Scarlett Miller
I closed my eyes promptly as I read my offer letter. It was a feeling of utter profound, and disbelief.
Maybe now and then, I need something 'unbelievable' to happen to help me to stand more erect towards my goal.
"It seems like a living nightmare, of all the industries mentioned; I am being assigned under 'Anderson Hotel Industry.'I know this is not any coincidence, it can never be."
I thought while moving towards Carlos who was equally shocked.
"Dad talked about Winslet's many times and Daniel too but being assigned under them was never expected." She spoke shockingly.The next second I handed her my offer letter.
"Scarlett, you under Anderson's and me under Winslet's. Who will handle Daniel now?" She asked.
Before I would have made any guess, there he was standing, listening to all the worst that had happened just a few minutes back.The next moment, we were surrounded by silence. It's rightly said, 'Silence makes real conversations between friends.'
"I don't know where to go. I don't know what comes now." I finally spoke.
"Don't worry," Daniel said. "We'll figure something out."
I managed to smile at him. To be honest, I liked that word 'we' a reminder for me that I have people to call mine.
"Oh, Thank you! Thank you," Carlos chirped, surprising both of us by bouncing across the cafeteria, clasping him tight for a quick hug.
"I haven't forgiven you yet." She spoke moving towards our table. I moved my head in equal disbelief as Daniel was moving.
He moved towards the table, placed some files and a small bag on the table, and then sat, straddling the bench.
Patting the spot next to him, he grinned. I dropped my bag and as I swung my legs to sit.
"I have ordered three juices." Carlos smiled.
A man fully dressed up in formals came and greeted Daniel. In reluctance, I proceeded. But he stopped me.
"Mam." I moved my head in his direction in disbelief.
"Me?" I questioned to which he nodded.
"Scarlett William Anderson?" He asked while handing me over a white envelope.
I flinched at the mention of Anderson. I don't know why his face seems so familiar to me. I ignored that thought immediately.
"Miller. It's Scarlett Miller." I started but Daniel stopped me.
I glared at him, but he didn't let me speak.
"What's in it, Mr. Hales?" He asked that man who was still staring at me.
Hales, I heard that before. But Where? I again turned my eyes towards the man.
"Mr. Anderson has sent me." He said while bowing his face down.
After stressing over my jukebox of memories, I remembered a blurred image of him & Mr. Anderson together.
Yikes! He is Mr. Anderson's manager. I had seen him before. How could I forget about him?
I shrugged my thoughts away."Why are you here?" I asked.
"Mam, all the interns assigned under AHI must have to present tomorrow at the event." He finished."What event?" I frowned.
"Haven't you heard about Anderson's being collaborating with Winslet Industries?" He spoke in a shocking tone.
"Oh! Yes. One of the biggest collaborations of this year so far. I desperately wanted to attend that party." Carlos said.
I glared at her.
"No! There aren't any clauses to attend events. It's purely a professional internship." I tried to hand him the envelope back.
"I'm afraid you will like the aftereffects of your decision." He replied in a warning tone.
"Are you trying to scare me? If then…." Before I completed Daniel took the envelope back, "She will be there. Thanks, Mr. Hales."
"I hope you have received your invitation, Mr. Carter," He asked Daniel to which he nodded.
"I'm not going there," I told them my decision.
"Don't behave like a mad person. This internship is important, moreover, you have to learn to differentiate between professional and personal life." He said in a single breath.
"I will deal with this myself. I don't need anyone." I murmured. Rage took over my senses, the best I think at the moment was to leave this place.
"Not even us," Carlos said in a baby tone.
I was about to turn away. With that, I turned towards Daniel.
His eyes seemed suddenly to be like molten lava, and as destructive.
"If ever you will try to walk away from us, to break the bond & friendship that hold us together. Then there will be no going back Scarlett." His words were as dangerous and as real as our existence.
"I am sorry." I tried to cool the atmosphere.
"We know how your father is, we can't risk your internship Sky. It's important for now." He exclaimed.
