Scarlett turned around swiftly. She didn't want Ethan to know that she had been going through his phone. She moved away from the table and acted natural, although she found that a very difficult thing to do.She couldn't believe what she had just seen, and it was difficult to swallow. She felt embarrassed that her mom would stoop to that same level. Sleeping with Ethan? How could she be so dirty? Scarlett immediately recalled what happened at the house during the holiday. Could it be that Ethan was the one fucking her mother that night that she was looking for him? That did explain why he was sweating so much and even had the nerve to lie about working out. She was so pissed at her mother, at Ethan, and at herself for not figuring it out sooner because it seemed to have been going on for a really long time. Ethan walked up to her and noticed how tense she was looking. He asked if she was okay and she said that nothing was wrong with her.“Scarlett.” He called, sinking into the sofa

“Scarlett, I really don't know what came over me,” Ethan stated, following Scarlett into the house but she didn't say anything to him until she got to the living room and settled on the couch.“I was drunk and acted stupid, I'm so sorry. Please forgive me.” He continued. She stared at him, not knowing exactly what to say to him. At one point, she blamed her mother and not him, she was the one who drove him to the point of being drunk to stupor by using him and throwing him away. Well, he should have expected it.“Please forgive me, Scarlett.” He repeated and she opened her mouth to speak when her phone started to ring. She pulled her phone out of her purse and saw that Nelly was the one calling. She answered the call and placed the phone on her right ear.“Hi, Nelly.” “Is it true!?” Nelly sounded excited. “Is what true?” Scarlett questioned, a little confused.“That you slept with Ethan?” Scarlett raised her eyes to look at Ethan who was still standing there, looking all sober and

Scarlett got to school and as soon as she stepped out of the car, all eyes fell on her. This time around, it wasn't because they were admiring her, it was because of the rumors that had been spreading about her. She didn't spare any of them a look but majestically walked towards her class.“Scarlett!!” She turned around and saw Nelly running towards her. She waited for her to get there and then Nelly started walking with her.“So is it true? You and Ethan?” She asked, unable to stop her curiosity from getting the better of her.Scarlett smiled, “He can continue spreading the rumors, I don't care.” They entered the class together and as expected, all eyes fell on Scarlett. Everyone started to murmur amongst themselves but she didn't mind them and went ahead to take her seat.“She's so shameless honestly, I thought she was different.”“I knew she was pretending, she isn't as tough to get as she puts out. Imagine throwing herself at Ethan!” Scarlett overheard two girls discussing behi

In awe, Scarlett jumped off Adrian's lap, blinking her eyes rapidly, like there was something suddenly stuck in her eyes. Adrian's words rang repeatedly in her head as she tried to make sense of it. She stared at him with wide eyes, as if another head had suddenly popped out of his neck.“What did you say?” She asked in a whisper, she could already feel her heart in her stomach.“You can't be serious.” She scoffed, shaking her head and deciding to tell it off as a joke but the stern look on Adrian's face proved otherwise.“Scarlett, I'm really sorry but I don't see this affair heading anywhere. I think it'll be better for both of us if we just call it quits. Besides, I'm happy being with your mother and she has been suspecting me for a while now, I don't want anything to ruin the relationship I have with her.” Adrian explained in a soft tone, finding it hard to look up at Scarlett.Scarlett's jaw dropped, her vision slowly becoming blurred by the tears that gathered in her eyes. A hug

Scarlett turned around to leave, but Adrian was quick to grab her by the wrist. He pulled her back, causing her to land on his chest and his hand quickly snuck around her waist, holding her in place. She looked up at the man she had grown fond of, and her heart missed a beat. He could feel her breath seize and her heart race, and even when she got weak in the knees, he expertly held her up.“You are not going to have anything to do with that motherfucker, let alone sleep with him.” He leaned in to whisper into her ear, causing her to shudder. She batted her lashes at him, her heart squeezing in hurt. She tried to conceal her pain and fury, but that proved to be difficult as the redness of her eyes gave her away. How on earth can a single person spike both love and angry reaction from her? She loved him so much and wanted him badly but at the same time, she hated him. She bit down on her lip and then looked away from him, blinking her tears away.“You can't tell me what I can or canno