~CALEB~ The blinding lights that pierced into my eyes sent me sprawling to the ground with my eyes shut. I felt something slide out of my hand as I struggled to adjust to the lights. I balled my fists together and my eyes snapped open at the comprehension that what slipped out of my grip was Rosy’s hand. I turned sharply in the direction of her voice and saw her struggling with one of the assassins. In a mad dash, I sprang up and raced towards them as the lean dark-lipped man smacked the nozzle of his gun on her head. My eyes widened in dismay as Rosy’s body stiffened and began to fall freely to the ground. I wheezed to the spot and caught her before her body smashed on the floor. She forced her shaking eyelids open and stared at my face, smiling sweetly as she mumbled, “Am I in heaven, Sherry?” My throat knotted and my heart stopped thumping as those penetrating words stabbed my soul. “Rosy, you’re not in heaven, you’re here with me,” I replied but her eyes wer
CALEB I sauntered across the garage and into the main house with Rosy cupped in my arms. I entered the large sitting room and caught sight of Mrs. Joyce setting up dinner for me. Ever since Rosy left, Mrs. Joyce has been a loving and caring mother figure to me. She has never left my side nor has she ever criticized me concerning the rash action I took like the others did. I sighed, taking my gaze away from her. I began to descend the spiral staircase noiselessly. Mrs. Joyce seemed to perceive my presence as she trotted out of the dining room before I ascended the last flight of stairs. “Welcome back, master,” she called out from the bottom of the stairs. I turned around and nodded in response. Her eyes travelled to the human in my arms and they widened in shock. “You brought someone home, sir? This is unlike you, you’ve never brought anyone home ever since your divorce from ma’am Rosy,” she blurted out, staring admiringly at the lucky woman in my arms. If only sh
CALEBThe soft knock on the door got my eyes flying open.I groaned in annoyance, fuming at the unwanted disturbance whoever at the door was giving me this early morning. I sat up and flung a loose shirt over my body before sprinting out of the bed. I shuffled to the door, unlocked it, and pulled it open.“Mrs. Joyce?” I groaned, rubbing my forehead, my lips pursed in anger.“Good morning, sir, I brought your coffee,” Mrs. Joyce beamed.The smile on her face made the anger spurting in me dwindle.I stared at her face wondering why she looked so happy.I have never seen Mrs. Joyce this happy before, could this be because of Rosy’s appearance?“Thank you,” I muttered, taking the teacup from her. I walked to the drawer and dropped the cup, but when I turned around, I found her still lingering at the door.“Is anything wrong?” I questioned.“Should I wake Miss Rosy up?” she asked, her eyes brightening up with each second that ticked by.“No, let her sleep. I don’t think she
ROSYThe striking blue eyes had a strong effect on me when I opened my eyes. At first, I didn’t understand what I was staring into or who the pair of mesmerizing orbs belonged to.My heart raced when my mind became alive and the recognition of the bearer hit me.I sprang up and pushed him away.Caleb staggered back, his eyes were filled with indifference as they stared at me.“You are awake?” He muttered bluntly, leaning against the cabinet.“What am I doing here?” I snapped, glaring contemptuously at him.What was I doing here? Why am I not in in my room at the penthouse and why is Evan not with me, why am I with this betrayer?“It’s a good thing that you’re finally awake, I thought you’ll never wake up. How long have you had such a peaceful uninterrupted sleep?” he muttered, swerving away from the question I asked earlier.“I asked what I’m doing here, I never mentioned anything concerning my sleeping habits!” I groused.“Save your breath and think about last night,” he
ROSY“You?” Caleb muttered, dismay filled his voice.“Let them in,” I said to the security man.He glanced at Caleb to get approval before obeying my order.“Don’t let anyone in,” Caleb said and the security man nodded before sliding out of the room.“I will go out then,” I said and skipped past them, heading towards the door.“Are you going to have me arrested? You think I did it?” He said to Mrs. Joyce as I got to the door.I spun around and faced him, a contemptuous glare on my face.“If you didn’t then who did?” I spat, rolling my eyes at him.The young boy sighed and slumped into a couch.“We have a hard nut to crack,” he sang, rolling a ring around his fingers as he stared at me from the corner of his eyes.“Get ready too, you’ll be going to jail with your boss,” I snapped at him and he scoffed.I opened the front door and stepped out on the porch, yelling for assistance.The cops heard my yell and forced their way through the gate and security.I shed pretentious
ROSY “Are you sure of what you just said?” The detective asked, eyeing me curiously. “Yes, he wasn’t the one who kidnapped me,” I repeated the same words that threw him into a state of confusion. The detective sighed and dropped the pen in his hands dejectedly as he rubbed his crinkled forehead. “You told me earlier that he kidnapped you and besides, you were found in his house, are you sure you aren’t being threatened to withdraw the charge against him?” he asked, his penetrating eyes boring into me. “Who would try to threaten me?” I scoffed, leaning into the chair. “He saved my life, I owe him a lot, it was just a misconception. I was so scared that I wasn’t thinking properly this morning. I have realized my erroneous behavior and I want him out,” I defended Caleb. The detective sighed in dejection, shrugging lightly. “Then, who do you think tried to kill you last night?” he asked, tearing out the blank page he reserved for my statement. “I don’t know, all I am sur
