Rosette's POV"You are mad at me right?" My mother started, setting the bags on the counter.My eyes watched her movements as she started bringing out the items from the bag.Apparently, she and Damon went grocery shopping."Yes, does that change a thing?" I replied, pulling my eyes away from the bag, it felt like the bag was mocking me instead."Yes, lately all we have been doing is fighting amongst ourselves and it's not healthy" she added again."And whose fault is that?" I shot her, just trying to ruffle her feathers."Do you know what the problem is?""I'm sure you can't wait to tell me what it is, so go ahead" I answered, grabbing a bowl of ice-cream to keep myself busy during the whole conversation."A proper communication happens between two people when one talks and the other listens, but in our case, we never listen to each other." My mother stated, taking me by complete surprise."I'm sorry, did you just say We?" I asked."Rose, be serious, I'm making an effort here, you sh
Damon's POV"Thank you so much for offering to drop me off, it's very kind of you" Kara stated, breaking the silence after ten minutes of driving in Silence."I didn't offer to drop you, Susan proposed it, I'm only doing this because of her" I countered her statement immediately.All I could think of at this moment was Rose, and the way she was looking at me back there, Judging me instead.I know she had questions, but did I have answers to her questions?Only time can tell."What does it feel like to be married to a single mother with a nasty new adult?" Kara asked suddenly."What do you mean by that?" I threw back at her."I'm just joking...""You have no right to ask such questions in that manner, that is very rude and inappropriate" I stated cutting her short without taking my eyes off the road.I was starting to regret my decision to drop her off. I wonder why Susan didn't just let her go with a Cab or something.What was the need to play nice to someone like her who doesn't dese
Rosette's POV"That's enough wine for today, don't you think so Mom?" I asked, rising from the stool, to drop my Ice-cream bowl in the sink, but as soon as I turned, I saw my mom looking at me and I just knew what I had to do.Wash the bowl.That's right."Yes, I'm actually done for tonight, I needed alcohol for this meeting that I'm about to have" she answered, taking a deep breath in."Meeting? I mean it's already late, after everything that has happened today you do need to rest" I stated.A small yawn escaped her lips as she stretched slowly, "I wish I could, but it's a preparation for a big collaboration I will be having tomorrow morning, without the meeting I might ruin things when the top partners arrive" My mother replied handing me her empty glass for me to rinse as well."I do not understand whatever it is you just said, but I hope your collaboration goes well, and yes, you still need rest." I added.Once I was done with the wine glass, I dried my hands with the towel and my
Rosette's POVMy eyes widened instantly at Damon's words as my mouth fell open.I opened my mouth to say something, but no words came out. In this state, for some reason it felt like my brain couldn't function properly.In my whole existence, no man has ever spoken so raw and filthy to me, and surprisingly I wasn't even disgusted by his words, instead it turned me on."My sweet naughty perfect girl, you understand me so well, and do you know the better part? You take me so well too" Damon continued as he nudged my thighs apart, gently.I couldn't take my eyes off him as we both stared at each other, but I was drinking Damon in. Watching his face as he raised my dress up slowly.I have never been more glad that I was putting on a dress.Easy access."We shouldn't be doing this, not here" I whispered but my body was saying otherwise, it was already accepting Damon's touch and leaning towards him for more."You are soaking wet for me princess, I got you exactly where I wanted to" Damon
Damon's POV"Why did you leave me like that?" Rose questioned me immediately. I entered the car with the bags of burgers in my hand.I was busy inputting my access pin and so I didn't notice when Rose left the cafe, when I turned to call her attention, the booth was empty, and a random waiter notified me that she just left.Seeing Susan's name on Rose's caller display pulled me down from cloud nine to one, it was a subtle reminder, one that hit me so hard.My mood took a different turn and I just needed out.The only reason why I sent Rose a message to meet me here was because I needed her.And space to talk, but we didn't end up talking. Rather, I fingered her until she grew weak in my arms.I had no idea how to show Rose how much she means to me, and how very mine she was.And whatever discussion she has with Kara, I didn't want her to lose her friendship all because of me.After All this wasn't permanent, it was only for one hundred days.While I was getting the burgers from the co
Damon's POV"Y'all left me alone, I was so lonely and bored without you" Susan continued as I led her all the way to our bedroom.It was with great difficulty, I was able to convince her to let go of the burgers and then I put them in the fridge, saving it for tomorrow. I let out a string of curses while Susan kept muttering incoherent sentences until we got to the room, and then I led her straight to the bathroom.I knew she had an important presentation tomorrow, and if she slept this way, it was going to affect her with a terrible hangover and we wouldn't want that.The best way to get rid of alcohol was with cold water and hence I plan to dip Susan in a tub filled with cold water and within hours, I'm sure she will be herself."What are we doing here Damon?" Susan asked, pouting her lips as she stood in front of me."I'm trying to run you a bath," I answered, turning on the tap so it could fill the tub quickly.I had no strength to hold her, if not, I would have just turned the s
