She didn’t care who saw her, but still, she was careful. Careful not to do something daft; without thought or reason.
Scarlet tried to tell herself that he was just around he corner, and her heart sank when it wasn’t true.
That’s it! suddenly, she was enlightened. Sweet and Sour! she thought angrily. Charlie told him… and now they’re together laughing as my heart gets torn out. Her chin lifted, but her eyes smelled fear. What if I’m wrong? What if he really is in trouble? A tear fell, cutting her face like a knife.