Rose's Pov: "Rose... get up time for school!" My mum called out from down the hallway I sighed in annoyance of all days it had to be this one dad's anniversary. Let's see If my acting improved "Mum I'm not feeling well I have a migraine" I winced in fake pain hopefully she falls for it. I hear her walking from down the hallway as she strides towards me she starts to probably think is she telling the truth or not. "Are you okay" she asks her brows furrowing in worry She comes into the room towards me feeling my head for a temperature than put's the thermometer in my mouth as she waits. For a minute I had hope that she would let me have a day off school because of the day.... but of course she can see behind my white lies she gives me a knowing smirk one that reflected my own on alot of occasions "Your lying, I know today isn't the best day to attend school but your education is important...It was to him too more than you know" She replied I sighed while she sits on the side of my
Rose's Pov: As we speed down the street my thoughts kept returning to Jace 'Why couldn't he just leave me alone, I'll admit one of the days I thought I could handle him being a mafia leader but he just got worse and worse his temper would rise to great heights and I couldn't deal with it I wanted an escape and he's given me that but why still contact my mother for, the thought puzzled me. "Rose watch out!" I heard Richelle yell out I gasped getting back on the right side of the road nearly getting hit by a truck, both girls looked at me in worry, and I shook my head as if waking out of a daze focusing on the road again. While we saw the school in our view Janelle calls out "Rose are you sure your okay that was a pretty close call hun" "I'm fine my thoughts have been drifting is all" I stated "Well drift your thoughts off the road Rose" Richelle said I sigh just being on my bike riding as fast as I can it reminded me of the days with Jace and our laughs but old memories die, I've
Rose's Pov: While I sit in the detention room my thoughts drift to this guy who was he, he had this look about him one I knew all too well the guy with a past a dangerous one and It didn't sit well with me something was off my gut was screaming to myself to listen to my instincts but am I just worried about today's events is it causing my feelings to be wary of this stranger than my thoughts go back into the past I remember Parker mentioning to me that someone left this school and was deciding to come back was this the guy he was talking about Ryder. "You can leave now Miss Bashay" My professor stated while I began walking out "Miss Bashay..." He called to me I pause turning back to my professor "Yes sir?" I replied "Please make more of an effort If you want to pass this semester I know your father would want you to" He stated waving me off to leave My brows furrowed in confusion but I shook it off and continued on my way to the parking lot, I feel like my ears have steam coming
Rose's Pov: As he pushed me up against the wall he started to look at me up and down biting his lip "You don't even know what I want to do to you now and it's really hard for me to resist" as he spoke to me in a low sexy like voice. "Well sorry I'm not an easy target Ryder" I spat out "And that is what makes you so appealing you haven't fawned over me, you look at me in disgust" He stated as If I was a mystery that needed to be unraveled. "And you find that so appealing" I questioned in confusion and sarcasm "I do, but you don't want me do you?" He asked "No I don't period, so why don't you go talk to the girl that's willing to spread her legs for you," I said with disgust thinking of Victoria. "What are you so afraid of?" He asks intrigued "I'm not afraid I'm wary of whom I interact with there's a difference" I replied "I can see you have demons and their holding you back aren't they?" He questioned I remain silent giving him his answer "So you do, I wonder what they are" He
Rose's pov: When I had come home after my interaction with Jace I was petrified I ran inside looking for my mother I hadn't slept in my mum's bed since I was eight years old but that night I couldn't sleep I bawled my eyes out telling her how terrified I was and the look he gave me that said we were far from over, this was only the beginning, I cried until I fell asleep nightmares plaguing my every dream. My alarm starts blaring on my phone and I can't even reach it I start groaning in annoyance as I tried to find it I then reach too far falling off the bed "Honey what was that sound" My mother said from downstairs. I groan in pain 'Great way to start the morning right?' "Just fell out of bed I'm on my way down" I pulled myself up stretching then walk towards the stairs slowly sighing I see my mum making bacon and eggs already placing a coffee in front of me. "Did you sleep okay?" She asked "You know the answer to that mum" I replied sadly "What did he want?" She questioned again
Rose's Pov: "Really you wanna know details?" Janelle nodded her head eagerly "Okay let's start off that he's a complete asshole also the spawn of the devil has the worst fucking mood swings," I said waiting for a reply "Not that I mean, how was the make-out?? Like was their tongue involved" she replied to my question I scrunched up my nose in complete disgust "No!" I yelled She opened her mouth wide and squealed " You so did what did he taste like? Did he open his mouth fully? Did you have sex with him!" As I covered my ears hearing her high pitch squeal. When she did mention that I realized the thought had crossed my mind to have sex with him how stupid am I? I stood there in the bathroom with Janelle as she kept throwing questions my way seeing Richelle standing there with her fingers on her temples rubbing them. "You really want the honest truth " I replied They both screamed in sync "Yes we want to know!!!!" I tried changing the subject of the matter "It actually scares me
