Scarlet stood by the windows gazing down at the bleak winter landscape. She kept wondering why Lucas hadn't returned yet or even call.
it was already midnight. Since it was winter the fire was always kept burning. she went by the fireplace and stood there.
She was ready to tell Lucas tonight how he felt about it. The tension between them was too much and she couldn't hide her feelings anymore.
Lucas got home knowing scarlet had fallen asleep.
He didn't know how he'll apologize to her.
He walked towards the guest room and when he was at the door he realized the door was unlocked.
He took tiptoed to the room not wanting to make any noise that will make her wake up, but scarlet wasn't in bed.
She stood in front of the blazing fire, the shape of her body beneath her gown.
He wanted to
