It was a direct challenge and not a warning this time as Scarlett just looked down at the writing on the stick on note.
Scarlett stepped closer to read the writing better, so she doesn't read it out of context. And she read it over and over and over again.
Then she bent down and picked up the contract and the stick on note.
She flipped through the pages as she read through the contract looking to see if there was a change in any of the clauses.
Then she took the stick on note and placed it in between the contract.
She pushed the door open and entered the room.
She went straight to the mirror table and picked up the first stick on note and also placed it in between the contract.
Scarlett let out a very bright smile like she knew what was going on .
"Someone is trying to play games with me either out of desperation or out of boldness" she whispered as she walked back and forth
The next morning, Scarlett just realized she had signed a contract of obligation and not out of love . But regardless she would still live a life of luxury. The type she had always dreamt about.
"Can I come in, Mrs Maguire", a voice behind her door said
Scarlett, who was still trying to figure out how the morning sun found its way into her very spacious room, looked at the direction of the door .
"Yes, you may come in", she replied
The voice was the voice of the housekeeper. The same woman that led her to her room the previous night.
"Oh! It's you again. I forgot to ask what your name is", she said politely because the woman looked like she was in her mid-fifties.
"I apologise to my lady. My name is Madam Tracy", the woman said with a smile
Madam Tracy has been working at the Maguire Mansion for thirty years and so everybody respects her so much. She was in the mansion when Jude and Violet were born. So, she knows their strengths and their weaknesses.
"Nice to meet you madam Tracy", Scarlett responded with a smile as well
Madam Tracy walked further inside the room.
"I want to kindly remind you of the business dinner you will be attending tonight with Mr Maguire"
"Oh! Dinner?"
Scarlett said with surprise on her face like she couldn't remember Jude told her last night.
"Yes, ma"
"But that's later at night, right? Scarlett asked
"Yes, it is ma. But Mr Maguire asked me to come remind you so that you won't be late later tonight. He wants you to be downstairs at exactly 8pm"
Madam Tracy continued as she walked towards the mirror table and dropped a small box.
Scarlett looked towards her direction and saw the small black box with gold linings.
"What's that?"
"Oh! Mr Maguire requested that I dropped this with you. He said you should wear it tonight for the dinner"
Madam Tracy left the room.
Scarlett stood up from the bed and went towards the mirror table anxious to see what was inside the box.
She picked up the tiny black box . It was really gorgeous and she could see the name written on it. It was from one of the most expensive jewelry brands in the country.
Scarlett had always imagined wearing jewelry from luxurious brands like this and she didn't know it would happen without her spending her money on it.
She opened it and saw a beautiful silver necklace. She remembered the collection of the necklace as it was promoted across all billboards and tv channels . It was a limited collection and they made just three. She wondered how much Jude might have spent on such a beautiful and expensive necklace.
Scarlett didn't care but she admired it and looked at herself in the mirror as she placed the necklace on her neck.
The necklace was glowing with the rays of the morning sun coming through the window inside her room and finding its way to the necklace.
Later that night, Scarlett already picked out a black long dress from the collection of clothes in the closet. They were lined up according to the different occasions.
She wore a long black dress with tiny silver details to compliment the silver necklace.
She paired it with silver strap heels and a black luxurious purse. Her hair was done by a professional hairstylist that came from Jude.
Then she topped it up with a floral fragrance that smelt like heaven with a touch spice.
Jude was already waiting for her downstairs as he looked at the watch on his wrist. It was exactly 8pm.
He looked up and saw Scarlett walking out of the mansion. He blinked twice and looked at her again.
"Gorgeous", he whispered
Scarlett walked faster towards him as she picked up the tail of her dress.
"I'm sorry I'm a bit late. I needed to look like the Mrs Maguire", she said with a very beautiful smile.
"That's fine", he said as he entered the car.
Scarlett watched him as he entered the car because she thought he would open the door and let her inside first.
But it was the driver who came to open the door for her.
"Thank you", Scarlett said with a huge sigh
Their car arrived at the venue and Jude came out first . And this time, he opened the door for her to step down. As she stepped down, the necklace shone across the paparazzis at the venue and they all came to take a picture of her .
The dinner was at the biggest hall in the city. It was occupied by executives, associates, businessmen and women. People whose names carried weight in the society. People who Scarlett just saw on billboards, TV or in front of magazines.
Scarlett stood beside Jude with her arms locked into his as they walked inside.
Every eye turned to look at them, especially Scarlett. They had heard Jude got married privately and they wanted to see who his wife was.
"She is very beautiful", a voice from the crowd
Scarlett knew she wasn't Scarlett tonight but Mrs Maguire and she acted that way.
"Put a smile on your face", Jude said as he leaned closer to her.
"I know how to act", Scarlett said as she looked straight towards the people greeting her
Scarlett moved across the room with composure. She didn't say a lot and she didn't overdo it . She commanded respect anytime she greeted someone in the room and you could tell that she was made for the role.
Violet was in the room as well. She is the senior director at Maguire industries, so she needed to be present as it was a business dinner.
She spotted Scarlett and watched her carefully. She realized Scarlett was acting the role too well. There was no mistake or slip.
"Hmmmn… that's very impressive I must say", she murmured as she picked up a glass of wine
At some point Jude searched for Scarlett across the room and went towards her direction. He placed his hand lightly on her back as he guided her towards a group of investors.
Scarlett felt the control in his hands as he placed it on her back . She smiled as she walked with him.
Later that evening, Scarlett took an excuse to take a deep breath for a moment.
She moved towards the part of the room that is quiet.
"Is this how these rich people have their dinner?", she murmured as her legs hurt from standing in heels for a while now
"Are you enjoying the show?"
Scarlett turned and saw Violet who was standing not too far away from her .
"I didn't realize I had company". Scarlett said with a faint smile
Violet stepped closer to her.
"You're doing very well and I am impressed. But acting shows end and when they do, the truth comes out"
Scarlett smacked her lips as she grabbed a drink off the table close to them
"Then, I guess you would have to wait for a long time"
Violet didn't respond as she walked past her.
Back in the midst of the crowd. Scarlett spotted Betty as their eyes met.
"Oh! You are also here?", she whispered
Later that night, back at the Maguire mansion.
Scarlett closed her door and leaned in it for a minute.
"This world is very stressful" she said as she took off her heels and dropped the purse in the closet.
Before she turned back, someone was trying to open her door.
And this time, the person didn't knock or ask for permission
She just came in
Scarlett turned towards the door
"It's you?"