Chapter 29: Can we meet up??It was a bright Saturday morning, and Rose could be seen seated on her bed, a cup of coffee in her hand. The window was wide open, allowing the natural breeze to blow her hair in different directions.โGosh! This is heavenly,โ she said, taking a long sip from her coffee. She breathed out and smiled at nature. โArenโt you just beautiful?โ She giggled and took another sip of her coffee.Her kids could be seen in the middle of the bed, operating their laptops. โAre you going to continue doing that all day?โ Ken suddenly lifted his head from his laptop and questioned, and Rose turned to him and smiled.โHow can I get tired of nature, Ken? I canโt have enough of it because itโs so beautiful,โ Rose replied, a sweet smile still plastered on her lips.โAre you trying to say you love nature more than you love us?โ Kendell suddenly pouted, her face laced with jealousy. Rose giggled at her silliness before replying, โOf course not, I love you two more than anythi
Chapter 30: Dunop Eatery It was exactly 12:00 pm in the afternoon. Rose could be seen applying some makeup on her face, while her children sat on her bed having lunch.โDo you really have to go? You have only today and tomorrow to spend with us, and now you want to go out?โ Ken muttered sadly as he broke down the food in his mouth with his teeth. Rose paused her makeup application for a while after her sonโs words hit her before she continued.โYou know, if this wasnโt an important meeting, I would have rescheduled it,โ she said after a while of remaining silent.โMom, I understand you perfectly well,โ Kendell broke into the conversation. โIn as much as I donโt want you to go out, I still know itโs important to be where you are going.โ She continued and turned to her baby. โDonโt be a crybaby and listen to Mom. She will be back soon,โ she patted her brother on the head and let out a smile.Rose watched her children, and her heart fluttered with joy. She soon snapped out of her fa
Chapter 31: I want us to get remarried It was the familiar dark room that only the reflection of the sun rays brought light to. As usual, Michael could be seen standing inside the room, and of course, he was not alone. His boss was there also, but something was odd. The man was pacing back and forth, his face etched with worry.โI think this is the height of it,โ the man suddenly said, his eyes plastered with anger. He was still moving back and forth in the tiny room. โHow can Grandfather do this? How can he ask Derek to marry the mother of his kids in ordโr to claim the inheritanceโ He can be so annoying.โThe man hissed suddenly. โI thought that as he grew older, he would stop being annoying, but he is still annoying. Just like he has been since I was little,โ the man continued, grunting hard.โWhat about that jerk, Derek? Is he in support of his plans?โ He turned to Michael, and the man nodded positively.โHe is? That jerk is always getting on my nerves since we were little. Ho
Chapter 32: We are not compatible โNever, ever do this. I donโt know what exactly you are driving at, but I am telling you freely that you have no place in my heart, got it?โ she picked her bag from the table and was about to leave when Derek stopped her with his words.โI want us to get remarried!โ he screamed at the top of his voice.Rose could feel her world crumbling as she heard Derekโs words. For a while, she thought she was dreaming, or maybe she was imagining things? As she stood there dumbfounded, she hit her head with her hands countless times, all in an attempt to comfort herself. โStop thinking trash, brain,โ she said as she hit her head.There was no way she could believe what she just heard. But Derek suddenly pulled her back to reality and proved to her she wasnโt imagining things, and this was really reality.โLetโs get remarried again,โ Derek stuttered again, his voice low and barely audible. Rose turned to him, her heart almost bursting open in shock. โWhat did
Chapter 33: Itโs all your fault Rose cursed continuously as she drove her car through the busy streets of NYC. She just couldnโt get Derekโs words out of her head. โHow dare he ask me out? How dare he feel he still has a place in my heart?โ She cursed continuously, her left hand fisted in anger and her heart racing with the stirring of her car.โHow brazen of him to think he can still win me over after all he did to me,โ she lamented on. โLike, for Christโs sake, I would have been a dead person by now if only Dave didnโt save me. Maybe then he would have come to my grave and asked me to be his wife,โ she hissed and hit her steering wheel angrily.โI hate you, Derek. I hate you for always thinking you can have your way with me. I hate you for always thinking you can have anything you want,โ she stuttered in great dismay.Her words trailed off when the ringing of her phone alerted her of an incoming call. She peeped into the caller ID and picked the call immediately on realizing the
Chapter 34: Annoying Pervert โAnnoying pervert who only eats my money,โ he cursed and returned his phone to its base. โHe always has a way of getting on my nerves,โ he hissed and continued trailing behind Rose, taking every turn she took.He couldn't afford to lose Rose, and that was on point. Losing Rose would mean losing everything he had worked for all his life.As he trailed behind Rose from a far angle, he watched as her car halted in front of a massive mansion.โPhew! That must be her house,โ Derek breathed out in relief, a sweet smile playing across his lips. But he wasnโt so sure yet; he had to confirm it was really her house, so he waited. He watched as Rose came out of her car instead of driving in then he got confused.โIf this was really her house, then she would have driven in. Why is she waiting around?โ Derek muttered, dissatisfaction quickly spreading across his face. โI really hope I didnโt follow her here in vain,โ he muttered on, his eyes still locked on her.A