Rosette POV Once again, Kara has betrayed me. The pain of her betrayal, mixed with the lies of Damon hit me so hard that I became disgusted with myself. When I found Damon's phone in the backseat, he asked me to help him plug it in, and I did so. Immediately the phone started charging, a notification popped in from Kara. It was a sexy picture of her wearing red lace lingerie which were see-through plus a sexy caption. "I wouldn't mind if it is only for one night." What was the meaning of that caption? and to what extent was their relationship? Throughout the ride back home, I felt like exploding, but I held it all in. I wanted to confront Damon and ask him why he was doing this to us but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. His words replayed in my head, I was only his for one hundred days and after that, he might move on to Kara. That is exactly what will happen after one hundred days, I meant nothing to Damon. The intensity of emotions I felt was doubled and directe
Damon's POV."Damn!" I cursed out loud throwing a punch at the wall, yet I didn't feel an ounce of pain.Just what the hell is going on? Rose has been giving me attitude since last night. I thought it would be better if we all sleep over it, but it seems the matter has gotten even worse than I thought.Where did I go wrong?This was the second time she was walking out on me, and the first time she was extremely rude to me.I was still lost in my thoughts when my phone started ringing, it was my secretary calling.This morning, I woke up with a call from her notifying me of an important meeting with some foreign clients, and I came downstairs to quickly grab some coffee before moving to the study when I saw Rose.And all the events from last night flooded my head.I had planned to check on Rose after my call with Diego but I got trapped listening to Susan and she let out rants about her work. I wanted to tell Susan about the news Diego gave me but I was a bit skeptical about her react
Rosette POV "I need to tell you something" I said barging into Damon's office."Sir, I tried stopping her but she wouldn't listen and..." His secretary followed behind me.Instead of heading home, I changed my destination and came over to Damon's office.I remembered he told me that he was going to be here today for an important meeting and unfortunately that meeting was going on at the moment.My mouth fell open as my eyes danced around the men, or rather investors sitting around the table in their fancy daper suits."It's okay Jane, I will handle it" Damon said rising from his chair as he adjusted his suit without taking his eyes off me."I'm sorry I had no idea...I thought she was just trying to..." Before I could complete my statement, Damon grabbed my arm, placing a finger on his lips as I went silent."Excuse me gentlemen, I will be right back" He said, pulling me out of the office.Once we were out, I found the courage to speak again, "Damon please, I didn't mean to ruin your
Rosette's POV.Ronan.It has to be him.My hands trembled as I took a step back in fear, my eyes darting around in search of him, but there was no one around other than regular students just like Rowland and I."Rose..Rose are you okay?" Rowland asked placing his hand on my shoulder."Yes" I managed to utter, but I was far from okay, I was suddenly so self aware as I continued looking around."So, what's the answer?" Rowland asked again."Can we leave here?" I countered, putting my phone back into the bag."Emm...is that like a yes?""No...that's like a we should leave now, we need to hurry" I answered grabbing his hands as I started walking fast."Rose..calm down" Rowland called after me but I didn't stop, I kept pulling him and just as we got to the gate he suddenly stopped."Come on Rowland, this is important please..." I said, turning to face him."You know I would go anywhere with you right? But I have a class and I cannot miss it" Rowland stated, taking me by surprise."You have
Rosette POV "Rosee" my name left his lips, he was completely surprised on seeing me there."Hi Rowland" I replied, trying to be as polite as possible, without stopping, the last thing I needed right now was a heated conversation of any sort.Especially not with Rowland.Just as I walked past him, he caught my arm, we were still in the professor's office and so I couldn't react."Please Rose, can we talk?" He asked with a small smile on his face, so that the professor doesn't suspect anything."We have nothing to talk about please" I replied, placing my hand over his as I stylishly removed his hand."You don't have to do this Rose, you know...""Is everything okay Rose? Rowland you can come in, I have been waited for you" the professor interrupted saving me unknowingly."Everything is fine, I will take your leave now" I answered before he could speak up and then I walked out of the office.I sighed, feeling relieved as I walked out of the building, I know avoiding an issue is never th