"Yes! Even we will be there. Don't know about him but I am not going to leave you alone." Carlos smiled.
I know they will never leave me alone, unlike my family. Maybe Daniel is sounding a little harsh now, but he seems more tense and worried than me.
With that, we sat back, "Dani why did you ditch me?" Carlos whined again.
"When did I?" He asked.
"Stupid, I was waiting for you at the airport for more than an hour." She said, turning her face up to me.
He was about to say when she continued it stupid and childish, and utterly ridiculous for you if you still make excuses instead of an apology.
"I'm sorry." He spoke in defeat.
"Only if you give us more time than your girlfriend." She smirked.
I laughed, "I am with her in this. "
Before he could have said something, his cell phone rang. He saw the caller ID and got stiff. I noticed an immediate change in his expression. A worrisome to calm to a little grin.
He lifted both his eyebrows. "That almost sounds like a challenge." He finished off his juice and stood, "But considering that I know how you two are. I'll decline. Now if you don't mind, I am going to spend more time with my girlfriend."
"Jeez. Who calls his work girlfriend. You need help man!" Carlos exclaimed.
"Seconds ago, you did." He yelled and vanished.
Next-Day at Anderson Hotel Industry
I hate being here but later I realized what I can't do while being away, maybe being here let that happen.
But before I could reach Mr. Anderson, I saw a man fully dressed up in a formal suit, his hair perfectly gelled up and his eyes blue or green; I don't know.
I was intrigued by the slightest grin upon his face.
When my eyes met his gaze as we were standing there staring at each other, time stopped.
I was wondering how they had been to me as the command to obey, the inviolable and beautiful commandment.
I started feeling intimating, and started seeing everywhere but at him. But there was something very familiar in his appearance. I was confused, then I glanced at him once again.
That suit, the one he was wearing. Oh, freak! It was the same one that mom had designed which means he is one of the Winslet's.
Unconsciously I started moving in his direction.
"Aren't you blessed with eyes? If not, get them checked." The same man blurted out leaving me all baffled.I stopped to revert but decided to make my move towards Mr. Anderson first and will deal with him later. I shrugged his words and apologized silently.Eric Winslet
Finally, the most awaited day has arrived. I was all the way busy yesterday.Nobody ever had the thought about this collaboration more than a dream it has become a need now.
After checking all the things myself, I informed dad about it and made a move towards the venue.After reaching there, I asked Mr. Anderson's P.A. about his whereabouts and moved towards his cabin as she informed me ignoring all the drooling eyes over there.
Just a few seconds later, a girl ran into me, standing there drowned in her thoughts.Her hazel brown orbs were busy staring at me. Her black dress revealing all her curves perfectly, her curls, and that red lipstick were complimenting her very well; but that was not enough to make Eric James Winslet drool anyone.
I grinned while entering the cabin giving some important files to Mr. William Anderson.
Scarlett MillerFortunately, the door was open. Two intimating figures were talking, keeping their back towards the entrance.I tried to minimize the gap and hear about what they were talking about. I was shocked, that's the understatement.
I was numbed, I didn't know what to do? An idea knocked me down, I immediately opened the recorder of my cell phone.
I smiled at the little victory, and information I received.
Before I made a move out from that place. My cell phone started ringing, inviting the whole attention of the gentlemen standing there.
Unconsciously my legs took the fastest pace. They moved to catch me but before that, I snatched the file from the same stranger and ran towards the conference room where the media houses were eagerly waiting for the announcement.
I was not surprised by what my father can do. Can't say this for everyone.
Let me entertain the Media in my style, I smirked.
Eric James Winslet"She is Scarlett, Scarlett William Anderson; my only daughter. Eric, she hates me even though I deserve that but for now, I must tell you she can do anything to destroy us. Stop her." Mr. Anderson yelled.I didn't have anything to do with their matter but she was hell-bent to ruin me and that stupid girl had taken away the file too.
"Where is she?" I asked Athen, my assistant.
"Towards the conference room." He hastily replied.
"What the fuck you were doing here? Stop her. Goddammit." I yelled.
