CHAPTER THREE

MASON'S POV:

After completing the designs, I gathered the files and went downstairs to show them to Mason. We decided to take a break and headed to the park. The kids were thrilled and we spent the afternoon playing cricket and enjoying ourselves. When we started to feel tired, we decided to grab some snacks at McDonald's.

On our way back home, Casper turned to Jasper and asked, "We had a great time today, right Jasper?" Jasper nodded in agreement but then caught me off guard with his question, "Why was that woman in your room?"

I glanced at Mason through the rearview mirror and explained, "She is my assistant, Jasper." He simply nodded as we arrived home. After parking the car, the kids eagerly ran inside while I followed, only to be interrupted by the buzzing of my phone.

It was a message from Mason. "Hello Mason, This is Scarlet. I wanted to tell you that I am interested in you. I don't know when I fell in love with you, but it's true, and I want us to be together." I couldn't believe I had just confessed my feelings to him. I put my phone back in my pocket and entered the house.

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MASON'S POV:

I walked into the house, still stunned by Scarlet's message. It was unexpected yet also exhilarating. I couldn't help but replay her words in my head. It had been a long time since I had felt this way about someone.

As I entered the living room, I noticed Scarlet lying on Laila's bed, fast asleep. She looked peaceful and seemed to be catching up on some much-needed rest. I quietly sat next to her when she woke up after a few hours. She tied her hair and we ended up watching TV together.

Scarlet reached for a beer bottle, but before taking a sip, she noticed her phone on the table. Confused, she asked why it was there. I explained that she had been sleeping so peacefully, and I didn't want her to be disturbed by any calls. She nodded with a grateful smile, placing the phone back on the table. We continued watching our show, enjoying each other's company.

The next morning, we got ready and had breakfast together before heading to the office. I noticed Scarlet's happiness and asked her about it. She told me she felt something good was about to happen to me. I couldn't help but feel curious and excited about what she meant.

Arriving at the office, I smiled at the receptionist, who returned the gesture and informed me that the boss was waiting for me. Surprised that he was already there, I knocked on his door. When there was no response, I peeked inside and saw that he wasn't at his desk.

I noticed some papers scattered on the floor and decided to pick them up, arranging them on the desk. Suddenly, I felt someone's presence behind me. Assuming it was the boss, I turned around, only to find myself pressed against him.

Startled, I tried to create some distance between us, but he didn't move. He asked, "What are you doing?" Feeling his proximity, I stuttered, "I was arranging the papers." I turned my gaze towards the papers, then back to his face and added, "Oh.. I thought.. you needed them."

I could feel my heart racing as the boss leaned in closer, invading my personal space. Nervously, I requested, "Sir, please give me some space." However, instead of complying, he moved even closer and said, "You wanted that yourself, Scarlet, didn't you?" Confused and taken aback, I looked up at him, wondering what had suddenly come over him.