CHAPTER 6: CYN

Klaus was surprised. 

Scarlet had never rejected him before. Everyone in school knew how Scarlet ran after him, wagging her imaginary tail like a dog and answering to every call of his. 

The reason he noticed Scarlet in the first place was her obsession with him. She did it so much that she made the teacher place them together in class. 

In a class where males and females had to sit separately, Scarlet made her family sponsor the school so they could place her beside him. 

Klaus still remembered how the event shook the whole school that day. Everyone talked about it. Many congratulated him for winning Graham's heiress's heart, while some pitied him for attracting the attention of such an average-looking and dumb girl. 

He felt like he was indeed unlucky. He was handsome. He was one of the most handsome men in the academy, and many girls were after him, so why would he want to be with the average Scarlet? But he returned home and thought about it. Scarlet was rich and loved by her family. 

While he was rich, his family couldn't compare with Scarlet's in any way. So, he came up with a plan to make Scarlet his. He would win her heart, marry her, and take over all her inheritance. That way, he could elevate himself while he also had someone he truly loved outside. 

He would give Scarlet the relationship and marriage she wanted, while he would gain money and status. 

That was perfect. 

He even wrote a perfect love letter to propose to her tonight. He had also planned to meet with her brothers early tomorrow morning to let them know he was their sister's boyfriend. So, what had gone wrong?

Why would Scarlet walk out on him after rejecting his proposal to dance together? She should be excited. 

She should jump at him with sparkling eyes, making everyone recognize that he was indeed the only one she loved. No matter how time had changed, he was still the only one she loved. 

What happened?

He turned around and followed her with his gaze. He wanted to follow her, grab her hand, and ask her what happened, but his pride wouldn't let him. 

Everyone knew Scarlet was the one pursuing him. They would mock him if they saw him pursue her instead. 

"She will be back, and she will surely explain to me what happened to her. Maybe she's stressed?" Klaus felt troubled. 

Scarlet had no idea what Klaus had in mind, but that wasn't her business either. She moved confidently and stood before Cyn, who continued staring at her without looking away. The only troubling thing was that his eyes still held indifference...

Unlike the men in the hall who looked at Scarlet like they wanted to devour her, Cyn seemed calm. His eyes held no emotions. It was as if he were without feelings. 

Scarlet felt a little awkward. Was her charm that bad?

No. She trusted herself. 

She had watched enough drama during the day and knew she was doing things right. 

She sat before him and rested her head on her chin. "Sitting alone, huh? Aren't you lonely? Wanna dance with me?" She asked lazily. A small smile at the corner of her lips. 

Cyn raised a brow. He'd been watching Scarlet since she entered the room. He was confused. Scarlet looked familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. He felt like he had seen her before, but with that face and aura, he believed he should be able to remember her if he had seen her before... "Do we know each other?" He asked curiously, unaware how cold his voice was and how the word came out rudely.

Scarlet clicked her tongue secretly. Indeed, the mission wouldn't be easy. 

"You even forgot me?" She asked with pursed lips. "We met this evening. You even helped me when I was about to fall. HEAVENS MALL." She mentioned. 

Cyn's eyes widened slightly. He finally remembered. But, the lady had changed so much. 

"Oh." He replied and lowered his eyes. 

He already got his answers and was no longer curious. He picked up his wine cup and slowly sipped away. 

He really wasn't interested?

Scarlet's nose itched. Her fingers wrapped around his, cool and deliberate. "I asked," She mumbled. "If you'd dance with me." She asked, staring straight into his eyes. 

Cyn was making her lose her temper!

Cyn was momentarily stunned by the sudden warmth and tried to remove his hand, but Scarlet held tight. Their eyes met. Cyn's lips parted and closed. He was speechless. 

Why was Scarlet so stubborn? 

What does she want from him?

"Dance with me," Scarlet repeated. 

Cyn's lips pressed into a thin line. "Dance?" He had no idea how to dance!

"Yes," Scarlet replied. 

She took the wine cup from him and dropped it on the table. She stood up and took his hand. "Come with me." She said and pulled him up, dragging him toward the stage. 

Cyn's heart skipped a beat. He really had no idea how to dance. But for a reason, he couldn't tell her no.