Tempt Me Not
Chapter 1
Hello Loves, this is my first chat story. It has been my dream to write one, and I'm finally doing it so keep cheering me.
Let me first introduce the characters.
Scarlet Frost
Name - Scarlet Frost
Profession - Doctor
Age- 28
Relationship status - Single
Personality traits - Resilient, guarded, kind-hearted, elegant, Loyal, craves safety, struggles with vulnerability, carries unspoken pain, humble but prideful, self-critical.
Ciar Castillo
Name- Ciar Castillo
Profession - Cyber security expert/hacker
Age- 32
Relationship status - Single
Personality traits- Responsible, leader by nature, protective, soft-spoken, classy and composed, flirty but Loyal, wounded by pressure, deeply romantic, gentle but dangerous, flirtatious but selective.
Iris Aster
Name- Iris Aster
Profession - Doctor
Age- 28
Relationship status- Comitted
Personality traits - Sweet, alluring, Loyal, trustworthy, dependable.
Shane Carnation
Name- Shame Carnation
Profession- Biomedical Engineer
Age- 30
Relationship status- Single
Personality traits- Friendly, Loyal, intelligent, been hurt multiple times, mature.
It's a friday night and Iris keeps pestering Scarlet to go to dinner in a newly opened restaurant.
Iris Aster
Please, Scarlet. we have to go to that restraint called Mystique. I heard it has amazing spread of dishes.
Scarlet Frost
But we just finished our shift Iris.
Iris Aster
It's alright, please come for me.
Scarlet Frost
Fine, only cause you're my best friend.
Chapter 2
it's around 7:30 PM in the evening and they arrived at Mystique.
This is what they're wearing.
They go inside and are immediately greeted by the receptionist.
Receptionist
Hello, ma'am
Scarlet Frost
A table for two please.
Receptionist
I apologize ma'am but since the restaurant has been extremely busy due to the opening there are no two-seater tables available. Would you be comfortable if I join you with someone else?
Iris Aster
Yeah, it's alright.
Receptionist
Thank you for your understanding ma'am. Let me show you the way.
She guides them to a table of four where two guests have already been seated, and they are men.
Excuse me sir, they'll join you since the restaurant is really busy.
Shane Carnation
Alright, he says and nods
Scarlet takes a seat beside Ciar
Iris takes a seat beside Shane.
Shane Carnation
"Hello, my name is Shane" he says and holds out his hand towards Iris.
Iris Aster
"Hey, I'm Iris" she says and takes his hand.
Scarlet Frost
'Shit, we should've left, and now I have to sit with strangers'
"-" Is speaking
'-' is thinking
Ciar Castillo
"And you are?" he says pointing at me,
Scarlet Frost
I give him a polite smile and say, "shouldn't you be introducing yourself first?"
Ciar Castillo
He smirks, impressed by my tone.
"I apologize, I'm Ciar"
Scarlet Frost
"I'm Scarlet"
He then stretches out his hand as if to shake it.
Scarlet Frost
I put out my hand
Ciar Castillo
"kisses my hand" And smiles.
Scarlet Frost
I pull back my hand immediately surprised by his action.
Chapter 3
Scarlet Frost
I turn to look at Shane and say, "Did you order anything?"
Shane Carnation
"Not yet, let's decide together"
Scarlet Frost
I nod and take the menu
Scarlet Frost
"I'll take a Caesar salad and Fettuccine Alfredo"
"What about you, Iris?"
Iris Aster
"I'll take the Penne Alla Vodka and butter garlic shrimp"
Ciar Castillo
"I'll take the steak with wine"
Shane Carnation
"same with me"
Waiter
"Sure, they'll be ready in a few minutes"
And the dishes are served.
They say cheers and clink their glasses
Ciar Castillo
"What do you do Scarlet? Can I call you that?"
Scarlet Frost
"Yes, you can. I'm a doctor. What about you?"
Ciar Castillo
"I work for cybersecurity"
Scarlet Frost
my face brightens up, "is that so? that's such an interesting profession"
Ciar Castillo
"Are you impressed?" he asks smiling
The conversation ends and everyone is busy eating
And suddenly Scarlet spots a guy sitting opposite their table
She sees that the guy is kissing the woman he is with
Scarlet Frost
'What the - is that..... Jake?' I think in my mind
Ciar Castillo
'Who is she looking at with that anger?'
Scarlet immediately stands up and go towards that table
She slaps that guy Jake across his face
Ciar Castillo
"Feisty, I like that" he says grinning.
Everyone turn their heads to see what's happening.
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