Chapter 10
Warm, golden light spilled over Scarlett She stood at the center of the stage, like the scene had been staged by fate itself ||
ber eyes locked on Byron’s, shimmering with affection and just the right amount of theatrical sincerity.]
Her voice softened]
“You’ve always been the hope in my life.. Always there–even when I didn’t notice.
Tyron’s mind was a blank. Before he could process what she was saying. Scarlett had stepped off the stage, mic still in band, and reached for his hand
I’ve seen the world,” she continued, “but nothing’s more charming than the way you look at me. I’ve heard a thousand words,I still love the words you said.”
*want to be your woman Will you be part of my forever?“]]
She smiled sweetly.||
you’re finally divorced now, and after all these years of chasing tw… I’m ready to stop running.”
“so–what do you think? That was the surprise I planned for your birthday us. Together.”
Byron just.. froze.
Scarlett tilted her bead.
“Byron
She thought he was overwhelmed. That he was so touched he couldn’t even speak.
In the sea of applane and flashing lights, Byron formed a smile, steadied his voic
“Scarlet thank you. This means lot
He didn’t say yes but he didn’t say no either. And that was enough for everyutte
watching
They all tank it as confirmation–hyron and Scarlet, finally official. After all, hadn’t he waited years for her? Now he was divorced, and here it was the big
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new you’d love it “she smiled and looped her arm through his, effortlessly weaving through the crowd, greeting guests like she owned the room
“To bron, the patient one–fbally got the girl”
“To Scarlett Dand, you pulled it off“i
“True love always amazing “
A few voices murmured beneath the clinking of glasses
“That’s one way to dress up chikating
“No wonder Adele didn’t show.“[]
but their words droward in the flood of celebration ||
By the time the party ended, Scarlett had clearly had our to many. She clung to Byron’s arm, tipsy and giddy
“You better treat me extra nice from now on, or i might just run off and leave you, seriously.”
she tipsy and giggling, clinging to him like she arver wanted to let go
with Scarlett curled up in his arms, looking so sweet, Byron couldn’t thank straight. All the questions in his head fades into the background. For now, he just drove her hume[]
It was nearly 2 am by the time Byron got back to the house he once shared with Adele []
It was dark. Empty And only then did it hit him–she was gone. She’d really left still, he was worried.]
Adele had always loved him more than he could explain.she’d wait, just like she always did past like he waited for Scarlett
He thought back to that mansing–she’d handed him a birthday gift before disappearing. She was probably upset ||
Wanted him to pay more attention on her. That was all ||
He died her number,didn’t care what time it was, or whether he’d be waking her up but no answer.||
He called again. Still nothing. He was a little irritated, opened his phone and fired off a quick message
Falled
“Message not delivered. You’ve been blocked by this user.
Byron’s brows furrowed. Was this her way of throwing a tantrum? Was she expecting him to chase her down, show up at her door with flowers?
