Aria trotted towards the office as fast as her legs could carry her. She needed to see that asshole. He had to know what he did to her.Because of him, Rosalie was battling for her life. It angered her and at the moment, she only wanted to punch him for hurting her friend.She was sure he did something. Rosalie couldn't have gone to the bar just to drink. She sniffed repeatedly until she reached the door.The receptionist had informed him over the phone and he gave his permission. Aria knew with or without permission, she was going to see him.She pushed the door open and Alexander raised his head when he saw her."You idiot," Aria trudged to Alexander trying to control her rage, "you're here seated working. You didn't even ask for Rosalie. Why's she not in the office today?""She has skipped work for two days so I bet she skipped today too," Alexander shrugged and Aria scoffed.She pushed back every urge in her to walk to him and give him a slap. Those rich dudes were rude. How'd Ros
Rosalie's eyes fluttered open. She shut them back as she stirred on the bed. Agonizing pain and hammering in her head clawed her chest at once.She groaned as she stirred and gently, her eyes flickered open. This time, she squinted them until her eyes took in the hospital's white intricate ceilings.The antiseptic smell of the hospital welcomed her, causing an irritating clog in her throat. She groaned once more and at once, a distant voice echoed in her ear."Rosalie," it was Pamela, "Rosalie," Pamela called expectantly as Rosalie moaned in pain.Her eyes adjusted to the rays but not to the pain. She sniffed and Pamela grabbed the hand she stretched out. "Rosalie," "Mum?" Rosalie bit on her lip to take in the pain and at the same time stared at her mother seated in front of her, "mum, where am I?" She moaned when she stirred."Stay calm, your leg is bandaged," Pamela whispered amidst her happiness. She couldn't believe Rosalie was awake.After being in a temporary coma for five days
"Sophia?" The words flew out of Rosalie's trembling lips. "Sophia was the one that hit me?" She asked as she tried to get a memory of it but it was impossible.Of course, she was drunk."Yes," Alexander answeredRosalie was completely taken aback. She stared numb into the space. She tried to kill her? Because… of Alexander? Sophia threatened her countless times but…She never thought it was to the extent of killing her. In a lifetime, Rosalie wouldn't have thought Sophia would hit her with a car.All because of her boss standing in front of her. The pretender and that cold man.Her tears fell helplessly as she blamed herself; her choices were all wrong. How didn't she think the rich would do anything to have what they want?It was stupid to think she would fight against someone that knew the man she was fighting for even before she knew him. Was it wrong to fight when she wasn't even in their category?Tears clouded her vision adding to the pounding in her head. She was tired; weaken
Rosalie's POVIt was silly but it was funny seeing him jealous. I woke up when a hand grabbed mine. Then seeing Williams, I didn't have the energy to talk to him so I feigned sleepiness.Before Alexander arrived. A smirk grew to my lips and he scoffed."You were awake?" Aria questioned and I turned to her. Her face was contorted in a scowl before she hissed and plowed to the door.I sighed. She was angry and I knew why. But I was going to fix it when I am okay."I'm outside," mum, who I didn't know was inside, mumbled and walked out leaving me with this CEO once more. I nodded and glanced around. I was starting to get used to the antiseptic smell and the white surroundings I stare at all day."Are you okay, now?" He questioned and I raised my head to him at once. His voice was hoarse and sounded desperate. When my eyes landed on his face, my brows raised.His face was pale and his hair looked unkempt. There were dark circles around his eyes, "what's wrong?" I voiced out before I could
After hours of silence, we finally reached the building. I gazed at Alexander but his eyes were ahead as if he was trying to ignore me.I sniffed and sighed. Probably I shouldn't have come to the station. Mum clearly didn't want it. I could read the worry etched on her face. It mystified her that we knew who tried to kill me.Her eyes held questions I wasn't able to answer in the.With a sigh, I sat up. The driver got out and at once hurried to open the door for us. Mum got out first and Alexander finally spared me a glance.He held my arm while I shrugged his hands off. He scoffed and grabbed my arm this time tighter and helped me step down."Let's go," his arm locked firmly around my waist despite how hard I tried to wriggle out. "You're not strong, don't forget that Rosalie," he deadpanned and I stayed still.We covered a few distance and I let my eyes dart around despite the pain I was in. The compound had several buildings and chatters from different directions filled my ears.It
The world around me spun and everything around me stopped. My eyes widened in horror and I took a step back.I shook my head, unable to believe. He's my father? No. Of course not. I didn't have a father and that was it.But then it dawned on me. The stare he gave at Xander's office! Mum is calling him now! The stares! It wasn't a joke!"He is your father Rosie, I'm so sorry," mum put her palm over lips with her eyes focused on that man.I turned to him with quivering lips. He was my father? My father was still alive? He was in New York? I took steps back and a tear slid off my faceHe had been alive for 22 years? My father was still alive!"Dad," my lips quivered, coupling my widened eyes that were beginning to ache and I took a step towards him, "dad," I muttered out as I headed to him."Dad," I rushed to him ready to envelope him in a hug when that voice I didn't think of spoke," don't you dare."My eyes dropped and I stopped in my steps. Sophia. How did I forget? Sophia was his dau
Rosalie's lids fluttered open and her hands moved on the bed she was in. Once again, she was back to a life filled with excruciating pain."Rosie," Alexander reached out for her at once and Rosalie sniffed when she sighted him.Memories flashed in her eyes, telling her the need to be away. That woman was her half sister. She wanted the same man her sister wanted. She couldn't take that.She sniffed and bit on her lips, "I want to be away from all of you," her voice was barely audible but of course, Alexander fathomed her words."Me too?" He questioned as he gazed at her."You first," Rosalie answered and his jaw dropped.His head fell into his palms and he sniffed. When she ran, it hurt him. He had to run after her. He was scared all while she was asleep. Fear filled his heart that she wouldn't be fine.When she collided with the floor, his heart jumped to his mouth. He knew everything was weighing her down. He understood what it was and he was sorry for everything.How everything unf
"I love you!" He screamed once more and a sob escaped her lips. "I love you Rosie…from that day—" Alexander took a step and ran his hands through his hair."From that day I fired you Rosie. You were so clumsy—" he sniffed and chuckled. "You were so anxious and I had to fire you but that same day; that I saw you in the bar drunk and kissed you" he exhaled and laughed."I fell in love with you" he confessed as Rosalie stared dumb stricken. "You never said it. You never showed it. Instead you… hurt me. If you loved me then, why were you cold to me Xander? Why did you push me away? You were so warm to me, then it all changed. You began to switch. Why!""Because Rosie—" he licked his lips and tugged on his hair. "I was trying to protect you!'"How? How were you trying to protect me," Rosalie sniffed and ruffled her hair. "Everytime you protected me, I got into danger. You were just hurting me Xander!""I wasn't," Alexander licked his lips and exhaled, "I didn't mean to hurt you, Rosie. I'