Rosaline spent the next few days in complete leisure.She did not do any work, having delegated all CARE work to William and others, and taken time off her job in Scott Group.She talked to Miranda and the rest of the family.She and Miranda cooked together and went shopping.She shared stories of the places she had visited. She explained why she had sent the souvenirs she had sent.Maddox and El would go to work since the New Year holidays were over.Four days after Rosaline had shown up, Maddox came home in the evening with Tina.Miranda had not seen Tina in three years and went on to hug her.She had missed her daughter a lot, but like usual, Tina flinched and did not hug her back, breaking her heart. It was always the same.Rosaline only sighed at that and did not say anything.Maddox patted her head and said they needed to talk.She looked at him and told him that if he wanted to do it for her, there was no need.If he was doing it for Tina, try not to get the parents involved.M
Tina - You never liked my friends. You always called them fake._Maddox - They are fake.Can you tell with a clear conscience they would help you out of trouble without expecting anything in return?They won’t.Lina’s friends would.Tess and Jack are more family than friends. They would take a bullet for her, instinctively so.Those friends are likable and are to be cherished.I have always gotten reassured that no matter what happens, even if we have a falling out with Lina, she will never be alone. She will always have Jack, Tessa, Leena, and the rest.If she is right, they will support her through thick and thin. If she is wrong, they will convenience, cajole, coerce and, if nothing works, force her into the correct path.You have never had a single friend like that in your entire life.Your friends have always been the same - vain, fake, dishonest, unreliable. I have always been on the lookout that they might lead you down the wrong path._Tina - You are lying._El - In 8th g
In S city, William was getting frustrated.It had been a week since he had returned to S city, and Rosaline had gone to Bellum city.They talked every day and had video calls. But that was nowhere the same as living together.He was missing her badly.A part of him still marveled at her hold on him. One day, unable to take it anymore, he flew to Bellum city on impulse.He got the last flight of the day, and when he arrived at Dayne’s Villa, it was 1 am already. He debated on what to do. He did not want to go in.It was Ria’s house, and he had to maintain a certain decorum.He called her, but a drunk Ria picked up instead.“Bro, it’s way past your bedtime. Why are you calling my sister-in-law this late?” Ria giggled. He could hear Rosaline’s voice asking for her phone and Maddox restraining her.“Why are you still up, Ria?”“Bro, we are partying. It’s so much fun. We teased your girlfriend, and she said.” Ria giggled and trailed off.Rosaline seemed to have snatched the phone as he
The next day Rosaline woke up in William’s arms and saw him reading something while wrapping one arm around her. He was a voracious reader. After living together for a while, she had become used to waking up like this.It was either this or waking up with kisses and teases.Very rarely did she have to wake up alone.She watched him unblinkingly until he noticed her staring at him.“Like what you see?” William teased.“Hmm. I think I wouldn’t have any regrets even if I die right now.”“What nonsense is that?”“Why? I am happy and content. What’s wrong with that?”“We have not lived together enough.”“Well, that’s true. Though, I think it will never be enough.”“All the more reason to live a long time.”“Fine. Let’s celebrate 100 years together. We have to live till I am 120, and you are 123 to do that.““You should subtract the three years you ran off from your calculation.”“123 for me and 126 for you then.”“How about you round off?”“125 for me and 128 for you.”“Still does not fee
The second intruder, however, was cleverer than the first. He took a spray can and sprayed it through the slit. He then affixed a small pipe on top of it and sprayed it on all sides.Rosaline couldn’t dodge in time and got a good blast of it.She fell to the ground and coughed violently.However, this momentary window was enough for the intruders to open the door and get in before locking it from inside.Rosaline pressed her ring and enabled all three functions to ensure she had both help and proof.“Who are you? What do you want from me? What did you spray on my face? Why did you break inside my room?”“So many questions. Too bad we won’t be answering you.”“But don’t worry, it won’t matter anymore when you let us fuck you voluntarily.”“Get away from me. I have called the police. You won’t get away with this.”“How naive! Do you think it will matter when the police find you enjoying both of us together and on drugs inside a room booked by your boyfriend?”“Or do you think your boyf
It was a long night for everyone involved.William had fractured both intruders’ hands and kicked them hard on the balls.He was stunned to hear that. He had never lost control like that. It was adrenaline.But he was not sorry for what had happened to those bastards.The sight that had greeted him that time would forever haunt his memory.He vowed to avenge his women and get back at everyone who had even the most minor involvement.The doctors identified that Rosaline had inhaled some sort of illegal drug which combined anesthesia, aphrodisiac, and hallucinogen.As she had orally inhaled it, the effects were marginal. If it had gone to the bloodstream, it would have even adverse effects and could have even a long-term impact.The police officer left after learning from the doctor and took a vile of blood for cross-testing.It was nearly 11 pm when Rosaline regained consciousness.Not that she was any restful before. She had been trashing in her sleep and mumbling incoherently.When s
Under the persuasion of the “guard” sent by William, Rosaline drank a lot of water.The doctors had refrained her from eating anything.She calmed down a lot after an hour. Finally, she agreed to take one arm out and get the infusion set up.William called the doctor and watched him closely as he did so.She drifted to sleep at around 2 am. She was still restless, and William tried to speak with her gently and soothe her without touching her.He called her little animal names.It seemed to work as she did not violently react when called these, unlike how she responded when called ‘baby’ or Rosaline.Throughout the night, he acted as a guard and persuaded her to calm down.It was better than being himself and confusing her.Maddox and Ria also stayed in the hospital.William urged them to go back to no avail. He had more important things to focus on, so he let them be.When Rosaline stirred up in the morning, she saw William looking at her intently.For a second, she thought she was i
William followed Rosaline to her room.He only politely greeted Miranda and Jeremy but was otherwise indifferent.When they reached her room, he locked the door from inside, strode into the bathroom, and drew her a bath.He adjusted the temperature and left the water running as he came out to find Rosaline standing outside the bathroom door.“How do you feel?” He asked softly.“I feel dirty.”“I am sorry.” William sighed.“Why?” “I failed to protect you.”“Don’t be. You saved me. I knew you would.”“Don’t shut me out.”“I won’t. I just feel so dirty. I need a shower.”“I will help you.”“No. Please, William! They pretended to be you. I was so scared. I can feel their hands on me. I feel sick.”“Shh…don’t. I reached you first. I heard everything. Let me be there for you.”“I am not pushing you away. I just want to wash away the filth.”“There is no filth on you. You could never catch it.”“Please!”“No,” William said as he decisively picked her up and got into the bathtub carrying her