Roselle's Pov:
I can't help but smirk at the thought of my angry brother storming in giving them a piece of his mind, Jace enters the room as I quietly continue to stare up at the roof.
"Roselle," He said
I hum but not a reply he sighs sitting on the edge of my bed, waiting for him to say his next words
"Look Roselle I really want to make this work...I know the situation isn't what you'd hoped it is" He said
"You think I'm sixteen Jace your eighteen and we're both young for marriage," I say
Sitting up continuing "Don't you want to travel, At least god forbid get to know me first I don't know anything about you...and I just got out of a relationship I'm not exactly jumping at the opportunity for marriage Jace" I state a hint of annoyance lacing my voice.
He looks down obviously thinking carefully of his next words, "Look...I...I like you okay and I want to get to know you...think of marriage this way you're ju
Roselle's Pov:I sneak back into the house taking careful steps my wig under my jacket breathing out a sigh of relief."Where were you?" A voice said in the darkness I jump out of my skin literally holding a hand over my heart as Jace revealed himself"I went out it's not your business Jace," I said putting my leather jacket down"Really none of my business?" He statedI cross my arms over my chest 'Who does he think he is where not even married I can't wait to escape him I thought."Yes it's none of your business what I do Jace, we're not married, lay off!" I exclaimed pissed off that he has the audacity to ask where I was but is keeping secrets from me.He gets up taking dangerous steps towards me 'do not back down Roselle you are not weak' I told myself, "We will be married soon Roselle and I expect you to tell me where you're going and what time ruffly you'll be back" He said his eyes turning a dark
Roselle's Pov:I sit there in bed still grabbing my phone from the bedside table sighing, 'I miss school' I thought and gossiping with the twins, I texted the twins asking them if I could drop by for a coffee which they gladly and excitedly accepted, I throw some casual clothing walking down the steps seeing my mother at the table with bags under her eyes and dad nowhere to be found, I walk through the door."Mum where's dad?" I askedShe looks up as if in a daze "He's gone to work" she repliedThe look in her eyes said otherwise today was his only day off, I just nod dumbly exiting as I continued to walk to the girl's place when I knocked they opened the door and I see Wayne and Parker the
Roselle's Pov:I hum as I walk home listening to my music blasting through my AirPods, typing on my phone a series of messages to Janelle annoyed because I wanted to stay over, When I reach my front door I look up to see Jace on the phone looking quite...distraught I furrow my brows as I pull out my AirPods and put them back in the casing to hear the last words of the conversation."Yes father he's down there," He saidShivers cascaded down my spine was he talking about some sort of torture dungeon I was petrified scared even how long could I keep this up a straight face before I break completely into two.He looks up smiling hanging up I swallow smiling back so forcefully you'd think I'd be smiling like a Cheshire Cat-like off Alice in wonderland but obviously his oblivious to the fact that I smile like a bloody idiot when it's forced.He brings me into a hug which I embrace but I'm still wary of Jace and his antics
Roselle's Pov:I lay down on my bed in complete silence, my parents are now getting a divorce 'god how did we end up here I thought turning on my side looking out the window sighing out, I thought our family would be held together more firmly but I guess I understand, I wouldn't want my parents in a loveless marriage just because of their kids I wouldn't want that on anyone.I turn on my back again, hearing a soft knock behind the door"Who is it?" I asked"It's just me..." Jace said from behind the door coming in seeing me staring up at the ceiling"What's wrong?" He questioned sitting on the other side of the bed"My parents just told me a couple of hours ago they're getting a divorce..." I repliedHe lays back his head rested against the headboard of my bed "Sometimes some relationships don't work out and within good reason" He said my focus turns to him"What if we don't work? What if
Roselle's Pov:I wake up stretching with a smile on my face ready to see my Cheerleading team and my boyfriend Jake, "This is the life" I sigh in absolute happiness, I get up cracking my back."Roselle breakfast" my father hollers from downstairs"Coming!" I yell out, I skip down the stairs "Hey Dad what's for breakfast, oh lord your famous omelet" I dig right in as my father folds his arms leaning back on the bench as if contemplating what to say to me next."Your mother..." He trails off.I pause eating 'Way to put a damper on my good mood' putting my fork down I look up at him, "How is she?" I ask"Well she's in rehab she finally decided to go last night..." I could see the contempt lingering in his eyes he looks as if he hasn't slept all night"Dad are you okay?" I question worriedAs if he comes to his senses he smiles "Yes I'm fine don't worry about me..." he hugs me as I hug him back"Now
Roselle's Pov:I ran into the house as dad saw my tear-streamed face I run up the stairs bawling my eyes out. I slam my door shut and get on my bed grabbing my pillow crying out all the hurt and despair, I saw one of my best friends sleeping with my boyfriend and the look on Jackson's face means It's been going on longer than just that one time. My pillow becomes wet with tears as I stare at the photo of Jake and me kissing, I knock it off the side table as it smashes on the ground glass shattering on the floor.My dad opens the door hurriedly looking around the room as if seeing if someone has broken in but only to see my curled-up form"Roselle.." He says coming close to the bed as he sees the photo and glass on the ground.
Roselle's Pov: I'm shocked as he holds his nose Victoria goes to his aid which makes me feel even sicker, I don't show an ounce of emotion on my face, the prick deserved it."Jake are you okay?" Victoria asks with worry in her tone, I scoff at what I'm looking at."You okay Roselle" Jace questions placing his hand gently on my shoulder, I jump a little at his touch"Yeah thank you," I sayJake steadies himself, pushing Victoria away from him, "And who is this Angel were you cheating on me?" He asks angrily"No I didn't I was very faithful to you, I have morals to uphold seeing as you have none Jake and I'm not your Angel" I replied turning around as Jace walked me to my next class."Why did you help me?" I questionedHe smiled "Well I wasn't going to spectate as others were doing, harming a woman is un-called for even attempting to hurt a woman" He replied in a soothing voice
Roselle's Pov:'Arranged marriage this no.....I'm only 16 I'm too young for marriage I haven't even graduated or started my career I thought, I hug myself walking towards Richelle and Janelle's house, I sigh as I'm about to hit the doorbell but the door already opens"Hey, how was your studying?" Richelle asks with a raised eyebrow but I'm not in a humorous mood"I need to talk to you and Janelle" I replied she opens the door wider as I enter."Arranged marriage!" They both said in shockWe all sit cross-legged on the floor in their room, "I just...I haven't lived properly I don't want marriage, I would rather get back with that