Heart's inertia

Chapter 2: A Dream, Glue, And The Closest Stranger

Scarlet refused to be taken to a hospital and instead, asked Steve if it's ok to go with him, at least until she cleans up and tends to her bruises. She mentioned that it's because, she doesn't want to look like what she is, in front of her family. George has already contacted the authorities, to aware them about the incident.

Late night as they arrive in Steve’s condominium, a lady wearing a nurse’s uniform (seems to look on her early 20’s) meets them. She rushes towards Steve and gave him a solid slap on the face. George, Steve and Scarlet was surprised.

“Why didn’t you call for the cops!!.. Didn’t I tell you to keep yourself from doing stupid things like this!?” the nurse nagged..

“But they would have been long gone and-“

Before Steve could finish with his reason, the nurse suddenly wraps her arms around Steve..

“I’m just glad you’re safe” said the nurse with teary eyes..

“I.. I’m sorry for making you worry Carla”

Carla (the nurse) has a short dark and messy hair that falls rest on her shoulder, a bit voluptuous and of average height, she always have a cigarette case on the pocket of her uniform and a hair band on her wrist. At his room, carla is now tending to Scarlet's bruises. She also has bruises on her body so she is required to take-off her clothes.

Outside the room, George, Steve and what seems to be a house keeper, is discussing about tying loose ends..

"Ms. Johnson already informed her mother that she'll be seeking accommodation with a friend for the rest of the night" George said..

"Good, prepare a room for her and breakfast for tomorrow" Steve said to the housekeeper"..

"Yes sir" The housekeeper said, then went to another room..

Steve finds that George is staring at him "What?" Steve said

"Oh nothing young master.. I'm just relieved that both of you are alright, please, refrain yourself from doing such dangerous exploits next time.. At least, think about it first"

"I had no choice!.. And I DID think about it. I don't know.. I was so scared back then, but suddenly, my body just move on its own, though I have complete control.. Control of myself and I knew what to be done"

"It's amazing how somebody can be strong and selfless when they want to protect or save somebody that is important to them"

 "Yeaa.. That seems to be it"

"And on top of that.. You've earned your first contact with Ms. Johnson; I give you my sincere congratulations ho ho ho!"

"Your salary will be slashed by half, effective this week"

"Oh God! Please no, Master Stephen, I have kids!"

While the two engages in their usual antics; the nurse and Scarlet came out of the room seems to be done with Scarlet's bruises. "What are you two idiots doing now?" Carla said..

The two noticed that Scarlet is wearing one of Steve’s clothes; a t-shirt with a print of a band named "dream theater" and a small cargo shorts that seems to be owned by Steve when he was younger..

 "Wow.. She's so cute with those on" Steve thought to himself..

 "Her clothes are all dirty and teared-up so she had no choice" said the nurse..

"Even with such a plain dress, aaand a few bandages..ehem.. Your beauty is as radiant as ever" George said quite passionately..

"Uhh.. Thanks George! Ahe"