Damon's POV."You..." I stuttered, turning to face Susan as she closed the distance between us. Fuck no. What do I say to Susan now? All the hairs on my body stood as she moved closer to me. "You are here? It's strange," she added again, without taking her eyes off me. I felt like she was scanning my face, waiting for me to make a mistake. "Em, I was passing, and I noticed the door was left open, and then I got curious to see what her setup looks like. It's nothing serious," the words slipped out of my mouth as I started moving toward the door before Susan could throw another question, but then she caught up with me. "Can I ask you something, Damon?" "Do I have a choice?" I threw back at her, my tone sounding harsh. "Damon..." "You can ask whatever it is you want to," I added again. "Tell me, have you ever been in here before?" Susan demanded. "What?" "I mean, is this your first time being in Rose's room?" She asked again. What do I say? "Yes, that is exactly why I was curi
Chapter 10Rosette POV"Rose...?" "Yes, it's me, why are you so surprised to see me?" I threw back at him while drinking in his entire body.But Damon wasn't reacting, almost like he was frozen and couldn't move.I clicked my tongue taking a step forward and it pulled Damon back to earth."You shouldn't be here, what are you doing here?" He asked again, as he turned off the shower.A small chuckle escaped my lips as I crossed my arms over my chest while leaning on the door."What's the hurry?" I asked, referring to the way he grabbed the towel."Are you out of your mind Rose?""Out of my mind? You know I have seen you, I mean I have had you in me, nearly twice, you don't have to be shy step daddy" I drawled out.I know I wasn't supposed to be flirting with him, not after he drew a line, but I couldn't help it.Damon was acting all tense and I expected he would reply to my tease but then he just tried to hide the phone."I want to see," I demanded."What are you talking about?" Damon
Rosette's POV"You are the one I love, Rose. I cannot be your mother anymore; I want to be with you all my life," Damon said to me, taking my hands with tears in his eyes."What are you saying, D?" I asked, my voice shaking; I was literally trembling."You heard me, Rose. I cannot continue to lie to your mother, and I do not want to stay away from you any longer. I want you, Rose; I need you in my life," Damon added again.The rate at which my heart was beating felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. Damon was professing his love for me. But what will happen to my mother? She will be heartbroken beyond words; I wouldn't be able to do that to her. She is my mother, for goodness' sake, and I know how crazy she is about Damon."Please... I can't do this, Damon; I'm sorry," I whispered, and then he kissed me.Instantly, my eyes shot open, and I sat upright, placing a hand on my chest to calm my racing heart, but it wasn't working."Damon," I muttered as my eyes adjusted to the da
Rosette's POVI grabbed a box of juice and cookies from the fridge before walking out of the house. Damon was already in the car, waiting for me. I was surprised that, despite my reaction earlier, he still insisted on driving me to school. He was really fulfilling his role as my DADDY. Sighs.I got into the car, and within minutes, we were on the highway. The silence was thick and uncomfortable as I kept my gaze fixed outside, trying to find this pathetic city attractive."Rose, you know we don't have to do this, right?" Damon started, breaking the silence in the car."Do what?" I asked in response."It's your birthday, for goodness' sake, and it looks like we are mourning. We should be happy; I mean, you should be happy and full of smiles," Damon added with a smile on his face, but he didn't take his eyes off the road.I was still trying to process his words. How could he switch up so easily? I literally gave him an attitude, and then I acted cold towards him, and yet he was still
Damon's POV.It's almost six and neither Susan nor her tempting daughter Rose was yet to arrive.She made me pull off this entire surprise party for Rosette but now she wasn't here and she wasn't taking her calls either.Work was taking a toll on her and I just wanted her to feel better, that is why I agreed to execute the whole plans she has for the party as long as she shows up, but now, I doubt she will be able to.She was supposed to be here by morning but then I got no call from her nor did I see her. I only lied to Rose to cover up so she doesn't get mad at her mom but she kept acting in a strange way.She even made me promise not to leave her mother and I couldn't help but wonder what the reason could be.I tried calling Susan one more time and it went straight to voicemail.A sigh escaped my lips as I scanned the entire living room taking in the mini decorations I was able to pull out.The cake was ready, Pizza, and all of Rosette's favorite cookies and chocolates. I wanted Ro
Damon POV“Rose” I called out while knocking on her door. Both Mother and daughter were both pissed for different reasons but i wanted this day to be special for Rose even though her mother couldn’t be here.And I was determined to make it happen, afterall i have already given my word to Susan and I will have to do it.“Listen Rose, open up we need to talk” I added, Just as i was about to knock on the door, the door opened revealing Rose’s teary face.“Hey” the word slipped out of my mouth which was the wrongest thing to say.“Hey you too” Rose replied with a smile on her face as she opened the door even wider, it was an invitation for me to step in.And I gladly took it. I will do anything to be in her space for a solid twenty fours or always. Her vanilla~lavendar scent calmed me in a different way.“I shouldn’t have reacted that way, I’m sorry, I just couldnt hold it anymore” Rose started pulling me out of my thoughts as she walked back to her bed which was quite messy.“I understand