Chapter 35: You!?Derek sat in his familiar backyard, taking a deep sip from the cigarette in his hand. โF-ck!โ he laced as he emptied the smoke in his mouth into the air. โHow are they so comfortable holding hands like theyโre married already?โ he hissed and took yet another sip from his cigarette.โAnd to think she was even shining her teeth like a fool, but when it comes to me, she suddenly becomes a tigress,โ he hissed on, unable to take the sight of Rose being with another man out of his mind. โShe is supposed to still miss me and cry daily, right?โ he turned to John, who stood not too far from him, and he nodded positively, not wanting to upset his boss more.โShe is annoying and so full of herself,โ Derek continued and took yet another draw from his cigarette. โEmpty more alcohol into my glass,โ Derek giggled stupidly, and John did as he had said with a worried look on his face. This was the fifth bottle of alcohol his boss was consuming, and he wasnโt finding it funny any
Chapter 36: I am done forThat was when John received the most unexpected shock of his life.โMicheal!โ he muttered in shock, his eyes dancing around the man who stared back in shock as well.โMicheal!โ John stuttered again, ensuring he wasnโt seeing things. However, instead of responding, Micheal continued staring at him in shock.โYouโre still existing? Itโs been a while,โ John added, and that was when Micheal finally snapped out of his trance and responded.โIโm fine. Itโs been a while,โ Micheal stuttered, his eyes darting around John.โYeah, I know, right? Itโs been 10 years since I last saw you, and you havenโt changed a bit,โ John smiled and playfully hit Micheal on the shoulders.โYeah. How have you been?โ Micheal replied with a smile.โIโve been good, Micheal,โ John replied. โWhat brought you here?โ he asked immediately, his eyes scanning Micheal, who let out a bright smile before responding.โI came to get flowers for my wife; tomorrow is our anniversary,โ Micheal blushed.โO
Chapter 137: A Family Dinner 1 month laterโฆโฆโCome on, babe! Arenโt you done yet?โ Derek stressed; he was already tired of waiting for Rose. Him and the kids had been waiting for Rose for almost 30 minutes, and she hadnโt descended the stairs yet.โGosh, mom! Weโre going to be late for the outing,โ Kendell poured in frustration, and Rose replied from the room where she was still applying makeup. โIโll be down in a jiffy; Iโm just adding finishing touches to my makeup,โ she screamed back.โBut you said that twenty minutes ago, and youโre still repeating it,โ Derek replied. โYeah, but Iโm serious this time around. Iโm done,โ Rose said, already cracking the door to the room open.โI told you I am done,โ she said as soon as she stepped out of the room. Hearing the sound of the door opening and noticing her voice grew nearer was enough to inform them that she had finally stepped out of the room.โGosh, mom! It took you forever to look this beautiful,โ Ken gasped, taking in his momโs beaut
Chapter 136: Too Hard to Believe Derek and Rose paced around the Daveโs restlessly; yes, they were still definitely mad at Dave for what he did, but they never wanted any harm to come to him. As they strolled around impatiently, Mr. Reynolds and Sofia could be seen walking into the hospital with worried looks on their faces. Derek had called them earlier to inform them about Daveโs condition.โHow is he doing?โ Mr. Reynolds asked the couple as soon as he was close enough.โThe doctor isnโt out yet; weโre still waiting for him,โ Rose replied, as if she had been forced to.โOuch!โ Mr. Reynolds mumbled and sat in a provided seat. โI just hope nothing happens to him,โ he said with desperation in his tone.โI might be mad at him for what he did to me, but honestly, the last thing I wanted was for him to end up in that hospital; I never wanted that,โ Derek said after a while of pacing around.โYou donโt need to worry, son. I believe everything will be alright, so worry not and keep prayin
Chapter 135: Unexpected Turnaround Two months laterโฆโฆโฆโDo we really need to go see that jerk?โ Rose said with dissatisfaction as the driver drove her and Derek to the station. โOf course, babe. Iโm so desperate to see him, and I just donโt know why,โ Derek clarified, but Rose gave a loud hiss. โSo youโre suddenly concerned about a man who nearly sent you to an early grave? Absurd!โ She folded her hands under her breast and turned away. Of course, that act of hers was to be pampered by her husband.โNo, babe, Iโm not going there because I care for him. Iโm going because I have this great urge to, and furthermore, I really need to clarify something from him,โ Derek explained further. โWhatever! Do as you please. What can I even do? Itโs not as if you ever listen to me.โโOh, babe, but I always do. You know youโre my best advisor,โ Derek said, tickling Rose, but she remained stern. โIf you always listen to me, then why arenโt you listening now? Why are you being really naughty now?โ
