Chapter 4 Scene at the pool

Rose's POV

"Rose come out of the pool, you'll catch a cold!" my dad shouted. I chose to ignore him and swam to the other side.

“Ugh, I'm not a child! Go take your nap!“ I shouted back. The party had ended an hour ago, meaning I was able to see how big my dad's mansion was. Over hundred people had attended. I felt like today would be a different day for the wedding.

“Rose come out of the pool now!“ my dad ordered. I still ignored him.

There was only four people by the pool. Me, trying to enjoy my swim. Mira, trying not to laugh. My dad wanting to spoil my swim. And Remy just watching silently from one of the messed up deck lounges. “Dad I'm an adult, let me enjoy my swim!

As expected my dad's face changed colour. “What did you just say?!“ “Dad I'm an adult!“ I replied ,making Mira laugh uncontrollably. Even Remy couldn't hold back his laugh and was trying to hide it with his hand.

“Miss Rose Henderson, get out of that pool now!“ my dad shouted.

“Oh let her have some fun!“ Mira exclaimed, coming to my rescue. My dad and I were having a stare down. “She only got in a few minutes ago.“ My dad didn't look away. “She gets colds too easily. She is being reckless.“

“But the water is really warm!“ I exclaimed. “You can feel it!“

His stern face turned into a frown. I knew him too well so I knew what was going on in his head. He was deciding if he should argue some more or just give in. He always chose to double check.

Before I could even finish my sentence my dad got down on his knees and stuck his hand in the pool. I couldn't help but laugh. He didn't care at all. He stood back up happy that the water wouldn't make me sick.

“Fine. But you have 30 minutes. If you're not back inside the house I will come out and pull you out.“ I nodded quickly, biting my lip to stop myself laughing.

He still treats me like a child. I guess I'll never grow up to him.

“Remy, Mira and I have to go meet our guests. They should be here soon.“ He said to his best friend. “Keep an eye on her. If she starts to shiver or sneeze let me know.“ I expected Remy to object but he just nodded quietly.

Dad walked off. Mira blew me a kiss and went inside. Leaving me by myself. The atmosphere around the pool changed completely. It felt heavy and silent.

No guests yet. Just me and remy. This part of the villa was mostly guest suites. But they were empty for now until the rest of our friends and family arrived later in the week.

“Rose, are you ok?" Remy asked. He must have noticed I had gone quiet and was staring at my reflection in the water.

“I don't think you can help me with what's going through my mind, Mr. Alexandre.“ I replied. I swam to the shallow end and sat on the smooth steps. He looked down at me with one of his eyebrows raised. “And why not?“

His voice went slightly lower. It caused a shiver to run down my spine. It was torture being so close to him.

“It's just the fact.“ I replied. I leant back on my elbows and closed my eyes. Letting the warm sun hit my face. Even with my eyes closed I knew he was watching me. I could feel his eyes on me as the water dripped down my shoulders. I was intentionally putting on a show. I don't really know why I wanted his attention so much but I felt my heart racing from just knowing he was looking at me.

“You really aren't a child anymore, are you?“ he asked. His voice was deep. “And you're getting more handsome by the day.“ I replied. I kept my eyes closed for a little longer and played with my wet hair.

“I remember when you were scared of me, when you were much younger.“ I opened my eyes. His face was stunning and looked like a statue. His blue eyes displayed confused and a mix of amusement. “You shouldn't assume I ran because I was scared of you.“ I teased. “The truth is very different.“

“Is it? And what's the truth, Rose?“ he asked.

The way he said my name sent a wave of heat through me. My brain went blank and my stomach felt a sudden sweet knot.

“Let's keep it a secret for now. Secrets are much more interesting.“ I said, get out of the pool. “You've always kept secrets since you were little,” he said as he rose, lifting my white plush robe I had left by the poolside. Our eyes locked once again. I reached out. “Can I have my robe?“

A slow smile appeared on his face. Showing his white teeth. He handed me my robe. “You really are something, Rose.“

“Thank you.“ I smiled, putting my arms through. I turned around to tie it but noticed the belt wasn't there. “Did you take the belt?“ my brows furrowed in fuastration, because I could remember the belt was there when I dropped the robe by the poolside.

Remy's eyes sparkled with mischief. He leaned down and his warm breath hit my skin causing me to gasp. He stood back up. Holding the white belt. “It fell to the ground when you dropped your robe,“ He said.