Rosette's POV"You know what? Forget it, I don't need anything now but that doesn't mean you don't owe me, I will ask for a gift when I think of something " I answered."Are you sure about that?" Damon asked."Yes, tell me something else Damon" I demanded and at that same moment, the waiter returned with our order.He was a fine young man and he had the Italian features written all over him. It was obvious he was trying to flirt with me especially with the way his eyes lingered on me and I was responding just to spite Damon.Riling him up and watching him fight for control has to be my favorite thing to do."I hope you enjoy your meal" The waiter said while flashing a smile at me."I'm sure we will, thank you so much" I added in response and then he left."I just hope it tastes as good as it looks, I would hate to disappoint my taste buds" I said inhaling the aroma of the meal."Well, I hope it's as salty as you want it to be," Damon replied curtly.My lips curled into a smile as I tr
Rosette's POV.Immediately the words left my mouth, I regretted it. Damon constantly drew the line over and over again but I was too stubborn to accept it.Or rather I am just too stupid to accept the fact that this man doesn't want me. But why does his body say otherwise?I trailed my eyes all over his body picking onto the evidence that Damon wanted me.Probably much more than I want him.Throughout the evening his eyes never left my body and I noticed it all, the way his finger clenched and his Adam apple bobbed constantly.A bulge was already forming in his pants and it had my entire attention, before he walked away."Please Damon, we don't have to go all the way, I just want to feel the way I did that night" I added again in a whisper with his back facing me.Damon ran his hand through his hair, while taking two deep breaths as he faced me once again."What has gotten into you Rose?" He questioned, his voice low and angry."I don't care if it's just a one time thing, this is all
Susan's POV.I never saw this day coming.The day where everything I have ever known, believed in, loved and trusted was taken away from me.For the past five months, life has been hard, adjusting to the new married life and trying to let go of the things I loved like my work to do better in my home was just a big puzzle that I couldn't fix.I tried but at some point, I gave up.I really did.And now sitting down with a new truth facing me, a bitter truth that I couldn't process, I couldn't help but reflect on everything.Way back.My choices and my decisions.And the worst part, realizing that I was right all along, but I was so stuck in my delusion and denial and then it got this far.Some part of me questioned myself when I said 'yes' to Damon.Did I make the right decision?Was it going to affect my daughter?You know, the typical nerves and endless questions that comes with being married but above all, the fear haunted me the most.The fear that one day, I would wake up and reali
Damon's POV Hughes.Hughes did this."Fuck!" I cursed underneath my breath, running my hand through my hair.How did I miss out on such an important detail?The PI asked me over and over again, if I had any rivals but I said no all the time.Why? I never expected Hughes to do something as sinister as this, all because of a contract.A multi billion dollar contract though.But still..Nathan warned me about Hughes but I waved it off like it didn't matter just for this to happen.That fucking bastard.I heard of his ruthlessness and all his scheming methods he used at securing deals but this time around, the situation was different.My pitch was perfect and the investors bought it. It was after the first proposal that Nathan informed me of the other clients involved and unfortunately, Mr Hughes was one of them.The message was sound and clear and I knew what he wanted.The contract.Immediately I stood up from the couch, grabbing my keys and coat on the couch."Where are you going?" Su
Damon's POV "Everything that is happening right now is your fault!" Susan shouted, throwing a vase at me.But the police officer quickly caught it, taking it away from her.It's been three days of searching for Rosette, but every lead we had came to a dead end.With the influence of Ronan, I hired private investigators to join forces with the officers to find her but it was futile.After Rowland and I found her phone on the street, I drove to the police station to report the case and since I had tangible evidence, the report was filed.At first, Susan was still reeling in the anger of her new discovery and so she remained I bothered regarding the fact that Rose was nowhere to be found.But on the second day, it began to dawn on her and it became hectic on me.Constant yelling and throwing things at me.Sometimes I just let her vent on me until she passes out and when she is up again, she continues.But today, it was different.Before the Investigators showed up, she threatened me, sa
