“Maybe we shouldn't go. Maybe we should just… stay here,” Kaleb said while his lips grazed over the side of Scarlett’s slender neck. His hand crawled up to her breast, and he cupped it. “You look so smoking hot tonight. I’m afraid every man at the event will try to steal you away from me.” Feeling his hot breath against her neck, Scarlett had goosebumps all over. It took everything within her to smack his hand away, saying, “Behave, Mister Wright. Don’t you forget how your friend has called you several times today.” “Maybe I can stay behind, but you need to attend his birthday party,” Scarlett proposed. “Besides, whatever makes you think I’m that hot?” Looking at her dress, she bit her lip. She sneered and said, “I don’t know about this, Kaleb. I’m not cut out for this. Me and elegant dresses never go hand in hand.” Scarlett was looking at herself in the mirror from inside Kaleb's bedroom. She was wearing a golden-metallic dress that had one shoulder drape sleeve. The gown flowed d

The walk into the hotel lobby of the Third Diamond Hotel seemed like an eternity, with both Scarlett and Kaleb keeping their thoughts to themselves. Scarlett felt like her heart was ready to jump out of her chest with anticipation. She wondered if her decision was right. Nearly an hour ago, she somewhat hinted to Kaleb how she was willing to lose her v-card that night. She and Kaleb have been kissing and getting past third base for days. The sexual tension between them was rising, and Kaleb always made her legs weak whenever he touched her. With him, she often lost her reason, and she cannot help surrendering to his charms. Yes! It was about time to hit a home run. “We are almost there,” entering the lift, Kaleb said. He adjusted his collar, getting hot all over, his imagination getting ahead of himself. His brother down there had already swelled. When the elevator made it all the way to the thirtieth floor, Kaleb pulled Scarlett into his arms. He pressed her frame against his c

“Here you go, Liam,” Scarlett said, after preparing his meal for him. She pushed the plate in front of him. “Eat to be big.” “But, I’m already big. I don’t really like broccoli,” Liam complained, his lips twitching at the end of his words. “But Broccoli is good for you. It’s packed with fiber and protein that will help you grow taller and give you nutrients to protect your body from getting sick,” Scarlett explained. She pointed to the sauce which she had requested from the kitchen and said, “This creamy cheese sauce will add flavor to the broccoli. It’s going to be yummy.” Liam looked up at Scarlett with a pout and pleaded, “If you promise to attend my recital on Wednesday night and you’ll sleep next to me tonight.” The boy hugged Scarlett from the side and revealed, “I missed you, Scarlett.” Scarlett turned tomato red. She smiled while embracing Liam, but she could not help but steal a glance at Samantha Wright, Kaleb’s mother. Clearing her throat, Scarlett replied to the boy, “

In the extravagant home of the James, the fifth-richest family in Braeton, Luca James was drowning himself with liquor. His face was flushed, his eyes were red, and his hair was disheveled. He gulped down another glass of brandy, hoping to relieve himself of the growing discomfort in his chest. “Sir, there is a man here to see you,” one maid called his attention from inside his study. “He said his name is Mister Holmes.” “Let him in,” Luca answered in a hoarse voice, his heart racing from the anticipation. He had been waiting for Mister Holmes the whole day. It did not take long for the man named Mister Holmes to enter his study. The man sat in front of his table and handed Luca a sealed envelope. For a moment, Luca darted on the envelope. His hand struggled to reach for it. As he lazily opened the contents, Mister Holmes revealed, “It’s true. Based on what I have gathered, Scarlett Barnes is in a relationship with Kaleb Wright.” “I also had my men follow Scarlett around these

“Our next performers are Jake Morgan and Liam Wright. They are going to play a piano duet of Heart and Soul by Mozart! Let's give the boys a round of applause!" An announcer said while directing everyone's attention to the side of the elevated platform. Hoots and applause could be heard as Liam and Jake walked onto the stage in their formal attires, their heads occasionally turning to the audience, both looking for their loved ones. Liam noticed how Jake was waving at his parents. He also examined the audience in search of Scarlett and Kaleb. He smiled, seeing his grandmother Samantha, his uncle Boris and Kaleb already there, but a frown easily formed on his face realizing that Scarlett was not present. It was the night of Liam's recital and everyone was gathered in the school's auditorium. Two groups have already rendered their performance. Liam and Jake's presentations were next. While Jake was walking to the piano, Liam remained at the side, his eyes wandering to the door an