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The Bigger Person

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Rosette POV

“What could possibly be wrong with him? You are deviating Rose, Damon is just working, you should focus on this issue right now” My mom interrupted even before Damon uttered a word.

“What the hell mom?” I shot at her. I just couldn't understand why she's been on my neck since last night, was this to paint me in a bad light or what?

“Rose..Susan, that's enough please” Damon stated.

I threw a look at him, “I didn't even do anything”

“I know…and everything is fine with me, it's just work, help out with the funeral arrangements would you?”

“Of course, I already agreed to help. I have no idea why…” I paused, my eyes landing on Kara. Her head was bowed, as she wiped the corner of her eyes.

She was crying.

“Kara…” I started, placing my bowl of cereal on the counter as I moved closer to her.

“Hey…you don't have to cry okay? We are here for you” I heard myself saying the same thing Damon did earlier.

“I don't want y’all fighting because of me” Kara stammered, in between tears.

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