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 replied
He 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
Roselle's Pov:He held me in his arms he's rising chest comforting me,"You'll be fine," he saidI look up at him "How do you know?" I questionHe smiles down at me "You'll be fine " he assures me againAs I nod a bit we sit in silence for a little while "Hey why don't we ditch school" he said while pulling me back a bit"Ditch school?" I questionHe grins "Come on I have something I want to show you..." he said grabbing my hand gentlyI look up at him as he held m
Roselle's Pov:My mum is grabbing dresses holding them in front of me "Hmm....no..no..no" she saysI put my hands on my hips annoyed we've been in this shop for over an hour, I look around the shop and then see one on display a blue silk dress that hits the floor a mask accompanied with it, I leave my mum who's scanning through the other dresses I feel the fabric."Would you like to try it on?" A woman said"Yes she would like to try it on," my mother says I roll my eyes annoyedShe grabs it off the mannequin and walks towards the change room opening the door for me I walk in there fitting into the dress perfectly"That guy better keep his hands to himself or I'll chop them off and shove it so far up his ass" I scoff thinking of this supposed bachelor.I walk out with the dress on and the mask along with it folding my arms across my chest"It's perfect..." My mother saysHer eyes travel up
Roselle's Pov:After the end of the Ball, I went home I got out of the limo in thought this is still so surreal I feel like it is a nightmare, I twist around suddenly annoyance running through me."I wanted to do everything by the book, date, boyfriend, and girlfriend for a year or two that would lead to finally getting married and having kids in that specific order, but now that's obviously not going to work out for me because I'm now completely stuck in this predicament between a guy I've barely known over a week period this is not the 18th century and I'm not a cow up for auction" I exclaimed as they just stand there at my sudden outburst"I can't and I'm not I will not do this I've changed my mind of considering this" I turn around but my father's voice stops me"Roselle..." He said"No father I'm not doing it I'm done with this horror show I'm 16 I just got out of a fucking relationship!" I yellHe crosse
Roselle's Pov:I look up at the Manor dread filling in my soul I keep telling myself this isn't happening this is a fucking nightmare but as many times as I pinch myself I can't wake up and the man I feel beside me holds evil tendencies and I'm certainly not blind to that at all."You can't keep me here this is kidnapping!" I yellAs I get out of the car, land upon the land for miles where the hell am I? I thought "Technically Roselle it isn't kidnapping seeing as your parents know where you are" Michael repliedMy mouth hung agape "This is holding me hostage against my Will I will not go through with this take me home right now!" I scream.