[ 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 ]“Congratulations girl, it’s your first salary.” Samantha exclaims when I received the notification from the bank about the salary being transferred in my bank account, I was having lunch with my new friends at that time.“Thanks, Sam.” I smile widely. I have never been this happier in my entire life to see credit in my account. The amount was paid for my work. The satisfaction is beyond my description.“We want party, Scar.” Ruby says.“Sure, anytime.” I reply.“I have an idea, let’s go to club on Saturday. It’s been a long time since we drink and party our ass hard and this time we have Scarlett to rock the dance floor until we’re thrown out.” Summer chimes. I remember my days when my most time used to be spent in clubs with my friends who never tried to contact me.“Do you want to come with us, Scar or you need to ask your husband first?” Ruby raises her brow at me.“He won’t object, we’re more like friends who don’t meddle in each other’s lives. We respect our privacy
[ Scarlett ]“What sort of a question is this, Blaze?” I am on the verge of losing my patience with him upon hearing his offensive question. It indirectly threw dirt on my late mother’s character.“I don’t mean it in that way, Angel, please trust me. I asked you this question because…”He pauses and takes a deep breath, he seems hesitant to speak further.“Then what did you exactly mean?” I ask plainly. I hate when people talk about my mother.“I am saying this because I heard Mathew calling you a bastard and how he wants me to kill you.” He says the last part incoherently.His words stunned me. Mathew wants me dead just for the sake of money and he asked my own husband to end my life. Tears brim in my eyes but he quickly wipe them.“Let’s go from here. I hate myself for ruining our night like this. I should have told you later.” He says with guilt ridden voice.“I am fine, Blaze. I might be a crying mess and threw tantrums if you have said it a month ago but now, I am not that girl a
[ Scarlett ] “You’re looking dead to me.” Blaze jokes and he isn’t wrong. I couldn’t sleep for the whole night. The only thought which invaded my mind was my father’s next move. How would he react as the original will came into light.“Yeah, it was a rough night.” I pour the coffee from the kettle and take a sip of the hot liquid to ease my throbbing head.“I think you were the one who wanted it to be rough.” He says playfully as he flips the omelette on our plates.I blush on his comment but the headache isn’t letting me to enjoy our morning.“Hey, are you alright?” He touches my forehead with worry laced face.“I am fine but this headache is killing me.” I rub my temple to ease the pain.He opens one of the cabinets and takes out the first aid box. Taking out an Advil he offers it to me, “Here take it. You’ll feel good after some time.” He says and I quickly swallow it.“Please call in sick. I don’t think that you’d be able to focus on your work.” He advices me. I feel like to take
[ Scarlett ]“I am nervous, Blaze. It has been years since I last saw him and our last meeting wasn’t very good.” I say to Blaze. My uncle texted me in the night to inform me that he’d be here in the early morning. I took a leave from office. He can’t stay here for long. I don’t wasn’t his safety in jeopardy.Blaze rubs my shoulders to ease me, “Relax, Angel. He’s your uncle who loves you and I know that you also miss him. Let him here first.” He says.“Hmm you’re right.” I nod my head and sit quietly.“I did a little dig up on William Sanders, your attorney and I think he’s also one of them. I might be wrong but my sixth sense says that he’d also get something out of your family feud. Maybe he’s doing everything to grease his own palms. “Blaze speaks with seriousness and my curious rises on it’s peak.“What made you believe that he’s also a conspirer? Did you find something odd about him?” I ask.He shakes his head, “Not much, as you know, he’s an expert of the laws and also know the
[ Scarlett ]“This is insane. I mean he stoop this low just for the sake of something which isn’t even his.” My uncle shakes his head when he learns about Mathew’s tricks to get rid off me.“Uncle, I know and this is all too much for me to take. He has turned my life into a living hell.” I blurt out not realising that Blaze is sitting right next to me. I hear him sucking a deep breath. I always find a way to hurt him.“Blaze, I don’t know you personally but my niece hasn’t blown you crazy yet then it means she’s in good hands.” Uncle says to Blaze.“Depends on how she feels about it and I can’t disagree that this marriage has depressed her in past one month but not any longer.” Blaze replies, his face has a pained expression whereas I and Uncle stare at him in confusion. Why did he say something like this?“What do you mean, young man?” Uncle asks him first while my heartbeats become erratic.“If we manage to prove the board members of Ramirez’s company then the control will automatic