We ran towards the conference room.
"Eric, we can't afford to lose this. Winslet Industries' future is dependent on this." He reminded me again.
"I won't let anything happen to it," I whispered.
I can't let that happen.
I saw that girl facing the media, I was afraid. I was scared to lose.Next, I didn't know whether it was right or wrong but it was the only 'right' I knew at that moment.
She was about to say when I tapped her shoulder, she turned back.
Before she could make any move, my arms were around her; sure and hard. She felt the rush of helplessness and her face was drowned to nothingness.
She was about to blurt out when I bent back my head across her arm and kissed her, softly at first and then with the swift gradation of intensity that made her cling to me as the only thing in this dizzy swaying world.
That's it, I knew I had made a brilliant move. I parted myself from her, took away the file and her phone while the media was busy capturing our pictures.Then I immediately bent towards her and whisper" you were giving them the NEWS and I have given them the HEADLINES. See the POWER of Eric James Winslet, darling!" I moved back seeing her all shocked."Winslet Industries and Anderson Hotel Industry have sealed the deal to collaborate in the business of nightlife," I announced while giving her the best smirk I can while eyeing her.To be continued.....So, how do you like to describe the bond of Scarlett, Daniel, and Carlos?
It was the first meeting of Eric & Scarlett. What more has been stored for them?
How was the chapter?
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Purva Narang(Your Writer) Till the next time **************Scarlett MillerI was shocked that would be an understatement. What had happened minutes ago? Was it real?The man I just saw had kissed me in front of this whole media world.When his insistent mouth parted my shaking lips, sending wild tremors along my nerves, evoking me from all the sensation I had never known and now I am capable of feeling that.I realized then that it should not have happened. 'I can't do this.'I lic
Eric James WinsletA lot had happened in just a few minutes, I was afraid that may not the deal might be called off. At this moment neither I nor Winslet Industries afford to lose.Thankfully, it isn't. Despite the stunts pulled by that girl, her name..What was that?Mhmm...yes! Scarlett. Still, I need to keep an eye on her. The worst, she had listened to all my and Mr. Anderson's conversation.One thing that needed to be appreciated is that she is a smart and instant mover who had recorded everything on her cell phone without wasting any time.It could
Eric James Winslet"Then let me show you how it's done," I said in a slow tone.The girl who slapped me an hour ago, the same girl who called me a thief and was busy being obscene to me is asking me for a dance.Strangely, I thought I started knowing her well, but right now I think I had seen some change in her eyes.I had not yet lost a feeling of wonder, and delight, that this delicate moment was holding."I am asking you again, will you dance with me, Mr. Winslet?" She broke my tranc
Scarlett MillerMondayMemories of Saturday night still manifested slowly from the back of my brain. Every detail hammering my heart like a lost battle.The knock on the door broke my trance."Miss Scarlett, Maria is looking for you." A soft voice graced me."Will be there in a few minutes." I retorted and dismissed her.
Eric James WinsletFor the first time too, I observed that cladding figure in front of me; she was staring at me with her dark brown orbs full of rage, her beautiful lips ready to curse me any time soon.Her face is so beautiful not to forget she was looking naive and fierce."Don't go with how she is looking, Eric." I reminded myself.She was staring at me. I smirked and thought let's have the luxury of silence before the upc
Eric James WinsletI cut the call and turned on the news channel. I was flabbergasted what I saw; what I heard took away my sight.I threw away my cell phone. This can't be true.Slightly the door of the cabin opened," There she is, I am not going to leave her now, not at any cost."
Eric James Winslet Three days later"I am no one less, Mr. Winslet. This is Scarlett, not any other girl you are dealing with. Wait and watch now." Her words are still echoing in my ears.Three days have already passed and this was our last conversation. Since then I have kept a complete check on her health status.
Eric James WinsletThree days ago when she didn't react after that media interaction. I was wondering what she was up to?"I told you she will not sit silent." Mr. Anderson spoke while rubbing his head."Somewhere I was expecting the same." I retorted."Still you involved her in a meeting?" He asked me.