Lost in Lies

Spray and Run

Unedited, as I wanted to get these chapters on here.

Clair was feeling good about herself. She admired the bag her sister managed to get. However, she would not be able to keep it after her plan unfolds.

Next, she wanted to unravel the relationship between the woman she hated and the man she wanted back. Heading to the shop, she smiled to herself.

Scarlet...

It had been a long day for Scarlet, but she was happy that her generosity made a big difference to someone. Some may call her a pushover, but that was who she was, kind to a fault.

After the days events, she wanted nothing more than to snuggle with her man. That was until Abigale rang with a small request.

"I am so sorry, Scarlet, but I just got a call. There is a huge haul that a very generous lady is giving us. She said that all the proceeds can go to charity minus our fee to sell. But she needs it gone tonight, and as you know, I am leaving tonight for my spa week, and there will be no service there either to check in. Please do this for me, I will make it up to you."

Scarlet didn't have to think, of course she would help Abby, and the fact it was for charity was what pushed it.

"Yes, of course. Send me the address."

"Oh, I don't need to. She will meet you in the city at the café we usually meet at for our meetings. The traffic should be light. Take the van."

The café she was talking about would be half an hour's drive, but she knew it well.

"The lady, Mrs Gotchas, strange name I know. Well, she will message you when she is on her way, I have given her your number. Now I must go. Take care, my love, and thank you."

Before Scarlet could answer, Abby was gone. That week would turn into two, Scarlet knew her boss well.

Getting into the van, Scarlet messaged Clark.

Scarlet: Sorry babe, I have to go and pick up some stock. I will be a little late. Maybe a couple of hours.

Clark didn't message back, but he had read the message.

Her phone pinged then, but it wasn't Clark.

Unknown; I can not wait to meet with you. I will not be that long, and hopefully, we can get to know each other while I show you all I have to offer. XX

Scarlet thought that the message was a little strange but replied anyway. It was probably a lonely lady who wanted a friend.

Scarlet: Ok, I will see you soon.

Meanwhile, Clark was overthinking. Clair always used that excuse and then came back smelling of aftershave, telling him that a man bumped into her. He needed to be wrong. He loved Scarlet with all his heart. If she did the same, it would break him.

Hating that Clair made him doubt the woman he loved. Biting back his worry, he messaged back.

Clark: Ok, I will see you soon. I love you, Scarlet, with everything I have. XX

As Scarlet pulled into the carpark she usually used, she checked her phone. Clark had messaged back, and it made her smile.

The café was busy for an evening. It was a popular place and stayed open late to serve cocktails and snacks. She messaged Mrs Gotcha, letting her know she had arrived.

Her phone pinged with a quick response.

Unknown; Ok babe, I will see you soon xx

Scarlet had a bad feeling, but she ignored it.

An hour passed, and nobody arrived. There were no more messages.

After trying to call and getting no response, she decided to leave. She would message Abby and then try to call Mrs Gotcha later. Scarlet couldn't leave Clark waiting any longer.

Just as she got up to leave, a man walked into her. For some reason, he held onto her for a little too long, and his aftershave was so overpowering her eyes stung.

"I am so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going." He spoke.

"Ok, don't worry about it, but please let me go."

He looked down at Scarlet.

"I am so sorry, you are just so tiny, I was worried you'd fall." Letting her go then.

"Excuse me." Scarlet said before she squeezed past him to leave. Not looking back as she headed to the door.

Clair watched all this unfold from a dark corner in the café.

"Clair, are you sure she stole your man? She seemed so sweet." The man spoke as he walked up to Clair.

"Of course, didn't my sister explain?"

"Yes. I would do anything for your sister, but I don't want to hurt an innocent woman."

"She is acting. Don't worry about it. Now go home to my sister and wash that horrible aftershave off."

"Why did you have to soak me in this nasty stuff?"

"I just wanted to make sure, ok?" Clair insists before walking away and leaving her sisters man wondering if he had just made a huge mistake.

Scarlet...

Arriving back, Scarlet noticed Clark was still at hers, which she was relieved about.

"Babe, I am home."

He walked right up to her and was about to hug Scarlet when the smell hit him.

"You smell of aftershave Scar."

"Oh, yes, I will explain that. Just let me shower. You will never believe the night I had. This man walked into me, but I will tell you everything in a minute."

As Scarlet headed to the bathroom, Clark was worried. She left her phone by the door on a table. He was tempted to look, Scarlet had given him her pin. He thought that showed she was different. That was until it pinged. His curiosity got the better of him, Clark looked.

Unknown; I really enjoyed our brief time together. I can't wait to see you again. XX

Clark then broke as he looked at the other messages from the unknown number. A tear ran down his face before his dropped the phone and walked out of the door.

A video then came through. A man leading Scarlet to a hotel. He knew it was her because of the bag. Then a film of them being intimate. He couldn't see her face, but the bag was sitting on the floor by the bed. The long hair he loved being grabbed by the man under her.
He received another message then.

Unknown; Your girl left her bag. Be sure she gets it. She felt so good wrapped around me. I know why you are so hooked now. The bag is on the doorstep.

Clark looked outside, and there it was. He picked it up and threw it inside before he was sick all over the step. Pulling himself together, he left. His heart breaking more with each step he took.