“Here we are once again.” Holden said. He had taken Scarlet to the same restaurant he had taken her two months ago.
“Where it all began. I… can’t do this anymore.”
“I know. Neither can I. The dean has been looking at me. Telling me… anyway. We can part by mutual agreement.” Holden’s eyes crossed. Scarlet’s laughter was half-hearted.
“We both knew it wouldn’t last.” Holden became serious.
“Scarlet. I’m doing this for Charlie. You should give him one more chance.” He stopped when he heard her scoff. “Really. I can’t do this to him. Or you.” Her face became awash with anger. “What do you know? I don’t…”