Rose's Pov:As Richelle, Janelle, and I walk through shops looking for our outfits for the party I pause ringing up Wayne"Hey Rose" Wayne said with a smile in his voice"Hey, Wayne can you do me a massive favor?" I asked"Sure what's going on" He replied"Can you please take our bikes to George as you know of Ryder's antics?" I said"Okay but you owe me this and an explanation on a couple of things Rose," He replied"Like what?" I replied"Like the fact I saw you on your bike last night while Jace pulled up beside you," He said"You didn't tell-" I started"No I didn't, don't worry I kept it to myself" He replied"Okay I'll see you tonight the girls and I are getting ready could you just ask him to do me this solid for what I did for him last time he'll know what I mean" I replied"Sure see you later Rose remember what I said" He stated"I know bye" I replied hanging upI stopped in front of Bardo and looked at this white short lace dress that was to die for until something caught my
Rose's Pov: As the girls and I parked our bikes across from the mansion, we fall in step towards the double doors. I breathe in and out starting to feel self-conscious not that I had a problem with my body or anything just people staring because I've never set foot in a party since I broke up with Jake and my so-called arranged marriage so there's bound to be stares. "Rose, are you sure you want to do this?" Richelle questions while having my arm in her grip I take one deep breath and put my hand on the doorknob "I'm sure I've grown balls since my fucked up ex-boyfriend I'm just gonna walk in there with my head held high and don't care what anyone else thinks" I said in confidence Janelle smiled at me "That's what we like about you, you are strong and beautiful and you don't let anyone else tell you otherwise" Janelle said proudly. I smile at the two girls and pull them in a huge hug "What would I do without you guys" I said in affection as we all pulled apart we linked arms. Ric
Rose's Pov: I look at my dress on the hanger "I never saw myself doing this Sasha...getting married to Jace" I said while she places a hairpin in my hair "I know if your mum and dad could see you now they would be proud of you....you look beautiful" she said putting her hands on both my shoulder blades trying to make the best of the situation I was currently in. "I wish they were here to see me but Jace and Michael have other ideas they probably don't trust my parents" I replied She smiled a bit and turned me around "You'll be fine sweetheart now I think you'll be needing to get in that dress" she said with a gentle smile as I brought it towards myself analysing it "So this marriage how does this Mascarade ball work?" I ask confused She smiled "This is a bit different than your regular wedding" she replied as she continues "Everyone will wear masks and he won't come till later so you just have to go around talk, dance, enjoy yourself and then when he arrives will head to the fro
Rose's Pov:I woke up in Jace's room after my attempt at suicide last night he didn't want to leave me alone, Richelle and Janelle weren't allowed to see me after visiting me at the medical room until the wedding. He had his arm wrapped around my waist, I close my eyes feeling sick knowing I'll be getting married to him today and I don't know how to feel about the situation, Actually I do, 'I'm fucking trapped and I don't know if Kaiser can help me this time' I thought "Roselle are you awake?" I heard him say beside me I'm quietly breathing softly making it look like I'm out to it he sighed, "I promise I swear to you that I'll try and change I'll try to be the man you fell in love, I'll try and make you happy to the end of my days" He whispered kissing my cheek When I felt him leave the room my eyes slowly opened as I sigh "Yeah right how long until you actually break me" I whispered under my breath pulling the quilt up further under my chin shutting my eyes just wanting this horri
Rose's Pov: I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat I felt sick to the stomach my family was so fucked up to a point where I started thinking that my life was completely fucked well it already was currently. I turn up and stare at the roof "I'm getting married tomorrow" I said out loud turning back over putting a pillow on my face, At eighteen never saw my life heading this way if I thought about it I always planned what would happen how it would happen, but it always got me into arguments with my parents.Two Years Ago: I twist around suddenly annoyance running through me, "I wanted to do everything by the book, date, boyfriend, and girlfriend for a year or two that would lead to finally getting married and having kids in that specific order, but now that's obviously not going to work out for me because I'm now completely stuck in this predicament between a guy I've barely known over a week period this is not the 18th century and I'm not a cow up for auction" I exclaimed as they just stan
