ROSYI felt like my heart was about to burst out of my chest as I stared at my living room which was turned upside down.Incomprehensible words were written all over the wall, the pillows were torn and broken vases were scattered around the living room. My plush cushions weren’t excluded from this destruction.“Who could have done this?” I heard Veronica gasp.Who was able to get into my house without my permission or a key?There are only three keys to this place.I have the first one, Veronica has the second one. The third one?Who has the third one?“Who else has a key to this place?” I asked, refraining myself from blowing up into flames.“Evan?” Veronica rasped out.“Evan returned it the day he left,” I snapped angrily.“Then who has it?” Veronica muttered.“You didn’t come here last night, did you?” I asked and she shook her head.I ascended the stairs and sprinted into my room.I threw my drawers open without taking a glance at my room. The two keys lay in there
ROSY He twisted his head in my direction and that disgusting smirk pulled out on his face. “Come in,” he said, nodding me towards a chair. I scoffed and slammed the door shut before flouncing towards the chair. He rolled the wheelchair close to it and grinned when he saw the irritated look on my face. “What?” “Stop the pretense and get out of that wheelchair!” I snapped angrily. Why should he continue to be in a wheelchair when his legs are perfectly fine? The thought made me roll my eyes at him and scoff loudly. He tilted his neck, eyeing the flask dangling in my hand. Not so fast, hungry bear, you won’t be having this food until I get some information and assurance from you. I can’t believe I’m making a deal with the devil. Someone I should kill. Well… it’s only for the meantime, I will kill him after using him to find my daughter’s murderer. Besides, we’re in the same boat in this. “Is my face so cute that you can’t look away?” he teased and I narrowed my e
ROSY Katherine stared down at me, her intimidating eyes piercing accusingly at me. “What are you doing here?” She sneered, twitching up her lips in disgust “Your fiancé should be in the best position to answer that question,” I muttered a reply. “I asked you, not my fiancé,” she snapped sassily. I sighed; I was not ready to get into a headless argument with a crazy woman like her. I made to leave the room but she blocked my path and slammed the door shut. “I always let you go because I didn’t want people to know how you’ve been sniffing your way around my fiancé, but I won’t keep quiet anymore,” she blabbered out words that I couldn’t understand. I glanced over at Caleb, hoping he’d get this lady out of my sight, but he did nothing of such. Instead, he reached for the flask and pulled the lid open. I watched in guilt as he struggled to get the spoon to his mouth. “Honey!” Katherine winced annoyingly and shoved me aside as she dashed towards Caleb. “What are you eating? Who
ROSYVeronica released a smirk and handed the phone back to me. I sighed, staring at the blank screen.I couldn’t tell what I should do with the video; I felt like I was doing the right thing at the wrong time and the wrong thing at the right time.“What should I do, Veronica?” I asked and she shrugged.“Don’t do it,” she muttered and I looked up at her.“What?” “Don’t do it yet, let it be for now.”I scoffed, shaking my head.“After betraying me, he ruined the happiness I created for myself. I’m going to ruin him too.” Veronica nodded and clasped her hands in mine.“I know. You will just wait for the right time.”Does that mean that I’m about to do the right thing at the wrong time?“Caleb is cunning, he will try to trap you with it,” Veronica muttered and continued with her drawing.I drew closer to her and stared at the art. “Hmmm… that design is beautiful,” I muttered, admiring the designs she was unfolding on the drawing board.Veronica dropped her brush and pe
ROSY Daisy skidded into my room, flouncing the blue ball gown she was wearing with a large grin on her beautiful face. “Is it beautiful, mommy?” She chipped, squirming as she chortled from one end of my room to another end. I chuckled as I remained quiet so as not to ruin the effort of the make-up artist beside me. The discovery I made four days ago about Madam Helen was still fresh in my mind. Every time I remember it I can’t help but burst into laughter. Madam Helen is in love? How is that possible? I’m sure that she will make that person a special guest at the party. I can’t wait to meet that man at the party. My lips stretched into a smile as the blush kept appearing and reappearing before my eyes. “Are you okay, ma’am?” The make-up artist asked when my face broke into smiles. “Yes, I love the make-up; you’re doing an amazing job,” I lied, and she smiled in pride. A few minutes passed and my make-up was completely done. I stood up and the lady gasped. “My, my,
ROSY “Caleb Thompson?” Veronica gasped out and slapped her hand against her mouth as she stared at me with horror bulging out in her eyes. I was dumbfounded beyond words as I watched him saunter into the hall with pride and confidence, his aura dominating the entire angle of the hall. The usual mischievous smirk was laced across his face as he walked in my direction. The boyfriend I have long awaited to meet is none other person but this crazy jerk? How can this be true? What did he do to Madam Helen to make her like him so much to the extent of making him her special guest of honor? I don’t believe this! I don’t want to believe this! I would have concluded that I was hallucinating if I was the only one seeing him. Everyone is seeing him, everyone is staring at him in shock. Caleb paused in front of me and smiled in mischief while I glared contemptuously at him. He brushed past me, nudging Robert out of his way as he walked towards the stage Madam Helen was standing
ROSY Celeb held unto me, swaying around with confidence. Karen, who never gives up, kept on trying to make me succumb to her ‘let's talk’ tricks. I got tired of having her follow us around so I paused and forcefully pushed Caleb away, snapping a glare at him. “Your life span won’t reduce if you say thank you,” he muttered, smiling as always. “Well, I won’t say thank you!” I snapped at him, getting irritated with that constant false smile he always used to deceive people. I spun around and walked off, fully aware that Karen would follow me. I was once afraid when she touched me, but the feeling wore off and my true self came back again. “What do you want to talk about?” I muttered when I felt her presence hovering behind me. “You seem to be having fun with your ex-husband.” I knew it; she didn’t want to talk, she wanted to want to make fun of me as usual. Does she think I’m still the timid and dumb girl who can’t defend herself against evil vultures like her? You’r
ROSYI wanted to spill out a reply, but my lips wouldn’t move or part. I wrapped my clammy hands around Jennifer’s shoulders and gently pushed her away.Jennifer’s brows shot up in surprise.“What is wrong?” She inquired, batting her lashes at me confusedly.“I… I remember you,” I stuttered and sighed loudly.She forced a smile into her face and traced my chin with her fingers.“I can’t wait to start our friendship over again. I missed you,” she muttered, her eyes twinkling excitedly.I smiled and stepped away from Jennifer.I averted my gaze from Jennifer and glanced around for Veronica.I wish someone would come take me away from here; I don’t mind leaving with Caleb as long as I’ll be far away from the cunning woman before me.“Where could Veronica be?” I muttered under my breath, feeling restless.“Let's go and talk; we have a lot of things to cover up. How many years have we been apart from each other?” She chattered and before I could protest, she gripped my hand and b
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