Scarlett The Devil's Daughter by S J Crabb Page A

groan in
desperation. "This is so unfair. Why does life have to get in our
way? I don't want to leave you Drake but I have to." Drake looks at
me with excitement in his eyes. "Stay Scarlett. Tell your father
that you want to transfer here to my school. We can be together all
the time then and nobody can come between us." I lower my eyes. "If
I could stay I would Drake. My parents made some stupid deal that I
would live with my mom and come to my father's for the holidays.
It's not my decision to make. Also living with him is a nightmare.
He's not like most fathers and my brothers are awful. The only one
I like is Luna and who knows how long she will stay around?" Drake
looks disappointed. "Think about it Scarlett. There must be a
solution; we can't give up now that we've found each other." He
kisses me and all thoughts leave my head whilst I just enjoy
feeling close to him.
     
    For the next few days I just hang out as
much as I can with Drake. Dylan is preoccupied with the fight and
spends all his spare time training. I noticed an envelope from the
Insurance company that I set up for them come and filed it away
before they saw it. I just hope that I am wrong about what might
happen and I find myself getting more and more nervous as each day
goes on.
    I spend the least amount of time that I can
at my fathers. I don't want to see him because he would discover
what I am up to in no time if he wanted to. I have to make an
appearance some time though and time it for when I know he is at
work.
    The day before the fight I head into town to
sort out the next part of my plan. I make a trip to the bank and
take out as much money as I can from my account. Luckily for me I
get a good allowance from my father which I rarely spend. I am not
like my sisters who appear to spend his money as quickly as he
gives it to them. I thrust the envelope into my bag and just hope
that nobody saw me. As I reach my bike my heart sinks as I see my
brothers waiting next to it on their bikes. They see me coming and
look at me with hard expressions. Caleb turns to me and sneers.
"Look who's here. Haven't seen much of you sister dearest. Too busy
with lover boy to spend time with your family." Giving him my
filthiest look I haul myself on to my bike. "Like you care anyway,
I thought you'd be glad that I'm out of your way." Caleb laughs. "I
wish you'd take those other two with you. We can't get rid of them.
Roll on next week that's all I'm saying." I look at Ash with
interest. Like me he is due to leave next week. He lives with our
Uncle Jake in Falcondell. He has no other family and I have always
wondered why he lived there. Like me he always looks miserable and
I wonder what goes on in his life. He sees me looking and just
sneers and looks away. So much for brotherly love. Caleb grins as
he sees me start the engine. "I can't get used to seeing you on
that bike. Why didn't you go for the sports car like those Barbie
Doll sisters of ours? You're more like a boy than a girl." Tossing
my hair back I fix him with my most withering look. "Who cares what
you think. You're just worried that I'm a better rider than you."
His eyes flash. "Is that a challenge little sis?" I curl my lip.
"If you like. What do you say; $100 says I get home before you."
Marius and Ash laugh and Marius snorts, "Easiest money you'll ever
make bro." Caleb grins. "You're on little sis. I hope you've got
the money ready because I don't like to be owed anything." Revving
my engine I say, "Neither do I." We line our bikes up and I feel a
thrill run through me. I actually don't care if I win or not. I
just want to challenge myself whilst I still have the bike to ride.
I know that when I get home I'll have to rely on my friends for
lifts. My mom won't let me have a bike despite my constant nagging.
No this is going to have to last me for a few months. I know that
Caleb is a good rider and is a worthy opponent.
    We wait for the lights to change and then we
are off. I know that I will be first away