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“What… what did you ..put in that juice?” Rose tried to stand but her legs felt like jelly. Her vision was blurred making it hard to see. “I have…to..g..get..out.” she stood. But her legs gave out as she felt manly arms wrap around her. But the scent was something she wasn't familiar with. It was strange and every fiber of her being told her to run.A laugh reached her ears and sent a shiver down her spine. “Please, “ she pleaded.“Let me go!” But Blake only laughed. “Don't beg me, baby, you'll enjoy it too!” He lifted her and used the back door. He placed her at the back of the car and drove off to the hotel room that Willow had organized. “Let me go!” Rose cried as she fought to stay awake. But the drug was so strong that she barely had the strength to sit. Blake only chuckled like a maniac as he sped through the traffic. Soon, he arrived, and just as promised, someone was waiting for him at the back entrance.“Make sure no one sees us!” He warned as he took Rose to the room.“
Ethan ran into the room and immediately untied Rose’s ankle from the bed. Her face was pale and her eyes were red from how much she cried. He securely wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. He wanted to mold their bodies into one, hoping she’d never know pain ever again, “I’m here, Rose. You’re safe.”But the emotions hit Rose like a wave making her grab him by the shirt as she began to sob. “I almost died!”“I would never allow that to happen, you’re safe. I’m sorry I came late” Ethan rubbed her back as he tried to soothe her pain. Ethan had left the hospital after stabilizing Zoe and decided to call her. But her phone was picked up by someone else and it made him wonder if something had happened. He had rushed over to the Prints and Co. Company but didn’t find her.After threatening to shut the entire company down, Mr. Jones, Willow’s uncle admitted that she had come through but she left. Ethan asked for the CCTV footage which showed that she was drugged. The camera on
“Please let me go!” Rose cried.Tears were rolling down her face. It was only when she heard her name being called with a slight shake that she realized it was just a nightmare. Her eyes opened slowly as she sat with fear and trembling written all over her features. Ethan wrapped his arms around her securely until her breathing was calm.“Is that better?” He asked in a soft voice.Rose only nodded, unable to speak because of how disgusted she felt with herself. She stood without another word and grabbed a towel. She shut the door behind her as she went to shower in the other room. Feeling extremely dirty, she grabbed a body scrub and shower gel making sure the soap was overflowing before she rubbed it on her body. The image of Blake’s breath and how he smiled as he abused her flashed before her eyes and her tears began to fall. The shower was slightly hot but Rose didn’t care as she sat under it, the water falling over her like a waterfall. Minutes passed and Ethan noticed that she w
“That bastard! Did he really say that?” Natalie squeaked in her chair.“Simmer down,” Rose whispered as she smiled and mouthed an apology to the angry-looking faces around her.“Girl, just give me a go-ahead and I’ll have a one-on-one with him!” Natalie said angrily Before adding, “How could he just say that? So much for loving him! This is why I say love is overrated.”Rose sighed, she had gotten used to the cold side of Ethan but it didn’t mean it hurt any less. Feeling like her heart was weighing her down, she looked at her friend and said, “ Well, it’s not like he married me because he fell head over heels for me so it’s okay. I’ll move past the divorce and maybe I’ll find someone who truly loves me.”“You bet you will! Then that man whose name I can’t even say will come back crying when he realizes he chose a snake!” Natalie sneered.Rose laughed, “You better give me a makeover the moment he signs those papers!”“I’ll give you more than a makeover, honey! I’ll give you a whole n
Rose?” His voice was cold as he called for her. Ethan had just stepped out of the car to meet up with one of his clients when he heard giggles. He turned his face and his eyes darkened at the sight. In his view, they looked intimate and like a couple.Rose had a look of concern on her face as she asked Mason “Are you sure you’re okay?” And that hit him in the chest. He balled his hands into a fist and took long strides toward them.He saw how Rose’s smile dropped the moment their gazes met and it made him realize what he had been forgetting all along, that Rose may have had other suitors lying low and waiting. Seeing her with Mason made his blood boil. Because, unlike Rose, Ethan knew that Mason had feelings for her and he hated it.A part of him wondered if she had fallen for him too.“Ethan? What are you doing here?” Rose asked.“What? Is there something I shouldn’t have seen?” Ethan accused in a cold tone.“No, that’s not what I mean,” Rose said.“Why are you out here with a man w
“Zoe! Zoe!” the Reporters shouted as Zoe stepped off the stage. After the bomb she had thrown at them, they were eager to know more about the man she was dating and wanted her to confirm if it was at all Ethan.But that was all part of the plan, leaving them craving for more and if Ethan was the man in question, it meant she would be untouchable and every fashion house would be looking to book her so they could be in good books with Ethan.Monica stepped forward, “Zoe, won't be taking any more questions for now thank you all!”“One last question!” Another shouted but Zoe had already walked off. Sitting in the back of the Limo waiting for Zoe was Francesca Jones. She had a smile on her face as she hugged Zoe the moment she sat.“You made it!” She said excitedly.“Of course, girl! How could I miss it?” Francesca Responded. Francesca had Black hair and brown eyes. She was a beauty and most loved her because of her kind heart. Many wondered how she and Zoe met eye to eye when they had c
“Come on, Rose! You have to attend.” Natalie said as they sat in her apartment. “I've never been to such events, Natalie. I don't belong there.” Rose said as she folded her Legs on the couch. Fashion week had arrived and everyone was Buzzing because, for the first time, the Queen of fashion Leone Vandalia would be making an appearance. It was one day before the event and Ethan was required to attend because his company was sponsoring the main event. Rose wondered why he would want to take the spotlight then she realized that it could be because of Zoe. “Yes, you do. I still can't believe your husband is sponsoring it. The Sinclairs have stayed away from entertainment and fashion for the longest. What changed now?” Natalie laid back, thinking deeply when she heard Rose laugh sadly.“It's not even rocket science, Natalie. It's obviously because of Zoe! Have you forgotten the press conference from last week?” Natalie stood and began to pace back and forth from anger, “You're right!
“This is it! Let's ask them to put it aside. We can pick it up on our way back since it takes a while for them to pack and sort everything out and I'm so hungry!” Natalie said with a groan. “Are you sure? There seems to be awfully a great number of people present. Should we pay in advance?” Rose looked at her best friend with a worried expression.“Hello Love, can you ring us up?” Natalie turned to one of the girls in uniform.The girl looked at her apologetically, “I'm afraid you'll have to join the queue, to make a payment. “Natalie looked around and a groan escaped her lips, “They're so many people. We just want to grab something quick, can you hold it for me for a few minutes?”“I … I” The girl hesitated. “It's fine dear. Nat, you go ahead. I can wait in the queue. “ Rose said. “You can't. You're pregnant, Rose. you need to eat.” Natalie said. The girl looked between the ladies with a smile, “I can hold it. You can go for an hour. By then, the queue would have cleared.”“Are