Chapter 28: Retrieving A Cucumber

I was startled, breaking out in a cold sweat at the thought of Roberto being chased by her with a stick.  When Scarlet jumped out of the wicker chair, ready to dash to the door, I momentarily lost my cool.  Would Scarlet chase me down and call me a peeping tom? But spying on her wasn't my intention. Instead of running away like a thief, as Roberto did, it seemed wiser to face Scarlet and explain myself.  Soon, Scarlet opened the door and stepped out. Seeing me, her face immediately turned...