VIOLET’S POV
It has not been easy laying my hands on something tangible to use against Scarlet. We have become very close but she is still quite conscious of her environment.
I think it is who she is. She is not someone free and always acts as if someone is watching her and out to get her.
Today I have come to the Packhouse to see her. I have to keep building up the friendship between us and who knows with time she might trust me and be completely free with me just as she is with Lara and Rich.
“Hey, Violet, you did make it” she smiled as she saw me walking to her.
“Good day, my luna. I already assured you that I am going to be here for you today, so why not?” I giggled.
“Violet” Lara murmured.
“Hi sweet” I smiled at her.
I am trying very hard to put up an act around her but no matter how true I make myself appear, Lara is always conscious of me. Anyways, it is her time. But soon, very soon it will be mine and I will ensure to pass my bitter pills down her throat.
“Lara will be on it soon, no need for you to worry yourself,” Scarlet said to me.
“But Lara would need some help and I am here to assist her. Isn’t that so Lara?” I asked.
“I can handle this alone” Lara responded.
Scarlet informed me of her desire to pick her accessories for the upcoming ceremony that Jake is hosting and I have volunteered to come and help her with that but it seems no one needs me around.
Okay, I would have to hang around for a while before making use of the exit door.
“You can remain here with me, Violet. I would need some company by the time Lara is gone” Scarlet said.
“And would not be going with her, my luna?” I inquired.
I acted concerned, but I was elated. It would be a dream come true staying alone with Scarlet without having to deal with Lara poking her nose around.
“You are serious about leaving me all to myself?” Lara inquired.
“Come on, Lara, you’ve got Kendra and the servants to join you. And I trust in your sense of discernment. You already know the kind of things that I like so I hope you return with something fabulous” Scarlet replied.
“Then maybe I should join them too since you will not be with them” I offered.
I know she was going to decline and my heart beat fast as I awaited her response. I want her to decline because I only made the offer to conceal my real intention for coming.
“Yes, my luna, since you will not be here, then Violet should join us,” Lara agreed.
I will like not to admit it, but this Lara is Lucifer in a female cloak. Wasn’t she the same person that had blatantly refused my joining her? She made it so obvious that she does not need my help and now why does she suddenly decide to allow me to join her?
I know what her true intention is. I know she would be glad to give up even her right limb to see me far away from Scarlet. But let her not worry about that, I will make sure that she gives up her two limbs when the time comes.
“She is right, my luna” I murmured.
I am taking my chances with this. But if Scarlet should be what I know her for then there is no way she would succumb to our request.
“Huh…” Scarlet murmured looking from Lara to me. “But Lara, you already know how I feel. I am not feeling too well”
“You’ve got Tabitha, you’ve got the servants to take very good care of you” Lara responded.
I smile outwardly, but deep within me, I cursed Lara with everything that I hold dear.
“I am sorry, Violet, but you will remain here with me,” Scarlet said.
“But, Scar…” Lara protested.
A smile appeared on my smile, but I tried my best to conceal it. Scarlet might want to appear difficult and inaccessible, but deep within me, I can accurately predict her next line of action. To me, her thoughts are just as if they are boldly written on a blackboard.
“Not but, Lara. I cannot ask Tabitha to leave all she is doing to sit with me, you can go I will remain here with Violet. I am having this dizziness and lightheadedness. I would need her company” Scarlet insisted.
“But then…” Lara tried to protest again.
“Stop it, Lara, you know better than to do this. Just leave already” Scarlet said and began to cough.
“My, Luna, are you alright?” I and Lara moved close to her.
“Of course I am al…” she coughed again. “Violet, please get me water” she asked.
I ran off to get the water for her and by the time I returned, Lara was gone.
“And where is Lara?” I inquired.
“She is gone” Scarlet replied.
“Here is your water, my luna” I said.
I handed the glass of water to her, but she ignored me.
“Sorry if I took long, Tabitha was the one that provided the water for me” I explained.
“It is not a problem, Violet. See you can have the water. Lara already gave me some before leaving” she replied.
“Oh… I see” I murmured.
I wanted to place the water down, but on second thought, I decided to drink it instead and so I gulped it down my throat. I know I should not say it, but the water was refreshing.
“You mentioned that you are sick, my luna,” I said.
“Yes. But it is not too serious. I should be better by tomorrow” she replied.
“Are you sure, have you seen the doctor?” I asked.
She looks very okay unless one takes a closer look at her. And today she is not as cheerful as she used to be.
“No, Violet” she replied.
“And what are you still waiting for? You have to go see the doctor immediately. See let me take you to him right away” I offered.
“Thanks, Violet, but I don’t think I need to see the doctor just yet” she declined.
But what could be wrong with her and why is she refusing to see the doctor. I looked at her critically. I hope it is not what I am thinking? God help her that it should not be what I fear because if it is, I will not hesitate to strangle her right here and now.
“Do you have any idea of what it might be?” I asked.
“Not at all, Violet. But I think it should be as a result of the stress. You see I have gone through a lot of stress lately as a result of the preparation for the upcoming celebration” she replied tiredly and yawned.
“You have to take it easy on yourself, my luna. You’ve got so many hands to assist you around here” I said.
Yes, she is preparing for the celebration. She wants to fill in as the luna for the event. A title which is mine alone, and a position which rightfully belongs to me. A right that she stole from me.
If only she knows what is coming for her, if only she could see the resentment that I have towards her, then she will be planning her escape from this pack instead.
“Sure I do. thanks, Violet” she smiled at me.
I held her face and searched through her eyes. “Are you expecting?” I asked.
“Huh?” she murmured.