oked around. It felt like everyone in the coffee shop was staring at her because she was alone, whereas they were also goi

dressed in a short gown that was covered by her

ncomfortable. She wanted a coffee, alright, but she could not waste her money on unnecessary stuff, not

ant to order anyth

voice cut in and both heads of the ladi

you, ma'am." He then pulled out the

." The waiter sa

g, Scarlet called the name of t

e replied. "It's Alexander. And I

after while they awaited their drinks. Not sure of what

you able to you

Alex said an

of your colleagues at the bar

nt of both of them. She then carried her empty tray from the table and added, "enjoy your dr

ast two days?" Trying to start another

ds came after. She lied. She had not been fine. It's been two days and she still had not been able to wrap her head around the things that happened. Since she got fired, she had st

ince she knew him in the hotel, he had never for once shouted at a worker or talked harshly to them. Even if they made mistakes, he would rather scold them calmly than make a fuss

ndly way possible. One thing she knew though, was that he likes her, but she was not ready

er hand which was on the table. Scarlet jerk

e. Just... reflect

more than that, but she could not voice that out. She could not possibly tell him that their boss was her childhood friend who suddenly di

ht. As much as she wanted to make herself believe that he was faking it and he could recognize her clearly, her subconscious mind also told her that it looked more like he didn't know he

ut down. Her brain could not think of anything else but him. Alex noticed her une

to reality when Alex spoke. She immediately sat up on her chair and the uninterested spirit in her vanished, s

do you mean? Did so

howed almost all his teeth. His bushy eyebrows scrunched up on the process also. He knew how m

her head, bowing it a bit. Then,

Thank you." Alexander smiled in satisfaction. Whenever he saw her happy, he

her cup of coffee with joy and drank it. _____ Scarlet dusted the wine rack with the rag in her hand, then

as she saw that it was Alexander. She had wanted to appreciate him again when she r

led with a small s

in like he always does. Avoiding what he had ju

she said and bowed her head a bit. "Anytime, Scarlet

on't take no for an answer. It's either yes or yes." He said and

ailed off as she moved her long hair to one si

customers walked in and out of it. Most of those that come to the hotel are wealthy people, and they were also the ones that make use of the cafeteria the most. She knew if she was to go there and have a seat with Alexander, gossip would fly

k yourself? Get some rest in between these jobs. Live a little, Scarlet." Sh

this was something little, but she had to do it to show her gratefulness. Alexander smiled at her and walked forward to the cafeteria with Scarlet following closely behind. Her heart had begun to beat loudly by now, but she formed her hand into a fist and gently hit her chest with it. Everything

nger," Alexander added and they

aughs she had been having since she got to the café. She was having a good

said as he poured some water into

ter as she coughed. She almost coughed the food out as she beat her

ow more gently than before. Almost immediately, Alexander's phone rang. He checked the caller and picked up the phone. "I'll be right

it was a mistake, but seeing how the rest of her meal and Alexander's poured to the floor annoyed her. She was there when Alexa

bowed her head before speaking. "I... eh... I meant-" "What the hell are you still doing here? No, tell me, what are you doing here?" Christopher asked as he poked Scarlet's head in annoyance. He

t hot. Anger fueled inside her as Chris kept on talking, not minding how harsh and hurtful his words sou

er, which made many people howl. That was one of his bad habits, he spat on people whenever t

more of a reflex action, because it was only after it happened that she realized what she had just done. Pa! Th

. Not waiting for his reply or anything else, she picked up her phone on the table and