Scarlett stopped by Alex's house on her way back from a contract job. The hospital incident had taken a toll on everyone, especially Alex. He had gone into hiding, away from his house and away from his office.When his parents finally decided to give him space, they went back to Singapore along with Nick and Daphne. They all had no idea that the incident would take a toll on him that much, and Scarlett seemed to think that he was overreacting, but she could not help but think that it was all her fault.She had finally gone to Africa for the contract, but every day, she kept thinking about Alex. Raymond had urged her to enjoy herself and do her job well, but she could not help it. She called him and sent him messages every day, but he would not answer or reply. She had made a call to his housekeeper who told her the exact time he usually came back to the house. She had told him that Alex now had empty beer and whiskey bottles in his study. Scarlett knew that he was not a drunk. He ba
"If it's not the bride," Daphne began excitedly as she opened up the door and barged into the room where Scarlett was ready to get into her wedding dress."Daphne!" Scarlett called out as she went ahead to hug her best friend. "I thought you were not going to come anymore," she added. "Of course, you know that I will not miss your big day for anything," Daphne said. She had been a bit incapacitated the whole time of the preparations, because of the pregnancy and Nick had insisted that she stayed back and allowed the doctor to attend to her. Daniella had managed to squeeze out time out of her busy schedule and away from George who seemed obsessed with her every day. She saw the way they had their pictures all over social media, and they were equally successful chefs."Is Lucas coming?" Scarlett asked."I tried to talk to him, but he said he does not want to be here," Daphne replied."But he has signed the divorce papers already, right?" Scarlett asked. "I don't like the way he is ma
Scarlett decided that it would be a good option for the entire crew to return to Santorini. She had cut short their trip the last time, and when she suggested it this time, Alex was in full support. They sent out invitations and made arrangements. Scarlett added George and Daniella to the list and after the entire planning, it looked so promising.Daphne and Nick arrived the night before the trip."Left for me, I would have suggested that you both went on your honeymoon alone but since you want us in it as well, I can't decline," Daphne said as she settled in Scarlett's room.They had agreed that Daphne would spend the night with Scarlett while Nick and his brother would share a room as well. "Let's just say I wanted to do it as compensation for cutting short the trip the other time, and we all deserve a break from the cruel life we have gotten over," Scarlett said. "That reminds me," Daphne said as she took out her makeup from the dresser with some wipes. "What did Lucas say to yo
"Scarlett, help! Save me l've been molested at the club!"The desperate and helpless sound of her best friend's voice was the only thing Scarlett Barnes's though of the moment she rushed over to the clubhouse."Room 304!"Scarlett looked up at the number plate on the door of the private room. It was the same room number that her best friend, Courtney Seymour, had texted her. Without a second thought, she barged through the door to save her friend.When the door swung open under her hand, she was greeted by the darkness within. Suddenly, a strong hand clasped around her wrist and dragged her into the dark room, followed by a loud thud as the door slammed shut."Hey—who are you, and what do you want?!" Scarlett shrieked, her eyes darting around wildly as she tried to make out her surroundings.More confusion aroused in her, as the only thing she could make out of the room was thick darkness.The windows were shut tight giving no room for a single ray of light."Settle down, and I'll tr
Scarlett stood on the balcony of her small apartment, her twenty four weeks belly protruding from her fitted top. The cool evening breeze blew across her exposed shoulders, sending shivers down her spine. She closed her eyes, relishing in the serenity of the moment as she leaned against the railing.She sighed heavily as she gazed at the distance, she could see families retiring into their home for the night and then her Emerald green eye gleamed visualizing how happy she would have been with her dad.Nostalgia set in and she practically remembered the day she was chased out of the house by her once-loving father. Her step sister had set her up and the same person had stolen the affection of her dad.Scarlett had made one mistake, but no one was available to plead on her behalf that her presence in the household remains.The pain of being dragged out of her father's house came running in and it warranted a tear to fall from her cheeks.She sniffed her nose, looked into the heavens and
Two years passed…Scarlett bolted upright in bed gasping for breath, she couldn't have a clear vision of her nightmare, but all the physical effects of the dream reflected on her.Her skin was sticky with sweat, her heart was pounding hard against her chest, and the palpable tension between her thighs.The confused Scarlett merely took time to notice the conspicuous changes but a part of her yet felt at peace.Her eyes flickered in a short while, as she recalled receiving a mail in the night but was too drowsy to check."Oh my God! I must have forgotten!" She dashed towards her laptop, and checked her most current mail, only to realize the fast rate at which her heart resumed beating.The mail had stated posting her for a job at Lucas Maxwell's home, opening her browser for further investigation, she realized her soon-to-be boss was the CEO of Leonard, a multi-billion dollar, biotech company.The article painted him to be a badass, but also a genius who uses his pain to bring his comp
Scarlett's mouth dropped, and her eyes widened. She needed no one to tell her, her eyes were reddened, and her tear watered.She felt as though her feet froze and she was struck right in the chest with a dagger."Lucas!" Daphne admonished."I said I do not want her, and that's final!" Lucas blurted and turned towards the door for an exit with both hands In his pocket.Followed by a sigh, Daphne shot Scarlett an apologetic look. "Please Scarlett, I'll be back."Right there in the study, Scarlett was still frozen, she felt as though life had been taken out of her. Above all her rejections, she could tell this is the first time she felt lifeless after being rejected.Instantly, Scarlett prayed the ground splits and she falls into it. She had her fist tightened as she thought. The jerk didn't bother taking a second glance at her, before the dismissal.Who the hell did he think he was? She howled inwardly. From the study room where she was, she could hear the muffling sound of Lucas's argu
THE NEXT DAY…Scarlett was hurt to her bones, but there was nothing anyone could do about those words.Every single moment, she tried to forget it, but the words kept returning.Lucas had treated her like she was never a human, and had no emotions.However, in the meantime, she hoped to bear with it by avoiding Lucas in her days of working for the Maxwells.Scarlett had always loved children, and the day she met with the twins, something within her had bonded with them like they were hers."That's the only reason I'm accepting this job!" She angrily arranged her clothes into her box.Yet, she couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. She had always been independent and had never lived with anyone since the day she was chased out.In a short while, Scarlett was done packing, she struggled with the two big bags as she went towards the park for a cab."You must be strong." Scarlett told herself as they drove to Maxwell's spacious suburban home, Scarlett couldn't help