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DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 52
ROSE POVI burst into the office, fury boiling over. Roman's words echo in my mind, each one a dagger to my heart."You're just cheap. Easy. Anyone can have you."I slam the door, trying to shut out the pain. But it follows me, haunting me.How dare him, question my morality.Me..... Vixen......I have never been insulted like this.I feel like strangling him.I grab my phone and dial Brenda's number. She answers on the first ring."Rose, what's wrong?" she asks, concern lacing her voice."Roman," I spit, his name tasting bitter."What did he do now?" Brenda asks with a sigh, her tone turning icy." Can you be he called me......." I recount our confrontation, every detail pouring out. Brenda listens, seething."That bastard," she mutters in anger"I know, right?. I hate him so much" I fume, pacing around the office."How can he be so cruel, despite what he did?" Brenda ask nonplussed"I don't know. But I'm done. Finished," I declare, determination rising."I'm so proud of you, Rose,
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ROMAN POVI pace.Beside Claire's bed.Her tiny body trembles.Fever raging.40.5 degrees, and rising.I'm helpless.Fear grips me."Claire, baby, please," I whisper.Tears prick at my eyes.Gwen's still not here.I dial her number again."Gwen, where are you?" I demand feeling my arms tremble from fear."Alpha Roman, I'm so sorry. There's been a landslide. I can't make it," she explains.Incredulous."Can't make it?" I repeat.My voice rises."Gwen, my daughter is dying! Get here now!" I command."I'm sorry, Alpha Roman. It's impossible. The roads are blocked," she insists.Rage boils within me.I slam my fist against the wall."Impossible?" I shout.My phone cracks.In my hand, shatteringJust like my hope.I stare at ClaireDesperation claws at me.What do I do?Who can I turn to?And then.Rose.She is standing in my doorway.Waiting.She has been a mother before, surely she would know a thing or two about sick children.I rush to her."Rose," I call outMy voice cracking.I'm at
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HELEN POVI step into the hallway.Last night I had to spend the night at the chapel since I got side tracked by the storm.Gwen had informed me that Claire was sick and there no one who at home apart from Roman.' I wonder how they are'_I wonder walking towards Claire's room, when I spot a figuretrying to sneak out.It was a chubby woman with beautiful long black hair. She appears to have spent the night over, but why?'Who could she be?'Roman's...guest, maybe?I approach her quietly.She's startled.Turns around.Our eyes meet.she had the most beautiful electric blue eyes.Tension radiates emanating from her.Honestly, she was quite the beauty."Good morning ma'am," she greets formally and repectful.I smile."My name is Rose. I am Roman's secretary. I came to deliver some paper work" she explains in a panic, making me laugh"Good morning, dear. Please, call me Mrs Helen," I reply." You don't have to be so scared I am not his girlfriend. I mean I might look young but I am actua
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HELEN POVI sit in the living room.Watching Claire dance, around the room singing."The best friend I have is mommy Rose, mommy Rose. Mommy Rose is the best!" she chirps.Her laughter fills the air.Joy radiates from her.Roman's doing well too.It's crazy how quickly she came back to her feet.That's the importance of a mother in a child's life.I smile, feeling grateful for that young woman.The doorbell rings.I rise to answer.I open the door to see Williams, Roman's uncle, standing on the porch."Hello, Helen," he says.Warmth in his voice."Williams, come in," I invite.He enters with a smile, his eyes scanning the room."Claire's looking well," he observes with a smile and I nod."Thanks to Rose," I reply.Williams's expression turns thoughtful." Rose?" He doubts" She really is a saint" I confess with great excitement" She really is amazing," he says."Isn't she?" I agree.We both take a sit in the living room.Williams watches Claire play."Roman's lucky," he says with a s
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ROSE POVI hear a knock on my door very early in the morning.I hurrily open it, thinking it would be Brenda but instead it is Helen, Roman's mom stands on my porch.As always she is dressed in a modest attire with a warm smile on her face." Good morning Rose" She greets with a welcoming smile" Good..... morning......aunt" I greet nervously, I wasn't expecting a visit from her, talkless of this early in the morning.' Did I do something wrong?' I wonder to myself"Rose, may I come in?" she asks abasely"Of course, come in aunt," I reply stepping aside for her to enter." Welcome to my humble abode. Please take a seat" I offer when we walk into the living room" Thank you" She gratifies with a smileWe both take a sit." What can I offer you?" I question in a bit to lighten the mood" Nothing, I am fine" She says and an awkward silence breaks between us for a couple of minutes, before Helen breaks it."Rose, I want to talk you about Roman," she says.My guard rises.' Did he say some
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ROSE POVMy eyes tour through the office.My heart feels heavy.I am miserable" I will take I leave now" I beseech them, turning to leave as I whine in anguish, when Roman's voice cuts through my fog."Rose, can I ask a favor?" he ask as though I have a choice.I turn forcing a smile."What is it boss?" I reply.Roman's expression seems oblivious to my pain."Can you drive Crystal and me to Bistro Bliss for brunch?" he requests.My stomach twists in agony.What impetus.Expecting me to drive him and his other woman.Not just any woman. Crystal, the woman who kissed him in front of me.It's either he is just daft or plain evil."Please, Rose?" Roman adds, politely.Unaware of my turmoil.I nod, mechanically."Okay," I manage to say with great difficultyRoman smiles grateful."Thanks, Rose. We'll be waiting," he says.Crystal appears smiling, triumphantTogether, they walk to the car.I follow, numb, resentful as I drive.Silence fills the car.The drive is awkward, uncomfortable.Cry
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ROSE POVIt's dark, quiet and peaceful.suddenly an annoying sound echoes.I flutter my eyes open to my parlor ceiling.I guess I slept in the living room.I look to my side, and it's my phone ringing. Brenda's name flashes.I answer."Hey, girl!" Brenda exclaims excited"What's up?" I ask with a yawn as I strength.Normally when Brenda calls this early in the morning it's often for one stupid reason like I have a date tonight and I have nothing to wear, or I think I am getting fat recommend me a diet.Today she seems more excited.I hope it's worth the hype."You're on TV!" Brenda squealsMy heart skips a beat."What?!" I shout unsureI grab the remote, flipping through channels, and boom there I am on the screenMeMy TikTok video.Exposing Roman Rogriguez.Commentators analyze.My words.My messageI watch stunned, proud.Brenda cheers through the phone."You go, Rose! You're trending!. Our celeb" she says and I laugh."This is insane!" I exclaim.Brenda's voice turns serious."Ro
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ROMAN POVI grip the steering wheel tightly.My anger is intensifyingRose's words echo."Getting married."To someone else.Unacceptable.We drive in silence to the delivery locationTension building up and finally I snap."Why are you wearing that perfume?" I ask out of the blue.Accusing.Rose looks at me confused."What's wrong with my perfume?" she asks calmly yet puzzled"It's too strong," I growl.Petty but I don't careVince and Alex ( Two of the cindicate's workers and long time friends) exchange a wary glance in the backseat." Roman, ease up," Vince suggests.I glare at the rearview mirror instantly conveying the message mind your own business via stare.Rose sighs, taking out another perfume, spraying it all ovee"I changed perfumes. Happy now?" she ask sarcastic."No," I snap "Fix your hair" " Oh come on" She grumbles in anger.I find fault in everything, her hair, her clothes, her attitude.The other guys intervene but they don't get it, this is between us it's between
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