Chapter 134: A Special moment As Rose waited anxiously in the waiting room, she noticed Sofia and Mr. Reynolds approaching her from the corner of her eye. Immediately, she turned away, attempting to avoid a conversation with them. โRose, how long will you continue avoiding us? You know this isnโt the right time for this, right? Even if you want to be mad at us, it shouldnโt be now, please,โ Sofia said calmly, standing in front of Rose. Mr. Reynolds stood nearby, listening as Sofia spoke.Slowly, Rose lifted her head and stared at Sofia. โIโm not angry at anyone; Iโm just in a lot of trouble now,โ she replied calmly, turning to face them. โIโm sad that Derek had to go through all of that alone, and that Iโve been blaming him without knowing the reasons behind his actions,โ she continued, her voice laced with pain. โI feel terrible for not sharing in his pain or supporting him through his difficult time. I was always quick to blame him without understanding his predicament.โSofia sa
Chapter 133: The Hidden TruthโSorry that I had to take that call,โ the doctor said, dropping his phone on the table. Earlier on, before Mr. Reynolds could say the things he wanted to, the doctorโs phone rang, alerting him to a call he had to take. โItโs nothing,โ Mr. Reynolds said with a calm smile, but beneath his smile, his tension still flickered around. โThanks for understanding, sir. So, you can start now; I am ready to listen.โ The doctor assured with a bright smile, and Mr. Reynolds nodded and shifted uncomfortably on his seat. He stretched his back and cleared his throat before saying his first words, โWell, itโs a long story.โ His voice was filled with emotions as he spoke. The doctor and Sofia turned to him with keen attention. Mr. Reynolds gave a sad sigh before he continued, โA long time ago, Derekโs mom died while giving birth to him, thereby leaving him in the care of his dad.โโA year after his momโs death, I advised his dad to get remarried, seeing how difficult
Chapter 132: A Call for AlarmSofia and Mr. Reynolds waited impatiently for the doctor to arrive and give them a report. Derek had been taken to a ward, and now they were made to wait helplessly for the doctorโs arrival. A few minutes later, they saw the doctor coming from afar, and before the man could get closer to them, they rushed to him to inquire how things were going with Derek.โDoctor, how is my son doing?โ Mr. Reynolds was the first to speak, and they waited impatiently for the doctorโs response. โPlease, can we talk in my office?โ the doctor said instead of responding, and Mr. Reynolds and Sofia gave each other a quick glance before they turned back to the doctor.โUmmmm, okay,โ Mr. Reynolds responded, and they both followed the doctor to his office. They walked for a while before arriving at the doctorโs office, and upon getting there, he directed them to two seats where they sat before he occupied his. Taking his seat, he cleared his throat before turning to the adults
Chapter 131: Another Display โI need to bathe and rest too,โ she made to leave, but Derek stopped her before she could make another move.โPlease, I want to discuss with both of you,โ Derek said, catching them off guard.Sofia quickly stopped on her track and gave Derek a quick stare. Slowly, her eyes moved to Rose, who stared back, blankly. โOk,โ she stuttered and returned to her seat. As she sat, she wondered what was going through Derekโs mind, what exactly he wanted to say to them.โUhmm! Sorry for interrupting you, but I just couldnโt stop wondering, so I decided to inquire from you both.โ Derek spoke, his eyes moving across the ladies. The room was silent for a while before he began again, โI wanted to know how you two know each other.โ Derek asked the most confusing question.The ladies gave each other a shocking stare, unsure of what he meant by such a question. โWhat exactly are you trying to say? How do we know each other?โ Rose was the first to speak, her face bathed in
Chapter 130: A Word The family sat on the dining table having dinner together. The dining table was filled with all kinds of assorted food. โYum! This tastes so good,โ Ken said with a mouth full of spaghetti. โI really missed having something this good,โ he added. โI think this tastes better; the taste is just so nice,โ Kendell chimed in, her mouth also filled with food.โDonโt forget the table manners, eat and stop talking,โ Rose said calmly, her eyes dancing around the kids, who nodded calmly and kept quiet. โPlease, let my grandchildren be; why are you dismissing them? They are marveling at this beauty, so let them,โ Mr. Reynolds chimed in, his eyes quickly moving to Rose and then to the kids.The kids gave a bright smile and looked at their mom, who only shook her head and remained calm. โYou see why Grandpa shouldnโt stay here? He would definitely spoil the kids,โ Derek rolled his eyes at Mr. Reynolds. โOh my! Oh my! You little brat,โ Mr. Reynolds twisted Derek ears who sat
Chapter 129: A Child Three weeks laterโฆ The family has been discharged from the hospital, and now itโs time to return home. โItโs finally great to be able to return home,โ Kendell releases a broad smile and looks up at her mom, who stood behind. โRight? I really wished to go home right away because I really donโt like the amount of people being rushed here daily. It breaks my heart,โ Ken, who was standing next to her, chipped in with a sad scowl. โHonestly, it breaks my heart so badly that I wish to cry whenever I see such,โ Kendell backed her brother.โGosh! They talk like they have existed for ages,โ Sofia, who stood not far from Rose, said to her in a surprised tone, and the entire room erupted in laughter. โYou havenโt even seen anything; sometimes I wonder if they are really kids because they act so mature, and letโs not even talk about the way they talk,โ Rose laughed.โI have already seen everything that is needed to be seen. The few days I have spent with them are enough