“And, what are we celebrating?” Rose asked leaning against the window to enjoy more of the night breeze sweeping through her face and hair. She was beside Azazel in the passenger seat while Azazel was behind the wheel.“No particular reason. Can't a man take his wife out to dinner?” He took a brief look at her before focusing his eyes back on the road ahead. The sky was extra dark tonight and the moon wasn't visible. Rose blinked and turned to look at him. It was the first time he ever addressed her as his wife. She didn't know why that felt like he was drawing towards something but then she shooked her head with a smile. This was Azazel, their town's biggest flirt who had gotten more half of the city's women in his bed. She had nothing to worry about.And, then her sudden work trip to Stephano's ranch hit her and she bit her lip. “I want to tell you something.” She murmured a little and hearing Azazel respond with a hum told her he had heard her.“I have a sudden work related trip an
The make-up artists were performing their work on Rose in her room. She had some little blush to her natural look which made her look more simple and beautiful. Her cheekbones came out while her lashes were groomed as well. Her hair was a little damp to the side. Rose watched as these women worked their magic on her.The first photoshoot was to take place by the pool at the back of the house in the ranch. She could already hear the sounds of hushed footsteps and talks outside. She could tell the team were all working hard to make this shoot worth the whole for the ad. Rose could only bit her lip recalling yesterday. She couldn't believe she had kissed Stephano despite trying her best to stay away from him. He suddenly came to kiss her and she hated how her body had shamelessly melted in his arms and embrace before kissing him back.She felt awful all through the night that she barely slept a wink at all. Rose didn't want to give Stephano any ideas and was sure to inform him today once
Rose took a seat with everyone and made her ears listen to Mr Yuang. It was a beautiful and breezy night out here and everyone already had their glasses in hand. One of the team poured a drink for Rose. Rose wanted to accept but heard Stephano say. “I don't think it's appropriate. She's a loose drinker.”And, everyone looked at Rose who blinked and with a tight lip took the glass from the man's hand and gulped it whole. The enticing aroma that came from the grilled steaks was making Rose gain more appetite for more beer. Pamela made sure she only allowed little for her boss. Mr Yuang began to sing some french song and others joined him.“Did you know that Mr De Luan plays the ukulele?” Mr Yuang announced prompting everyone to look towards Stephano's direction. Some of the ladies' eyes were already on Stephano hours ago and Rose couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable at that. She silently chewed on her steak and poached down some beer. She got to realize how meat paired well wit
“Cut! That's a wrap everyone.” Mr Yuang got down from the director's chair sounding the announcement with the megaphone. Rose inhaled before releasing her breath. Her back ached her a little for posing in one way for more than twenty minutes straight. The entire team all went to packing out the equipments. “Great job Mrs Rose. You are indeed excellent. I might even contact you for a photoshoot in France sometime.” Rose turned around to see Mr Yuang coming her way and holding two Pina coladas. “Have one. I see you are exhausted.” Rose saw the pyramid shaped cocktail glass and accepted it. The smell alone which went through her nose revealed it was pineapple flavoured.“Thank you Mr Yuang. Honestly this entire experience of acting as a model for a shoot has been...very refreshing. I never saw myself as a model.” Rose smiled. “Well you better believe it Mrs Rose. You have the beauty and the body as well. Don't let anything stop you from seeing how truly worthy you are. And, I must add t
Rose blinked, groaned and held her head as she winced with the heavy throbbing of her head. She saw the room was brightly lit and she closed her eyes again to feel her head pounding and wanting to fall off her neck.She shuddered and tried to move while still holding her head when she opened her eyes and looked down. Her eyes widened to see she was fully naked within the sheets and was quick to draw the sheets up to her neck in shock. Her breathing was becoming rapid and labored. Her heart began to race as she tried to recall what happened but she came out blank.A chill ran down her spine when she felt something heavy on her legs. Rose swallowed before feeling it on her and turned to her right only to almost die of shock when Stephano was sleeping by her side. All her mind went to was....Did she and Stephano get intimate? Her hands were shaking and her shaky hands moved the sheets and she gasped also seeing Stephano fully naked.With a lump in her throat Rose gritted before pushing h
Stephano was in a conference meeting discussing the annual sales and reports of his company. Even though he was present physically his mind went away towards her. Her blue eyes that were spellbound. Her angelic smile and face. His smile was visible as he couldn't wait for Rose to finally become his. He was already counting the seconds, the minutes, the hours and the days when she would finally come back to him. Stephano leaned more on his chair grinning from ear to ear. He recalled sending her a text last night but she didn't respond. He already knew she wouldn't reply to his messages. He knew Rose must be wailing in utter guilt and shame for believing she had cheated on Azazel. He knew Rose won't keep quiet for much longer. It was better she left Azazel than him having to find out and feel betrayed and hurt. He was still lost in thinking of his victory when the door bursted open moving his eyes straight towards that direction. Over thirty members at the meeting all turned towards th
Rose watched helplessly as the officer dragged Azazel with him by the handcuffs towards the door. “I'll... I'll call the lawyer.” Rose managed when they were outside the house. This was a nightmare for her and Rose couldn't stop hiccuping. Azazel was just as clueless as her. He believed the case had been closed because of a lack of substantial evidence. He wondered who this sudden witness was. He recalled Stephano handling the case but got his mouth bitter knowing it had to always come around to Stephano. He felt cornered but had to stay calm not to worry Rose more. “Call my dad's lawyer. He'll solve this. His number is in the journal.” He told Rose before getting into the police jeep.Rose held her head before storming back into the house. She took out Azazel's journal and was quick to flip the pages. She knew Mason's lawyer's name and found his number right away. “Mr Boris? My husband has been locked up.” Rose panicked while Violet came to offer her some glass of water.Rose called
Rose was withering in shame as Stephano's lips glued to hers and his arms tightly wrapped around her back making sure to draw her in and close. Rose didn't even want to imagine what Azazel must even be thinking right now. She wondered why Stephano did this. Did he plan to do this and hence chose to come to the station with her?Rose pulled on his shoulders to push him away but Stephano was more concerned and concentrated more on the deed he was doing and the message he wanted to pass out to his brother. To let him and the world know that Rose was his and his alone. He didn't care anymore at this point. Rose had already signed on the papers so she was free to become his again.Rose's entire face spiked up with red as her eyes widened in shock and tears. This wasn't how she wanted to break the news of her signing the divorce papers to Azazel. She has hoped they would head home and discuss it but she was again wrong to assume Stephano would even let her go with Azazel.“Stephano! You bas