A Family

ROSALINE

“She’s asleep now” I said quietly, a hand still patting her hair gently while Russo’s steps approached me. His hand gently moved to the back of my head in a gentle, soothing pat

“Russo” I pulled my hand away from Damien and looked up at him. His eyes were gentle and immediately I rose from the bed, he pulled me into a warm embrace that I very much needed. Diane made me remember my younger self so much but I was a bit luckier. I had Russo and I also had this generational wealth that my family had left for me.

“She’s so helpless” I mumbled.

“I know” His deep voice soothed me as he patted me comfortingly. I felt so warm in his arms. It was like my own personal safe space that I could always run into.

“Russo” I pulled back a little from the hug.

“Does she have any other family? Her mum is dead and Karl is dead too. Is there any other person for her?” I asked.

“According to the records, Karl has no relative anymore but who knows if he was lying about that just the way he lied abou