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
CALEB I glanced at the door that led to the restroom and then at the wristwatch wrapped around my wrist. When I saw that crazy lady go through the door some minutes ago, I couldn’t help but grow restless. Why do I feel like everything is not alright in there? Why do I feel like Rosy is in trouble again? I sighed and faced Carolina, who had been chattering nonstop beside me. A lot of the members of the Connor family must be wondering how I was able to do what none of them can ever attempt to do. Persuading Madam Helen to take an action she detests is like wasting away time. Rosy must be dumbfounded to discover that I have power over her almighty grandmother. She won’t understand how much more I can control with a snap of my finger. This was what Sherry’s death made me do. A smile arched on my face as I stared at Madam Helen’s smiling face. When was the last time the old lady was so happy? Just like Rosy, no one in her family wanted her existence. Everyone threw her aroun
CALEBA gasp escaped her lips as she stared confusedly at me.“What?” She rasped out.I wrapped my fingers around her chin, leaning closer to her.“No one touches my possession and goes Scott-free,” I muttered, and her eyes widened.“Are you… are you going to kill me?” She whispered, her voice was full of fear as she spoke.“Do you think I will let you live after threatening my woman and making her cry? Anyone who hurts Rosy will lose their lives,” I said and she gasped in disbelief.The door opened and Mario snuck into the restroom. He pulled off the hat he was wearing and stared intimidatingly at Jennifer.“Is she the fox that tried to harm Miss Trouble?” he rasped out, and I swerved my head in his direction, glaring daggers at him.He gave me a one-sided shoulder shrug and raised his hands in defense.“This man…” I waved at Mario as I stared excitedly at the shivering body of Jennifer.“He will take care of your dead body in such a way that no one will ever find any clue
ROSYI jerked up and stared around the room, when I recognized it as mine, I sighed in relief and fell back into the bed.I tried to doze off again, but the warning bell that rang in my head made me snap my eyes open, fully awake.There was only one word that rang in my head. Caleb!!I gasped and touched my lips as all the memories of yesterday came rushing into my head.“What the hell have I done?” I muttered, filled with regret.The door burst open and Caleb trudged leisurely into the bedroom with a tray in his hand.He paused when he saw me sitting up on the bed. A smirk sneaked into his face as he proceeded to approach me.“Good morning, little red rose,” he sang and my belly churned.What right does he think he has to keep on calling me that?“You took advantage of my weakness last night!” I burst out.His brows snapped up as he placed the tray down and sank into the bed.“Did you have a good sleep?” he muttered, avoiding the topic that I raised.“You scumbag! You sle
CALEBRosy gasped and pulled back to her seat, breathing heavily. The fresh streaks of tears were still on her face. “Are you okay?” I asked and reached out my hand to touch her face but she slapped my hands away and wiped her face with the back of her palm.Daisy’s eyes were fixed on us as she glanced from Rosy to me.“Are you two okay?” She chipped and Rosy nodded.“Yes, we are,” Rosy said and looked out of the window.I cursed the car under my breath, gripping the steering wheels in anger. If it hadn’t been the stupid lurch, I would have maintained that nice relationship with Rosy.I glanced at her again, shaking my head at her behaviorOne minute, she’s happy, and the other minute, she’s upset.Her mood swings drive me crazy.I pulled into Madam Helen’s garage, and we got out of the car.Rosy took Daisy’s hand and began to lead her into the mansion.I trailed after them, sighing repeatedly at her cold behavior.“Hey, Rosy, slow down,” I called out. She snapped her hea