Scarlet Letter Anthology

Until We Meet Again - @Gamer-girl23

Halloween morning waking up on this day for the past three years has been the day she looked forward to the most. She got to see this mysterious man whom she got to see on this day only. This year would be different, Jasmine was determined to learn the identity of her mystery man.

Being a part of high society there were constant events, but the one that everyone loved and was known for trouble was the charity masquerade ball. It happened every year but with a different theme. This year was the theme of Saints and Sinners.

It was unknown how each year they found one another; it was almost fated. The first year they met, it was a night of instant attraction and passion. Jasmine wanted tonight to be the same. Somehow every time they got together, he kept his mask on, which kept his identity a secret.

Deciding to get ready for the night to come, Jasmine needed to find the perfect dress. Deciding that she would be a Sinner, she went to the mall to get a dress that would be sure to grab her mystery man's eye.

Walking into the store is where she saw it a perfect black dress. Grabbing her size off the rack she made her way into the fitting room. It easily slipped over her olive skin. Zipping up the back she stepped out of her room to look at the mirror. The midnight black sequined dress hugged her supple curvy body.

The dress had a deep plunge in the front revealing more of her skin which she knew would be the perfect thing to catch his attention. She went back to the room to change her into her normal clothes. She walked up to the cash register and paid for her dress.

Back home Jasmine pulled together her outfit for the evening and took a mask out of her collection from over the years. It was a perfect simple black that matched everything about her dress. Curling her blonde hair planning to leave it down to complement her plunging neckline. Slipping into her dress and finishing her makeup she was almost ready for a night she would never forget.

The starry night seemed to spread across the sky as the sun went down revealing the blood orange moon. The stars shone brightly as Jasmine climbed into her cab prepared for the night of a lifetime. It was a short ride to the hotel where the party was being held. Opening her door to slip out, she took in a deep breath of the crisp fall night.

Walking into the hotel she prepared herself to find the actual name of her mystery man. Stepping inside the hotel they covered everything in dark midnight lace and shimmering gold candles while they draped a beautiful white sheen fabric from the ceiling. Watching the flames dance on the candles was hypnotizing.

She walked down the hall to the elevators to take them up to the rooftop ballroom. Since it was Halloween, there were also decorations of spider webs and pumpkins. Other people lingered in the lounge bar, yet she has not seen her mystery man.

Jasmine made it to the elevators, and she reached out for the button to go up. Just as her finger pushed it she felt a presence. A man placed a hand on her waist and he pressed his chest against her back. Her eyes grew wide and as she took a quick breath in surprise, that's when the scent hit her nose. It was the smell of a spicy sandalwood. It was him and a quick smile spread across her face.

"Hello, my beauty."

His voice was deep and smooth like velvet and her body reacted to it every time.

While keeping one hand on her waist he moved her hair to the side exposing her neck. He took one finger and traced from her jaw down to the dress neckline. She instinctively tilted her head to expose more of her skin.

Seeing her reaction to his touch it wasn't long before he kissed her neck. She felt his hot lips against her olive skin and didn't want him to stop. He let his teeth graze her neck, and it sent her into a frenzy.