___ROSE’S POV____
“Nate?” I called out, more like a question. He started, looking guilty like a kid that have been caught with his hands in the cookie jar, doing what he’s not supposed to do. He looks like he didn’t want to be caught dead here and least of all by me.
He also looks like he didn’t get enough sleep but that has been his look for the past few days. I can see that he’s still in his nightwear which means that he hasn’t had his bath yet. He must have just woken up then.
“Good afternoon, Rose” He greeted and cleared his throat, looking everywhere but me. I didn’t understand why he wasn’t looking at me directly in the eyes. His eyes drifted off to my body and back away. I looked down at myself and saw that my robe was
__ROSE’S POV___When I was satisfied with the amount of times I’ve fawned over myself, I left the closet to meet Jo and Jerry, the former who had her camera already trained on me.The squeal that came from her confirmed what I already know. I look too good to be true. Jerry’s hands were on his mouth and he looked like he was about to cry.“I didn’t imagine it will look this good. You definitely have to come and model for me sometime, Rose. You bring the beauty of my clothes to life and that’s what I’m aiming for. You make me so emotional, I can’t believe this is what I’ve made” Jerry is being dramatic now. It’s not me who has brought the beauty of the dress out, it’s the opposite. The dress had brought out the beauty in
___NATE’S POV____When I left the hospital, I didn’t know I was going to end up going to my parent’s place. I had originally planned on getting something to eat because I was getting hungry when the call came in. It was my dad. He asked that I meet him at the family house as soon as possible. There’s no way I can ignore a direct order from the current alpha, so I had to go.There was no time for me to go back and tell Rose or any of her siblings, so I left without them knowing. Since I was in the hospital area, the drive from there to my parent’s was short.“You came earlier than you’re expected to” that was the first thing mom said to me as soon as I walked into the door. Of course, there’s no welcome son, how are you doing? Becau
__ROSE’S POV___The reception of the party was similar to the first one; a lot of paparazzi outside trying to get pictures of everyone. They are even more than the previous one so I’m assuming there’s a celebrity here somewhere. When I got down from the car, there was a collective intake of breaths and the snapping became plenty in earnest that I almost got blinded by the lights.Nate took my hand and guided me through the sea of bodies. Even though bodyguards are everywhere trying to push them back, the paparazzi weren’t relenting and threatened to break out of the line they are confined to. Everyone of them were trying to get pictures, not necessarily of me, but I know I’m part of the reason. Questions were being shouted but we paid no attention to them as we made our way to the hall where the event was.
__ROSE’S POV___I watched as the two of them jumped apart in their seats. The woman’s face went from annoyance at being disturbed to recognition of me. She stood up and left without another word.“You couldn’t even wait for a few more days, Nate? We have just two days left and you can have basically anyone you want. You got annoyed with me for walking, just walking around with Ralph but the second I got into the bathroom, you start talking to some bimbo you want to sleep with. Have a little bit of self respect, would you?” I said all of these calmly, taking a sip from the glass in my hand. This is some good stuff. They’re really big on what they serve here.“You don’t have to assume that I’m trying to sleep with every woman I
___ROSE’S POV___Saying I was shocked when I heard my name was an understatement. I sat down in extreme disbelief until my name was called twice.“Mrs Jones, please come up!” The host instructed me. I never realized that my dress could be up for auction and for $100k starting bid at that.Nate got up and helped me to the podium where I stood in front of the sea of faces. I can see a lot of placards up already even before they started the bid. It shows how many people actually want the dress. I see Nate and Emily’s cards up. They are also planning on bidding for it.I didn’t even realize when the dress was sold and to Emily of all people. She got it for $300k, which is way more than I expect
___ROSE'S POV___We couldn't continue, not now that the person on the other side knows there are people on the other side of the door. It could be someone trying to use the toilet or something.Nate and I spang apart and tried to look as presentable as possible. I know it's going to be harder on my part because of how much undressing I did, but I did what I could. I dragged the clothes back down and up to my boobs and arranged it. Fortunately, my hair didn't undergo much, so I just had to use my fingers to comb through for it to go back to the way it used to be.There was a mirror in the room so I used it to check my face. The makeup hasn't smugged much, except for my lipstick which I will reapply as soon as I get to my bag. I'm sure Jerry left a lipstick of this shade in my bag. He never allows me
___ROSE'S POV____I know Jo jokes around a lot so I didn't pay head to whatever she has just said. I strolled forward to go and join them on the dinning table and the excited face she turned towards me had me curious. What if it's true? What if I am really truly viral? I shook my head to clear these thoughts. There's no way that's possible.She barely let me sit down before she hovered around me, that silly smile still on her face. "Have you checked your phone this morning?".As a matter of fact, I haven't. Since I switched it off in the car yesterday, I haven't had the time or opportunity to use it again. I'm sure I haven't charged it yet because it has to still be in the purse I took with me to that event yesterday. I forgot to plug it in yesterday. That's not correct. I was too distracted to r
__ROSE'S POV____Neither I nor Jo heard when Nate came down. He is barefoot, which can be the reason why we didn't hear him. Not that he exactly came down, but he was already on the last steps of the staircase. I wonder how much he has heard.He moved down completely and walked over to where we were seated. He took a seat opposite us and waited for an answer. When none was forthcoming, he asked again."What don't I need to know about?" He leaned forward in that intimidating way of his, prepared to intimidate us into answering his question."It's nothing. We were just talking." I replied to him and gave Jo a look that said "speak and I'll annihilate you right here." She gulped and faced away from me.
