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Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Serena stared at her, unable to say something for a while. Scarlett moved closer, the smile still on her face." Remember me?" She asked and Serena pursed her lips, her hands clenching into fists. She took in a deep breath and let it out, calming herself." Should I not?" Serena replied coolly, her features relaxed but with her blood boiling.
" Well... Of course you do. I'm not someone to be forgotten so easily." Scarlett replied, fluttering her lashes. Serena resisted the urge to scoff.
" What are you doing here?"
" Well, I came to have lunch when I saw the two of you walk in. I was really surprised. For one thing, you two really look the part." Leaning in, she muttered the last bit quietly " The question is though, do you feel the part?"
Serena stiffened, remembering the first time she met Scarlett.
**Flashback**
It was at the party where Gerald's mother announced she would be getting married to him. After aRelated chapters
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Serena picked on her food, spaced out. She barely had any sleep last night as the thought about the possibility of that monster being Gerald's brother and the fact that he fell out of favor from the family makes everything worse. She thought about telling Gerald about that night but she has no idea how he'll take it. Sighing softly, she stared at the food on her fork, unable to eat. " Is everything okay?' Gerald's low rumbling voice brought her out of her train of thoughts. She glanced at him, her mind empty at first before slowly nodding. " Yes..." She mumbled, twirling her fork. " You've barely eaten anything." He muttered, pointing at her plate. She stared down at it, indeed she really hadn't eaten much. Forcing out a smile, she placed her fork gently on the table. " Guess I'm not so hungry." She replied, chuckling. It had no mirth.
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Serena was caught off guard by the kiss. She didn't expect it at all. But there was Gerald devouring her lips like his life depended on it. Maybe his did. Angling his mouth, he slipped deeper into her mouth, tasting her. She smelled so good. The vanilla and cinnamon scent he had come to love. His hands grabbed her tiny waist, pushing her to him. Her head tilted back, she let him kiss her, her head feeling light. He sucked her lower lip before pulling apart, breathing heavily. The fire didn't abate at all. It only got worse. He wanted this woman… way too much. But he feared rejection, he couldn't stand another rejection from her. He glanced at the stairs and wondered why the hell is room was so far away. Taking her lips again, he took with the same fervor, only slower this time. Serena had her arms around his neck and he picked her up like she weighed next to nothing, walking all the way to her room while he kissed her.
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Serena stared at her reflection in the mirror, checking her appearance. A small smile played on her lips as she touched her hair, Lana really went all out for this one, she thought happily. Her brown curly hair had been delicately arranged over head, pinned into place. Although a few tendrils had stuck out, framing her oval face. She and Gerald would be visiting the Duke of Wellington today, where they would be staying for two days before coming back to the mansion. She smoothed her dress, clicking her shoes on the oak floor. Wearing her gloves, she picked up her handkerchief and hat before walking out fo the room. Gerald was waiting for her downstairs. Walking in slow unhurried steps, she took in deep breaths, trying to calm her racing heart. She's prepared a lot for this visit and she wasn't about to go mess it up. She soon reached the stairs and stopped, her eyes searching for and finding Gerald.
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