Chapter 28: Retrieving A Cucumber

I was startled, breaking out in a cold sweat at the thought of Roberto being chased by her with a stick. 

When Scarlet jumped out of the wicker chair, ready to dash to the door, I momentarily lost my cool. 

Would Scarlet chase me down and call me a peeping tom? But spying on her wasn't my intention.

Instead of running away like a thief, as Roberto did, it seemed wiser to face Scarlet and explain myself. 

Soon, Scarlet opened the door and stepped out. Seeing me, her...