“Just let me die!” Zoe screamed as she pushed away from Ethan who was holding onto her. “Stop talking nonsense!” Ethan scolded but it only made her cry even louder, “My heart beats for you Ethan, if you leave me what will my reason to live be?” She sobbed into his shirt. “I won't leave you.” Ethan's voice was soft as he responded, sending a million bullets straight to Rose's heart. Rose stood, frozen to the spot Her eyes were blurring as she tried to hold her tears Her heart clenched painfully as the scene replayed in her head over and over again. Back in the room, Zoe cried even louder, “I used to be your world, Ethan. The reason your heart was beating. But it seems I've been holding onto this love on my own!” Her eyes were now red and her face was swollen from crying. Zoe felt like she had lost her grip and the effect she had on Ethan. He never prioritized her the way he used to and it made her heart boil. “Isn't my kindness towards you enough?” “ I don't want your kindnes
“Oh my sweet sweet girl, I missed you so much!” Aunt Marie hugged Rose tightly. Because of the distance and how demanding it was being Ethan’s wife and running a start-up, Rose rarely had time to go on a day’s trip late alone go on a vacation. “I missed you too, so much!” Rose fought the urge to cry, she didn’t want to worry her Aunt.After losing her parents at such a young age, Rose was always reserved and rarely showed it when she didn’t like something. She had been mistreated by her father’s sister before Aunt Marie took her in. She was fifteen when she was taken and had already built a wall around herself to protect her heart.The wall that only Ethan had access to without even trying.She peeled away as they walked arm-in-arm. They got in a taxi and it took them home. “How is everything going? You look well.” Marie said as they sat in the kitchen.Marie’s house wasn’t as grand as Ethan's and was small. It had a small kitchen, a small dining, and only two bedrooms.But Rose lo
“Oh, I see you've already met Ethan!” Marie Chirped happily when Rose stepped out with Ethan following her closely. A few hours had passed and Rose had finally said goodbye. Ethan stayed by her side the entire time. “Yes, I did,” Rose responded but what Marie said next stopped her in her tracks. “ I used to worry about you since the marriage was rushed. But seeing Ethan take care of you puts my heart at peace! I mean look at how he cleaned your parent's grave!” Rose's eyes widened as she turned to look at him, “You cleaned the grave for me?” Ethan gave her a sad smile, “I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner.”Rose was shocked. what happened to being Zoe's lifeline and putting her needs first before anyone else? If her memory saved her right, she left him at the hospital so she wondered what time he drove here and how did he know about the graveyard.“How did you know where I was?”“When I got home you were not there and Natalie had not seen you either. So I assumed you were visiting y
“Mason?” Rose smiled faintly when she reached where he stood. Mason stood with a smile on his face. His eyes shined when he saw Rose but his face changed when he saw Ethan following behind. He had read the article about Zoe and in it was a mysterious Billionaire who paid for her private treatment. He knew it was him and he hated him for it. To Mason, he didn’t deserve to be with Rose.“Hello Rose, I’m sorry for intruding. I was nearby and decided to drop by.”Rose was surprised that Mason knew where her aunty stayed. But what shocked her even more was how he knew she was around, “No, It’s fine. But how did you know that I was here?”John chuckled behind them, “I met him and told him. But he already knew you’d be here so it seems he already had plans to visit anyway! It’s great to you again, how are your parents?”“They’re very fine, sir. They send their regards!”“Oh, how I’ve missed Miranda’s pies! They were legendary, I haven’t tasted a pie so good in a long time!” Marie added as Jo
Mason noticed how tense the atmosphere became and didn’t want to cause problems for Rose, so he smiled. “There is no need to walk me out, I’ll be fine.”“Are you sure?”“Of course. Take care, Rose. Mr. Sinclair,” Mason acknowledged as his tall frame walked out.The moment Rose heard the car drive out, she turned and glared at Ethan, “What the hell is your problem!” “The fact that you keep leading him on is my problem,” Ethan responded in an accusatory tone which only made Rose even more upset.“What the hell are you even talking about? Leading him on?” Rose laughed at how ridiculous it all sounded. “Yes! The man likes you it’s so obvious and now what? You even have appointments together?” Ethan scoffed like it was such an absurd thing.But Rose had enough, she wasn’t going to let him kick out everyone who genuinely cared about her, “Are you jealous that someone cares enough to help me with my allergy?”“Did you tell him about it to rub it in my face?”“What? You’re so sick Ethan! Yo
“I bet the card will decline!” Willow giggled, “Tinashe, I hope you're getting a good view of this! She needs to learn to know her place!”“Of course girl! The whole city knows only Zoe can afford it. That's why only one was released. Probably waiting for her and this bitch wants to pretend like she has some bucks!” Rose, didn't even bother responding to them. She just looked at the sales girl and smiled, “Don't worry. It won't decline. Go on!”The girl nodded and swiped. Rose took the swipe machine and entered the pin.Willow and Tinashe stood shocked with jaws on the floor. Tinashe was still holding the phone and recording the incident but couldn't believe the payment had just gone through. “I guess that's enough for you to shut your mouths ey? Busy up in people's business!” Rose took the shopping bag. “Thank you miss!” The girl smiled but Willow wasn't having it. How could a nobody like Rose afford such expensive items? She folded her arms across her chest and blocked her way,
“Mr.Sinclair?” Stella stepped forward. Her face was pale as she tried to force a smile. “Bring the drinks!” She hissed at her workers before turning to Ethan,“Please come in, get comfortable. We will get rid of this thief right away!”“Which thief and what did she steal?” Ethan raised his brow while placing his hands in his suit pockets. The entire room seemed to freeze and no one dared to move for fear of offending him. “Uhm the young lady, lied about making a payment of $60,000 so I asked the officers to help me!”“Really? That's odd. Because I,” he said as he pulled Rose to his side, “Received a deduction notification of $60,000 an hour ago.”Stella’s tongue dried, “But how did you receive the notification? Did she steal your card?”“You're a little slow, aren't you? She didn't steal it, the card-” Rose pinched him so he wouldn't end up saying they were married. “I sent her to get those things for me! But it seems you not only disrespected her but tried to steal my money too!”
“Following?.” Rose raised her eyebrows. “I think you have misplaced priorities, Zoe. Focus on getting better!”Zoe scoffed, “I knew you were a jealous bitch, acting all mighty and holy when you took my man. He's always been mine and even you can't stop us!”“Well, don't let me stop you,” Rose said as she stood. She knew Zoe was full of tricks and would try to paint her black. Zoe laughed. “You speak like you had a chance in the first place.” Rose halted her steps, she turned and looked at her, “Tell me, Zoe how does it feel always having to hide in the shadows? At the end of the day, I'm the one who goes home with him and I have his last name.”“Oh please, your pathetic little tricky won't work on me. Everyone knows you're a dark secret he'll never bring to light. He keeps you hidden, doesn't that make you wonder?” Zoe smirked.But Rose didn't fall for the trap, she knew Ethan kept it a secret so that Zoe wouldn't hear the news and get hurt, but she didn't care. It was a blow she was