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The car came to a halt in front of a park.Andrew rushed to my side, holding the car door open and I stepped out.“Why, thank you, kind gentleman.”“You're welcome, milady.” Andrew said, with a slight bow.I chuckled, pushing him away softly.He joined in my laughter.“Come on, time's ticking,” he said, taking my hand in his.My gaze swept around the area, taking in the faint scent of flowers.“Wow…” I mumbled, as we walked in.“Second stop. MayVille Botanical Garden,” Andrew said, with a smile.“What do you think?”“It's beautiful...” I said, as my gaze roamed around the place.A tall figure walked up to us.“Good day, Mr Goldwells. Glad you could make it.” the man said, holding out an arm.“Good day… Barry,” Andrew replied, taking his outstretched arm.“We've taken our time to make sure the place is in the best order for your arrival and uh…” the man drawled.“Are you quite sure you're okay with the people—”“Come on, Barry. I told you it's fine, it's not like anyone knows me here.”

Andrew came to a stop in front of a small kiosk.He rushed to my side and opened the door.I stepped down with a look of confusion.“What are we doing here?” I asked.“Well, this little getaway has successfully drained and left me broke,” Andrew began, tucking his hands in his pockets.“So… we're going to have to survive off of street food.”“Street food?” I echoed, with a grin.“Yes, milady,” Andrew said, with a low bow.“Although I am quite sorry about these… changes.”I rolled my eyes.“Shut up…”“Duly noted.”I stared at the kiosk with uncertainty.“Is it safe though?”“Trust me, it is,” Andrew replied.I clapped once.“Alright then, let's go.”We walked up to the stand and an elderly woman's gaze landed on us.“Welcome, lovelies. What would you both like today?” The woman greeted with a warm smile.I stared at the rows of hotdogs, donuts and meat pies, then to the popcorn stand and ice cream.“Hmm… I'll have two hotdogs and one ice cream.”“Alright, sweetie. What about you Mr.?”A

I tiptoed, moving closer to Lena.As I got near enough, I peeked over her shoulder.Her head stayed lowered as she stared at something on her phone, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she texted Samuel.I smiled, then raised my hands to tickle her.A message popped up, making me pause.Mr Gareth.I frowned slightly, my gaze fixed on the screen as she replied from Samuel's chat without opening the conversation.‘Did it work?’She typed in a single word.‘No.’That was it.I waited a few seconds for a response, but nothing came.What was that about?I shrugged it off with a shake of my head.Who cares?Maybe it's school related.I raised my hands up, grinning wickedly.Tickle time…My fingers shot to her sides, tickling her.She sprang up, shrieking in surprise.I laughed loudly.Her features relaxed, she rolled her eyes.“Not funny, Rosie,” she muttered, grabbing her bag as we began walking out of our last class.“You look like shit wrapped in expensive,” I said, staring at her

I sat on a bench outside the school.I wasn't ready to go home…More like I wasn't sure which home to go to.I was avoiding a man I hadn't seen in years, an absent mother, and a man I couldn't have.And to add a cherry on top.My best friend betrayed me.Now I didn't have anywhere to go.I exhaled heavily.“Might as well just book a hotel,” I murmured.Yeah… that wouldn't work.How long was I going to do that for?I guess I was left with one option.Going back home.I could at least lock myself in the room and no one would bother me.“Alright,” I groaned, standing up as I made my way to the school bus.“Rosie!”I turned to the voice as she ran up to me.“I've been looking all over for you. Let's go home, Samuel's here,” she said, smiling brightly.“I guess it didn't work,” I said.“Huh? What didn't?”“The date with Andrew and I.”She pouted.“Don't tell me you're still thinking about it, you'll find someone else, okay?”I smiled.“I'm not talking about Andrew, Lena. I'm talking about

The beeping of a machine was the first thing my mind registered before I opened my eyes.Warmth squeezed my left hand slightly.My attention turned there.Dad rested his head beside my bed, his fingers laced with mine, while Mum rested her head on his back.(Please don't leave me, Daddy.)My throat closed up.My eyes burned.To think that he actually stayed.I squeezed his hand softly.He groaned, squeezing back.Then he went still.Suddenly, his head snapped up.“Rosie?”Mum woke up too.“Oh my God,” she whispered, tears brimming in her eyes.“Hey, residents,” I muttered weakly.“Oh, Rosie.”Mum rushed forward pulling me in for a hug, Dad just stood behind awkwardly, with my hands in his.“You scared us so much,” she croaked.“I'm sorry,” I whispered, bringing my free arm around her as I patted her back.“Promise me you're never going to do something terrifying again.”“Mum…”“Promise me, Rosie,” she whispered, her grip tightening around me.I smiled.“I promise,” I said. “Now can yo