Rose’s POVMy first instinct was to push him aside. Yes—I wanted to meet someone but there was just something off with him. I did not like his vibes at all.I might be stupid sometimes but I just hated how close he was leaning towards me and the announcement came just in time to dodge him.I hurriedly fled the bar. I had to find Samantha.To think about it, I haven’t got any sight of her since I arrived in to the party. I started scanning the crowd when I saw her making her way towards me.“Rose …. where have you been?” she asked giving me a quick kiss on the cheeks.I rolled my eyes “dealing with stuff as always. “Her face creased instantly. She already knew who they were without me even mentioning their names.“Did Alice bully you? “She asked, already furious. If Alice was nearby, she would have pulled all her hair out.I shook my head in denial. I didn’t want to bother Samantha with my never-ending problems. Besides, I wasn’t the scared little girl from the Jones anymore. I was ca
Rose’s POVThe moment my eyes met his, I felt the familiar tug in my heart. It was like he’d abandoned me again. I couldn’t help but wish that I was the one holding his arms, announcing to the whole world that he belongs to me and I with him.Why did everything have to be so damn hard for me? I never get what I want and those that I thought that I had, ended up abandoning me.I wanted to hide but I couldn’t . I didn’t want to see him in another woman’s arms but I knew there were people around who were going to witness everything.I could see Isaac and Ann looking between Adrian and I but they didn’t have the guts to ask the obvious question.Adrian’s eyes settled on me. He was trying so hard to mask his expression but I could see that he was startled to see me just as I was.“Hi Rose?’ he greeted.“Hello …” I replied, my voice barely audible. I was probably the only one he had spoken to and all eyes turned to me.He didn’t even smile at the people greeting him and trying to gain his a
Rose’s POVAdrian’s actions talked volumes. There was no need for him to say the words. I could see that he was clearly suppressing his feelings.I would understand that he didn’t want to put me in danger.I ‘ve told him that everyone has a past. I have one too. His was just complicated that he didn’t trust me enough to give us a chance.He says that he was dangerous. what if I like him for his danger? I took the bullet for him –can’t he see that I was capable of handling anything?What was the need of living a free life when there was no love? I’ll rather experience the happiness even if death was looming on my door.I got the feeling that he didn’t trust me –not because of his status or wealth –but he was aware that he couldn’t keep a steady relationship.I never really understood him up to this point. All that I know was that he was the man that I wanted to be with. However, if he was not ready to let me be his then I’d no choice but to stay far away from him.I had to respect his
Roseline’s POVAfter my chat with Samantha, I immediately went back to the house. I needed to find a decent dress to wear. such kinds of parties needed a good presentation. I knew I had some decent dresses and all I’d to do was to make a choice.Isaac had gifted them to me when we were still together and I thought that they will come in handy in these kinds of situations.I picked one of my favorite dresses which I remembered was tight the last time I wore it. When I tried it , I realized that I had slimmed a bit . The dress was loose and my waistline was slim.I was just glad that my recent work out was working out for the best. unlike everything else in my life which has fallen apart, it was the only thing that was still working in my favor.Given the change of my body size, I needed a needle and a thread to tighten the dress so that it would bring out my curvy shape well. This time round, I would not be reserved.I have decide
Roseline’s POVSoon, I was at the hospital. When I saw Sabrina inside, I hesitated before letting myself in. I could see that Sabrina was painting with Roman. They were so engrossed in their work that they didn’t even notice my presence.Roman yawned as he looked at the drawing with tired eyes.“It is good? “Sabrina asked. She was trying so hard to be on Roman’s good side.He shrugged his little shoulders “Just average…let me do another one. I want it to be perfect this time round.”At that moment, I walked towards them and Roman raised his head first.“Hey Roman” I greeted as I leaned down and kissed his cheeks.“I’m feeling better today, Rose. I hope you are not worried about me again. I’m even painting with Sabrina and you are just in time for me to do another painting. “Roman beat me even before I could ask how he was feeling.I loved that
Roseline’s POVI finally made my way back to Adrian’s home. The weight of his last words still weighing in on me. Somehow, I had to find out the truth of what happened to Roman.I can accept losing Adrian but I can’t accept being accused of something that I didn’t do.The butler was busy but I knew that he was the only one who could give me the answer that I need. He has always been a sensible person and I knew he would help me.“Rose, you are back ...…” He spotted me while making my way in to the kitchen.“I’ve just arrived.” I could see the anxiousness on his face as he added “Any news about Roman?”“Roman is doing okay. I just need to enquire something from you.”“I’ll be happy to help.” he replied“Is there any security recording in the kitchen? I just need evidence to show that I never tried to harm Roman.”He shook his head and I already knew what he was going to say. “Unfortunately, there isn’t any “he muttered regrettably.What he was implying was that the kitchen was a blind