Rosalind“Rosalind.” The lawyer who I thought already left called me softly and I turned to her with hope in my eyes.She gave a smile and let out a sigh.But before she could utter another word, a loud round of applause echoed from the guests and I looked up to the stage to find the celebrant, Shawn, giving a warm smile to the guests.He was about to say his speech and he looked confident and smart as he waited for the applause to quiet down, exuding a charm I knew was the reason he had so many guests come to celebrate him.“Thank you, thank you.” His voice came into the speakers, and he began his speech but I couldn’t completely focus, not when the lawyer wanted to say more things, maybe change her mind about being James’ lawyer and pairing up with me instead, although I knew that was unlikely.This was all in vain, coming to the party.I put my hope up, just for them to be squashed under both James’s million dollar shoe, and the lawyer’s pencil heeled ones.A sigh left my lips as
JamesAs I hurriedly pushed Marina away from Rosa’s presence, my heart pounded wildly in my chest at that close encounter with Don, and Marina’s stupid slip up.What sort of mistake was that? “Why are you pushing my chair, James? You need to calm down.” Marina hissed at me, and I let out a frustrated sigh.“Don’t tell me to calm down, Marina. Don’t you know what you almost cost us? Why would you mention something that sensitive in public? Didn’t you think it through?”What she did was an incredibly stupid thing to do and if I wasn’t smart with covering it up, we could have been killed. Who lets a man who we’ve been suspecting know that he’s been the topic of our decision? If he was truly evil, something I still had my doubts about since he was my father in law, he wasn’t going to hesitate to do something to us.We had no defense. In a fight like that, we were going to obviously emerge the losers.“I wasn’t thinking… I was shocked, that's all. That doesn’t give Rosalind the right to t
RosalindA groan left my lips as I regained consciousness, my head throbbing wildly and my throat dry. I raised my hand to touch the side of my head, but it felt heavy, just like every part of my body.The sound of beeping echoed in the room, and my still closed eyes furrowed in confusion. Where am I? I racked my brain to remember the last events, and the only thing I could remember was being at Shawn’s party.Then everything kept coming back to me. First I was at Shawn’s party, then that waiter… James asked to see me then he disappeared into that hallway.I couldn’t find him, and then…I felt a pain in my head and that was it.My eyes fluttered open and I was met with white walls and light, which proved too much to my sensitive eyes.Hospital. I was in a hospital.“She’s up. My Rosa is awake.” The familiar voice of my dad’s reached my ears and I sat up in the bed gently and a pair of hands helped me sit well.James? My brows furrowed as I met with his eyes as he smiled and took his
Rosalind“I choose none because I’ll take care of myself.”I saw how all four faces went from shock to disagreement and they all began talking at once.“Take care of yourself?”“I almost lost you today, Rosalind. Do you think I’ll be okay knowing you may be hurt tomorrow?”“But we need to keep an eye on you, what if it’s worse next time?”“He’s right, I wouldn’t live with myself if something went wrong when I know I could have prevented it.”James’s last comment had my heart clenching painfully. He sounded scared, but I refused to believe my ears.I raised my hand frustratedly. “Can you all just calm down? I’m not a child! I’m an adult and I can take care of myself.”They all kept quiet, looking away guiltily.“Oh God.” I wiped my hand over my face. I would need painkillers after this.“How do you plan to take care of yourself?” Chris asked, looking stony and angry.“Thank you for that question, Chris. I’m an adult. You guys have forgotten that I’m a grown woman, not a child that you
Chapter 14RosalindThe next few days after that, I applied for jobs in several big hospitals nearby, including in the forms that I had the experience of taking care of Marina for three years. It wasn’t enough experience but that was all I had because immediately I graduated, I got married to James.That slimmed my chances of getting jobs, but two hospitals accepted my forms and asked me to come for an interview. Because of my lack of experience, I only got a job, and I was to be the assistant of a doctor.I was going to be my own person working my own hob without anyone’s help.My joy knew no bounds but it was all dashed when I received an email from the interviewer.They decided to cancel my offer.My heart dropped to my feet as I read their reason. They decided to drop the offer because someone complained about my skills as a doctor.I had an idea who it could be. After all, only someone who I have taken care of could give a report about me.Marina. It has to be. Even when I want
Rosalind“How dare you, James?” I roared in his face as my hands shook in anger, and he froze with his hand on his red face that was sure to sting.My chest heaved as I tried to control my anger but failing because he was still here, in my house and the mere fact was getting me more and more infuriated.“Answer me! How dare you accuse me of killing the person who I dedicated my life to nursing back to life for three years?”His jaw clenched but he kept quiet, not even looking me in the eyes.I shook my head in disappointment. I had faith in him. I really did.“You know what? Get out.” I ordered turning away from him and towards the door.He rose his head but I avoided his gaze. I couldn’t believe this was the man I loved all my life just days ago. I’ve been a fool.“Rosalind-“ he started but I wanted none of that.“Don’t bother saying any of your nonsense, James. I said get out now!” I screamed, and he looked shocked that o could scream at him. He was so used to the calm and meek Ros
Shawn“You have to come to my party!” Lola, Rosa’s best friend and a friend I got to know through Rosalind, shouted into my ears through the phone as I thought of how to tell her no for the third time in three minutes.Everyone knew Lola and every time she travelled she always threw parties when she came back. I haven’t seen her in a long time and when it would be nice to rewind with a party, I wasn’t in the right mood for one. It has been a long day at work and I wanted nothing more than to crawl under the sheets and watch a nice show, but Lola wasn’t taking no for an answer.“I’m sorry Lola. Maybe next time? I promise I’ll make it up to you.” I tried to reassure her but she groaned through the phone.“But it wouldn’t be the same without you! And even Rosa is here.”My ears perked up at the sound of that. “Wait, Rosalind is at the party?”As if on cue I heard Rosa high pitched giggle from the phone at something someone said.She sounded like she was having fun.“Of course Rosa is
Marina James haven’t said a word to me since he came into the hospital. We were supposed to have a picnic in the park, and while I sat on my bed dressed in a pretty pink dress and waiting for him to stroll me out of the hospital room, he sat fiddling with his phone and his eyes scrunched up in concentration as he typed furiously away on his phone.My excitement was long dead. I knew it had something to do with that Rosalind girl. She was getting in my way in every way and it was getting to my nerves.Ever since that day I woke up, I realized James wasn’t the same anymore. It was pretty obvious when he refused to divorce her. This wasn’t the James who fought for his pack. This one is weak, pathetic and repulsive.And worse. He’s beginning to forget me. I thought everything I did was sure to make him not, but it seems it was wearing off.I need to perform another ritual. A lot was banking on him not finding out.If he does, that would mean I’ve lost.Marina doesn’t lose. And if I woul