Roseline’s POVI was overwhelmed with guilt looking at Roman’s face. I never meant to get him worried. whatever was going on between me and Adrian didn’t have to affect him.I cupped his face in my hands and smiled “of course not sweetie, I love the idea of a family. I never had a real one and I feel that having you as part of my family will be good.”I saw Roman’s face crease” You also don’t have a mother?” he suddenly asked, catching me off guard. I regretted at that moment for talking without thinking.Adrian’s face changed, I could see that he didn’t like the direction of the conversation “Roman, it’s not right to ask personal questions.” he said more like a comment but I knew deep inside what he was doing—trying to protect his son from the truth, may be.“Yeah …I’m aware, dad. I just want to know. I don’t want anything making Rose sad”At that point, I realized that I wasn’t going to escape this one. So, I had to explain somehow, “it’s okay Roman, I also don’t have a mum. Somethi
Roseline’s POV.After saying good bye to Samantha, I rushed home right away. I couldn’t wait to hear what news Roman had for me.Coincidentally, Adrian had returned home at the same time. We bumped in to each other and I wanted to hide but then he had already seen me.I have done everything in my power to forget the kissing scene but now that I was staring at him, it came back fresh in my mind.“Hi Rose…” He greeted as he removed his coat before he flung it on one of his shoulders –a routine he was used to every time he sets his foot in to the mansion.“I’m fine... “ I replied and then lowered my head . I wouldn’t look at him at any cost.Hurriedly, I stepped past him and we both entered inside the house.Sabrina saw us and squealed with excitement. I looked at her with shock, wondering what she was up to this time round.“Sir…welcome back! .”Adrian nodded curtly.“I have good news. Roman has been recognized for his good artwork at school “Sabrina announced as Roman ran in to the roo
Author’s POVThe Jones mansion soon came into view. The three alighted from the car and entered in to the house. Alice was still fuming furiously just remembering that her grandfather took that bitch’s side.Mr. Jones’s dropped in to his usual seat, looking exhausted. While pouring his whiskey, he didn’t forget to warn Alice “Next time, don’t get in to trouble with Rose.”Alice stomped her legs pitifully as tears travelled on her delicate cheeks “But why Grand pa? I’m supposed to be your favorite. Why are you taking her side?”He looked at her with a serious face and snapped impatiently “Just do what I tell you.” He paused for a drink” I’m doing this for your own good.”Sometimes, he wondered what the hell he was supposed to do with Alice. She was so childish. He must have spoiled her too much.” For my own good….” Alice sniffed her nose, clueless of what her grand pa was insinuating.“Yeah …you ‘ll one day understand me but for now I can’t explain things to you. It is a little bit co
Roseline’s POVStunned, I reached out for the curtain and pulled it back. I stepped out only to see Samantha fighting with Alice over the same dress.My mouth creased impatiently and my mood darkened. Here, I thought that I would do something fun just this once, why did the she-devil had to appear before me?“I had it first…” Samantha grabbed the dress and then held it on her chest.“Ew…. who do you think that you are? Whatever that I want I get and I say that I want this dress.” Alice fought back, grabbing the dress from Samantha’s hands.Samantha then curved her mouth in to a sneer before pointing her finger on Alice’s face.” If you don’t give me that dress right now, I swear that I am going to beat the shit out of you. I never even liked rich spoiled brats like you ….”“Watch your mouth. My family will squeeze you like an ant”I could no longer stand the scene before me. so, I gently nudged Samantha on the shoulder “Just let her have it. It’s not worth it to start a fight with her.
Roseline’s POVIn the morning, I woke up early excited to prepare breakfast for Roman. I haven’t done it for a while now and I wondered if he missed my cooking.I rushed in to the kitchen beaming delightedly but there was no one on sight. Puzzled, I asked the housekeeper “Where is Roman?She halted her chores before revealing “Sorry, you just missed him. Sabrina has already taken him to school. “I began getting worried “But did he eat already?”“Since Sabrina came, he has developed a liking for eating breakfast outside “she explained .Immediately, I felt my mood become sour. Sabrina had beaten me to Roman this morning. I looked helplessly at the housekeeper who noticed the shift in my mood.With a gentle smile, she tried to comfort me “Don’t worry, Rose. Roman still likes you a lot.”I knew that she was just trying to make me feel better but I couldn’t get the uncomfortable feeling in my gut that Roman was with Sabrina when it should be me.I gave her a polite smile and sat on the d
Roseline’s POVSabrina opened her mouth to resist but she never did. Adrian gave her a stern look that made her shut up. She immediately lowered her head and pointed to the dining table.Adrian didn’t even spare her another look, instead he sat down and started eating.Roman and I also took our seats on the table next to each other.I was so excited to be home, the food didn’t even matter to me. Seeing Roman by my side, chatting and smiling was all that I needed to feel better—he really did lift my low spirits.Roman being Roman started telling us stories about his school. But the last story warmed my heart.He cocked his head and looked at me affectionately “Today my teacher asked me to draw the people that I love the most in my life and I did “he paused, his warm stare never leaving my face.I smirked, ruffled his hair but said nothing. I was anxious. A lot has changed lately and I wasn’t sure if that applies to me also.Distracting our moment, came the ugliest voice ever. We didn’t