LOGIN“He's your mum's fiancé, Rosie.” I chanted as I sorted through my wardrobe for a study outfit.
After a few minutes of endless searching— I groaned, slamming the wardrobe close.
Since when did I care about my looks?
Who cares…
It's my bloody house, I should wear what I'm comfortable in.
I bit my lip softly, glaring at the array of clothes on my bed.
My eyes roved around then suddenly—
They landed on my satin set.
(No Rosie,) I reprimanded, shaking my head in disagreement.
(He's your mother's—)
“Oh, for fuck's sake,” I screeched, picking up the satin shorts and armless top.
(You fucking slut.)
“Shut up, bitch.”
I mentally facepalmed.
“Now I was having an argument with my mind about morality.” I murmured. “Way to go Rosie, remember things like this are what lands people in a psychiatric hospital.”
I peeled the joggers and top from my body, then slipped into the satin shorts and armless top.
(Don't you think that's a bit too much?)
“Like anyone asked for your opinion.” I replied, dryly.
(Your legs and boobs are all out, you're just studying.)
“Oh please… I'm just going to test him, I mean I have to know what kind of a man he is.” I replied proudly.
(Wow… was that idea there all this while or this is a spur-of-the-moment kinda thing?)
“I mean… if he makes a move or stares lewdly, it means he's not the one for my mum. But if he doesn't—”
(I'm sure you'd like him to make a move on you—)
I slapped myself hard, wincing as the fog cleared immediately followed by a sharp sting.
I scowled, rubbing my cheeks soothingly.
My gaze slid to the bedside clock, it was almost one.
“Come on, Rosie.” I mumbled, picking up my essentials, including Lena's draft work.
I walked towards the door, my hands pausing on the doorknob as I said a quiet prayer.
Pushing the door open, I walked out, heading towards the living room.
As I got closer, I could hear his voice…
He seemed to be talking with someone on the phone, as if on cue my heart started pounding senselessly again.
I froze.
Shrouding myself behind the wall.
“What is wrong with you, Rosie?” I whispered, stepping forward a bit to stare at him.
He was clad in the same black singlet, but this time his hair was wet, it kept sliding forward even as he pushed it back.
A pair of reading glasses sat on his nose, enhancing his Professor look more.
He shifted slightly, placing one leg over the other, a slight jerk drew my gaze from his face to the flaccid length between his legs.
Fuck…
My mouth watered, thirsty for something that I was sure wasn't water.
My toes curled tightly, while my clit pulsed steadily.
I looked back at him, staring as he listened to the person on the other end with utmost concentration.
His fingers drew slow circles on the cushion, and I gritted my teeth.
Rubbing my thighs together in search of friction, while imagining those fingers someplace in need of his attention.
I'd never felt more jealous of furniture than I did at that moment.
I wasn't sure how long I stood there lusting after him, with my nipples erect and my thighs wet.
After a while… he ended the call.
Then—
“How long do you plan on standing there, Rosie?” Henry asked.
I squeezed my eyes shut, muttering a quiet,
“Shit.”
I slowly walked out, glancing everywhere but him, in an attempt to avoid his gaze.
I took a seat on the other couch, hugging the book tightly to my chest.
Stupid satin cloth.
(Oh please, you chose to wear it… now he'll know just how turned on you are for him.)
I exhaled heavily, eyes still fixed on every random object in the room.
One would think it was my first time in my house… my goddamn house.
“Umm…” Henry started, I glanced at him from the corner of my eyes.
“Are you… alright?” He asked, squinting at me suspiciously.
“Yeah…” I nodded, staring at the floor.
“You're quite far away from me though, I imagine we should be much closer if I'm going to tutor you.” He said. “There's still enough space here even if you don't wish to sit close to me.”
Fucking smartass.
This was a bad idea.
Maybe I should just cancel it, tell him not to worry.
I have Lena's notes, I would be fine.
(You've had those notes for ages)
“Shut up.” I whispered, harshly.
Henry glanced at me worriedly.
