READER'S POVShe woke up with a bit of a start that next morning all she thought about was the previous night and how it felt within her Soul, the fact remained that she couldn't bring herself to hate the man no matter how much she tried to, it just seemed out of the ordinary, something impossible.She should end this madness now. She should turn around and leave as far away from him as she could, she saw the need to do that but still couldn't, perhaps she was enjoying this as much as he did.She hears soft murmurs from inside, then the rattling of her straps, he was right towering over her with a smug on his faceShe’s come all this way, and there’s no point in backing down now.Soon after he was done he steps back outside, a cream-colored drink in his hands —“Go take a shower,” he grunts.He says it like a slur, as she walks away furious.She was out of the cold showers In a jivy, shedresses quickly that morning, throwing on a pair of fitted jeans and a jacket.She walked to her
ROSE“You can't just sit back and do nothing. “Anna had been hammering on my need to fix all of the problems at the moment, in a way she felt disgusted after what I had shared to her.Truth be told I hated the possibility of being wrong as well, it was a bit ridiculous all of this that was happening at the moment, at some point I felt that she was coming on a bit more stronger than she had intended.“Are you even on the pill?"The truth of what she just said to me and I wondered how right she was about all of this. I wondered if one of these days I was going into her pregnancy and in a disturbing way kind of hoped that I did.Perhaps, a part of my soul wanted an irrevocable tie to all that was happening, or maybe I saw it as a way that would make him desire me again just like it should be …I wanted to carry his child and at the same time to do all kinds of fucked-up shit so he'd knew he was mine.She looked straight at me and it felt like she could read my mind, she had just fini
DANIELSince I returned from my fruitless search, I had been pacing around the living room, trying to gather my thoughts. I attest to the fact that I was mad at her but at this point, I couldn't help but be worried.If anything happens to Rose, no doubt I will also go down with her.Biting my bottom lips, I tossed my head aside, frustration gnawing in on me. I was already blaming myself for following the guards suggestion, if I had reported to the police, things would have been different.Rubbing my temple, I flopped on the couch only to stand up the next minute and then grope my way towards the kitchen.On my return, I didn't see the guard in the living room anymore, it was then my eyes fell on the door which was slightly opened. Curious to find out what the issue was, I pulled my feet towards the door, ensuring I didn't make any noise.Grabbing the handle, I pulled the door open, revealing the face of the guard who was holding someone.With my mind spiraling with different thoughts,
ROSEA week later…Yawning tiredly, I fluttered my eyes open, my hand above my head as I stretched my aching body. I had just woken up from an eight hour sleep, yet I was feeling so tired and drained of all my energy.Sunlight streamed into the room, leaving it with rays of its energy for a minute, I was stalled right there at a spot looking around.All the images of this that had happened this week came rushing through my mind and the only option left for me that moment was to let myself fall away from the bed and head into everything I had planned for the rest of the day.Swinging my feet off the bed, I made my way towards the bathroom to clean up and when I was done I returned to my bed.For a moment, I remained in the same position, staring at the hard wall. Different ideas were running through my head at the same time, it wasn't as if I was thinking about anything in particular.Rubbing my nape, I yawned again and it was accompanied by my rumbling stomach which reminded me that I
ROSE“I'm sorry,I really didn't mean to barge into your room like that.” I rapped, my eyes to the ground as I feared the worst.When he still didn't give a response, I raised my head slowly, “Your friend is in the living room.” I muttered. Cleaning my eyes with both hands, I was shocked to see the room was empty and there was no sign of life in it. “But…” Gulping, I left his room and then returned to the living room to join Maurice.On my return, I met him scrolling through his phone with his legs crossed. Clearing my throat to get his attention, I walked up to him and with my hands folded across my chest, I said, “I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. I forgot that he left so early this morning.” “Early? Where did he go then? I have been to the office and he is nowhere to be found. Do you have any idea?” He asked, staring at me.“I don't. Why don't you try calling him?” I suggested and he gave me a thumbs up. Now sitting on the couch opposite him, I pulled my legs to myself as I aw
READER'S POVDaniel had just returned from the conference he attended that morning and so he decided to drop by his office. As if on a cue, Maurice pulled up beside his car and then climbed out too.“Hey, you're just coming?” He asked“Yeah. What about you?” Daniel asked, looking him over. Pushing his hands into his pocket, he began to head towards the building with Maurice trailing beside him.“I had to drop Rose off at her friend's home.” Maurice replied, not knowing the effect his response was going to have on Daniel.Tightening his jaw, Daniel kept a straight face, though he was boiling on the inside.Jealousy mixed with anger were the two emotions that were threatening to tear him apart. To make matters worse, Maurice wouldn't stop talking about how Rose looked sad and ill.Having heard enough from him, Daniel stopped walking abruptly and with his gaze now fixed on Maurice who was staring right back at him, he asked, “Did she complain to you?”“No, I was just assuming and I bet I
READER'S POVAfter assisting her in arranging her belongings, Anna invited Rose to the living room for a little chit chat. She wanted to know their next line of action, she too was tired of the constant fight between Rose and Daniel.“You mean he allowed you to leave with your luggages in the middle of the night?” Anna started the conversation with a raised brow.“Yeah, he even offered to assist in riding me to my new home. Though, I felt it was the effect of the alcohol he had consumed.” Rose replied with a shrug, pushing her hair behind her ears.“Really? Dammit! That man is sick.” Pursuing her lips, she began to twirl her hair in between her fingers as she thought of what to say next.“You mean you two quarreled because of his ex-girlfriend?”“Yeah. It wasn't supposed to end in a quarrel, I only intended to know who she was and what relationship she shared but he wouldn't say. He told me to my face that it was none of my business.”“But when it was your turn, what did he do?” She s
ROSE.In a way I could remember the feeling at the back of my mind when I woke up the next morning. I stretched and smiled remembering how the dinner had gone all nice.All through the night I had listened to the topic being deliberated, starting from the how the night had been nice and been in the right tempo to how it felt having to share a drink, Daniel appeared drunk all he had talked about was building a future with me—Knowing that he really wanted to build a future with me made me feel more confident. After breakfast, I went downstairs to the room where's the party had been and was furious that it was still in a state of mess, I had began the task of getting everything out of place ready for the another party later that evening, it made more worried how keen he was to everything that was happening —I called Anna over the phone as i needed her help to set up for the dinner date, she came in sooner than I had expected Soon we were making our way out, talking between ourselve