Rose's Pov: 'Ugh I can't even leave for the mall because Jace doesn't trust me and after that phone call he hasn't been back, I look at the rack of dresses glaring at each one just wanting to rip them into tiny little pieces and burn them while stomping on the remaining ashes, don't judge me I need help. I feel small being stuck in this manor I feel claustrophobic he says 'I'll let you roam the grounds but no further' like who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do, but I haven't really rejected it but still he's such a...I don't even have words because half of the crap that comes out of my mouth definitely wouldn't be used in heaven. "This was the one you pointed out in the beginning wasn't it?" Sasha questions I replied with a one-worded "Yes." I clench my jaw angry all this rage is building up inside me 'Him keeping my father for years away from my life when I needed him most, getting Felicity involved which ended up in her demise by guess who the stepbrother that I
Rose's Pov: I wake up with Jace's arm wrapped around my waist and this is the day before the wedding 'This is what my life has come to? forced into marriage, my friends lying to me and me wanting to be with someone I can't have' I look at the ring on my finger analyzing it I sigh in desperation wanting to be in Ryder's arms having him hold me and telling me it's going to be okay, what's wrong with me? Ryder killed Felicity my cousin and I have to use my head but my heart is telling me otherwise. I sit in an upright position sighing looking out the window hearing the birds harmonious noises, I then look back at Jace maybe it won't be too bad, I just have to find a way to change him somehow take him back to the real him kind and caring, but he is not the one I did fall for, he's turned out to be cold and a monster. I stare at his face as I remember waking up next to him in my bed when I was 16 god it feels just like yesterday I was going to stay with him for 3 months thinking it will
Rose's Pov: After I rehearsed with Jace I'm back in the room sitting on the bed hands in my lap thinking, 'I can't get comfortable here I need to leave, finish school, I've barely even started out and I'm already getting married ' I say in thought I look out the window sighing thinking about my old room, the house and him 'I miss you, Ryder' I'm thinking about you over and over 'Has he forgotten about me?' the thought brings tears to my eyes I'm questioning myself why In the little time I've got to know Ryder he brings warmth in my heart I've never felt, longing for him to comfort me, hug me when I cry and If I could just be in his warm embrace again I would feel whole...pfft what am I saying it's not going to happen they don't even know where we are. I'm trapped, I huddle my legs when a couple of tears fell from my eyes as I sniffle wiping my tears with my sleeve 'It's okay you can get through this tommorow is the last day of your freedom I need to make things right'. Janelle's Po
Rose's Pov: I then turn over heaving and throw up in the bush, I wipe my mouth then suddenly something occurs to me "Oh no..." I whisper under my breath I turn around quickly "Roselle you okay?" Jace asks in a worried tone I swallow the bile that wants to come out "I'm fine I just need some rest..." I say feeling a bit dizzy, Michael looks at me analyzing my whole body, stopping at my stomach 'He must think I'm pregnant' I say in thought looking at Michael my eyes widened then that cold evil smile made its way to his face. "I'm going to go lay down okay..." I say towards Jace he nods kissing me on the forehead as I made my way upstairs. Jace's Pov: I look towards my father as he watches Rose ascend the stairs, "What's on your mind?" I ask him he looks back at me "I think she's pregnant..." He replied bluntly "Pregnant really dad? look at this severed head it would make anyone throw up" I said he had a smirk "She's seen worse way worse...and she didn't vomit then did she?" he a
Ryder's Pov: As I put down my phone on the coffee table everyone is waiting for my reply. "It was Winston he's helping get the girls out" I said Brad looks up confused "That guy was a fucking prick while I was in there, what would make him want to help?" He questions in disgust of the thought of him I sigh "Well....surprise, surprise he wants Janelle and Richelle to get married" I replied Parker's face forms into a scowl, "What the fuck?" He says in a shocked tone "Okay the wedding is in three days we have time to plan this thoroughly without any slip-ups he said this wedding is a masquerade ball I'll try and find her on the dance floor while Wayne and Parker you'll both look for the girls, Reece you're going to find the generator we have a ten minute window max to sneak them out before the backup generator comes on and Liam you'll watch out for Jace's movements" I said Brad than follows saying "I spoke to Cameron over the phone wasn't expecting me to be alive but he's managed t
Rose's Pov: I get up opening the doorknob seething in anger while I start talking to myself "Don't get back into old habits just stay calm" I say to myself as I'm too wrapped up in my own thoughts I run into Michael "Sorry I didn't see where I was going" I said He then grabbed me by the arm suddenly and dragged me down the hallway "I was looking for you we need to have a one on one" he said eyes full of hatred 'Fuck I don't want to be in the same fucking room as him alone!' I thought As he locks both doors in the room my only exits besides the window which would require my death from the height of this building which I pass in fact but when I look at his soulless black eyes as my body trembles in cold fear I'm actually considering jumping out of the building. He stands arms folded leaning on his desk "Now Roselle let me make something clear if you ever threaten my son again I won't hesitate to kill everyone around you and make you watch you are his fiancee you are to stand there,