God, now he thinks I'm insane.
He sighed heavily. “If you don't wish to continue—”
“No.” I shouted, he blinked, eyes wide in surprise.
“I mean… we can start tomorrow or something—”
“No… it's fine.” I huffed, and stood up walking toward him.
I took my seat at the end of the couch.
“That far?” He asked, I glanced at him to see a teasing smile on his face.
He chuckled low, shaking his head.
“Alright then, let's see what we're working with here.” He said, arms outstretched.
“Huh?”
“The books, Rosie.”
“Books?” I echoed.
“Yes Rosie,” he replied, fingers touching his lips with a playful smile, my gaze flickered to the movement then back to his eyes.
“The books you seem to have in a death grip.”
I glanced down, staring at the books I clung tightly to my chest, then back to him.
“I- I can't.” I stuttered.
He pursed his lips, desperately trying to reign in his amusement.
He leaned back on the cushion arm with his legs wide apart.
The movement caused his length to jerk and my gaze drifted there—
I immediately lifted it back up… only to find he was staring at me with an intensity that made me tremble all over.
“See you guys later!” I yelled from Lena's porch as I waved at the two lovebirds frantically.Lena grinned, waving back with matching gusto…“Take care!” she yelled back, as Samuel opened the door guiding her in.“Don't bring any boys to our house, okay?” Samuel said, staring at me flatly.I glared at him, arms crossed over my chest.“Real funny, Samuel.”He smirked before going around to the driver's side and putting the car into motion.Lena's window rolled down and she popped her head out.“Bye, Rosie!”“Bye, Lee. Have fun, okay?”“Okay!”A tiny smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I watched the car roll out of sight.“Young love.” I muttered with a sigh.A ping from my phone grabbed my attention.‘Are you set?’‘Sure.’I slipped it back into my pocket.“Guess it's show time.” I went back into the house and began getting ready for my date with Mr Goldwells.………….Two hours later, I stared at myself in the full length mirror.I decided on an ankle-length royal blue satin dress
I sniffled quietly, blowing my nose into another wad of tissue as I curled further into myself on Lena's lap, as the bed squeaked faintly.“It's alright, Rosie.” Lena cooed, patting my back gently.“I'm so tired, Lee.” I croaked.“Shh… I'm here. You're okay now,” she muttered softly.Footsteps echoed from behind us, Lena turned to Samuel.“What is it?”He handed her phone to her.She frowned softly but lifted it to her ear.“Hello.”A sharp cough left my lips, burning my chest in the process.“Mr Gareth.”I sat up immediately, Lena glanced at me.“Yeah… she's here.”‘What does he want?’ I mouthed.“Uh… sure… I'll need to know if Rosie's fine with it though.”She nodded, then pulled the phone from her ear, pressed mute.“Mr Gareth wants to drop by.” “Absolutely not.”“He sounds pretty worried though.”“No, Lena. Tell him not to come.”She exhaled heavily, then placed the phone back to her ear.“She refused, sir.”She nodded again.“Okay.”She held out the phone to me.“He wants to talk
Mum rushed forward, pulling me away.“Stay the hell away from my daughter—”The words died in her throat as she took in the familiar face.She staggered back.“Richards?”“Dee…” Dad croaked.A loud gasp left her lips, she brought her palm over it, her eyes taking on a glassy hue.“Oh my God, Richy…” she whispered.Dad stepped closer.“It's me, Dee.”She dove for him, her arms wrapping around his neck while his came around her waist.“Richy…” she called again this time with tears rolling down her face.While I stood there still in shock.A small crowd began forming around us, murmuring and whispering amongst themselves.Mum's soft cries turned into loud wails as she hugged him tightly, almost as though if she let go—he’d disappear with the wind.And Dad—silent tears rolled down his face while he tried to reassure her that it was really him.They stayed like that for a while, then Mum eased back a bit. This time, taking his hands in hers.She sniffled loudly.“How?” she asked, her tone l
