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Forever with Scarlett

Chapter 5 Thorns and Roses

Word Count: 1508    |    Released on: 11/07/2022

eyes and adjusting to the harsh sunlight. After checking the time, she got out of bed and went directly to the b

un. Her beautiful brown hair cascaded down her back as she ran her fingers through it, swiftly straightening it. Scar

as Scarlett stepped inside the cafe's premises. Scarlett had jus

e sarcastically. "What's got you so excited this early i

!" At this point, Daisy was leaping up

of these things was eating S

my mother to

you're headed to Chicago!" Scarlett's face li

occupied with the café and supporting Daisy's schooling over time. Unfortunately, Cathy's sister was involved in a horrific accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. It crushed her heart to watch her sister s

vel in her current state!! But, owing to all of the rest she's been receiving since I took over at the café, mom's health is really improving!

hy must be thrilled!! She hasn't

ot off the phone wit

nd

ve Mom alone." I'll ac

rlett said, her expression

fore, but I'm certain you'll be okay. I swear it's just for one day. I'll return the following day." Daisy's desperati

You don't even need to inqui

nk you so much!" Daisy went up

e! Plus, Mike is co

about that, but he has to depart early for his next job. That

f everything." Do

anks, Sc

making my favorite triple

efore Daisy returned to the kitchen to pr

f time to clean up the café since customers hadn't yet arrived. She then went behind the counter and checked the register to ensure

é wearing business attire and holding papers or laptops. They were all sipping coffee and completing any

early in the morning to do schoolwork that had been assigned the night before. Sh

he went above and above to be the best at what she did. After rush hour, the café eased down somewhat, giving Scarlett the ideal opportunit

eadlights, to find herself again in front of those vibrating eyes

ideas with a slight grin before returning t

zed at her. It took him a while to stop looking and

d you that you wouldn't like it." Scarlett gazed up at

honestly, the corners of his mouth curved slightly. "It was the greatest I'd ever had." But I suppo

there anything else?" Scarlett's cheerful voice could always put a sm

at her as Scarlett wrote up hi

yelled at her to pay attention. The way his eyes sparkled in the dim light of the café and how they glowed with enjoyment every time she talked. They

ning. Her eyes widened in astonishment as she saw surprise written all over the blue-eyed man's face. Her tone was courageous and confident, some

mea

ffee shop, for example? And if you haven't noticed it yet, where have you been all your life? However, you may just be a tourist. Or even a businessman! Yes, that's all. But don't worry. I promise I'm not a stalker. At th

h a warm grin on his lips and enjoyment in his eyes. Hi

as she mentally recited the na

os

s on roses!" Scarlett shrugged

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