14 Guilt & unexpected call

The next day when I woke up, I met with a scowling and sulking zay. " hey what happened, why are you sulking so early in the morning" I asked going to the kitchen to make coffee for myself.

When I didn't get any response from her, I turned around to still sulking zay. It's weird, usually, zay don't scowl and sulk this long. I made my coffee and took it to the living room. lilly is nowhere to be found. I think she is tired of cooking for half of the day. " so, are you gonna tell me what had happened to you " I asked again hoping to get an answer but no, her scowl deepened more.

" if you want an answer you have to ask eli," lilly said coming out from her room and going to the kitchen.

" ugh, seriously lilly, why do you have to take that stupid blondie's name so early in the morning. you have ruined my day" zay yelled getting up from the couch and angrily stomping her feet going to her room with a bang she closed her door.

" ouch, my ears, did they fought yesterday?" I asked removing my hands from my ears.

" Yeah, when you left for your room and throughout the dinner, you didn't engage in any conversation after zay told you about the job on behalf of omer and Eli thinks that you got upset because zay had offended you somehow and he confronted zay about it and they fought pretty badly," lilly said with a frown.

" ugh, seriously they fought because of me? No one offended me Lilly and zay just looked out for me and I appreciate it but definitely, omer didn't like it, I can see it in his expression and the way he answered like he is not at all interested to work with me. I just got upset because of all the awkwardness and the way he spoke that's it" I said holding my head and thinking that because of me my friends fought and I didn't prevent them from fighting. If I haven't so desperate to leave early I would have stopped them from fighting. It is my fault.

" stop blaming yourself scar, it is no one's fault. You know eli and zay right they just want a reason to fight and you see eli will bring chocolates or something her favorite to cool her off and they will get back to the same eli and zay, so don't blame yourself." Lilly said sitting beside me and patting my shoulder.

" yes scar it is not your fault don't blame yourself and I am so sorry that I behaved like a child before," Zay said standing few feet away from us.

" it's okay zay don't be sorry and I know you didn't intend to upset me," I said motioned her to come opening my arms for a hug.

" you are the best scar" zay said hugging me and screeching cheerfully.

" guys you are forgetting me," lilly said folding her arms and glaring at us playfully.

" come on lilly," zay said making space for lilly to join in our hug. I like our group hugs. They make me feel safe and calm.

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omer's pov :

I am feeling guilty because I have given the impression to Scarlett that I don't want her working for me but that is not the case here. I want her to work for me it will make me happy because I get to see her every day but I can't do that, I can't be selfish. I just can't make her life complicated and made her suffer.

The look in her eyes when I said that she can come to the interview with no interest made me like an asshole. In order to keep her away from me, I had to be an asshole and made her upset.

I got what I want, that is to make her believe that I am not interested in working with her but just giving her a chance for zayreen. She avoided me at the dinner and she left early giving a half excuse and I know that I am the reason for her early departure and from the looks of everyone in the room they thought the same.

I heard a lot from zayreen that what an actual piece of shit I am to behave like that with her friend and she demanded me to apologize to Scarlett. I got ready to apologize but the blonde guy, what is his name, yeah, eli, Elijah interrupted and said not to disturb her while glaring at me. After that zayreen and he got into an argument. I left them still arguing about who is at fault for making Scarlett upset. I said goodbye to lilly and with a last glance towards Scarlett's room I left feeling guilty.

The look and hurt in her eyes are haunting me. I didn't get any sleep. Thankfully today is Sunday and I don't have to go to the office.

I decided to make it right and apologize for my behavior. I don't think she is gonna talk to me after the stunt I pulled. I already made an impression by assuming about eli and her now behaving like a douche made me look bad. I hope she gives me another chance.

This is what I want, I want her to stay away from me, to hate me, to think bad about me but when I made an impression on her, why am I feeling like I had done the worst thing ever. Why seeing her upset feels like I am choking and knowing I am the reason for her hurt makes me beat myself up. Whatever the reason may be but for now, I am gonna make everything right and apologize to her.

I took her number from lilly and she is the smart and calm one total contrast to zayreen. If I had asked zayreen, she would have hit me with her heel.

I hope she answers my call, with that I dialed her number which is saved under angel.

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scarlett's pov :

Currently, zay, lilly, eli and I are watching " game of thrones" and eating chips more like stuffing our mouths. We are too deep into that show. Eli came after our group hug and bought Zay's favorite chocolates and flowers. He apologized for his behavior. Zay did show some attitude and made him apologize for straight five minutes but eventually, she made a pact with him and they get back to their banter and bickering.

Seeing them both like this feels like there is going to be a beautiful relationship between them and I pray and hope they make each other happy because they look cute together bickering and fighting with each other playfully.

I am too deep into watching the show, suddenly, I am startled by my phone ringing in my lap. I frowned looking at the unsaved number. I usually won't pick up the unsaved calls but this number makes me change my mind and I answered it and waited for the person to talk.

I heard a familiar deep voice saying " Hello, Scarlett!". How did he get my number and why the hell did he called me? I am nervous as hell to answer anything. I don't know what to say, so, I just made a noise "umm".

" look I am really sorry for my behavior last night and I know I acted like an asshole and made you upset and I wanted to apologize to you in person. Will you please meet me wherever you want, please I am really ashamed of myself" omer said with guilt and remorse in his voice.

" scar are you okay?" Lilly asked looking my way concern in her eyes.

" yeah you are looking very nervous and sweating too" eli said and zay nodded like she is thinking the same way.

I moved the phone from my mouth and said " I am okay guys I just got call from home and Nathan and Julia are fighting about something and I don't know how to stop their fight" I lied and excused myself from them.

" Hello, Scarlett are you there?" Omer asked not getting any answer from me.

" yes omer I am still there and I don't think it's a good idea to meet and it's okay, you are forgiven," I said to him but honestly I am just hurt not angry.

" I know I hurt you Scarlett just give me one more chance to explain myself and after that, I won't bother you," omer said sighing and sounding sad.

" okay, I will text you the address and don't make me feel like I had made a mistake by agreeing to meet you" I said sternly and hung up.

I texted the address and saved his number under "bafoon" for now because I am upset and after ending the call I joined the others to watch the show. I hope I won't regret meeting him. I just want to give him a chance to explain himself. I am really excited and nervous about tomorrow. I texted him that I will meet him for lunch after University and he responds with an okay and smile emoji. I tossed and turned all night thinking about the meeting tomorrow and after attempting so hard to sleep, I finally dozed off.