Chapter 11

Rose's POV

"Hi, mom," I said while walking into her room.

"Hi baby, how was your date?"

" You would really be okay if I dated him?"

" Yes, He cares about you; I can see it."

"He barely knows me, mom."

" I know, but trust me when I say he cares deeply for you."

We talked for a minute longer, and then I headed to my room to change before meeting Derek by the pool.

I made my way down about twenty minutes later.

When I got to the backyard by the pool, I was shocked at what I had seen.

Derek and Vivian were kissing. I couldn't take the sight of his lips on hers, and I ran away.

I saw my brother Jason walking toward the backyard.

"Rose, where are you going? What's wrong?" He asked as I ran past him.

I ran until I saw a trail that went to the woods.

I went into the woods and started walking until I saw a wooden bench.

I sat on the bench, wondering how Derek could kiss another girl right after our date. He even asked me to meet him there.

"I should have known better than to fall