ROSY His eyelids shook severally as he mused at me. “What did you say?” He muttered. “If you’re tired of being with me then you can go back to Cuba and get another job or perhaps…” I trailed, not wanting the say the last part. “Perhaps?” Evan chuckled. “You want to get rid of me now that you’ve made it?” He asked. I remained silent, my eyes fixed coldly on the closed door. “I get it, I get it,” he muttered, nodding his head. “Let’s end the relationship if that’ll make you happy,” Evan said and I remained mute. The room was flooded with silence as we lived in the world of our thoughts. I knew his eyes were intently fixed on my blank face all the while, expecting a reaction from me. When he realized that I wasn’t ready to talk, he spun around and left the room. The slamming of the door made me sigh in relief. I slipped into the bed and buried my body under the quilt, soaking my teary face into the pillow. I don’t know what has happened to me but I’m sure something
ROSY“What?” She muffled and a string of pasta slipped out from her lips.“You heard what I said, Veronica,” I said, getting impatient to get an honest answer from her.“Oh,” she mouthed and picked up a napkin, wiping her mouth with it.“I heard it from Evan,” she replied, but the sparkle in her eyes betrayed her words.“You’re lying,” I muttered. She opened and slammed her lips in confusion.“I haven’t told Evan what transpired during that event, he isn’t even aware that I spoke with Caleb,” I added and she curved her brows on hearing the last part of my statement.“You spoke with Caleb? What did you two talk about?” she asked, acting like the previous question I asked was irrelevant.I scoffed, glaring at her in anger.She stared at my face, understanding the meaning of that glare.“Okay, someone told me about it,” she responded.“Who?” I inquired.She pursed her lips, playing with the hem of the napkin in her hand.“The detective. He has an interest in me, so I made him tell m
With a smile on my radiant face, I watched the kids run around the field aimlessly. I shuddered slightly when I felt wet lips touch my bare neck. I didn't need to turn around to find out who the person was, the scent of his cologne gave him away. “You came here to clear your mind during the holiday, not babysit seven-year-old kids.” He muttered and I chuckled lightly. “I just need to make sure that they're okay,” I replied and he scoffed, wrapping his hands around my shoulders. “Come on, nothing bad is going to happen to them, let's go in,” he nudged. I glanced at our three kids and then back at Caleb's face. “Are you sure?” I muttered and he threw his head back, groaning loudly. “I will be blamed if anything happens,” he said confidently. I turned up my lips and finally relented. Caleb smiled and took my hand, pulling my body against his as he brushed his lips against mine. “Don't try to act weak; what you did years ago still amazes me,” he muttered, and I giggled.
ROSY I took the elevator back to the penthouse, my heartbeat increasing with each step I took from the elevator to the door. I pushed the door open and stepped into the living room. The smell of liquor hit my nose immediately when I stepped in. I turned up my lips in disgust and glanced around the room for him. “Evan?” I called out. My stomach churned when I saw him spin a swivel chair around, his hand holding onto a bottle of liquor. “There you are! I thought you wouldn't show up,” he laughed and got up from the chair. “What do you want?” I snapped, sending a murderous glare at him. He raised his brows in surprise and laughed like a lunatic, waving the bottle of liquor at me. He became quiet and tilted his head in my direction. “All my life, there's only one thing that I have ever wanted.” He gulped a reasonable amount of liquor then shook his finger at me. “You.” My heart shrank and my blood boiled. “Sorry to disappoint you,” I muttered and raised my hand
ROSY "Hello, little red rose, miss me?" The phone dropped from my hand and my heart constricted as I staggered back and panted for air. The excitement in the hall vanished and everyone stared at me in shock. Caleb flinched back at my behavior and stared questioningly at me, but when he realized that I wouldn't give him an answer, he bent down and picked up the phone. It isn't true, is it? That isn't who I thought it was, right? Could it be that Katherine was right? No, no, it can't be. My belly knotted when I saw Caleb's face turn grave. His lips trembled as he forced a name out of his mouth. “Evan?” I felt my heart stop beating and my eyes rolled up. Caleb looked at me, his hand tightening around the phone. He's back! He fucking came back! “Evan?” Mom gasped and murmurs filled the hall. Everyone who knew Evan had a grave look of dismay on their faces. The once joyful atmosphere turned sober and tense at the mention of that terrible and monstrous name. My b
