“I'll go get more drinks.” Rose announced as she stepped foot inside her kitchen and walking by the refrigerator. She opened it and already took out few numbers of canned soft drinks and beers. She was excited and happy. It wasn't everyday that her home was crowded with lots of people she didn't know. Today was Azazel's birthday and Rose had taken it upon herself to make today a special day for Azazel. Even though it might look like she was trying too hard but she knew she had to for appearances but also because she wanted to do this much for Azazel. “I can help you with it miss.” Her maid Violet walked over her and Rose looked up to see her carrying a large tray of lasagna and fried chicken out of the kitchen. “Don't worry Violet. I've got this.” She smiled and sent the maid away. Azazel was still a man of many friends and acquaintances. Even though he had become much serious in pursuing his life, his lifestyle of carrying many friends didn't leave him. Their living room was fille
Rose felt her chest constricting and her heartbeat racing fast. She was sure he must be hearing the thumping of her heart. From his ragged breathing she could tell it was him. She gulped with her hands on the phone that was now glued to her ear.Both of them were silent and she didn't know whether she should speak. He was calling after a month and the first thing that poked her mind was to wish him also a happy birthday but she dared not even speak about it but she also couldn't hang up.Stephano was also at a loss for words. It took him everything to pick up his phone and dial his brother's number. The brother he believed betrayed him brutally. He didn't know if it was something he could forgive but paving the way out for them wasn't something he would have done but then he recalled his grandfather's words. He followed his grandfather's advice and decided to leave.But today was a special day. And, Stephano knew his body wouldn't sit well with going to bed and not wishing his own bro
Stephano got unto his private plane that afternoon after getting news of his mother's accident. He had tried calling his father and sister but nothing came out of it. He stepped into the plane only to find his grandfather seated in one of the seats and smoking his tobacco pipe. A tray of nice appetizers was laid out in front of him but he hadn't even lifted his fork. “Grandpa? You are...coming to visit my mom.” Stephano got seated on another seat a little far from him as one of the flight attendants rushed over to attend his needs. He called for something strong and the lady hostess was already on her way. “Am sure your mother is fine. She's a strong woman that bitch.” “Language grandpa! That's my mom you are talking about.” Stephano gritted before trying to relax on his seat. He was worried for his mother and somehow he couldn't shake off the feeling that what had happened was probably his fault. Afterall he had been distant since a while month and not wanting to get close to anyon
Rose was done with the chicken broth soup. It was her recipe in her very unique style. She hoped this would make Sierra feel much better. She and Azazel had met at the hospital where Sierra was rushed to. Thankfully the doctor said she only hurt her back a little and had to be on the wheelchair for some days.She went back home to make her special spicy chicken broth soup to help her mother-in-law. Azazel went with the rest of his family back to their home. Packing the soup inside a warm lunchbox Rose set out back to her in-law's home.She got to the De Luan home and got down to see two other black cars which she didn't recognize. Grant had called and informed her that her father had already boarded the plane. Rose smiled before making her way into the house. She was just about entering the threshold when she heard Azazel's screams.“What can I do to fix things brother?” Rose immediately froze in her spot. The word brother which came out of Azazel's mouth. Rose then knew he was here.
“Stephano!” Rose gasped in horror as Azazel came to stand in front of her with his back towards her. She could feel Azazel's shoulders tensing up with rage. Rose looked from the corner of her eyes at Stephano who had held the edge of the island with one hand to support himself from falling after that sudden blow.Stephano's deep laughter echoed in the space as he rose up to his full height. He turned around and Rose's eyes widened seeing the small cut at the left side of his jaw. It was bleeding too. “Azazel he's.. bleeding.” And, she recalled his injured hand as well. She wondered what was wrong with Stephano and why he was acting in this manner.“You've finally grown some balls little bro. After taking what was mine...” Stephano had a smirk on while wiping the smeared blood off his jaw with his hand. Azazel's jaw hardened as his hand was already balled up into fists again.“Rose is not your property. She's a person who deserves to be respected!” Azazel gritted and Rose felt like thi
Rose woke up the next morning and her eyes went around her room before a message sound popped up on her phone. She lazily rubbed her eyes a little before moving her feet to the side of her bed. She had her phone in her hand and she was surprised it was a message from Stephano.'Good morning my red flower'Her phone beeped in another message from him a second later.'I hope you slept well and dreamt of me. Because I only dream about you.'Rose scrunched her brows and wondered why Stephano was pulling such a stunt with her. She couldn't believe him. He...he didn't love her at all or he wouldn't have dared to hurt her with his lies. He made her feel worthless and it made her question if she was even worthy of love at some point in her life. It was a hellishly sick way for her back then and it took her weeks to come out of her depression.Rose didn't bother to reply to his messages. She wasn't ready to suffer that all over again. She was sure he was only doing this to trap her and make he
Rose passed Azazel his medicines and holding out a glass of water. Azazel popped the pills in his mouth and took the glass from Rose and gulped it down. He sighed and relaxed more on his bed. He looked at Rose who was already up and on her way to fetch the thermometer from the drawer.Ever since they left the hospital his mind had been going all wired up about what he was beginning to feel for Rose. He couldn't explain it because he had never been in love before. It was a concept new to him and he didn't know how the feelings came by. He only knew his thoughts of Rose weren't anything lustful or with needs. His thoughts for her were only pure.Rose came to sit down on his bed again before pulling out the thermometer from it's case and pointing it towards his mouth. “Open up.” She said making Azazel part his lips a little and receiving the thermometer in his mouth. He couldn't stop looking at her and Rose was also quick to take notice.“Is there something on my face?” She touched her e
“What are you doing here?” Rose looked around the small sized meeting room and when her eyes settled on Mr Nelson, her eyes immediately questioned him. “What is this man doing here in this room Mr Nelson?” Rose began tapping her heels on the floor and waiting for a response.“They tricked us Rose! These people lied to us.” Alana spoke out with her frown still plastered on her face. Rose looked at Alana before fixing her eyes back on Mr Nelson who was quick to smile and say. “This is Mr De Luan...”“I very well know who this man is.” Rose then stared at Stephano again who seemed rather too comfortable on that chair. She saw him raise his brows at her words but she was quick to turn that smile into a twisted frown. “He's my brother-in-law. My husband's brother.” She saw that smile wipe off Stephano's face but he remained calm while eyeing her intently.“He is the boss and owner of this company Ms Foyer.” Rose blinked as her lower lip hanged down before turning her gaze back to Stephano