**Mature Content**'Can I ask for one more gift, Gabe?' Scar asked.Her words were soft and adorned with emotions. For the first time, she wanted to ask something from him and this made Gabrielle feel wanted.He would be glad to give her anything. And anything means, anything...Tucking a few strings of hair behind her ear, he caressed there with the back of his hand and nodded. "Anything, little bird. Tell me, what do you want?" He asked.Locking their eyes together, Clasping her hand around his neck, Scarlett tiptoed and pulled him down, she answered him by pressing a kiss on his warm lips.Gabrielle gasped inwardly at her sudden act. He has thought of many things that she could ask for in just a few seconds but not this!Mostly, he thought she would ask for his private help in the project, which she didn't, and completely surprised him with the kiss. All the while making him more attracted to her.Gabrielle was surprised at first but then pleasure engulfed him, appeasing his soul.
After the amazing birthday night, Scar's day started with a happy wave. In the office too, her research was going well.Right before lunch time, Scar was discussing the future plan for the project with Jonathan and Elsa when suddenly, her phone buzzed.Scarlett was not a phone person in the work, but because of the legendary perfume project, she needed to keep her phone close, In case she miss any possible chance.Glancing at the phone she was a little surprised at the caller. It was Rafaelle. Thinking, it might be something important, she excused herself in the resting area and received the call."Hey, hi!""Did I disturb you?" Rafaelle sounded a little hesitant."It's alright, Rafaelle. Tell me about you. Are you okay?" She asked, a bit concerned for her good friend.For a moment, Rafaelle remained silent before speaking, "Can we meet? Today... In the lunch?"His troubled words didn't go unnoticed by Scar as she nodded. "Okay, send me the location and I will meet you in an hour." Sh
Her thoughts were conflicted that, it almost gave her a headache for no reason. But, in the end, she could not occur to an answer.Feeling disturbed, Scar arrived at the office again.Later that day, Jonathan finds her a little disturbed and as her well-wisher, he came beside her."Hey, is everything alright?" He asked.Startled at his question, 'Is it so obvious?' She thought. Scar felt a little guilty to bring her personal problem to work.But, as much as she wanted to avoid it, she couldn't. Watching him, she decided to ask for some help."Well, I have a question to ask... This is about a friend..." She faked her problem as someone else's story."Okay, what is it?" He asked."Recently, my friend is with a man and the relationship between them is mostly physical. But, there is another man who she thinks is a friend and he asked for help from her. He wanted her to pretend his girlfriend for the sake of his ill grandfather. The girl agreed to this. But, she couldn't come to a decision
On the way back home, both were sitting silently in the car when Rafaelle broke it."Thank you so much, Scarlett. Frankly, I have never seen my grandpa so happy in a long time. He has liked so much." He appreciated her help from the heart.Scar smiled, shaking her head. "Don't be too formal. We are friends, right? Moreover, meeting Mr. Edwards reminded me of my own grandfather. My grandpa used to love me so much.""Grandpa used to be so good to me and strict with others. He would share chocolates with me hiddenly, so no one catches us. Whenever I visit him, he used to prepare my favourite dishes, ignoring others."She shared recalling some blurry past of her memories.A light of hope flashed in Rafaelle's eyes as he turned his head more to her. "Do you remember more about your childhood? Or related people that time?" He asked, hoping she would say yes.However, much to his disappointment, Scar shook her head."No, my grandpa passed away at a young age. So, I just have a few broken mem
Getting inside her apartment, Scar locked the door and leaned against it. Thoughtlessly, her eyes went to the bracelet, Rafaelle has given her.The way he was behaving and his looks at her, was a little different than usual. Scarlett felt strange vibes from him as if he wanted more than friendship.'Well, that might be my thoughts. What if I am wrong about him?' She thought. 'On the one hand, he is a friend to me and on the other hand, it feels to stay away from him.'She tucked her bottom lip under her teeth mindlessly. 'Was I wrong for not letting Gabrielle know about it?'As her hands went to her necklace. The one presented by Gabrielle. She was wearing a turtle neck dress which was hiding the necklace from eyes.Without thinking much she removed the bracelet from her hand and placed it in the box. Then placed it carefully in the closet.All the while, for once Scarlett didn't notice that she was valuing Gabrielle more than she was thinking of.When she closed the closet, her phone
"Really?" Scar's curiosity was at its peak as she leaned forward. "Where is the place?"Rebecca thought for a moment. "Well, it's on the island. What did she say...?" She closed her eyes, trying to recall, and then suddenly open her eyes. "Oh yeah, Summer hold! It's the summer hold island.""Oh!" Scarlett gasped in surprise. "I am going there tomorrow!" She couldn't believe it was the same place she was going. All the clues suggested that place. Maybe, she was in luck these days!"Oh, that's good. You can search there for the ingredient. It's a flower as I said before. I will write the name for you before you leave." Rebecca assured her.Scar smiled happily and nodded.While on the other hand, Rafaelle was confused, staring at the happy woman before him. "Scarlett?" He asked.She looked up at him as her smile turned into a frown watching his expression. "Umm... What happened? Everything alright?" She asked."I am fine. But, how did you find the ticket to the island?" He kept his brows
"Rafaelle, you need to kiss Scarlett," Rebecca demanded, making Scar go freeze in place."Wh...what!?" She stuttered, feeling a little dumb.Rebecca nodded. "Yeah, you both need to kiss each other." She said again with a smile."Umm... N...oo! This... Umm..." She was too sound to speak when Rafaelle came for help."I guess, she needs to know the reason behind it." He spoke."What reason?" Scar frowned."Well, it's a tradition in Rebecca's family that when a meteor happens and there is a young possible couple present there. They need to kiss each other. It's a belief that they would be in good health and have good bonds in the future. They do respect this tradition so much." Rafaelle explained.Scarlett "...."She has never heard of such a ridiculous tradition before. She was left speechless and the situation turned very much awkward for her."Yeah, Rafaelle is right." Rebecca chimed in. "Now come on, don't waste time love birds. Kiss!" She pressed her hands together dreamily.Scar wan
'Missing me, little bird?'The words, immediately caught her attention, as Scar sat straight and watched in the voice's direction, only to gasp hard."Gabrielle!" Her all drowsiness was gone away.She was confused, surprised and what not? Thinking he would not join her on the trip when he was just right before her eyes, made her a bit dizzy.Gabrielle smirked watching her surprised expression and walked toward her, sitting right in front of her."Didn't expect me, huh?" He arched his brow before holding her hand and pulling her onto his lap.Scar gasped again. "Well, I... No! I thought you are having a meeting?""The meeting has been canceled. So, I decided to join my birdy." He caressed her chin.Scar bit her lower lip. Of course, she was happy! How could she not!?"Anyways, you looked so tired. Why is that?" He asked.Scarlett honestly didn't expect that question. She was caught off guard.'Oh lord! No-no-no! I can't tell him why right? He would be furious if he gets to know about w