Caleb  I was enjoying my night with everyone; I really was. But what I wanted more was to get some alone time with Scarlett. Just her and I, no interruptions. I reached into Scarlett, my lips at her ear, and she shivered as soon as she felt my hot breath against her skin. “Do you want to get out of here, you and me? We can go somewhere to talk, go a walk, anywhere you like,” I whispered. She turned to face me, that beautiful smile playing on her lips. “I would love that,” She said, “In one condition, though,” She added. “And that being what?” I asked. “That you promise I get a kiss at the end of the night,” She said, biting her lip as she did. I swallowed hard and nodded my head. I can give her that. I have wanted to kiss those lips s

  Caleb  It has been a couple of days since the night I kissed Scarlett since the night she ran away from me. I had not heard from her since the text she sent me. I had tried contacting her, but nothing. And I was miserable. I was dreading work today. “Still nothing, buddy?” Nate asked. “No,” I sighed, “I don’t get it. We were getting on great. What can change in a matter of seconds?” I added, running my fingers through my hair. “I don’t know. I am sure there is a valid reason for it. Maybe she is busy with work or something,” He said, trying to make me feel better. “Maybe,” I said, but I had a feeling that was nothing to do with it. “You never know Caleb; she might come and see you at work today,” Nate said with a laugh at the end.

Caleb I can’t believe how lucky I am getting to spend time with Scarlett, especially after thinking she didn’t want to be around me after the night she ran off. The way she made me feel was strange, especially this quickly.  I am happy we arranged this dinner or who knows when I would see her next in my work for coffee.  “How much rice and curry would you like?” Scarlett asked. “Half and half, please, I will pour us another drink.” I smiled at Scarlett, “That’s us onto the second bottle of wine, and we haven’t even started eating yet,” I added.  I sat down on the couch next to where Scarlett had placed my dinner.  “Cheers,” Scarlet said, “Here’s to a good night,” She added, smirking. “Cheers, Scarlett,” I replied as we clinked gla

PJ  I had my eye on Scarlett’s place from the apartment I had rented across from her. She never knew I had rented it. I had been watching her most of the night, waiting for Caleb to leave, but he never left. And the thought of him being in there with her made a fit of anger run through me. She is not meant to be fucking him! That is not part of the plan. She is supposed to make him fall for her, not be screwing him. And I knew personally all it would take is one time with Scarlett, and he will want more. She affects men that way. The rented apartment doesn’t have much in it, but I got some curtains up so I can spy without getting caught. I can’t believe she is letting him sleepover; the anger doesn’t seem to be subsiding. I need to get over to that house, pronto. He needs to leave! It is nearly nine-thirty, and still no movement from the front door. Surely, he needs to leave soon

Scarlett  I was finishing off getting ready for my dinner with PJ. I was dreading it, but I never had a choice. He is not the kind of man you say no to. I was not getting too dressed up, though, because I had work after, and I didn’t want him thinking I was making a special effort for him. I don’t need to add to his delusions. I felt guilty going out with another man when things were going so well between Caleb and me. I need to do everything I can to get through this night. I was hoping to have called Caleb before my shift, but now I never had time because of PJ. I would need to wait until my break. I still can’t believe he is making me go out for dinner before having a long night at work. I should be sleeping right now instead of getting ready to meet PJ. I’ve only had five hours of sleep because I couldn’t stop thinking about this dinner, so it took me a while to doze of