The Difference Between Us

{21} The Competition

Scarlet came back later that week and was surprised to hear that everyone was worried she went missing. She got a scolding from Asa and Logan both about her rash behavior, why didn't she call, and stuff like that.

Brandon met up with Asa at her inn, where she worked other than taking care of Scarlet .

"Brandon, it's been a long time. How is Tara and the baby?" Asa asked as she set two tea cups on a coffee stool and poured in some tea.

"Tara's fine, baby's due March."

"That's great! So, why did you visit?" Asa asked while sipping some tea.

"It's about Scarlet . She's changed a bit Asa and I am sure you noticed." Brandon also took a sip from his tea.

"Ah, yes I did." Asa knew where this was going. "Ever since that boy came to this place, she's changed a bit." She continued.

"Boy?"

"Yes. I have observed him for a while now and he is the only one other than me Scarlet listens to. I don't know why though." Asa explained. Brandon folded his arms and closed his eyes, deep in thought. After a while of silence, he finally spoke up.

"I have to meet this boy. What is his name?"

"Logan. I have taken the initiative and set him as guardian over Scarlet while in school. He is also indirectly her therapist in a way." Asa stated and Brandon nodded. After his visit to Asa's, he went to BVA to meet with Logan.

L O G A N

"Logan, your attention is needed at the principal's office." Mr Heng announced as he came inside the class. I wonder why though, I did not get into trouble – did I?

I made my way to the office and knocked then entered. I was met with Mr Mayorkun and a man I didn't recognize. He had strawberry blond hair and teal green eyes, kinda like Scarlet only with lighter features and no eyeliner.

"You called, Mr Mayorkun?" I asked while bowing to show respect.

"Logan, this is Mr Brandon, Scarlett's cousin." He introduced the man to me. I gulped in my subconscious, why would Scarlett's cousin call for me? The man in question had a slight frown on his face and darted his gaze from me to Mr Mayorkun and back. What is wrong?!

"You are Scarlett's part-time guardian?" He asked in an emotionless and monotonous voice like his cousin. Sheesh! Blood sure is thick.

"Yes sir." I answered quite confidently.

"Hmn, why did you take the job?" He asked.

"The pay's good." I blurted. Shit! I was supposed to make up a good speech or stuff and I just blurted about the pay, real smooth Logan. The two men looked from me to each other and suddenly burst into laughter.

'I'm lost.'

I'm also lost, inner me.

"I see why Scarlet behaves around you Logan." Brandon suddenly announced.

'He does?!'

"You reason like Sara does." He says referring to Scarlet's late sister.

I reason like Sara?! It is not like she possessed me or something. By the way, how come Mr Mayorkun doesn't look confused out of his mind?! Is it only me that is lost here?! How did they know each other?!