ROSY I paced around my office wondering why I was feeling tensed up. “I and Kaitlyn are getting married. So, stay away from my woman!” Caleb’s voice kept repeating itself in my head I felt I might go crazy if it didn’t stop. I groaned in anger and hit my head severally with my clenched fist. I winced in annoyance and slumped dejectedly into the swivel chair behind me. That jerk, does he think getting engaged to Kaitlyn will make me weak? He must be stupid to think of such an idea, nothing will ever shatter me, not even my past. The piles of work on the desk made my head swirl in circles. The creaking of the door made me raise my head from the desk, I sighed when Casper sauntered to the front of my desk, leaning closer that I felt he was trying to steal a kiss from my lips. I pushed my chair back as I furrowed my brows in suspicion. He got his lost senses back and pulled back, licking his parched lips. “What do you want?” I asked, glaring coldly at him. He cleared hi
CALEBA bent-over figure got me curious when I trotted into the cemetery. I slowly walked noiselessly close to Sherry’s grave, my eyes were still on the figure who seemed to be searching for something on the tombstones lined up before her–the hair pointed out that she was a lady.Her suspicious movements got my attention drifting away from Sherry’s grave. I stood still, the blue flower I brought still wrapped in my hands as my eyes followed her. She finally strengthened up and rubbed her back, groaning in pain.Is she a mental patient?I have heard rumors that mentally ill people litter around cemeteries, stealing anything they get their hands on.Perhaps, she’s searching for a box of chocolate dropped on a tombstone by a relative of one of the deceased.I glanced at the flower in my hand and then back at her. She wouldn’t want a flower, will she?I heard her sigh and scratch her neck, a mild wind blew up her hair and her face came into view.My throat knotted when I realize
ROSY I stared at my pale face in the mirror, still bothering if I had spilled any of my weaknesses before Caleb last night. I caught the flu as a result of the rain and now I’m forced to get tucked in my bed all day. I sighed and brushed my disheveled hair, taking a second glance at the clock dangling on my wall. It is past 3, I can still make it to the company and reduce some of the workload piled up on my desk. The moments of yesterday came flashing back into my head and the brush stopped working on my hair. The request I made to Sherry echoed countlessly in my head. “Sherry, help me to take revenge on your dad. I don’t ever want to forgive him, I want him to beg for mercy till his last breath, you’ll help me, Sherry, won’t you?” I whispered and inhaled, hoping Sherry would give me the courage and bitterness that I needed to bring Caleb Thompson down. I will not only destroy his finances, but I will ruin him emotionally, he will run madly for me but will never catch m
ROSYThe deadly glare I shot at Mr. Hamilton’s secretary made the raven-haired young man slam his mouth shut. I flounced my way to Mr. Hamilton’s office, roughly pushing the man out of my way when I got to the closed door.Mr. Hamilton looked up from the files before him and furrowed his brows on seeing me fume in front of him.“What are you doing here?” He asked.I scoffed and slumped into the chair, combing my disheveled hair with my fingers.“You know, don’t you?” I blurted out and his lips thinned.“It seems you met with the board of directors,” he sighed, rubbing his eyelids tiredly.“You were the one that told them about my father’s reversed will, right?” I sneered. He stared at me with an indifferent expression.“I couldn’t help it, there is evidence that points accusing fingers at you as a suspect.”My eyes darkened in indignation and I banged my clenched fist on the desk.“What nonsense! Karen is the one making up such stories!” He kept quiet and stared intently at
5 years ago ROSY The kiss Caleb placed on my cheek got butterflies fluttering around my belly. I blushed and smiled widely before returning the kiss, but mine was on the lips. Caleb placed a soft kiss on Sherry’s head before picking up his briefcase.“I’ll be back in the evening, we’ll return to Sicily tomorrow morning,” Caleb muttered and Sherry nodded, grinning widely.“I can’t wait to return to Grandma Joyce, she promised me a plate of pasta and Alfredo sauce!” Sherry exclaimed, throwing her hands up in the air as the euphoria of going back home engulfed her.I felt the same way too, but I wasn’t so transparent about it, I kept the happiness locked within me.Caleb chuckled and ruffled her hair playfully before shuffling to the door. I trialed after him, escorting him to his car.As he clicked the door of the SUV open, he turned around and stared intently at me.“Take care of Sherry, okay?” I nodded in response and straightened his tie which didn’t need the effort.H
Present DayRosy“Sherry!!” I jolted up, my chest rose, and fell in panic and shock.Evan jumped up and stared at me with widened eyes. He walked cautiously to where I lay and touched my forehead.“You’re burning up! Are you okay, Rosy?” He exclaimed in alarm, his eyes surveying my body.I sighed and shut my eyes, it seemed like some strings were drawing them into my skull.“I have remembered everything that happened the day Sherry died. Sherry didn’t die by fire, someone killed her and set the house on fire!” I heaved and glanced at Evan.He was staring at me in amusement, he shook his head and pushed me back into the soft mattress.“I think you have a migraine, I’ll call a doctor,” he muttered.I frowned and slapped his hand away.“I’m telling the truth, someone killed Sherry. I’m going to the police station, I’ll make sure that the investigation concerning Sherry’s death is reopened!” I growled and made to sprint out of bed but Evan grabbed me and pinned my body to the bed.
CALEB“Work together you say?” She scoffed and shook her head.“I can never have anything to do with you, Caleb,” she groused, sheer hatred glistened in her eyes as she talked.“Rosy, please, I’m not asking for your forgiveness,” I paused to let the words make sense before continuing, “I only need a second chance, a second chance to seek justice for our daughter.”“Justice?” She chuckled. “You should have done that five years ago, why do you want to do that now? Is that a way of trying to get back with me, sorry to disappoint you Caleb Thompson you’ve failed in that area.”I sighed, searching for words to placate her.“I’m sorry, I want to right my wrongs, please give me a chance to, after that then you can take my life if that will be your only satisfaction,” I pleaded, hoping the expression in my eyes would be able to convince her.I was taken aback in surprise when Rosy shook her head stubbornly.“No, I can never have anything to do with you, never!” she retorted in determin
ROSY I lay reclined on the reclining chair, a glass of strawberry juice in my hands. “Here you are, I’ve been searching everywhere for you,” Veronica’s voice made me take off the sunscreen I wore. I peered at her and smiled lightly. “You’re always searching for me,” I responded and she twitched her lips in annoyance. “Is that a way to comfort someone?” She snapped, hissing loudly. “Were you expecting me to roll on the ground and ask if you were okay?” I muttered. She scoffed and slumped down into the recliner beside me. “How are you going with the investigation?” she asked when she relaxed on the recliner. “Well… they couldn’t find a main suspect because a lot of fingerprints were found on the necklace,” I mumbled a reply, sipping the juice I was holding “How did the necklace get out of their custody in the first place?” Veronica asked and I shrugged. She shook her head and muttered, “The police are becoming incompetent.” “Do you have another option?” I asked. She gla