Scarlett was the one who had called; she wanted to ask Kevin out to a gathering. Afraid of waking Rose up, Kevin spoke softly.
"I'm busy today, perhaps another time!"
He thought that he should keep some distance from Scarlett now that he had made his choice. He had to find a suitable time and made things clear with Scarlett.
"What are you busy with? Can't you postpone it? It's the weekend. What's the fun of me going alone? It's boring without you. I've already told my friends…"
"Scarlett!"
He was a little displeased by her insistence. He was about to reply that he was married and it was inconvenient to meet her when he suddenly caught sight of something from the corner of his eye. As he looked back, a slender figure came into his vision. Rose was standing at the doorway looking at him
