Next morning.
Xander had never felt in such a good mood as he woke up this morning.
A smile never stopped appearing on his handsome face, and a hum could be heard when he exited the bathroom.
With a white towel wrapped around his waist, Xander dried his hair as he studied his half-naked body in the mirror. It didn't take long for him to think about what had happened to Scarlett last night.
Even a child could tell that the girl had a sultry dream just by looking at what she was doing, occasionally shouting his name while moaning and undressing herself.
The corners of Xander's lips lifted slightly into a smile, imagining the girl dreaming of them making love.
"Scarlett, do you have the same feelings as me!?" This question had been tormenting his mind since last night.
Xander wanted to ask her, but he feared she would be offended.
He knew their relationship was only on paper. And, there was a condition they had agreed on — no romance and feelings were involved in their relationship. Well, those are the terms he came up with. And, later, he started to regret making that condition!
That girl's charm somehow turned his world upside down. He hadn't even recognized himself since meeting her. Many things he never did for women. He did it just for her. How strange!
Another long sigh was heard in the room as Xander dried his hair and dressed.
This morning, he chose to wear his best suit to impress the girl who likely had dreamed of him.
"Mrs. Riley! Let's see... Will you be dazzled by me!?" A mischievous smile emerged from the corners of his lips as a teasing idea came to his mind.
After ensuring he looked flawlessly charming, Xander immediately left and headed for the dining room.
But his excellent mood suddenly fell when he didn't see Scarlett at the dining table, even though it was already seven in the morning.
He glanced at Paul Kane, "Where's my wife!?"
"Sir, young madam left a few minutes ago. She said she had important work at the office, so she left early without breakfast…." Paul explained while lowering his head. He was frightened seeing how dark his master's face was at this moment.
'How dare she leave without telling me!?' Xander muttered under his breath as he sat back in his chair.
Xander dismissed Paul and started eating his breakfast silently, but his mind was full of the girl.
Countless questions now appeared in his mind and tormented him; Why did she leave so soon!? Is she avoiding me? Why!?
After finishing breakfast, Xander asked Paul to prepare the car. He had no reason to stay at home any longer.
Meanwhile, in the car, Scarlett yawned several times. And her stomach can't stop growling since she left the house without breakfast.
Scarlett was hungry but too shy to eat at the same table as Xander. She better avoids that guy for a few days. She couldn't bear to meet him after what had happened last night.
Gosh!
"Ma'am, do you want me to buy you breakfast?" Logan was driving ahead worriedly when he heard a strange growling from her stomach.
"No need!"
"But, your stomach has been growling since we left the house. You seem really hungry..." He glanced through the rearview mirror before continuing. "We can stop by one of the 24-hour restaurants if you want."
Scarlett's face turned red. Ouch! It's so embarrassing. Even Logan hears her stomach growling.
"Ugh! Drive faster, Logan. Aunt Lana got my breakfast ready!" Scarlett said and texted Xander.
She uses Aunt Lana as an excuse to escape the awkward breakfast with Xander.
[Scarlett:] Morning, Xander. Sorry, I have to leave so early without saying goodbye. I have to see Aunt Lana before she flies to island B.
After sending a text message, she tried to close her eyes, but her phone vibrated only a few seconds later.
[Xander:] Why did she return to Island B? Didn't she resign and work for you?
[Scarlett:] Since I live with you, I feel sorry for her living alone in my office. So, I asked her to return to island B for the time being...
[Xander:] I don't mind if you want to bring her to our house.
Reading Xander's text "Our House" can make Scarlett's heart flutter.
She stared at her phone for a few seconds, unable to type anything, touched by his flattering words.
'Xander, why are you so sweet to me? Why? Do you also have the same feelings for me!?' Thought Scarlett.
She felt like calling him and directly asking how's his feeling toward her. But how dare she do that?
She was sure that Xander had drawn such a clear line in their relationship from the start!
'Gosh!! Scarlett, wake up! Don't be weak to him!' Scarlett could only scold herself for overthinking her feelings for him.
Feeling a little better, she typed quickly;
[Scarlett:] Aunt Lana will look after my dad. And now that my house on island B is empty without Lauren's minions, so she's going back to work there. (smile icon)
Several minutes pass, no reply from him. Just before Scarlett thought the man might be busy, another message arrived.
[Xander:] Don't forget to eat your breakfast.
[Xander:] Scarlett, I'll pick you up this afternoon.
[Xander:] There's something I want to tell you.
[Xander:] Let's have dinner in a fancy place, just the two of us.
Instantly Scarlett's body stiffened reading a short message from Xander.
'Dinner just the two of us!?'
'There's something I want to tell you...'
Her heart fluttered, imagining their romantic dinner for the first time as husband and wife.
The feelings she had been trying to suppress came back to assault her mind.
pαndα,noνɐ1,сoМ 'Gosh!! How could he send such a short message!?'
She could only take a deep breath as she put her cell phone in her bag.
Before long, their car entered the RAS building. Scarlett asked Logan to go to the office while she headed straight to the 10th floor, towards her apartment. She needs to eat and continue her interrupted sleep.
