in sharing it with anybody."
Ace's eyes flared tornadoes. The guts of this girl to counter his decision even when she was breathing under his roof. He was trying to calm his tempered state all this while but he better teach her the reality. "Miss White as long as you wouldn't have taken shelter in my premises you were none of my business but now you are in my office, under my roof and you cannot escape my rule." He stressed the word 'my' in a self-conceited way.
'I hate you, you asshole.' She wanted to scream but could she especially when he was so arrogant and persistent in interrogating her?
Scarlet digested she was caught and had no place to escape. The man before her was no 'nobody' she could defy. She couldn't leave his place in one piece unless he wills. With a heavy breath, she told the words that went indigestible to Ace's conscience. "I killed my fiancée."
For a moment Ace was wordless. He stared at her unbelievably and later mentally concluded it was a sensitive subject and he had to handle tactfully with the juvenile.For once at least she should have believed her friends and calculated Carl. Within a few months she should be a certified nutritionist. But now?Scarlet hesitated to say her dangerous truth but Ace wouldn't stop enquiring.The cops might come and arrest her on the murder charges at any time. However, seeing the reputed man in front of her, there was a small spark of hope gradually rising in her. Probably Mr. Taylor might help her to sweep away her criminal record.But she knew she was walking on thin ice. She least believed the man that he was not inte
He couldn't send this unblemished girl to the convent without completion of her graduation. Scarlet is a determined and hardworking student. He had already got her investigated by his team. She came to Perth to study on a scholarship. Ace wanted Scarlet to realize her dream of being a nutritionist and go back to convent with a successful vision.Whatever happened in her life was not her fault and she shouldn't be forgoing her career because of a rogue who tried to cheat and use her. Teaching Carl a lesson was sure in his 'to do' list but firstly, he had to join Scarlet in a university where she should be completing her education.Her purity was a peaceful and welcoming change to him. With the passing moments, Ace was intrigued to learn more about her. The more he came to know about her, the greater was his adoration and regard
She felt the wetness between her legs. He was handsome, an Apollo dressed to kill. He had the darkest blonde hair and most beautiful green eyes that Scarlet could spend an age staring at.Ace Taylor was a man with few words and more action. He held a kind of aplomb, a grandeur with which he carried himself."Get freshen up, outfits are waiting for you there. Put the one you like and come back to my office." He cleared his throat after having a glass of water."My secretary will accompany you to the suite. You can tell her your size and she will get you your...I mean...." He trailed off so as not to make her feel uneasy.What was Scarlett going to do now? Will she accept Ace's invitation or since he is already taken man find her own way to her destination?
Tugging a pink towel around her wet body she came out of the steaming bathroom standing before the rack. After looking at the varieties of dresses, and casuals hanging before her, Scarlet could not decide on what to choose. She was speechless. If only she could afford it she wanted to buy the entire wardrobe.Little did innocent Scarlet know Ace talked to sister Mary to get her permission in bringing her with him to Pennsylvania, to pursue her education and maybe help her start a career in his concern itself. He is a renowned businessman in pharmaceuticals and nutrition is a sub branch of medicine. Employing her in his firm will not be a big deal to him and she would get a good break if she starts her career from Johnson group of Industries.How was Scarlett's life going to turn with the intervention of Ace? Will he become the knight
"Read it and you will understand. Afterward, you can sign it here." Ace points to a place with the pen and speaks to her in a care as gentle as a caress."This is an application for graduation in Home Science from the University of Pennsylvania. It is very difficult to get through here." She confirms going startled.Ace shrugs in nonchalance. "You have got some of the best grades anybody could have asked for."Scarlet stares at him unbelievably. "I applied for this university earlier too but I did not get it. Do you have anything to do here with my admission?"Ace looks down at Scarlet in an intrigued grin but then gets back to his stoical nature not speaking anything.
She had fallen in love with the right person at the wrong time. Why did she have to go drunk at the bar and meet this charismatic entrepreneur in the first place? And of all the places in Perth, why should she take refuge only under his roof. Yes, it sounds like a fairy-tale but unfortunately it is not and the reality of her life.She could not continue her education in a university where she had worked so hard to win a scholarship because of Lothario who tried to rape her. Why should she bear the brunt of actions for a crime that she has not committed? Carl is not dead. And whatever she did to him was under the grounds of self-defense. Otherwise she would have been dead today.However she also knew taking rounds of the court her hairs would turn gray but with no justice. When she needed someone's help the most, Ace
Ace grilled his words in temper. "You are not an intruder because I have willingly invited you into my home. I do not have any problem if you stay here. But if you want to go then it is your choice." He had tried enough to instill some sense in the head of an inconsistent jejune who can't even decide what dress to put on in the closet filled with dresses. Yes, his secretary informed him about Scarlett's dilemma to choose between the outfits. All these days he was trying to help her save her career by giving her an opportunity but Scarlet is not only a fool but rigid and peeve too.She nodded in understanding but her eyes like always were trained to the floor during their conversation. "Thank you."Ace pummeled his fist into the wall with anger making Scarlet flinch in fear and walked out of the place. Scarlet did not know why he was
Scarlet decided to leave Ace's home. Nevertheless, when she was acting on it a gut wrenching feeling of sadness occupied the pit of her stomach. The very origin of the thought got emptiness in her heart. This is what she wanted. Then why was she feeling sad instead of staying happy?A lone tear fell out from the corner of her eye. Scarlet gulped and quickly wiped the tear away as if it was blunder not to be committed at any cost. This was the moment of happiness, not meant for crying, she pep-talked to herself.Scarlett contemplated if she needed to inform Ace of her leaving the house but the scene that went the previous morning rehearsed in her brain. Ace almost broke the wall with anger. Her heart missed a beat with fear and she decided not to inform him of anything.