Chapter 13: Winter, Griffin’s back
Rose sat down in Aunt and Uncles new apartment. Jake's friend had gone home to their parents with a scolding while Jean went back to his hotel room. She was the only one awake and sitting alone, Winter sleeping in another room
"You'll make sure those boys won't face the consequences."
"Not even going to question how I got in?"
Rose shook her head "Griffin, he's still investigating what's happened to his son."
"Smart"
"Well, how else where you are getting your information about me being there."
"Right now, he is checking for your fingerprints on your necklace."
"He must have noticed my gaze when I looked at it."
"Are you going to do anything about."
"Right now, my testimony, if he truly desires it will be good leverage."
"So, you're just going to let him find out."
"It is not as if it is a big secret anymore. I was in hiding because of the trouble you stirred up in China. I also ended up killing 38 people with a revolver, trying to help that man."
"Why, did you give you a necklace to that old fart's son."
"That necklace gave me hope that I would see my adoptive parents again, as I was being beaten by my captors."
"…" Ashlyn didn't say anything "I'm sorry, I wanted to respect your father's wishes by putting you up for adoption. At the time I thought he was right."
"I know."
"You know, I can…"
"I'd rather solve this without a lot of bloodsheds."
Ashlyn pouted "That old man should be coming back soon" she got up as for those boys I'll see about what I can do about them."
The weekend and then a few more weeks went by had as Rose walked into the school like normal. She certainly had an easy day since dodging bullies wasn't hard. She picked up a cool drink from the soda machine
"Good morning Rose," June said as she came up to her
"Good morning to you too," She said peacefully
"You two are sure lovely dovey," Anthony said appearing out of nowhere "If you two are that close, people will think you are dating."
"Who's dating who, be careful of what you say."
"So are you dumping a high-class socialite for a cheap slut."
"Hey"
"If you guys aren't then why are you so close."
"Why are you so bothered about it" Rose questioned
"Shut-up no asked you" he snapped "And stop pretending to be innocent, you're not a virgin."
Rose nearly snapped at him
"You and Rose had a child, I already know," June said, shocking Anthony as Rose just stared at him.
"You told him" Anthony yelled at her, but Rose made no notion as she continued to stare at June
"Stop, harassing her. I only overheard a phone conversation."
"You must have been watching quite closely to overhear a phone conversation," Rose said, it seemed that she wasn't smiling this time, catching June off balance as he finally got the vibe from her that screamed, she doesn't like him.
June was somewhat shocked as he is used to most women fall for him.
"Then you misheard her, and I'm not the father" Anthony blatantly ignored Rose's comment "This is a warning do not expose this" he turned around and grumbled off.
"Sorry, for exposing you like that."
"Its okay, but, as you can see, I think Anthony is right that. We should stay away from each other" Rose turned away from him and was about to leave.
"Hey, wait" he pulled her back to face, allowing him to catch a glimpse of disgust in her eyes
"I Must Go," Rose said as she turned around to leave once more.
After school had ended, Rose walked to the pre-school that was watching Winter for the day when
Jean called out to her.
"Oh, Jean we seemed to meet a lot recently" She looked at his out of breath stated, "Or is it not a coincident."
Jean walked Rose back home with Winter in his arms. They seemed to have warmed up to each other quiet nicely. She stopped when she saw the all too familiar car pulled up out-front of the apartment building. She took Winter out of Jean's hand and waved him goodbye, as she stepped inside.
Griffin stood up when he saw her "I'm here to take you back." Rose saw that her Aunt and uncle were just quiet. Jake was nowhere to be seen. It seems they were leaving the decision to her.
"Alright, I'll get ready."
The ride back was quiet as she sat looking at the necklace wrapped around his hand.
"You have questions for me, don't you?" she asked
"But ones that can wait until I'm fully prepared to hear them" He handed her the necklace.
Rose took it back in her hands as she lightly touched, this was the last gift she received from her adoptive parents. She put the piece back on her neck the had been bare for four years.
"Thank you, for giving it back."
"Do you want me to see him."
Griffin shocks his head "Not yet."
It was the fat maid that greeted her first when walked back into the mansion. Griffin was carrying Winter in his hands.
Anise screamed when she saw Rose.
"I'm back," Rose said emotionlessly
"Why, did you bring her back," Anthony said
"I told that Rose and Winter are a part of this family."
"Just because you are this house doesn't mean you can force your way. You're not always right."
Anthony said as he walked away before giving a final glare at Rose. Anise chased after him
"You don't need to take care of the house chores anymore. Your free to do want you to want"
"Thank you very much" Rose replied as she went back upstairs to her room.
Two more months left