CHAPTER 5
Helena has been comatose for four months, and Roseanna has been wondering where her mother has gone, but everyone has told her that her mother is on a trip and cannot return home yet. Fortunately, Roseanna believes it.
"Rose? Wanna go out with dad?" Edward inquired of Roseanna, who lay on her bed.
"Where?" she inquired.
"We'll go to mommy," Edward replied, making Roseanna smile.
"Really? Little girls are allowed in there?" she inquired once more, Edward sighed.
"Yes, baby. We'll just see your mom and nothing else, so it's fine," Edward tried to console the poor child.
"Yey! Okay. Okay, I'll get ready," she says as she rushes to her dressing room.
While waiting downstairs, Edward receives a phone call from the hospital.
"Yes?" he inquired as he answered the phone.
"She's... dead I'm sorry Mr. Stone We did everything we could but her heart just stopped beating and her brain stopped responding all of a sudden"- the doctor sighed, and so he is.
"Don't worry, Dr. Arnault, we can't help but accept the fact that she now left us"
"How is Helena's daughter?" Dr. Arnault inquired, concerned.
"She's fine; I'll try to explain it to her later; she'll realize, she's a smart girl."
"I hope so, Mr. Stone; I'll hang up now."
"Daddy? I'm ready, let's go," Roseanna said, smiling.
"Roseanna baby, listen to daddy okay? Your mommy Helena is sleeping peacefully right now, let's not disturb her okay?"
"She's sleeping again? Mommy's always sleeping these days," she innocently observed.
"Baby, listen, mommy isn't going to wake up again, and I need you, my smart girl, to understand mommy, okay?"
"Mommy is dead?" Roseanna inquired before breaking down in tears.
"Hush now, baby. Listen to daddy," he tells her, "mommy wants you to be strong."
"No, you're lying; Mommy is just sleeping," she exclaimed loudly before sobbing on the couch.
"Dad? What's going on? Why is she crying?" Aideen asked as she entered the house and walked towards them.
"Helena is dead, and she refuses to accept it," Edward sighed, unable to stop Roseanna from crying.
"I said my mommy Helena was just sleeping," she exclaimed again. Aideen sighed and approached the little girl with caution.
"Please understand, Roseanna, don't give yourself a heavy heart"- Roseanna sobs as she looks at Aideen.
"I won't believe them! My mom is just sleeping," she said as she ran upstairs.
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Days have passed and Roseanna still refuses to accept that her mother is no longer alive."Shhhh. My mommy is sleeping. Don't make any noise," she said, glaring at the intruder.
She was like that when she didn't want any noise because she was afraid her mommy would wake up from being a sleeping beauty, which she didn't want.
Today is Helena's funeral, and Roseanna was standing next to her Aunt Allison, beside her mother's coffin, which was being buried underground,
"Bye-bye my sleeping beauty mommy, I'll wake you up if your prince comes"- Roseanna said, waving at the ground. Those watching Roseanna felt sadness for her, and some even cried when they heard her speak.
"I'm going to take Roseanna with me," she said to the stone family. Then Allison said to Roseanna, "Let's go Roseanna Aunt will bring you with me," and they walked to her car.
EDWARD IS FRUSTRATED AT THE STONES MANSION.
"I NEED TO BRING ROSEANNA BACK HERE!" he exclaimed to his lawyer.
"If possible, we can declare your paternity to Roseanna"- Atty. Dalton
"I think we should stop it, dad," Aideen says as he raises his hand, holding an envelope and a notebook.
"What do you mean?" Edward raised an eyebrow, "what is that?" Aideen sat in the chair beside his father.
"It's Helena's notebook; I read it months ago; the truths are in here," he explained as he handed the notebook to his father.
"She had been writing letters for Raphael," Edward said quietly.
"And this," Aideen said as he handed the envelope to his father.
Edward gasps in surprise as he opens the envelope. Veronica was taken aback when she took the piece of paper.
"How dare she deceive you?" exclaimed Veronica, "that's what you get for cheating again and again."
"She didn't stop it mom; she wrote that in her letter," Aideen says.
"Urgh! Whatever," his mother Veronica said as she walked away.
Aideen turns to face his father.
"That will probably be a reason for you to stop bullshitting our lives, dad," Aideen says.
