Chapter 17 Chapter 17 The phone dropped from Ethan's hand. His eyes widened in shock.|| What the hell? Is this some kind of sick joke? Did Scarlett put you up to this? Where is she? Take me to her now: "I want to see how much she paid you to tell such a ridiculous lie for her His assistant didn't move. Instead, he handed Ethan a file ( Boss... these are Scarlett's medical records. She had liver cancer. It was diagnosed over a month ago, Ethan staggered, nearly falling over. Over a month ago) That was exactly when he'd cheated on her for the ninety-ninth time right in front of her || That day he'd watched her humiliation with amusement.[] He even had his date wear Scarlett's pajamas to mock her Check it out! Looks better on her than on you, right?" || "Hey Scarlett! Ninety-ninth times, huh? You still hanging around after all f all this shit? Memories rushed back like pages caught in the wind No wonder she looked so awful that day! No wonder she got thinner and more ja Jaundiced every day. And he'd laughed at her, humiliated her. Ethan's chest tightened so much he could barely breathe. le never imagined hearing about Scarlett's death would hurt this much:[] He How could this be? Shouldn't lie be happy? His fists denched tighter and tighter.[ Just as his assistant started to speak again, Ithan shoved him aside and bolted out the door. He rushed to Tania's apartment. His got told him Tania must know something: How could Scarlett be dead? It wasn't possible That had to be it - Tania was a nurse. She must have helped Scarlen lake the medical record||| Scarlet just wanted to laumiliate him, to make him look foolish || He pounded frantically on Tania's door || Sann, the door slowly opened || Compared to his frantic alger. Tanis seened cerily calm || He lunged forward, grabbing her cullar | "Tell me Where's Scarlet? Where the fuck is she? Are you hiding her? What game are you two playing? How could scarlett be dead? É "The can't be dead! She just cant|| Tania remainest calui pushed Ethan's hands away![] She calmly pushed Then she turned to get the third letter. Seeing this. Ethan snatched the letter and tore it to pieces, throwing them to the floor.[] "Enough! Just tell me one thing! Scarlet... is she really sick?"] Tania noticed he couldn't even say the word "dead" She found in darkly amusing. "No." Ethan's eyes darted to her, filled with hope. But Tania's next words felt like being pushed into an endless abyss.[] Not sick. Dead"] "Dead. Do you understand? Scarlett is DEADE Her slender finger pointed to the pleces on the floor. She looked at Ethan with contempt "Don't you want to read it? Thats her final message to you." Ethan's eyes followed her finger The scattered paper fragments, stirred by a light breeze, still showed traces of writing. Ethan stepped back. "No way... this can't be real Someone like Scarlett is tougher than weeds. How could she possibly die? Tania's eyes were red as if bleeding. Her fists clenched She bent down to pick up the pieces than had torn. Without a word, she walked up to Ethan She stuffed them all into his hands. "Take a good book. This line it's real With that, she turned and left In his dazed state, Jahan stared at die straps in his hands.| He hadn't really listened to Tanis words] This time it's real? Had there been lanes when it wasnT7|| Title: ReelTalk EP 43 - Recreating Iconic ReelShort Looks with Sarah Moliski, Sarah Noelle, and Maria Barseghian Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance Status: ongoing In the latest episode of ReelTalk, fashion takes center stage as host Sarah Moliski joins forces with stars Sarah Noelle and Maria Barseghian to tackle a captivating style challenge. Inspired by beloved ReelShort scenarios, the trio recreates iconic looks in a unique and exciting way that captivates both style enthusiasts and romantics alike. Exploring themes of creativity, teamwork, and individual expression, this episode delves into the artistry behind fashion while showcasing the chemistry between the hosts and guests. Viewers are treated to a delightful blend of romance and sartorial flair, making this installment a must-watch for fans of both genres. What sets this episode apart is its seamless fusion of storytelling through fashion, offering viewers a fresh perspective on how style can enhance narrative elements. Dive into a world where clothing becomes a character in itself, enriching each scene with depth and visual intrigue. Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to witness this innovative take on romance and fashion intertwining harmoniously.