Silence.Her brows furrowed in puzzlement.“What?”My shoulders fell, as exhaustion washed over me.A humorless chuckle left my lips.Then finally—I exhaled heavily.“Scratch that, I think I've always liked him. For years now... I think the closeness just made everything worse.” I croaked.“Oh my God.” She gasped, covering her mouth with her palm.I sniffled, wiping at a tear that rolled down my face.“At least the only person that'll scrunch their face at you would be your mum and a few others. As for mine—”I scoffed.“I don't even want to think about it.”We fell into a longer silence this time.Tense.Awkward.“What are you going to do?” Angelica asked, breaking into the quiet.I shrugged carelessly.“I want to come clean about it.”“And him?”I opened my mouth, then clamped it shut.“I see…” Angelica mused.We both went quiet again.This time, I tapped my fingers against my skirt as my gaze stayed on Elana.Angelica's gaze stayed on Elana's, her eyes filled with mirth.Suddenly—
Louisa gasped dramatically.“Tu as tout à fait raison, Denise.” (You're absolutely right, Denise.)Louisa turned to Angelica and began talking to her.Well, more like scolding.Mum turned to me with a heavy exhale.“Okay, Rosie—”“She's a fucking bitch, Mum.” “I swear to God, Rosie—”“I know Mum.” I groaned. “You don't always have to threaten me to pass a message.”“God help me the day I decide not to do so, only for you to go and wreak havoc.”I pursed my lips.“I'll be on my best behavior.” I muttered dryly.“Thank you.”She turned back to Louisa and Angelica.I leaned towards her.“It's unfair that I'm not allowed to bitch back though.”“Rosie.”I straightened, rolling my eyes.“Fine, fine.”Louisa turned back to us with a smile, and somehow—Angelica now had a smile too.I mean, we could pretty much tell it was fake but anyway…The point was that she was actively trying.“Très bien, alors pourquoi ne pas vous laisser toutes les deux faire connaissance?”(Alright then, how about
“Come on, Rosie!” Mum's voice echoed downstairs.“Coming!” I yelled back.I spritzed perfume on my body then stared at myself in the full length mirror.I tied my hair into a ponytail, then gave myself the best no makeup look.I'd decided on a white off shoulder floral top, paired with a light pink satin skirt and floral white heels.Gorgeous.My cheeks heated up as Henry's voice floated into my mind.My gaze lingered on my reflection for a few seconds.Then I looked away.“Snap out of it, Rosie.”Last night wasn't something I wanted to think about right now.I grabbed my brown Louis Vuitton bag then headed downstairs.Mum stood at the foot of the stairs with an annoyed expression on her face.“Seriously?”“I'm sorry…” I drawled, with a large grin.She shook her head then headed for the door.Henry walked towards us.Hair messy, cheeks slightly flush.“Is he coming with us?”“Of course not, dearie.” Mum said with a small smile.“Today is just for me and you.”Thank goodness.A bright
“I'm so sorry... I didn't know—”“I know you didn't, Rosie.” Henry said, pinching my ear.“Ouch…” I whined, rubbing the sore spot.“You haven't eaten anything yet—”I grabbed onto his arms before he could pull away.“I'm not hungry.” I rushed out.In other words, I like this position too much to le
Three hours into the equations and I was certain that Henry was kidding about the next session.“What is ten multiplied by itself five times.”“Ten raised to the power of five.” I grunted.“Very good Rosie.”I rolled my eyes in annoyance.“I believe we're done with the basics… now onto the next sess
I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me that I was going to have the worse fucking migraine of my life.I had called Lena after school, but Samuel picked up and told me she'd fallen asleep.I was like okay.Then I told him I'd come check up on her after school, and guess what the bloody bastard said…
I pushed through the crowd, not minding the bodies pressing against me or the occasional shoving.Finally—I reached the middle, heart wrenching as my gaze landed on Lena, face down on her table. Her hands were clamped over her ears, desperately trying to block out the harsh words spilling from eve