Rosette's POV After our little romantic dance in the sitting room, Damon and I found ourselves in the kitchen.While I refilled my water bottle, Damon munched on some snacks, there were lots of papers over the counter top, his glasses and his laptop."Can I ask you something?" "Sure""Is everything okay with you? I mean with work and all, you have been way too busy and engaged with it recently so..."Damon sighed, taking a deep breath as he dropped the bowl of chips in his hands, "Actually work is crazy but there's nothing you should be worried about" "Well, it's just that I have never seen you work so hard and you look worried mostly" I pointed out.Damon forced a smile as he walked closer to me, "I will handle everything, and that's enough about me, what are your plans for tomorrow?" He asked, tracing my cheeks with his thumb."Well...I was going to drop by at school, start my registration for the next semester and after that, mom and I are going to the dentist" I answered."Hmm
Rosette POV.I kept tossing on the bed, endlessly, despite everything that has happened, for some reason I still couldn't sleep.I was thoroughly tired, but yet wide awake, the scene with my mom replaying over and over again in my head. Coupled with many others.The holiday was almost over, so was our pact with Damon. We had only two weeks and two days left.And with school resuming that means I will have to face Caleb and Rowland again. I already promised my mom that we are cool as friends, but it was far from it.Throughout the last semester, I spent half of it avoiding Kara. At some point, I avoided Caleb and now I was going to repeat it again?Exhausting.I wondered if he was also thinking about it the way the thought weighed in my mind.A small sigh escaped my lips as I sat up, turning the room lights on as I reached for my water bottle, only to discover that it was empty.A reason to go downstairs.I yawned, throwing my legs off the bed as I slipped my feet into my slippers, bef
Rosette's POV "Hey baby, can I come in?" I heard my mother's voice, after about half an hour since I returned to my room."Yeahhh" I answered, sitting up while adjusting the bed covers.I spent the last thirty minutes trying not to think of whatever transpired downstairs as I busied my hands and mind by cleaning up the entire room.The door opened slightly as my mom walked in, her face dried and her eyes a bit red, a solid evidence of how much she had cried."What are you doing?" She asked, closing the door gently behind her."Nothing, just here" I answered, looking around."Are you hungry, should I heat up something for you?" She asked, sitting at the edge of the bed while smoothing her dress.An awkward tension crept its way into the room as an odd silence hung over us."Why is it always weird between us, I'm your mother I shouldn't be scared of you," My mother started again.A slight chuckle escaped my lips as I tossed a pillow towards her, "Why should you be scared of me? Anyways
Rosette's POV Susan went ahead and told Damon about everything, how she juggled jobs until she came across an offer in a company.On getting there, the CEO developed an interest towards her and then things changed for us.I started getting new toys, gifts and so many new things and the sadness in my mom's eyes was also starting to fade.Soon, she moved me into another proper school and a new house, with attendants. I was starting to have everything well except for her.She was never present.I remember waiting up every night for her to return but ended up sleeping on my nanny's lap.Time passed and by the time I was fifteen, I finally understood everything, the changes, her absence, the price she had to pay to get us comfortable.I watched my mother work her way to the top of her career with Mr Smith beside her. I honestly thought that he was going to end up being my step father, but turns out he was my father's best friend and everything he did for my mom and us? Was for our good."
Susan's POV"I didn't have a choice, he reached out to me, begging and I have been putting him off for years and I just believe after staying in jail for so long that there is a possibility that he might have changed, I don't know..." I tried for months to hide this from Damon while contemplating if I was making the right decision or not.Only for Rose to walk in on me.And now they were both looking at me, like I was some sort of criminal and I hated how it made me feel."That makes no sense Susan, for what reason do you think he wants to be back in Rose's life? What if he wants you back?" Damon questioned."That's ridiculous, I don't have any feelings for Ronan, it's you I love, I love you Damon" I confessed, placing my hands on his chest, while pleading with my eyes."Susan....""I'm a mother Damon, everything I did, I did it as a mother, I only wanted stability in Rose's life, I just...""And what makes you feel like there is no stability in my life mom? I'm very stable, here in
Rosette's POV "I can explain everything Damon, help me talk to her please" my mom pleaded. Damon walked up to me and extended a hand, lifting me up so I could lean on him as I tried to gather my thoughts together."It's really not what you think baby, I only want the best for you" she added again, stuttering."Why! Why are the things you always do so hurtful and then you go ahead to say that you do it for me? How so? You go ahead and make some stupid unreasonable decisions and then say it's for me? I never asked for any of this Mom!""Easy easy Rose...calm down, I seriously have no idea what's going on here and can someone fill me in?" Damon said, wrapping his hand over my shoulders."Ask your wife why she is talking to that man, and promising him things that she will never be able to keep up too" I answered, before Susan could."What man? Is this about Caleb or am I missing something here?""I wish it was about Caleb and I cannot believe that you drove me to the point of saying tha