淑女的欲望

"S-Scarlett Piers, you didn't poison me," Theodor said, his voice filled with confusion.

Scarlett didn't say any words. 

"Y-You gave me painkillers. But why? I don't understand your intentions. You kidnapped and wanted my life, but you healed me simultaneously?" Theodor asks again.

As Scarlett studied Theodor's confused expression, she could feel many questions swirling through his mind. She chose her following words carefully, understanding the need to explain the situation.

"You want to know why you are here?" Scarlett asked in a cold tone.

Theodor nods.

"Because you made my life a living hell this past year!" Scarlett's words were laced with casualness but carried an intimidating aura that resonated in Theodor's ears.

Stunned and confused, Theodor couldn't help but respond, "Listen, Scarlett, today is the first time we've met. To the best of my knowledge, I've never known or encountered you before. And earlier, when we crossed paths, I consciously tried not to upset you. After all, you're my best friend's wife."

Theodor's brows furrowed as he continued to assess Scarlett, his mind grappling with conflicting emotions. He pleaded, "Please, explain where I went wrong that would drive you to want to kill me?"

A faint smile curved on Scarlett's lips as she cursed him, "Damn you, Theodor!"

She rose from her seat and made her way to the bathroom located at the far end of the room. Removing her wig, she let her wavy red ginger hair flow freely down her back. Scarlett proceeded to cleanse her face, wiping away the makeup, and carefully took out her contact lenses. Satisfied that her disguise was completely removed, she went back to the room and walked slowly approaching Theodor.

Scarlett's gaze fell upon Theodor, relishing in the sight of his pale face and widened eyes as if he had just encountered a ghost in the room.

"T-Trinity... Are you... T-Trinity!" Theodor choked on his words at the sight of the captivating woman before him.

This woman is Trinity, the woman who stole his heart. He had pursued her relentlessly over the past year. He had become obsessed with her. But how could she be Scarlett Piers, Xander's wife?

"Trinity, are you really Scarlett Piers?" He asked again, needing confirmation that what he witnessed wasn't a figment of his imagination. "So, your true identity is Scarlett Piers?"

"Yes, yes... I am Trinity, and you're correct. My real name is Scarlett Piers, your best friend's wife," Scarlett casually sat on the chair and crossed her legs. She narrowed her eyes at Theodor before continuing, "Now, do you understand why I kidnapped you and had my friend beat you to the brink of death, Theo?"

Theodor found himself suddenly devoid of words. He simply stared at the enigmatic woman before him, an indescribable expression etched upon his face. Unable to say anything else, he could only lower his head to stare at the floor in front of him. Shame and annoyed at himself.

...

Seeing Theodor's face hanging low, staring at the concrete floor, Scarlett felt compelled to continue her sentence, "Do you realize I've been living like a criminal for the past year? Every time I leave the house, I have to disguise myself so you don't find me!"

Scarlett paused, inhaling deeply before resuming, her voice filled with anger, "It makes me sick, Theo. Just because you are obsessed with my abilities, you dare kidnap me and keep me by your side as your slave? Do you know if you violate human rights?"

Unable to contain her anger any longer, she let out all her frustration. Even though she couldn't physically hurt him any further, considering his battered state, she could still hurt him verbally, right?

Theodor, "..." 

Instantly, the room fell into silence as Scarlett tried to calm her angry heart. At the same time, Theodor contemplated the tumultuous events that had unfolded between them over the past year.

After a long silence, Scarlett slowly calmed down, with no more anger in her eyes. She said, "Now that you know my true identity as Scarlett Piers, also known as Trinity..." She paused.

Theodor lifted his head, his expression filled with concern, waiting for Scarlett to continue her sentence. However, he had a sense of where this conversation was headed. He fought to maintain his composure.

"You must die, Theo... because you know too much about me!" Scarlett continued, her gaze unwavering as she locked eyes with his worried stare.

"S-Scarlett..." Theodor's voice quivered, but his eyes remained fixed on Scarlett's sharp eyes.

"I'm sorry, Scarlett," his voice carried genuine remorse, reaching out to tighten the tension in the air. He continued, "I truly apologize for any suffering my actions may have caused you in the past year. But believe me when I say I never intended to bring you harm, not for a moment! And yes, you were right from the beginning that I had sought to exploit your abilities. However, as of late, I've been feeling..."

"Feeling what?" Scarlett asked, her eyebrows raised in confusion, waiting a few seconds for him to continue his sentence, but he remained silent.

Theodor took a deep breath, his gaze averting from Scarlett, unable to meet her eyes directly as he began to speak. 

"I... I felt something peculiar stirring within my heart. I realized that I had developed feelings for you, Trinity, or rather, Scarlett Piers." He said sincerely.

"W-H-A-T!" Scarlett's voice boomed with disbelief. "Do you really have feelings for me?"

Theodor nodded earnestly, his voice filled with sincerity, "Yes, you could say that I have fallen for you. It may seem sudden, but I assure you, my feelings are genuine."

"But we've only met twice... How could you develop such feelings so quickly?" Scarlett's confusion lingered, unable to make sense of this unexpected revelation.

"These feelings didn't emerge upon our initial encounter, Scarlett..." Theodor's voice was calm, even though he knew his impending death was imminent. Before that fate befell him, he felt compelled to share his genuine emotions. 

"Over several months, I gradually grew fond of you, becoming obsessed with the desire to see you again. But then, you vanished without a trace, as if swallowed by the earth..." Theodor continues.

Scarlett was rendered speechless, caught in the awkwardness of the situation. Realizing that her supposed enemy was someone with romantic feelings for her left her at a loss for words.

An uncontrollable urge to burst into laughter welled up within her. It felt like the universe had played a cruel joke on her, turning her life story into a comedic farce.

Damn it!!