Saudade

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Scarlett's POV

I drag my beaten and battered body to the bathroom. Peeling off my shirt, I cringe at my body. It was disgusting. Full of old bruises and some recent ones from last night.

Later on last night, I found out Nate was still mad about me questioning him, and then someone at the office filed papers incorrectly, so naturally, he blamed me. My punishment, rape and a good beating, the usual.

Turning the faucet on, I wait until the tub is half full before I sink down into the hot water. I close my eyes and let myself drift off to a faraway place.

"Matt," I turn towards him.

"Hmm?" he asks, putting a flower that he had just recently picked, behind my ear.

"Do you think it's possible?"

"What's possible, my dear?" he asks me, confused.

"That we could really last? Make it through high school? Get married? Make it pro?"

He smiles and pulls me closer, so I'm resting in his arms. We look out onto the water. "It's more than possible, it's the future. I couldn't imagine loving someone else that isn't you. I don't think my heart is capable of such a treason."

I smile as he plants a kiss on my forehead. We watch the sunset in a blissful, happy silence.

"Scarlett!" Nate's voice booms, immediately dragging me away from the memory.

"Yes?" I call weakly.

He strolls into the bathroom, giving me a once over. "I'm taking Georgia to the barn. They said that she can go everyday except Monday's, to ride and learn how to take care of the horses. That and she will be out of your hair for a little bit." He comes over and places a tender kiss on my forehead, leaving me shocked and speechless.

"Uh th-th-thanks?" I stammer out.

"No problem darling," he smiles. He turns to leave, but just as he gets to the door, he stops and turns back around. "Oh, and have something fancy on by 6:00 sharp. We are going out to dinner. I have already lined up a sitter."

He doesn't bother waiting for my reply, before turning around and leaving. "Okay," I meekly call out to him, wondering what he had up his sleeve.

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Matt's POV

I see Georgia and her father, presumably, walking down the aisle. Great, I have to deal with more waiver's and have them get signed up for shit. I hate this part of my job.

For some reason, though, instantly, the minute Georgia's face lit up with a smile when she saw Archie, it changed my entire mood and made it better. No one has this effect on me. What is it about a little six year old girl, that does?

"Good morning," I greet the man known as Nate.

"Morning," he replies back gruffly. He seems to have the exact same attitude as me. Poor child, she doesn't deserve to be around someone like that all the time. I hope her mother is nicer. Speaking of which, where is her mother? Mother's are usually the ones who come out to the barn with their child.

"Follow me please," I lead him over to the desk and whip out the papers I need him to sign. He signs them without even reading them, which is a little odd. "Oh, and can I get your email address, too. That way you and Georgia's mother can interact with the others here and know when upcoming shows are."

He scribbles down something on the paper. Shoving the paper towards me he says, "Here, this is my girlfriend's email address, Georgia's mother."

Ah, so he wasn't married and he wasn't Georgia's father, interesting. I hope that Georgia's mother can see that he's not a very pleasant man and finds someone better for her daughter. Well, maybe he's more pleasant at home.

"Thank you. Just pick her up before 5 o'clock."

He just nods his head and leaves, not even telling Georgia 'goodbye'.

Turning my attention towards Georgia, I ask her, "So, are you ready to ride Archie?"

"Yes!" she squeals.

I lead her to Archie's stall. Then, I do the one thing I hadn't done in years, help someone tack up a horse.

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Scarlett's POV

I put in my pearl earrings, then smooth my black and white cocktail dress. Everything had to look perfect, I knew Nate would want it that way. Taking a deep breath, I head downstairs.

"Wow, Scarlett, you look stunning," Nate complimented me as soon a he saw me.

I blush and shyly look away. Accepting his arm, we walk to the car arm-in-arm.

The ride to the restaurant is driven in silence.

Walking into the restaurant, we put on the happy couple façade, and act madly in love. The waiter shows us to our seat, thankfully he doesn't spare me a second glance, which meant no beating from Nate later.

"Can I take your order for drinks?" the waitress comes over and asks, batting her eyes shamelessly at Nate. I didn't mind though, maybe she'll steal him away and I can get rid of the abusive pig. But I never seemed to have such luck.

"We will both have a glass of Perseco," he orders for both of us. I don't let my unhappiness show, I didn't like Perseco, but I wasn't about to get a beating for it.

Minutes later, our Perseco is served to us and we place our orders.

"So, Scarlett, are you having a good time?" he asks, he almost seems genuine. Almost.

"Yes, I am. Thank you for asking. Are you?" I reply, politely.

He chuckles, "Yes, I am dear." Instantly, I tense, only Matt called me "dear" or "my dear". I hated when Nate did. Thankfully, though, Nate didn't know anything about Matt, or Georgia's father for that matter.

"Scarlett, there is something I need to say."

"Okay..."

"I love you more than anything," he starts off. It sure doesn't feel like love when he beats me. "You're my world, and I want to let everyone know you're mine."

Suddenly he comes around the table and drops to one knee. We have the attention of everybody in the restaurant, now.

He whips out a gorgeous diamond ring. I gasp.

"Scarlett Hanks, will you marry me?"

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