"She's bringing a friend over? Sounds like he's more than a friend," Jason said, keeping his eyes on the tv.
"I thought the same thing but she claims he's just a friend, so I believe her," I told him, scratching my leg then bringing it back over his lap.
"When's she supposed to be coming?"
"She said soon. Luckily, I have a few hours until work," I yawned, rubbing my eyes.
"You sure you wanna go into work? You look exhausted."
"We have rent, Jason."
"I also have a job, Scarlett."
"You work at the same place as me, stupid."
"Still have a job, dumbass."
"Which is also mine, ass eater," I retorted, smirking.
"Fuck off! It was one time!" He yelled, smacking my leg.
"It still happened, nasty ass!" I yelled back, kicking his side.
"We agreed not to talk about that," he grumbled.
I shrugged then poured a few skittles in my mouth. A rhythmic knock came to the door and I already knew it was Lola. I hopped out of my seat then went to the door, unlocking it and swinging it open.
"Hey, Scarlett," she greeted, smiling.
"Hey, Lola." I smiled back. "Where's your little friend?"
"He had to make a call downstairs. He shouldn't be long," she said, walking inside.
I closed the door then went back to my spot on the couch.
"So, how'd you meet the guy anyways?" Jason asked, looking at her.
"Oh, we work together. I had to help him find a new assistant since his last one quit on him."
"He's that annoying, huh?" Jason asked, snorting.
Lola rolled her eyes. "No, she got pissed cause he wouldn't fuck her."
I snorted then covered my mouth before belting out a laugh.
"That's pathetic," I spoke up, running a hand through my hair. "It's not the end of the world if a guy won't fuck you."
"Well, she obviously didn't believe that. God, I hate women like that," Lola mumbled, beginning to dig in my pantry.
"Fat ass, didn't you eat before you got here?" I asked her, standing up.
"Yeah, doesn't mean I'm full," she said, pulling out a bag of chips.
I rolled my eyes and was headed to the kitchen before someone knocked on the door again.
"It's open!" I yelled, grabbing a water bottle.
I heard the door swing open and when I peaked out of the kitchen, my breath got caught in my throat.
Holy shit, he's gorgeous.
For one, the man is tall; I'll give it six foot at the most. Dark brown hair, hazel eyes- and holy fuck how much does this man work out? Don't even get me started on that smile on his face when he walked in the house. May I say panty dropping? I'm definitely gonna say it.
Panty dropping!
"Scarlett, this is Carter. Carter, this is my best friend, Scarlett."
"Hey, it's nice to meet you," I spoke, meeting his gaze.
"Same to you," he retorted, grinning.
He extended his hand out and I took it in mine, shaking it before pulling away.
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RomanceScarlett Moore has had her fair share of betrayal and lies. She's afraid to give someone else her heart without knowing it could get stepped on or even shattered. That is... until she meets Carter. Carter is no stranger to being used and lied to...