ROSE'S POV__SIX YEARS LATER"Mommyyyy". I heard my youngest scream. I sighed and walked into the room they were in. Ever since he was old enough to talk, Alexander has always looked for an opportunity to scream mommy around the house, even when there was no need for it. I've been trying to get him out of the habit but nothing seems to work even when his older sister caution him against it."You didn't have to shout that loud, Xander. Mommy would have heard you regardless." I said as I picked him up and placed him on my lap. It didn't seem like he has any injuries but the need for him to shout to get my attention was just there. It's not like I've been gone for that long. It's been barely twenty minutes since I left but that seemed like an hour or two in his eyes.
_ROSE'S POV__With tears in my eyes, I stretched my hand forward and muttered yes over and over again. I can't believe that he's officially asking me to be married to him and for real this time. I know it's going to be a shock to the public when they find out that the first wedding was a faux one. Even though we didn't leak pictures or post anything about it online, hundreds of thousands of people on the internet knows I'm married to Nate which means we have to release a statement that explains everything to them.A lot of people will be confused, naturally, but we'll have to clear up the air if we want everything to go smoothly. I don't want to have to fight the online in-laws who will tell me I've been living a lie and isn't truly married to Nate.When we got home, it was too late a
_ROSE'S POV__Today seemed to be one of the best ones I've had so far. Nate seemed intent on making me know that he loves me regardless of whatever might have happened between us and whatever it is I've told him. I couldn't believe he reacted to what I told him the way he did without getting mad about it. That's when I knew I had lucked out when it comes to finding a partner. Ever since I told him I loved him too, he had been doing everything in his powers to make sure I'm very comfortable and for me to know that I'm very loved.It's been a week already and it's the best week I've had in a very long time. He said I should dress pretty today because he was taking me to a place where I would really like and I'm very excited for it.For the first time in weeks, I felt completely comforta
_ROSE'S POV___I know the therapist is right and I have to tell Nate the actual truth about how I felt about him and his family and how I currently feel. I know it's long due that I tell him about it and I can't blame myself though. With everything that has happened, there's no way I would want to be involved with someone like me if I was him. But, I actually love him and I don't want to lose him. The therapist tells me that if I don't tell him early enough, he's going to get frustrated and decide to leave me alone. Although, I know he can't do that when he already has me pregnant, but there's a chance that the love he feels for me now will start to dwindle. I don't want to be in a loveless marriage.I also need to tell him what I actually had planned for him and his family. I know it'd come as a shock to him to hear that my initial plan when I agre
_ROSE'S POV___Even before it was mentioned, I know I'll be needing therapy and I didn't bother to hide that fact. I'm tired of pretending like I was fine and since I couldn't start therapy yet because the doctor asked that I rest at home for a while before they'll give me the go ahead to go and start the therapy sessions."I'm aware of that your honor, and I'm working towards it". I said just before I was lead off the witness stand. It's sheer strong will that is holding me from crying. Since I was now done, I didn't ask before I left the courtroom, Nate behind me. Since I didn't allow any of my family members to come with me, it was easier for me to just leave with him than to start rounding them all up.I wasn't called back which means I have been excused and I went into the car. A
__ROSE'S POV____"The court has asked that we must be present at the trial which means whether we like it or not, we have to be there and I know you wouldn't want to relieve any of what happened but it will go a long way in making sure these bastards are put behind bars". Nate said.As soon as we got news of the trial, I had been hoping that I won't have to be called to go there but it looks like that's just wishful thinking.It's been over a month now since the incident happened and I just got discharged last week. It was a very slow process towards healing and while I might not be totally myself yet, it's better than who I was before. The wounds healed nicely and most of them didn't leave permanent damages on my body. The ones that did are in places that can be covered up easi
_ROSE'S POV___It feels like this is just a movie because I don't want to believe that what he's saying is actually true. I had thought that what he said the day he rescued me was just hallucination and I didn't want to think of it as something other than thatHearing him say it again that he loves me makes it feel like a dream. Yeah, I know we've gotten close and we are no longer sworn enemies but him actually falling in love with me seems so far fetched. It feels like a prank and although I doubt it, I don't want it to end because if it does, it means he doesn't really love me like he said and all this hope was for nothing."Don't say things you don't mean just because you want me to do something for you, Nate". I chided him. I don't want him to tell me things he thinks I want to hear just so I
__NATE'S POV____There's a lot to unpack from everything Rose had told me today. I don't even know where to start from or what to do and how to go about it. She can't just drop the news that she's pregnant and then immediately tell me that she'd be terminating our child and expect me to be fine with it. There's no way I can be fine with that sort of thing.I tried as hard as possible to make sure she won't do it. I even told her I love her. I didn't want to tell her that way before because I don't want it to seem like I'm pushing it to her because I want her to do something for me and that is not aborting the child, but it's almost like a last resort for me. For her to not do what she wants to do.I know Rose is very stubborn and once she sets her mind against something, there's nothing you
__ROSE'S POV___I opened my eyes to see him staring down at me. It looked like he was searching my face for something I don't know about. He moved back when he saw that my eyes were open though and he smiled at me, one I didn't return."Hey. I didn't know you're awake. I'm sorry I wasn't here for you when you woke up. I had to do some things". I have an idea of what that could have been. I can see blood splatters on his shirt and although he tried to hide it, I can see the ones on his knuckles too. Since it was mentioned earlier that he was going to the police station, I'm going to assume that means that whomever it is he fought with is Drake or Helena. I know he doesn't hit women though, which means it had to be Drake.I'm not against the fact that he did that, I just don't like the