Chapter 9: To Touch Or Not 

“Scarlett, I don‘t think it‘s wise to go to your house. I heard Mister Sanders sent some people to your address. I have your wallet and your phone. We can meet tomorrow and I can give it to you.A friend of Scarlett’s at work said over the phone. 

Since she fled the restaurant earlier in a hurry, she left her belongings in her locker. Thankfully, her co worker was kind enough to take it for her. 

“Thank you, Dale. I owe you one. I will contact you again when I collect my things,” Scarlett said before bidding goodbye.

She handed the phone to Kaleb, saying, “Thank you for letting me use your phone.” 

“You are welcome, Scarlett,” Kaleb answered. Pointing to the door leading to the bathroom, he suggested, “Take a warm shower so you won‘t get sick. I have asked the hotel manager to buy a dress and shoes for you to wear.”

“Okay, thank you, Kaleb. I am so grateful,” she said before seeing the man leave the room. 

Two hours later.

Wearing a yellow floral sundress, Scarlett scouted the guestroom for any footwear, but there was none. She stood still as she bit her lip. “I thought I‘d have shoes by now. Did that mean I‘m going to get carried out again for dinner?” 

A knock on the door interrupted her trail of thoughts and she opened it to the sight of Kaleb, freshly bathed in casual wear.

It was a breath of fresh air. His sexy grin, his slightly messy hair, and the way his cotton shirt spread tightly across his chest. She wound up taking a step back, just stunned by his good looks. 

“Your shoes are still on the way. The hotel manager did not find shoes from the nearby shops, but don‘t worry, I‘m sure he can find one, even at this hour,” He revealed, his arm stretching out to her. 

She pursed her lips. Her eyes darted down at his hand. Scarlett took one step forward before her hands crawled up to his shoulders. As soon as her arms circled around Kaleb’s neck, she realized he has not acted to carry her.

Scarlett looked up and found Kaleb smirking down at her, his blue eyes appeared playful. He asked, “What are you doing?”

A frown formed on Scarlett’s face and she asked, “You – you are not going to carry me?”

We don’t need to since we are at my house, but if you want to, I can,” he said with a sly grin. “All you need to do is ask.”

Scarlett immediately retreated her steps, thinking, ‘But why did he carry me all the way to the guest bedroom?

Kaleb swept her off her feet. He said, “If you insist. I could never say

Scarlett, “...” 

red with embarrassment at that point. She averted his gaze and suggested, “I think i prefer walking on my

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holding her tight against his chest. When he made it all the

Scarlett saw the young Liam sitting in his chair. Liam greeted cheerfully, “My Beauty! You are here!

Scarlett lost her shoes. I‘m still having the manager buy her a pair,” Kaleb reasoned after lowering Scarlett to the seat next

that’s true, Liam,” Scarlett

rushing back into the rooms. He declared,

him. He probably wants to get his iPad,” said Kaleb, walking to the seat across

explained, “That‘s Antonio. One of our hotel chefs. He

response before her eyes studied the dining area.

pride in it. This is the home where I have raised Liam,” Kaleb

Liam returned with a

always has a pair of unopened bathroom slippers in his closet. We change bathroom

paled, and Scarlett could not help but cast a questioning look at him. He raised a brow and scratched his head, reasoning, “I – I. I swear I checked my closet. I

look at his son,

Liam. “It was just there, right in the open. You probably missed

Kaleb, “...” 

suck in a deep breath, his eyes threatening to shut, slightly dejected at his son’s

nose.” Scarlett said with a smile, but while she cleared Kaleb of any suspicion,

immediately noticed how the man seemed familiar. He was overweight, with

Antonio the man

grinned at her, but soon he frowned. “Yes, but Antonio is not my daddy I – I just wanted you to like me

he wrapped her in his little arms. She pressed her lips against his ears and whispered,

said, “I know that for

after that. Kaleb absolutely did not understand

seeing them get along so well made him look forward

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