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shouldn't have lost my
temper either. I hope that I haven't driven your customers away."
Drake snorts in disgust. "Those are customers that we can do
without. What did she say to you?" Lowering my eyes I say quietly.
"That I was to keep away from you because you were her boyfriend."
He laughs incredulously. "Is that so? Well maybe in her dreams but
having her as a girlfriend would be in my worst nightmares." I
choke down a laugh and he tilts my face towards his and I can see
his eyes twinkling as he says, "That's better; I knew you had it in
you." I can feel myself blushing and push him away. Smiling he says
gently, "You know you should smile more often. It totally
transforms you and I kind of like it." Before I can answer Dylan
pokes his head around the door. "You ok Scarlett? Sorry to ask but
I'm dying out here." Drake looks cross but I jump up. "Yes I'm fine
thanks, I'll be right there." Not looking at Drake I race outside
and notice in relief that my brothers have gone.
    My shift continues as if
nothing happened and I soon ease back into it. It certainly is a
busy evening and it takes all of us just to keep everything going.
We don't stop and it is with considerable relief that we close the
door after the last customer leaves. Dylan cashes up and hands me
my share of the tips. "It was a good night, thanks Scarlett. Sorry
it was a bit difficult earlier on." Shrugging I pocket the money
and turn to leave. Dylan grabs hold of my arm and looks at me with
concern. "Are you ok Scarlett? It's just that you don't ever show
anything and that's not good." I see his eyes filled with
compassion and it causes a lump to form in my throat. I am not used
to kindness and I react to it badly. Snatching my arm away I scowl
at him. "I'm fine. Not everyone wants people knowing their
business; some of us like to keep ourselves private if you know
what I mean." I feel bad as he looks at me with disappointment.
Then Drake appears and sensing the awkward atmosphere comes over
and nods to Dylan to leave us. As soon as he is out of earshot he
says sternly. "That was un called for. He was only being kind. You
know not everyone is after something, people can care without
wanting anything in return. Sometimes it helps to talk." Feeling
ashamed I manage a small smile. "I'm sorry, you're right I'm such a
bitch. The trouble is you can see what stable I am from. There are
not a lot of laughs at home that's for sure and talking about ones
feelings are seen as a sign of weakness where I'm from. You sort of
develop a thick skin after a while." I am surprised when a smile
totally transforms Drake's face. His eyes sparkle and I am totally
mesmerised by them. "That's better Scarlett. I knew you could do
it. By the end of the Summer we won't be able to shut you up." I
can tell that he is joking and relax with a small laugh. Suddenly
he looks more serious and his eyes hold mine and I can't look away.
He stares at me for what seems like forever and then says softly,
"There's something about you Scarlett that I can't work out. You're
not like any other girl that I have ever met." I hear the sound of
a motorbike outside which shatters the moment. Shrugging I look
down. "Yeah well you probably wouldn't want to meet a girl like me
anyway. Trouble follows me wherever I go, it's quite a lot to
handle." Quickly I leave before he has a chance to reply. I see Ash
waiting for me and take up my position behind him on the bike. He
hesitates and turns to look at me saying gruffly, "You ok?" Looking
down I wrap my arms around me defensively and snap, "Why wouldn't I
be?" He turns around and starts the bike and once again I feel bad.
As we head off I feel so alone.

Chapter Five
     
    As soon as we stop outside the
house I fully intend on bolting straight to my room. As I get off
the bike Ash turns to me and almost looks apologetic. “Sorry
Scarlett I've been told to send you straight to his den, there will
be no escaping him tonight.” I keep my expression blank but my
insides