"Words Aideen, I'm your father"- His father warned him, but Aideen simply shrugged and went upstairs. Edward exhaled a sigh.
ROSEANNA VISITS EACH CORNER OF HER AUNT'S HOME.
It is enormous. The house is located behind the bar.'This house is bigger than Dad's house,' she thought as the door to her room opened and revealed her Aunt.
"Hey little lady, I bring a glass of milk," Allison said as she handed Roseanna the glass of milk.
"Thank you," Roseanna said after drinking the milk.
"You really look like your mother Roseanna, you have your mother's face"- Allison then touches Roseanna's head
"Really? Do I look like my daddy?" Roseanna, the little girl, inquired, hoping for a positive answer.
"Your face resembles your mother, honey; nothing resembles your father," Allison smiled.
"Yeah, everyone says that," Roseanna said, sadly.
"Don't worry, he's still your father; you should sleep now," Allison said as she helped Roseanna get ready for bed and sat beside her.
"Please read me a story; Mother used to read me stories before I went to bed," Roseanna said, remembering her mother.
Allison felt sad for her because she understood how she felt, and she knows how deep the wound is because she had just lost her best friend and other half. Roseanna continues to keep her mother in her every word, which makes her even sadder.
"Okay honey, Aunt isn't very good with stories and I do not have any books just yet but don't worry Aunt will buy many books tomorrow, so how about I sing you a lullaby?" she said before hugging the little girl.
"Yes, please," Roseanna replied, nodding.
"Okay, I will bring you to my whole place tomorrow, okay?" Roseanna kept nodding, so Allison began singing a lullaby.
Chapter 6 Roseanna was taken on a tour of Allison's workplace by Allison. All of the staff members were introduced to Roseanna by her. Roseanna was identified by her as her heir. As her child, she raised Roseanna. After dropping Roseanna off at school, she will pick her up. She gradually teaches Roseanna how to sing, dance, and attract men as she gets older. Roseanna mastered what Allison taught her over the course of many lessons. Roseanna groaned and requested, "Can you tell me the reason why I need to study these things?" for the eleventh time. "Young woman, just follow my instructions" "But Allison, we've been doing the same thing over and over again for years, and I'm sick of it." "You'll no longer be in my side, Rose, as you're going to college in another city." Roseanna was perplexed and questioned, "And what does it have to do with this?" "Man, Roseanna Zoey, you have to be careful." "Yes, I am aware of that," Roseanna said. Allison scowled at Roseanna, "And I also kno
Chapter 7 Morning arrived, and Roseanna got up early to get ready. Her first day at the university has arrived. To her brother, she said, "Let's go, Kuya." James questioned her after noticing her joyful and excited countenance, "Excited are you?" "You look fantastic in white." She asked with a wider smile, "Really? Am I pretty?" James laughed. James said, "Stunning as always Rose," and he laughed. They get along because James is two years her senior and she is two years his junior. Her relationship with James was similar to that of a real elder brother and sister. James commanded, "Wait here," before going out of the car and opening the door. Roseanna said, grinning softly, "Thanks." She nodded quickly in response to James's "It's still early, want me to tour you?" question, which caused him to giggle at her presence. "Easy, (talk's in filipino) you'll become dizzy," James interrupted, causing her to pout instead of nod. Roseanna said, "Your Talking in Filipino Again." Her c
Chapter 8 AIDEEN IS EXHAUSTED AS A RESULT OF HIS WORK. "You're getting married tomorrow; don't be tired or you'll make Kaylee feel bad about marrying you and she'll run out," Aideen warned his best friend Rico. "Hey! Keep your mouth shut if you're not going to say anything good. You're ruining my moment," Rico said. "Your moment is tomorrow, not now, dumbass! Why did you come here? Did you know how exhausted I am today?" Aideen closed his eyes. "TSS. You always-on work, seriously make some time for yourself bud, relax and chill!" Rico exclaimed as he stood up. "All right, I'll see you tomorrow; I'm sure you won't be at my Batchelor's party tonight," Rico said before walking out. "Silly. Why won't I come? I'm your best friend, you dumbass," Aideen said, looking at the closed door through which Rico exited. Aideen slept for an hour before going to Rico's bachelor party, and of course, their friends are freaking out about him showing up. "Assholes, did you think I'd pass this one?
