Rose held the door knob about to open the door to his room when her phone rang. It was Alana's call. Alana never called her this late except there was some emergency at Navia. She picked up the call and the first thing she heard was Alana's panicked voice over the phone. She couldn't hear what she was saying only that she sounded afraid and her speech was breaking.“Alana? What happened? Please calm down.” She said trying her best to calm down Alana but apparently the matter seemed a bit serious. “Rose, your father had a heart attack.” Alana managed to say over the phone. It was like Rose had forgotten to breathe for a couple of seconds. Confused and out of breath, she wondered what was going on. It took a while for her to get back her senses and she dashed from the halls and running down the stairs not caring if she fell when she missed a couple of steps.She didn't have the time to inform anyone about her father. All she wanted to do was to go and see him. This was the first time sh
It had been an hour since Rose left the hospital without anyone knowing her presence was even felt. Not even Gordon knew that she had left the hospital. Gordon stood outside and leaned against the car with a little cigarette between his fingers. He blew out the puff of smoke through his mouth as he stared into space. He looked at the time on his watch before he finally found his car pulling over in front of the hospital.He watched the car zoom into the parking lot but didn't bother to park well as Stephano rushed out of his car with a worried look on his face. His eyes met Gordon before he made heavy hushed steps towards him. “Where is she?” He asked almost immediately. Gordon took another drag before he crushed the cigarette bud under his shoe. “Ms Foyer is inside and isn't doing well. She needs you Mr De Luan. That's why I've called you here.” He said turning to look at Stephano. Gordon knew the only person who could comfort his mistress was none other than Stephano. It wasn't a se
Just as it was enchanting for her, it only took less than three seconds for Stephano to abruptly pull away. His face dreaded with guilt as he looked at her. Rose felt something deep inside her chest. It meant something. It was her first ever kiss with a man and it was none other than Stephano. “...Am sorry,” He only could whisper before looking away. He felt ashamed for acting on an impulse. It shouldn't have happened. He was only worried about her and didn't mean to convey his worries for her in this manner. It felt wrong in so many distinct levels. He was with Angelique. He loved her with all of his heart and Rose, on the other hand was just a good friend. A friend very dear to him.Rose moved her fingers to trace her lips. She couldn't believe he had just kissed her. Call it a peck or just lips touching lips, the truth was he had disvirigined her lips. The loud thunder roared again but it's effect didn't shake the both of them who continued to sit under the heavy rain. “It was out
“Please come in Azazel,” Mr Foyer smiled warmly before eyeing Alana for a hint. Azazel slowly pushed the door open and walked in. His eyes glanced at Rose firstly before he turned his attention back towards Mr Foyer. On any normal occasion, Rose would be annoyed to even glance his way but since they had the heart to heart talk, Rose somehow thought he wasn't that bad.“How are you Mr Foyer? My brother told me what happened.”“Stephano was here?” Mr Foyer glanced at Rose and even Alana raised her brow a bit shocked. Azazel smiled with a nod. “Yes, but he had to return back to his party. There can't be a party without it's host right?” Mr Foyer chuckled with a nod. Rose looked over to Alana who already had lots of questions in her eyes and Rose only got her cheeks red and shy. She couldn't stop thinking about how Stephano kissed her at the cemetery. It was still a fresh memory fully and permanently engraved in her mind.“Am glad you're doing alright. My dad promises to visit you in the
Though Stephano was seen in all the photos and magazines with his dashing smile on the display, only he knew the inner turmoil that was surging through him. He didn't even have the time to talk with Angelique and Angelique knew when Stephano needed to be alone. “I'll leave now. It's okay if you don't want to talk but I want you to know am always here for you Stephano.” Angelique rubbed his shoulders but her words only made Stephano more restless. The vivid image of him kissing Rose continued to play more and more in his head. Rose was his best friend. They were only in the friend zone and he loved the woman who was seated beside him right now. The door opened abruptly and prompted the two people in the room to look up straight to the door. Azazel walked in with his eyes only directed to his brother. “Can you leave us alone Angelique?” He asked calmly and Angelique smiled before she pulled Stephano towards her and kissed him. There was no hiding their relationship in front of Azazel.
Rose couldn't stop peering her eyes back and forth towards the wall clock in her office. She was already signing the last documents which Pamela had sent to her office. Stephano had given her a call to take her out on their usual outing every week. It was already five in the evening and she dropped her pen on her desk before spinning to her feet.She was excited more than ever just to spend time with Stephano. This wasn't their first outing together but this time it was totally different. Back then they only went on outings as friends. Even back then she had some insecurities thinking that Stephano only went out with her out of pity but today she wasn't. After knowing his feelings it was only natural and she couldn't help but think this was her first actual date with the man whom she loved so much with all her heart.She heard a knock on her door and Pamela walked in after Rose permitted her. “You have a pushed up meeting right now Ms Foyer...”“Please cancel it Pamela.” Rose already
One of Stephano's ranchmen came out of the stables with a horse. It was beautiful and light brown and it glistened like gold under the magical hour in the clouds. Rose fell instantly in love with it's beauty. “Would you like to ride it?” Stephano asked catching on her awe at the beauty. Rose immediately shooked her head. She did love the horse but she wasn't stupid to hurt herself if she got on the horse.“I can't... I don't know how to...” Rose hid her face with a small smile. She was embarrassed of this fact especially when it came to one of Stephano's hobbies. Since she could recall, she always wanted to be good at everything Stephano loved. It was a must she became very compatible with him in every sense. Only she wanted to be by his side.“I can teach you.” Stephano offered and walked ahead to hold the reins. Rose watched him pet the horse as he came towards her. She was nervous but since Stephano offered such a kind gesture, she would be foolish not to accept, and besides this c
“You.” She gave her honest answer.His eyes sparked slightly in both surprise and another hidden feeling. It was good to know what she thought of him. It shouldn't have mattered but it did matter to him what she thought of him. And now his heart wasn't restless but calm. Calm like the still waters.“You aren't saying anything?” Rose asked.“What should I say?” He looked at her. “Or what do you want my words to be when it comes out of my mouth?” A tugged up smile formed on his lips. He was anticipating her reaction towards his question. Rose inhaled before she looked ahead. The view of the city through it's lighted tall buildings came before her eyes. They were heading back into the city and although she would love to go back home, she did want to spend more time with him. His question baffled her all the more. Was he catching on towards her feelings. She wanted to say it but she had planned to reveal it on his birthday.She smiled again recalling their date before she said. “It's noth