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
Roseline's POVSince that day, I have been taking the tablets on time because I couldn't even sit properly or see anything after I played with Kevin. Now that I am taking the tablets daily, I am feeling a bit better. Vincenzo has changed them after consulting the doctor, and it seems like the doctor has increased the dose. Whatever may be the case, they are giving me relief, and these days, I feel so dizzy that I cannot go without those tablets.Sometimes, it feels like he is giving me tablets of something else, disguising them as vitamins, but as long as they are helping me, I don't mind. I have to admit that I feel somewhat dependent on them now, but I have no other choice. The tablets have become a part of my daily routine, and without them, I fear I won't be able to function properly.Taking a deep breath, I shake off those overwhelming thoughts and divert my focus to the tasks at hand for today. Yesterday, Liam called me, urgently requesting that I represent him at the charity fu
Roseline's POVMy heart skipped a beat, and I couldn't believe my ears. Could it really be him? Why would Vincenzo come here? The surprise and confusion were evident on Kevin's face, and I mirrored the same emotions.Kevin told me that he had never attended this function before than what took over him all of a sudden? As the crowd continued to part and make way, a tall, dashing figure walked in, drawing everyone's attention. It was indeed Vincenzo, looking as handsome and charismatic as ever. He seemed to be in a different aura, radiating a charm that captivated everyone present. His dark hair was tousled just enough to give him that effortless yet perfectly styled look. When does he get the time to style his hair? He sported a pair of sleek sunglasses that added an air of mystery to his already captivating presence. Heads turned, and whispers spread as people noticed his arrival.It was the first time that I had seen him in public and I didn't know that he was so famous. "Aww,
Roseline's POVAfter eating out with Kevin, I came back home and found out that Vincenzo was in Rose's room.Though I also spent time with Kevin, all the time only Vincenzo was on my mind. I couldn't shrug off his thoughts, even for once. And now finding him in her room is hurting me.No!He is not mine!I shouldn't care where he is.Pushing the thoughts aside, I decided to take a relaxing bath to unwind from the long and tiring day. The warm water helped soothe my tired muscles, but it couldn't calm the turmoil in my heart. It was still sinking into the pit of my stomach. I understand that he has his rose back but I am still his wife.Isn't it?As I came out of the bathroom, I found Vincenzo entering the room. He seemed to be in his own world, not acknowledging my presence."Fine, ignore me then," I muttered under my breath, trying to appear unaffected by his actions.I walked to the dressing table while he went to the bathroom to take a bath.With a deep breath, I tried to focus on