Rosette POV.When I opened my eyes again, darkness greeted me, I had to close my eyes and open it again to adjust to my surroundings.Thousands of questions ran through my mind as I opened my mouth to speak.Or rather test my ability to speak, because it felt like I have been numb for months.The memories of the last events flooded my head as I wrapped my stomach instantly.I'm pregnant.Damon wasn't welcoming about the news and so I left the house.I went over to meet Rowland and on my way back home, waiting for a ride, I ended up....here.In a dark room.Before I could think of anything else, the door burst open followed by light and three tall men, their faces covered with masks but they didn't look threatening.Due to the light that came from outside I could finally see where I was in.A room.A decent room with a small bed, a table and chair on the other side and a waste bin at the door side."Inform the boss, she is awake" I heard one of them say."What?" I gasped, shocking myse
Damon's POV Silence.For the next one minute I couldn't speak.My grip on the steering wheel tightened as I swallowed hard.For a second it felt like I couldn't breathe.Rowland knows!She told him.And then it registered, even though she told him, she didn't say my name, and that is the reason he's so comfortable sitting in my car and not hating me."Shit! I shouldn't have said that but if she isn't home then there is no other place she would have gone to" he continued....."Damon...are you listening to me?" Rowland called out, pulling me out of my thoughts."Yeah..em...what are you talking about Rowland?" I asked, clearing my throat as I adjusted uncomfortably on the seat.My heart beating fast against my chest, like it was going to jump out right and all my secrets would be exposed."You shouldn't be hearing this from me, but Rose is pregnant" He said, shaking his head, looking out of the window."And how did you know about this?" I threw back at him."She came over like I said a
Damon's POV That hit me real hard.I saw it coming but hearing it being said, out in the open was different.And yet I still couldn't ponder over it, as I just kept thinking about Rose.It was late already, there was no logical reason why she would be out by this time.Well except..Fuck.I hope Rose hasn't done something crazy.There and there, the guilt I felt in my heart for not going after her earlier doubled.I started regretting all my past actions and it just hit me that I would have done a lot better."You lied to me, you deceived me and you took advantage of my daughter, that's enough basis to file for a divorce" Susan continued, glaring at the frames, directing all her anger on it."We don't have to file for a divorce, it's a mutual agreement, and I think we should save ourselves the time and...""It's so easy for you to get rid of me right?" She shot at me."No...Susan...this is what you want and...""Is it really what I want?""Susan, our marriage failed, this has nothing
Damon's POV."For the first time ever Damon, I'm begging you to tell me that I'm over reacting and this isn't what it looks like" Susan continued, her voice sounded so detached and cold.I raised my head, looking upstairs with only one question in my mind, did Rose do this?Was this her best way of exposing the truth??"You don't have to worry, your lover, or the other woman, which happens to be my daughter, isn't home yet." Susan said, reading my expressions."Susan..." I started, dropping my bag on the floor, walking closer to her."Stop right there Damon!" She barked and I froze."Let me explain..." I tried again."What do you want to say? Okay let's start with the secret art room that was in this house, why didn't you tell me about it??" She questioned."It wasn't important," I answered."It wasn't important? But apparently that was your den! The same place you fucked my daughter in and painted her right??" She threw back at me."Please don't talk about Rose like that, look... I'
Damon's POV"Fuckkk"I screamed, throwing the glass against the wall. Everything was in shambles now.Every single thing!At that moment, I wished, hoped and prayed for a way. A way to probably undo everything and not hurt Rose the way I just did.She was pregnant.A baby for me.And all I could do was look her in the eyes and tell her to abort it. Why??Because I was too scared.Too stubborn to give into my feelings for her.And now, I have lost her for good.Not just her but my baby."Are you willing to let go of her?" My consciousness pricked me badly.Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to.And that was pathetic of me.I wanted her.I Wanted her. And above all, I love her.But I still can't have her, so I stayed away, but staying away wouldn't fix this mess.And I have to do everything I can to protect her and my baby.And that includes telling Susan the truth.Susan should hear it from me first, and I know she would be hurt, but Rose is her daughter so there has to be a way
Rosette's POV Rowland burst into a sadistic laughter as he walked back into the kitchen to dispose of the broken pieces of glass."Is that some sort of a joke? Are you trying to pull a prank on me, Rose?" He asked again, walking back as he sat down on the couch facing me, with a smile on his face.A joke.Exactly what my life has turned out to be, I'm now a freaking joke."It's not a joke Rowland, I'm pregnant and no it's not for Caleb and you cannot tell him about this" I answered, with a serious tone."What are you ever saying to me right now Rose? You are pregnant..?" He repeated, the smile faltering from his face.Probably the seriousness on my face made him realise that this wasn't a prank."I just found out a few hours ago, I had no idea what to do and...""You were cheating on Caleb?" Rowland spat out again, rising from the couch."I...""Was it a one night thing? If you aren't pregnant for Caleb, who is responsible for it then??" Rowland asked again, there was a shift in his