CALEB The large doors pulled open and the sharp rays of sunlight pierced into my eyes. I squinted my eyes, adjusted to the stream of light oozing into the filled-up church, and then looked at the glorious sight some distance before me. She looked angelic; she looked perfect, like a heavenly being. The spotless white dress she wore flowed lazily on the white marble floor as she walked slowly toward me. Her veiled face looked ahead, causing a turbulent feeling in the pit of my belly. The flower she held was Sherry's favorite flower, the blue flower. "Miracle", like Sherry always called it. The rays from the sun surrounded her, making her look like an angel gloriously descending to the earth. Each she took towards me made my heart leap. It felt like I would have a heart attack before she got to me. Everyone's head was turned as hundreds of eyes trailed after her to the altar. I batted my lashes in disbelief when I saw her standing before me, a heart-warming smile on her
CALEB I ran my hands through my disheveled hair as I paced around the waiting room, filled with anxiety. “Calm down, Caleb, calm down,” mom complained, sighing loudly. The door burst open and I spun around, glaring at Mario's pale face. “She has been arrested," Mario said and I grunted in dissatisfaction. “I will sneak into that prison and kill her myself if anything happens to Rosy.” My mom jerked her head in my direction, glaring at me. “You won't do anything like that! And nothing is going to happen to Rosy!” She snapped and I narrowed my eyes, slumping dejectedly into the chair beside me. It was all my fault. If I had gotten there a bit earlier, if I had run up to the balcony instead, she wouldn't have fallen off. She wouldn't be in this critical condition. I'm so sorry that I couldn't save you, I'm such a disappointment,” I muttered, sighing in regret. Perhaps, if I had handled Katherine properly, she wouldn't have shown her face here again. My heart skipped
ROSYThe revolver being pointed at me didn't faze me, the face of the woman standing before me was what kept me stunned. “You seem shocked,” she chuckled and advanced towards me. I gasped out and staggered back, holding onto the railings behind me. “Katherine? What the hell are you doing here?” I snapped, glaring confusedly at her. My eyes darted down to her flat belly and my eyes dimmed. Isn't she supposed to be supposed to be pregnant? “What happened to your baby?” She scoffed at my question in disbelief, narrowing her blazing eyes at me. “Well… I killed it,” she muttered and my eyes widened in dismay. “You did what?” I snapped, pursing my lips in anger. She smirked and lowered the gun then tilted her head to the side. “Why? Is it because you're unable to get pregnant again?” Her snide words pricked my heart, making my blood boil. “Does it hurt to watch a child that should have been yours die? Hmmm… I can tell how you feel at the moment. If only God had given me the
ROSY It's been three months since Evan’s escape from prison, three months of peace and curiosity. My curiosity was only satisfied when his body was found floating on water a week ago. Though his face was badly injured and unrecognizable, his body and the mark proved that it was him. Now, I'm full of peace and happiness, not only concerning Evan's death but also my upcoming wedding day. “There you are!” Juliet shrieked as she barged into my office, pulling me out of my reverie. I stretched my lips into a smile and blinked tiredly. “Don't tell me you're already tired from the shopping; the wedding is in a few days, so you better be ready,” she snapped, and I nodded my head. “Yes, ma'am.” She chuckled and dropped a large bag on my desk. “I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to the pre-wedding party, my schedule is so tight that I can hardly eat,” she muttered, breathing out loudly. “Well… that's the price you have to pay for being one of the most famous models in the country,” I
MARIO "Welcome sir!" the pygmy secretary grinned widely as she led me to my father's office. "Mr Morris has been waiting for you," she muttered, cunningly trying to start up a conversation. "The party lasted longer than I expected," I threw a flat reply. But the girl refused to give up, she tugged on my arm and forced me to look down at her. "Is it true that Miss Rosy and Caleb Thompson are engaged? I saw it on a social page." "Hmmm, it's true," I responded and quickened my pace. I got to the closed door, sucked in a deep breath before pushing it open. My dad raised his head and forced a smile into his face when he saw me enter the room. "I am sorry that I kept you waiting," I muttered and walked to the couch then slumped into it, waiting for him to tell me the reason for his sudden invitation. "I heard that they are engaged," he muttered, and I nodded, narrowing my eyes in suspicion. Does whatever he has to say have anything to do with Caleb and Rosy? "I just couldn't hol
CALEB When I saw her face, I couldn’t help but admire what a beauty she was. Her blue velvet gown flowed behind her as she stepped down from the spiral staircase accompanied by Juliet.From her lustrous curly hair cascading to her spotless shoulders to her angelic face, down to her flawless thigh which the split on the gown revealed. The dress she wore hugged closely to her body, proudly showing off her curves. I chuckled lightly and smiled at her which she returned immediately. I couldn’t wait to hold her in his arms once more, and this time, I had planned never to let her slip out my fingers again. “Happy birthday!!” We all cheered, raising our glasses in the air. She laughed and raised her glass too, her eyes pinned on me and mine on her.It was like we were sending a silent message across to each other. Everyone was present, including her rebellious family members. I was surprised that they didn’t try to kick her out when they found out about the stolen funds. That was a pe