CALEB I gulped down the brandy and licked my lips as I stared at the dancefloor filled with ladies dancing seductively to the heavy beats of the music playing in the clubhouse. ‘The dancefloor’, as we call it, is a place in the clubhouse where atrocities and sex-making are found. It is easier to find a lady on the dancefloor than on the streets. That is one place that I hated in the clubhouse, and that place is what makes me avoid coming here with my crazy friends. I averted my gaze away from the dancefloor and glanced at my ‘so-called’ friends. “Why did you insist that we come here?” I snapped at Julius and Kim who wouldn’t stop arguing about a girl that broke up with Kim last night. They kept mute and faced me. “Come on, what’s up with you these days, huh?” Julius snapped and Kim cackled loudly. “He must still be mourning over his ex-wife,” Casper chipped and I shot him a glare. “Have fun!” Kim said, hitting his fist on my chest. “There are a lot of girls right
CALEBAnger rippled through me and replaced the strong desire that filled my soul.My dark eyes pierced into her, almost ripping her apart with it.She stepped back, staring popeyed at me. There was no single ounce of remorse or guilt in her eyes.“What are you doing here?” She snapped, narrowing her eyes at me.“Dance some more, bitch!” I heard someone spill trash amongst the crowd of hungry men lusting after her.“Who the hell said that!” I growled and some of them backed away and crept back to the corners of the clubhouse.“I did,” a tough-looking man with the same voice staggered out.“What are you going to do?” he smirked, flexing his muscles.Cheers rose among his supporters.I clenched my jaw and dashed after him, but a bulky man came between us.“Stop it, stop it, okay?” The man bellowed and roughly pushed the man back into the crowd.“Hey, you can’t get into a fight here; if you want that, then you got to do it outside,” the man pointed at the exit door.I sighe
ROSYThe sharp rays of light that stung into my eyes woke me up.I groaned and turned around then opened my eyes slowly.The soft mattress and white sheets that wrapped around me made me smile sweetly.Only one person can tuck me in like that. Evan.I fluttered my lashes and snapped my sleepy eyes open to reality.What am I saying? Evan is gone, or wait, did he return?I glanced around the unfamiliar room and sighed as my hopes got dashed on a rock.I would have believed that Evan was back if I had been in my room.I got up, wondering where I was and what I was doing there.This doesn’t look like one of Caleb’s rooms, Veronica's, or Madam Helen's.Oh, damn it! Where the hell am I?I twitched my lips in disgust as I tasted a foul taste in my mouth, I also noticed that a disgusting smell surrounded me.I pulled the sheet away and made a face of disgust when I saw the dry vomit splattered across my dress.Okay, that smell was coming from me, and I didn’t like it.I forgot
ROSY I looked away, embarrassed. “I don’t know what you are talking about,” I muttered even when I was fully aware of what he was talking about. “You’re still putting on that dress?” He waved at my stained dress. I glanced at the dress and bit my lips. “Oh, it seems you also forgot that you threw up all over me last night. My car stinks so bad that I can’t even go close to it,” he said and my brows shot up. So that’s where the vomit came from. I must have drank so much last night. “Well… I never asked you to help me,” I wanted to show the ‘tough lady’ type. Caleb rolled his eyes in disgust, snickering at me. “Is that your apology for poking in my car and on me?” “What else do you expect me to say?” I shrugged. “Don’t say anything, just wash my car,” he replied and turned his back on me. My eyes widened unbelievably at his statement. “What? Wash your car! Hey, have you gone insane?” I snapped, stomping my feet on the ground. He crooned his neck, his length
ROSY Immediately the door opened, I jumped forward and swung the saucepan at whoever was at the door, but a hard large hand gripped my wrist. I winced and thrust the knife forward, but my hand was gripped and twisted. I yelled as I felt a bone snap. The knife and saucepan fell out of my hands and I was pushed to the ground. My back slammed on the wall, and I felt pain shoot through my body as I groaned, biting my lips to ease the kind of pain I was feeling. I slowly opened my eyes, and my jaws dropped as I stared at Mario, who, in turn, was staring unremorsefully at me. He shut the door and it got locked again. I heard a low groan in the kitchen and my heart leaped. That jerk! He must be awake! The groan turned into a mocking laugh as I heard feet shuffle slowly towards me. “Do you think you can run away so easily, Rosy?” Caleb’s voice paralyzed my entire body. Mario bowed to him and picked the weapons I used to fight a lost fight. He walked into the
ROSY My mind was still trying to comprehend what just happened before me when running feet echoed outside the basement. I was seated on the chair, star-struck and paralyzed. The door to the basement fell open and the cops entered the room. I guess the gunshot led them to me. “Are you okay, Rosy Connor?” One of them asked. I didn’t respond even when I wanted to. My tongue was stiff and wouldn’t move, to be honest, my mind was entirely blank. My cold eyes wouldn’t leave the body of Caleb which was lying in a pool of blood. Is that his blood or someone else’s? Why will he kill himself in the first place? Is he such a maniac? Some hands pulled me up from the chair and began to lead me out of the room. I didn’t want to look at that bastard again but I couldn’t help it. I glanced back and stared in dismay as they searched for a pulse. I wanted to find out more; I wanted to be sure that he wasn’t dead, but I was pulled into a car and taken to the hospital. “How do you fe
ROSY Am I dreaming? Of course, I am dreaming! How can Caleb be alive? How? My heart slowly began to freeze as he rolled the wheelchair towards the bed I was lying on, that terrific smirk never left his face. “I woke up before you even though I was the injured one,” he teased and I scoffed. My brows furrowed together when I saw a smile curve up on Madam Helen’s lips as she stared admiringly at Caleb. “Thank you so much for what you did, Mr. Thompson, how do we repay you for your kindness?” Madam Helen asked and I glared at her from the corner of my eye. Caleb’s chortle made me snap my angry eyes in his direction. His deceitful large grey eyes were fixed on my crimson face as he twitched his lips sinisterly. I wonder what could be going on in his mind right now. What game is he trying to play now? That coward! He better not think of mentioning marriage as a payback. “You don’t need to pay me back. I am doing what I should have done five years ago,” he muttered and my
ROSY I batted my lashes repeatedly as I stared at him. What is he trying to do? Threaten me? I scoffed at the thoughts wondering why I should be scared of his foolish words. Caleb chuckled and moved away from me, returning to the wheelchair. I let out a breath I never realized I was holding when he was a few inches away from me. “You understand what I mean, Miss Rosy?” He grinned. I narrowed my eyes, sending a glare across to him. “Are you playing games with me?” I scoffed. He crooned his neck, twitching his lips. I clenched my stomach as it fluttered when he did that innocent act. “Is that what you want to call it?” his eyes twinkled happily. “You have no repentance, Caleb,” I snapped and he giggled. “You seem to be a bit dumb, dear ex-wife.” His brusque statement made me flare up in anger. Is he calling me dumb? That stupid bastard. “Can’t you see that you’re my partner in this game, you’re not an opponent but a partner.” “I am tryin
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