12. Fire & Fame

~Rose~

We were back in the penthouse, I hadn't spoken a word to Tyler the entire car ride nor in the elevator.

I was furious. Yes, I agreed to sign the contract, but when I said I didn't want to go I meant well. I meant for Tyler to spend time with his family without my interference. Without our charade having to be played and everyone believing the lies we told. I wanted him to spend quality time with his sister and mom, though I couldn’t give two fucks about his dad.

I went straight to my room and closed the door, needing the space and the silence to think and try to get a hang on me emotions.

I slumped down on the bed, my hand covering my face and from nowhere, the tears started streaming down. I never cried in front of people, only when I was