Roseline's POVAfter the first class ended, I walked out and heard someone calling my name from behind."Hey, Roseline," said one of the boys from the class, the one who had been staring at me during the introductions."Hey," I replied with a small smile, not particularly interested in engaging with him.I didn't catch his name during the introductions, and to be honest, I wasn't getting good vibes from him. He seemed a bit too eager to talk to me, and I sensed some ulterior motive behind his compliments."I liked the way you politely introduced yourself, without any attitude, and wanted to appreciate your startup idea. I think it's pretty cool and could help many people," he continued."Thanks," I replied, still trying to keep the conversation brief."Is this your free class?" I looked up at him"Don't get me wrong, I was just asking so we could know each other well."I felt slightly annoyed at his persistence but decided to answer politely, "I have a strategic management class next.
Roseline's POV"I will be back before you know it," Vincenzo whispered, gently placing his warm palm on my cheek, caressing it, and keeping his hand there as if he wanted to remember the touch for a long .'Just leave and let me enjoy my freedom,' I desperately thought to myself.And in a flash of a moment, he disappeared without saying 'goodbye'"Vincenzo." I sat up on the bed to find that it was just a dream.My heart raced in my chest, and my breath was heavy with the lingering emotions from the dream.Suddenly, my hand reached out to my cheek, which Vincenzo touched in the dream. It felt like someone had actually grazed it with their knuckles. It felt oddly real.I looked around to find that there was no one.I am sure it must be my illusion, as it is the same cheek that Vincenzo touched before leaving and I am getting the same feeling every night.It's been three days since he left. I thought I would enjoy my freedom without him, but instead, I found myself missing him more than
Roseline's POVHave you heard the voice of heartbreak?I heard it just now! When I saw that girl with Vincenzo,. It was as if someone had sucked the air out of the room, leaving an unsettling silence that dominated the environment. My whole world seemed to crumble before my eyes.Vincenzo's gaze met mine, and I felt as if he could see right through me, piercing into the depths of my soul. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the girl standing beside him, trying to make sense of the emotions swirling within me. Jealousy, hurt, and confusion clashed like a storm inside me, leaving me paralyzed."Who... Who is she, brother?" Kevin's voice broke through the heavy silence, but I was too taken aback to ask anything myself. Fear gripped me, afraid of what Vincenzo's response might reveal."Rose," he said calmly, and the words felt like a dagger stabbing into my heart. "My Rose."His Rose... The one whom he always missed. The one he misunderstood me as her. The one for whom he could do anyt
Vincenzo's POVThe manager gave us a private room as requested.In the private room, we finally had the space and time to open up to each other. I couldn't contain the flood of questions and emotions that had been bottled up for so long."Where were you, Rose?" I asked her."I was waiting for you, Enzo," she replied in her trembling voice."I searched for you everywhere. But I couldn't find you," I told her. "I came back after the vacation, but you were not there, and your home was gone too.""That's because it was demolished so that the one who was behind our accident could remove all the evidence," she revealed.Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. I knew all too well who was behind that accident—my own parents. It was a bitter truth that I had been carrying in my heart all these years. I stayed silent at the moment because I knew I would lose her before even getting her back into my life if I told her the truth. I wanted to hear her first."I heard that you and your parents di
Roseline's POV"Roseline." Kevin nudged me with force, pulling me back from my reverie. I looked at him, and he pointed discreetly at the professor, reminding me that I was in the middle of a class.Startled, I turned my attention to the professor, who had been calling my name for quite some time. Embarrassment flushed my cheeks as I realized that I had been lost in my own world, completely unaware of the lecture."Yes," I stammered, trying to gather my composure."Where are you lost?" He asked in a stern voice.I shook my head, pretending that I was here, present in the class."You have been admitted after passing the scholarship exam. I didn't expect this behaviour from you." His voice was cold but not as cold as Vincenzo's.I could feel tears pricking my eyes but I blinked multiple times to control my emotions and instead of saying anything, I just kept my silence."Don't you have anything to say?" He asked."I am sorry, sir." I apologized.He nodded.As the bell rang, signaling th
Roseline's POV"Hello"I picked up the call and answered as if it were from my legal husband, Vincenzo."Where are you?" he barked, his tone aggressive and controlling.I took a deep breath, trying to remain composed despite his demeanor. The person who really shows his emotions has now started losing control so easily.Standing up, I made my way to the corner, as I didn't want my sister Mary or the kids to hear our conversation. I have always told them that I am very happy and don't have any problems in my life."Very much alive," I replied to him.I could sense him taking sharp breaths, perhaps surprised by my response. But it didn't matter to me if he was taken aback; after all, there were many things about him that I hadn't expected either."Don't test my patience, Roseline. You know it's not tough for me to find out where you are! Still, I'm asking you like a gentleman."Like a gentleman?Really?His recent actions were far from gentlemanly."At the orphanage," I replied, choosin
As the driver parked the car in the garage I saw Vincenzo's car as well. He is back home which took me by surprise because it is not his time to come back. Drawing a deep breath and preparing myself to talk to him I stepped ahead. As I entered the home I found Kevin passing through. He gave me a reassuring smile as soon as he saw me before disappearing into his room. The words that he said to me at the college repeated in my head. As I scanned the house, I couldn't spot her anywhere. My heart felt a mix of relief and anxiety, hoping I wouldn't have to face her just yet.The silence all around the house was not giving me good vibes. Ignoring everything I just made my way towards the room with the hope that I would find him but he was nowhere to be seen. Glad! Perhaps he was in his study or spending time with Rose, the thought of which stung me.Pushing aside those emotions, I placed my bag on the bed and sat down, feeling more tired than usual. The events of the day and the emoti
Roseline's POV"Rose," Vincenzo called.I reflexively started to stand up, assuming he was addressing me, but then I realized he was talking to his lover, the woman he now cherished, not me. Kevin noticed my initial reaction and gave me a sympathetic smile, understanding my embarrassment. My cheeks flushed crimson, and I tried my best to appear unfazed by the mistake.Vincenzo didn't even look at me as if I didn't even exist. I averted my gaze, feeling a pang of hurt deep inside. I had hoped that by now I would be immune to such moments, but it is still hurting. Every night I lay on the bed and pretended to sleep before he could come out of his study or back from Rose's room. I couldn't sleep until he returned but what hurts me is that he now sleeps at a hand distance from me. He doesn't cuddle the way he used to. "I have provided everything that you might need, but you could tell me if you need anything else," Vincenzo said to his Rose, breaking the chain of my thoughts. She nodde