Scarlett's Secrets (Complete)

Chapter Twelve - The perfect night ruined

 Scarlett

I can’t believe this is happening to me, why was he there? How did he know where I was? I have so many questions running through my mind right now, but I need to concentrate and just get home. My heart was pounding so hard, and I could feel my chest tightening up because I was breathing so hard, nearly home though.

What is Caleb going to think? What am I going to tell him? I can’t believe I just ran away from him, but I just don’t know how to explain what is happening in my life when I don’t even know what is happening. 

I can see my garden, not far to go and I’ll be home safe. Then I hear my phone, ping. It’s a text message will it be Caleb or PJ; I will check it when I get in. I rush to my front and fumble with my keys; finally, I slam the door behind me and lock it. Breathe Scarlett breathe was all I could think. I rest against the door, checking my phone, Caleb’s name on my screen. He must hate me right now. I hesitated before opening it. 

Caleb: Are you OK? What happened? Did I do something wrong? X 

I hate myself for making him worry and wonder what he did wrong because he did nothing wrong. I was about to text back, but as my fingers when to the screen. 

“You look like you had a good night,” A voice said. 

I squealed, not expecting anyone to be in my house. I hear the same voice laugh, and I knew straight away who it was. PJ. How did he even get in here? 

“Wait; what? how on earth did you get in here?” I asked with a frightened, shocked tone to my voice. 

“I can get in anywhere I want to Scar; you should know by now. You cannot hide away from me,” PJ said, walking out of my living room into the hall where I was now standing leaning against my door.

I didn’t know what to say or do so I just stood looking at him, he was holding two bottles of beer. He must have come to my house and went to the fridge to get us a drink.

“Here you go,” He said, handing me a bottle, “Let’s sit down on the couch, and we can have a little chat,” He said, chuckling. 

I followed him through and sat down, and I put the beer on the coffee table. I don’t want to drink it. I just sat and looked at him, not knowing what to say to him.

“Well you looked very cosy tonight with him,” He said. 

“I am doing what I was told,” I said. 

I refuse to let him work it out that all of this is not pretend because that will make everything worse for everyone. 

“Yes, good girl,” He said with a smirk.

I hate it when he calls me a good girl. I am not a damn dog. I clenched my fists at my side, trying to keep myself calm. 

“You wanted to talk, then talk,” I said, annoyed. 

He ruined my night, and I was not happy with that, not one damn bit. I swear if I knew I could take him down, I would do so right now without thinking twice about it. My life would be easier, better if he did not exist. 

“I see you have been doing what I asked by getting to know Caleb more and figuring out what he does in daily life,” PJ said, staring straight at me, “I hope that is all you are doing, I don’t need you getting up close with the target!” He added, growling at me.

“No PJ, I am only doing what needs to be done; why would I try and do anything else,” I scowled back at him, “What do you take me for? Some kind of slag that will just hook up with anyone?” I added.

He just looked at me with a smirk on the side of his mouth then taking a big drink of his beer.

“I think you are still pissed off at me for not wanting to hook up with you!” I said to PJ as I stood up, “I think you should leave now; I need to go to bed,” I added. 

“Well you are getting brave Scar, but I won’t be leaving until I say what needs to be said.” PJ said, “There are things you need to know, he is not the man you think he is,” PJ said as he patted the couch so I would sit back down.

I knew no matter how much I wanted him to leave; he would not go until he tells me what he needs to. What can be so bad? Caleb seems like a good man. Then again, looks can be deceiving, look at me. I am sure no one would believe me if I told them what I really am. 

“What, why does he have a hit on him?” I said, sitting back down. 

“I can’t tell you too much, but what I can tell you is he is a thief and a coward, he stole from nasty and very powerful people, leaving a world of hell behind him,” He said, “There have been many people killed because of what he has done, he has made gang wars happen, and because of this they want him gone” He added. 

What? Sweet Caleb? I don’t think I can believe that. 

“OK, so you want me to track him, and he is my target, but you are not willing to tell me everything?” I questioned PJ.

“As I said, I can’t say much, but I have told you all I can,” PJ said as he stood up to leave.

“When will you tell me more?” I asked following him to the door.

“I will be in touch, sweetheart.” PJ blew me a kiss as he left my house.

I shut the door and sat back down on my couch, this time lifting the beer and taking a massive drink. I’m lost and confused about what has happened tonight. Everything was going great, we were all having a brilliant night, the cocktails were flowing, and everyone was getting along and now this.

I really should get back in touch with Caleb and let him know that it was nothing to do with him why I left, but I don’t know what to tell him. I can’t precisely tell him what I have just been told and who that man was. I drink more of my beer and just sit in a little world of my own, trying my best to forget about everything. 

I grabbed my phone, seeing I had a missed call from Caleb too now. I had to text him, because if I don’t, he will worry, and I don’t want that. 

Scarlett: I am so sorry, Caleb, me rushing off had nothing to do with you. I promise. I have not enjoyed being with someone in a long time, the way I was with you tonight. I find it hard to trust people, let them in. I think the way that kiss made me feel, how good it felt to be in your arms freaked me on, and that is why I ran off. I hope that you can forgive me X 

I would not blame him if he never replied to me after that way, I acted. I decided the best place for me right now was my bed. I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. I would deal with all of this tomorrow.