Scarlett Evergreen

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LUCA

     The drive to Ms. Scarlett's mansion, was long and scary; after we exited the city, the car drove towards a hill surrounded with tall White Oak trees.

     Ms. Scarlett notices my slight distress on the surroundings; she told me to come closer to her and as I did, she drapes her arms around me and I intentionally snuggled beside her, as she continues reading.

     I looked up at Ms. Scarlett and notices her facial features, the feline shape of her brown eyes, the plumpness of her lower lip and my favorite, the vibrant scarlet hair that drapes over her shoulder.

     Every time I get a chance to see her at the cafe, it always makes me speechless and mesmerize. She always stands out from the rest of the people that surrounds her, whether from the color of her hair or the extravagant clothes she is wearing. Everything seems to look bland when she enters a room.

     As I continue to stare at her, Ms. Scarlett suddenly spoke, startling me in the process, "You have been staring for a while now Luca, see anything that you're interested on?"

     I blushed from that and Ms. Scarlett just stared at me waiting for my response, then I timidly replied, "Your hair Ms. Scarlett, its very beautiful."

     Ms. Scarlett smiled at me and said, "Why thank you, I am actually planning to change my hair color again."

     "NO! Don't change it Ms. Scarlett!" I said rather loudly, making Ms. Scarlett and myself surprised at my sudden outburst. I covered my mouth due to embarrassment and said a silent sorry, that I know Ms. Scarlett hardly heard.

     When Ms. Scarlett's facial expression went back to its normal calm and seductive facade, she took the hands that is covering my mouth and placed it above her legs, then she suddenly caresses my cheek, as if she was comforting me from the outburst.

     I relaxed a little and gave out a sigh, and Ms. Scarlett stopped caressing my check then said, "You don't need to be embarrassed Luca, okay?" I nodded and she continued, "Seems like you really like my red hair huh?"

     "Yes Ms. Scarlett, its so beautiful and it is very fitting to you since your name is also scarlet," I timidly answered and there was a long paused, then Ms. Scarlett spoke, "Then I wont change my hair color, for now." Ms. Scarlett ones again looked at me, with a smile on her face and I smiled back.

     The drive continued on and I was still snuggled beside Ms. Scarlett, and after a right turn, a big modern driveway gate appeared, then seconds after, it opened and inside was the most elegant and of course, expensive mansion I have ever seen.

     The car parked in front of the mansion, then the man seated in front immediately went out and opened the door for Ms. Scarlett.

     Ms. Scarlett exited the car and I followed in suit. As I looked at the mansion more, the only words I could mutter was, "Wow."

     Ms. Scarlett's house is as sophisticated as she is, with the glass window elegantly placed for natural lightning to shine inside, with the rock type flooring surrounding the house and a big pool with a breathtaking view of the city to finish everything of.

     "I'm glad you like it Luca," Ms. Scarlett said as she found me amusing as I continued to look at her home in awe.

     Suddenly the door opened and a beautiful middle age woman greeted us, "Good Evening My lady."

     "Good evening Amelia," Ms. Scarlett replied. She grabbed my hand and we walked towards the inside of her amazing manor.

     The inside is as extravagant as the outside, most of the colors are white and black, with minimal but, stunning furniture and fancy looking paintings and sculptures strategically scattered around the mansion.