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
ROSY “I’ll talk to you later!” I said to Evan over the phone and stepped out of the car. I glanced up at the high building, Connor Group was boldly inscribed at the top. This should have been mine, and it’s going to be mine one day. I took a deep breath and walked leisurely into the building. I walked in a stride that no one would ever realize that I was late for an emergency meeting. I never mentioned my grandma from the beginning because we hardly spoke with each other, she never spoke with anyone. To us, Grandma was invincible, she was dead to everyone. A woman who couldn’t attend the funeral of her favorite son should be tagged heartless, right? Yes, that’s exactly what she is. A cold-hearted, feared, and respected woman. She has been in the United States for so long that I have stopped counting the years she’s been away from the family. I used to be scared of her when I was younger and weak, I always prayed that I don’t end up like her. I prayed for God to c
ROSY I inhaled deeply and rang the bell on the gate. The gate was opened and I was let into the huge ancestral mansion of the Thompsons. After passing through the security check at the gate, I was led into the huge exquisite house that can make jaws drop. When I stepped in, the maids wandering around the hallway and cleaning sparkling items over and over again stopped their unnecessary cleaning and bowed humbly. I heard the clicking of Miss Theresa’s heels and looked up. She forced a light smile into her cold face and waved towards the large spiral staircase. “You’re welcome, Rosy Connor,” she said and swerved around, leading the way to where Madam Helen was waiting for me. “Madam Helen has been waiting for you in her room. You came behind schedule,” Theresa muttered and I cocked my brows at her. “I wasn’t given a specific time to be here,” I retorted. Theresa stopped walking and faced me. “You should know by now that the chairwoman hates being kept waiting.” “Shoul
ROSY “Let’s pick up more clothes for you,” Veronica muttered as we walked down the driveway of the hospital she worked in. “I’m not interested,” I replied bluntly and she groaned. “I’m getting irritated with your nasty attitude,” she spat, narrowing her eyes indignantly. I ignored her and focused on the article that was displayed on my phone. “Are you even listening to me?” She scoffed and shook her head. I watched her surreptitiously from the corner of my eyes. She muttered incomprehensible words under her breath and hissed loudly. “Shouldn’t you be grateful that I left my workload at the company and came over to this disgusting hospital to spend time with you,” I snapped, glaring at the old building behind us in disgust. “Disgusting?” she bellowed and smacked my shoulder, sneering venomously at me. “I am not underrating your source of livelihood,” I muttered, my eyes still glued on my phone. “Of course you are!” she spat and nudged me roughly. I tri
CALEB I twirled the diamond wristwatch on my wrist, I desperately wished for this engagement not to take place. How am I going to face Rosy if I get married to Katherine? How am I going to win back her heart? I sighed deeply and slumped into the sofa, pouring whiskey into the tumbler before me. I groaned and gulped down a generous quantity of the whiskey. The substance burned my throat as it descended to my belly. I groaned and exhaled loudly, taking another swig of the alcohol. “You know that won’t solve anything, right?” Julius muttered behind me and I swerved around, glaring daggers at him. My anger intensified when I saw Kim and Casper hovering behind him. How dare these betrayers show their disgusting faces here? “I never invited you!” I spat. “We know that, don’t tell me you’re sulking over a little fight we had,” Casper sassed and trudged leisurely into the room. I slammed the glass on the table, spewing some of its contents on the plush Persian rug
ROSY I pushed him off and glared at him in disdain, but immediately my hands lost hold of his arm I fell back into the water and started drowning. My body was immersed in the deep pool and even when I raised my hands for help it didn’t pass through the surface of the water. I felt my breath leaving my body as water seeped into my body through every hole in it. I tightened my lips together but began to feel out of breath. I opened my mouth and water gulped into my mouth. My sight became vague as I slowly went deep down into the pool. A hand grasped me and pulled me up to the surface before I drowned in darkness. I gasped for air, clinging to Caleb again. He swept me into his arms and plodded out of the water. He didn’t try to clasp me into his arms or get me upset. Words revolved around me, some out of sympathy and pity, some out of anger and disdain. I curved my hands around his neck, my eyes piercing into his stern face. His dark hair gummed to his forehead and cheeks.
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