Scarlet's POV ~I watched in silence as Dylan took in the sight of Hilary who was dressed in a nice white blouse and firm dark jeans that highlighted her toned legs. Her vibrant red hair was styled in loose waves and she had a red lipstick and scarf to complement it. Dylan's eyes sparkled with a mix of excitement and familiarity as he assessed her from head to toe, his mouth too heavy to speak. At that moment, I studied his reaction, trying to see if he was still actually, genuinely in love with her.I felt betrayed because he's never mentioned anything about her. Ethan had once told me about her when we were together but I had no clue what she looked like then. Alaric shared more light about Ethan and Dylan's past to me and he mentioned who Hilary was and shared what she looked like to me. The only person who never said anything to me about her was Dylan. I fiddled with my fingers, swallowing past the huge lump in my throat as I watched both ex stare at each other with a hint of reco
Scarlett’s POV ~>My eyes remained locked on Ethan, a flash of rage and determination in them. Dylan's voice echoed through the phone, but I barely registered his words. My entire focus on Ethan and I couldn't see beyond the cloud of rage in my eyes, my stomach bubbling with frustration as his words echoed in my mind. He claimed that my attempt to reunite with my son was a means for me to steal him away. What made me even more enraged was him claiming that I would use my celebrity status to manipulate the system. Well, maybe he was right after all. I mean, he just made me remember who I was.My lips twitched, a smug smile on my face Is that all he could think about? What an ungrateful, selfish jerk.Dylan’s voice came again, snatching me out of my thoughts. “Hello, Scarlett. Where are you? I've been searching everywhere for you, but I can't —”“--- I'm at the… urm,” I cut in, my eyes narrowing as I scanned the part of the hospital we were in. Taking a deep breath, I clutched my phon
Scarlett's POV~The doctor's office was sterile and quiet, the scent of disinfectant hanging in the air. I walked in gently, a faint smile on my lips .I sat across from the doctor, while Ethan sat beside me, his presence tense. The doctor sat upright, her lips curling into a warm smile."Miss Scarlett,” She began, staring at me.“Like I said earlier, the test results confirm you're a compatible donor for Eric's bone marrow transplant," I nodded, having been informed. I swallowed a lump past my throat and asked, “When does he need the transplant?"The doctor adjusted his spectacles and went through Eric's chart."Well, the bone marrow transplant is scheduled for a few months from now," “May I know why?” Ethan asked, his voice neutral..“That's because Eric's current condition requires immediate attention. His heart surgery is scheduled for next week. We'll reassess his overall health before proceeding with the bone marrow transplant."Ethan's jaw clenched as he noddedI took the
Scarlett’s POV ~For a moment, we stood there, eyes on each other but there was an undeniable hint of tension in the atmosphere. My gaze drifted from Ethan's stony face to Jasmine's irritated face and Eric's innocent features. Hilary on the other hand wouldn't stop talking to Ethan who was distracted, his attention fixed on me. His brows were slightly furrowed as if tempered by the weight of our past. He seemed to be keeping his emotions in check, and I wondered what was behind his reserved behavior.Why does he look so angry? He should be thankful of me being a great match for Eric? If there's anyone who should be angry then it should be me…I took a deep breath and clutched my purse firmly. This wasn't the time for this. My son is all that matters at the moment and not Ethan's reaction seeing me or what he thinks about me.I would say I wasn't surprised to see him.He knew I would be at the hospital which was why he showed up today. I mean, the doctor had informed us about re
Scarlett’s POV~I stretched my arms widely as I sat up on the bed, my mouth cracked open. The sun was up, casting a warm glow over the city. As I got on my feet, I smoothened my hair with my fingers, feeling a little refreshed and energised to tackle the day. Last night, I read Emily her bedtime stories, and we did a lot of fun things together. Following my date with Dylan, I made sure to get her favorite snacks to compensate for missing her presentation last week. Luckily, she wasn't mad at me anymore and I'm glad she is starting to cope with my absence.As I walked up to the window, a warm smile stretched my lips. My eyes locked on the wide blue sky and the birds, which chirped on a tree.I was so engrossed, admiring nature and the perfect view that I didn't realise my phone beeped until it beeped again, snapping me back to reality.Curious, I ambled towards the table where my phone laid with the screen glowing with a missed notification.As I picked up the phone, the soft light ill
Ethan's POV~My thoughts were still on Alaric's claim about his loyalty towards me as a friend. “Loyal indeed.” I whispered, my lips twitching in a sneer.Was he truly loyal or was it just a means for him to get close to Scarlett back then?Now, I see. The scales had finally fallen off my eyes, the memories and evidence as clear as daylight. I couldn't stop thinking about the memories we shared— the laughter, the adventures, trust,-- everything seems fainter now. As I brought myself towards the door, I hesitated a bit, thinking about those moments we spent together, wondering if he had been playing me all along. The trust I had placed on him, the confidence I had shared and the bond I had formed was nothing but a ruse and a clever act for him to hide his true intentions. While I thought he was trying to make things work between me and Scarlett, he's been fucking her right under my nose.As I recalled how the worker at the hotel narrated their relationship, I couldn't help but feel