Married and didn't get a honeymoon... Well poop... Life goes on and the story continues.
So this it to those of you that have been to the places in my story. I have never been to Vegas so if things don't sound right to your memory please keep in mind that again I have never been and I 'am doing the best that I can with the photos available online.
The sun was unusually bright and the sky was so clear you could see to the end of the desert where the Mountain range began reaching towards the heavens with their jagged peaks. Biting her lip and squinting her eyes Scarlet closed her front door behind her and made her way towards her car. He little green Subaru shining in the bright Nevada sun. Pulling her keys from her pocket Scarlet fumble briefly with the remote before she finally hit the unlock button. Hearing the light thunk of the locks releasing Scarlet pulled the driver side door open. Holding the door open with one hand and shading her eyes with the other Scarlet squinted in the bright light. Glancing first at her house then around the block and finally resting on the house across the street from her own, she huffed. Studying it briefly she frowned and a memory of a coppery flavor surfaced. Licking her lips Scarlet sighed 'this is going to be a long day' she moaned to herself before she got into her car started it and cranked the AC up all the way. Hoping it would help cool her already sour mood.
The sun would be setting in a few hours and Scarlet had much to do so much in fact that she had to start her day early... Much too early for her liking, after having missed her conference call the night before and getting one nasty phone call that had ended in a screaming match and multiple nasty emails. Scarlet was forced to head into Vegas to the strip for a meeting at one of the many large hotels. She didn't like going into "town" as she called it. But she had to today to get things smoothed over with a firm she worked and meet with a new client. Taking the exit that would soon merge her onto the always busy strip Scarlet hissed as she came around the exit and the sun was shifted to the left side of her car bringing it directly into her eyes. Quickly flipping the visor down and over she sighed in relief.
Pulling up to the valet booth at the entrance of Caesars Palace Scarlet killed the engine of her car. Resting her head on the steering wheel of her car Scarlet prepared herself for the mayhem of the casino just before dusk. After getting out of her car and checking it in to be parked Scarlet made her way into the Hotel. Weaving through the crowd Scarlet made her way to the front desk to verify the conference room number. Thrumming her fingers on the glossy surface Scarlet waited for the attendants attention. Smiling to herself as she noted the couple that seemed to be making things harder than they had to be for the poor girl working.
"I'm sorry miss but we don't charge your card unless anything from the room is missing or damaged." She insisted to the obvious angry wife. Said angry blond woman wearing fare to much make up huffed and tapped her foot. "Well, I demand to speak to one of your managers on this matter. I refuse to pay for the towels that we didn't take and I feel insulted that you would even suggest such a thing." Pulling her attention away from what was obviously going to be a long battle that she would lose Scarlet pulled one of the pamphlets from it plastic holder and pretended to read it while she waited. Instead of reading what she was sure was a pamphlet on some cheap and crappy show about the supernatural. Scarlet's mind began to wonder to her oh so sexy, hunk of a neighbor. His dark eyes that seemed to suck you in, and his dark hair that seemed to be somewhat messy and practically begged to pulled. Oh and that cocky predatory smile that made you weak in the knees. Scarlet licked her lips at the thought.
Pulling her mind for sinful things Scarlet blushed as she looked up at the girl who had been trying to get her attention for what had seemed to be a few minutes. Brushing a stray lock of hair from her eyes Scarlet closed the pamphlet in her hands and looked back up that the girl, Vickie she noted form her name tag. "Umm ya sorry. I have". But before she could finish Vickie noticed the pamphlet and cuter off "Oh I love Peter Vincent's show I've already seen it three times" Setting the piece of paper on the counter Scarlet smiled in annoyance and brushed the same stray lock of hair behind her ears. "It's the best you really should see it I highly recommend it. Oh and Mr. Vincent he so." Interrupting Vickie's little tween swoon Scarlet said "Yes I'll be sure to catch it, but I'm here for a meeting and I need to confirm what conference room we are in. I believe the booking firm was Smithington and Son." Blushing slightly Vickie pulled herself together and began checking the computer. After a few keyboard stroked and a few clicks of the mouse She looked up and answered. " Looks like its conference room 3-C ." After thanking her Scarlet made her way to the conference room. 'Meeting new clients is the worst' she thought to herself.
Jerry was not happy, no he was not happy indeed. His prey who should have been fast asleep until well after unset was nowhere to be found. No the blasted woman was gone. Not like she was out on a run gone or had gone to get milk and eggs from the store gone. But had not been not been home for most one the day, judging by her scent. Now his plans were out on hold until he could track her down.
After entering her house Jerry began to look for clues as to her whereabouts. Finding nothing on the main level Jerry made his way to the upper floor where her scent was strongest. To his surprise it was not the bedroom but her office. Raising an eyebrow and smirking Jerry pushed open the door and made his way in. It was intimidating he had to say with technology , multiple displays lined the large desk in the middle of the room. They all danced merrily with colors swirling across them. Two large tower on either side of the desk on the floor both flashing as if hard at work . Sitting at the desk he smirked as he moved one of the mice. Immediately the right hand two displays sprang to life displaying to his surprise a cluster of open internet browsers, word documents, excel sheets, and many other programs all running at once. Jerry frowned, he hated computer but times being what they were it came in handy knowing how to use one. (Cause Jerry could be computer savvy... Why not.) Clicking on the tiles at the bottom of the screen one buy one Jerry glanced over them until he found what he was looking for. Smiling slightly Jerry began reading the subjects in her inbox looking for anything that would give him a clue. His smile widened and he laughed slightly as he found what he was looking for and began to read the full message. "Got ya, love" With that Jerry pushed away from the desk leaning back in the chair he began to sway back in forth in it.
Jerry had nothing to worry about she would be back soon and he could then take the next step in his plan. 'this game of cat and mouse is fun' he thought 'but my sweet Scarlet Lee I have big plans for you'
It had been a disaster from the start. "That meeting was a total joke" Scarlet mumbled to herself as she waited for the valet to bring her car around. Rubbing the bridge of her nose Scarlet grimaced at the memory.
Waking into the simple but elegant meeting room Scarlet made her way the end of the table where everyone sat. But before she could even say hello or introduce herself one of the men began to speak his voice having a distinct British accent. "about time love, I thought you would never get here. I'll have a dry sherry, and you best bring the bottle." Pausing Scarlet arched a eyebrow at him in question. Looking him over Scarlet frowned. He had long wavy dark hair that didn't seem to match his eyebrows and facial hair that was too clean cut to be real. That and what seemed to look like tattoos of crucifixes on either side of his neck. Thinking quickly Scarlet began to put two and two together. 'P. Vincent wants me to invest some of his money for him and Peter Vincent's Fright Night is currently showing at the hotel.' Scarlet groaned inwardly ' how could I have been so stupid.' Pulling herself for her internal ranting Scarlet smiled and said. " Sorry to disappoint, but I'm Scarlet Lee."
Needles to say the meeting hadn't gotten any better after introductions. Peter and been loud and once the liquor had been ordered and arrived been louder and most obnoxious. And let's not forget relentless in his attempts at getting in her pants or at least voicing that he wanted to. Nothing had been planned or worked out and trying to get a date was not what Scarlet considered planning. Growling slightly Scarlet paid the fearful looking valet. Jerked her key from his hand and got in her car. Putting the key in the ignition Scarlet paused for a second and looked at herself in the mirror a questioning look on her face before she whispered. " Did I just growl."