Chapter 28: 'You'll never be half the man my father was.'

ROSE

After the meeting to discuss the female lead for his new role in a TV show, Rum had another recording session before he called it a day.

When we were finally back in the van returning to his penthouse, it was already two in the morning.

He yawned and stretched the stiffness in his back muscles as he whispered, “If those bozos ever take you away like Magnus did today, you shout for me. Immediately.”

“Because you can hear it!”

“Yes. And it’s faster.” He slumped back into his seat and yawned once more. “Damn, I need to hit the gym tomorrow. My muscles are turning to flabs.”

I stared at him, appalled. Yeah, right. When he hugged me, all I felt were strong, firm muscles.

Anxiety hit me. He was lamenting as though he'd still be here tomorrow. But what if he won't be around tomorrow? What if this time he failed and Magnus took him home?

He glanced at me and exhaled wearily, “What’s with that face?”

Looking ahead, he solemnly said, “No one’s taking me away.”

My nose gre