Chapter 9 Everyone at school is aware of what is going on between Phillip and Roseanna. It's also all over the internet. Their picture walking together, inside the car, at Roseanna's house gate, and even at the party when Phillip kissed her cheeks. As he read the articles about Phillip and Roseanna, Aideen's face was filled with jealousy. "Get over it, bud! I told you she can't love you back," Rico said as he sipped his beer. "Fuck off, don't talk," Aideen said as he put down his phone. "Even miracles happen," he added. "What the fuck? Seriously? She's your sister for God's sake, and you've been older than her for 6 years man," Rico responded. "I warned you, fuck up," Aideen said. "Wake up. Even if you turn the world upside down, right side up, you can't change the fact that she's your sister." - Rico raised his voice. "Perhaps what you're feeling now is just because you miss her. Godman, she's your sister." - Aideen cut him off. "Fuck it. She's not my sister, okay?" - Aideen
Chapter 10 Roseanna and James spent a month at Allison's house before heading to the beach with their friends for nearly three weeks. While James is already employed by Allison's firm, Phillip is establishing his own while attending law school. Phillip had been so preoccupied with his studies that he rarely left the hotel during their time at the beach. He was always reading books, law books, and Roseanna was always there to support him. Roseanna pays visits to Phillip on his pad to cook for him because he has been sleeping poorly due to his studies. Roseanna's birthday is quickly approaching. Roseanna had forgotten what James had said to her at the party because she had been so preoccupied with Phillip and her studies. Roseanna is running for Valedictorian for their class, and she believes and feels that this will be her happiest year yet. __ Roseanna grinned as she dialed Phillip's number. And as soon as he answered the phone, she said hello. "Hello, I-" Phillip interrupted wha
Chapter 11Roseanna is exhausted despite doing nothing but lying in her bed. She has known about her father for months. She's so preoccupied with discovering who she is that she doesn't realize it's already Holiday. She has lost interest in going to school, but even when she does come, she will not listen to anything. A month ago, she was summoned by the dean, who informed her that she is on the verge of failing to become Valedictorian.Everyone around her is prepping for Christmas Eve. Everyone is happy, except for her, who feels nothing but laziness."Roseanna? Someone left these at the door with your name written on a card," one of their helpers said.Someone always leaves a bouquet of Daisy's flowers on their doorstep after her birthday.'Happy holidays, dear.Roseanna ZoeyA smile can brighten anyone's day.'Be cheerful'-DThat was written on the business card. She can't stop smiling. Daisy, her favorite of all time. James is the only one who is aware of it, and no one else, not e
ROSEANNA'S (P.O.V)My year has just ended, but my heart is broken. Everyone welcomes the new year joyfully and peacefully, except for me. I did not enjoy the new year and did not greet it with open arms.I was lying peacefully on the Bermuda grass of the garden."Zoey, are you having lunch? Let's go," Sam said."No, thank you; Sam, you can eat without me," I said, closing my eyes. I could feel her footsteps approaching me."It's better to show us that you're not fine, that you're hurting than to hide it," she said as she lay beside me. I looked at her with my eyes open. "Because that way, people close to you will know how to comfort you," she added."Showing people your pain is a sign of weakness Sam, and I am strong enough to keep it to myself," I said as I stared at the sky. At the moment, the sky is a work of art, but one tiny little cloud is slowly blending in with the others with its dark color."Just look at the sky; it is so beautiful and wonderful that people would like to lie
Chapter 13"Why didn't we noticed it?" Allison said while looking at Roseanna who is still whipping in her sleep."Because you all have been very busy," Sam said Allison and James both looked at her "I talked to her yesterday, I said she needs to let it all go or she will explode and I guess I'm right" "She needs to go to her psychiatrist James" Allison sighed.Janes looks down at his feet then a tear fell. He can't stand to see Roseanna being like that.He walked out of the room didn't want to argue with Allison because he didn't want that 'Roseanna isn't crazy. No, she's not!' That was what he's saying on his mind_____Morning came and Roseanna was back to her normal self. She went to school after she has her breakfast as if she doesn't remember what happened yesterday.Roseanna i