The Lecture

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ROSETTA'S POV:
A week later on a bright Saturday morning and Os is finally being released from the hospital.

We haven't heard from Mr. Russo yet and the detectives are still working on linking him to the texts. I sit in the car with Os. This time, it's a driver that takes over. After much protest, Os finally agreed to let his driver take us home. I decide to bring the issue on money up now.

"Hey um so about the anonymous texts. Wasn't it costly to get those detectives on it?" I ask

"Well yeah, but I'll do anything if it means you, my family and friends are safe."

"And I get that but couldn't you have at least spent less for equally good service?" I ask

"Look Rosetta, I know you don't like me spending on you but to get things done fast and right, we need the best of the best working on the case. Besides, it wasn't that much of a bother. Barely even made a dent." He says convincingly, flashing me his million dollar smile.

I decide not to argue anymore and instead enjoy the rest of the ride home.

He pulls me in for a side hug and I snuggle deeper into his side, taking in his scent. The rest of the ride was silent but not awkward.

Once the car comes to a stop, I realise that we are at my house and not his.

"Why are we here, Os? I thought I was helping you settle at home."

"Your dad texted me. He wanted to see me."

"Oh shoot. I forgot to tell you. He knows about us."

"That's alright. He was going to find out eventually. It's not like I'm going to be beheaded for keeping it a secret." He jokes and I crack a smile.

Yeah, that is true. My dad does like Os.

We walk in together holding hands. Mom is the first to see us. She smiles at us as we walk in.

"Hello son. I know you just got released from the hospital so I'll make this snappy. Please, make yourself at home."

I want to stay and listen in on their conversation but mom calls me to the kitchen.

"Hi honey. Can you please help me clean this kitchen up? Rosalio made a mess of it trying to cook something up for Danie. You know what I think? I think he likes that girl and I know she is a good one so I'm not even that mad about this mess."

"But why isn't he cleaning it up himself?" I whine but still pick up a broom and start working.

"Give your brother a break Rosy. He barely even does his laundry let alone cook. Imagine if he made this mess cooking up something small. What would he do trying to clean it up?" I think that over, realising she is right.

We have a little girl time while we clean the kitchen. One good song leads to another and soon enough mom and I are throwing a concert in the kitchen.

As I put the flour back on the top shelf, I accidentally place it wrongly and it topples over, all the contents landing on my head.

I hear three sets of laughter. Of course, the clumsiest person on earth poured all the flour on herself. No surprise there.

I huff some flour out of my mouth and stand in the same position, pouting.

Someone hands me a napkin.

I turn around, wiping as much flour off my face as I can.

"It's not funny." I say as I see mom and dad still laughing.

I go up to my room and take a nice, refreshing shower. Changing into more comfortable clothes now, I walk out and join the others.

"Ready?" Os asks and I nod

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"I'll be back soon" I tell my parents and walk out the front door with Os.

While in the car, I end up falling asleep at some point, unknowingly putting all my weight on Os.

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OSWALD'S POV:
I put the laptop aside and place Rosy comfortably in my lap as she dozes off.

She looks so cute when she falls asleep. I give her a kiss on her forehead and whisper, "I am never letting you go"

I remember the conversation I had with her dad and smile.

"Hello son. I know you just got released from the hospital so I'll make this snappy. Please, make yourself at home."

I take a seat opposite him and he smiles at me. I return it.

"Oswald. You are like a son to me and from the moment you started hanging around my daughter I knew you two would be more than friends. There's only one rule in dating my daughter. Do not hurt her." He says with a severe look on his face telling me he is not joking around and I know that. I have no intentions of hurting Rosy and I make that clear to him.

"Now you see. That's why I like you. You know when you need to speak but you also know your limits. You're perfect for my daughter." He adds and I'm glad to hear that from him

"I wanted to discuss another issue with you." He said and I urged him to go on with a polite nod and a smile.

"You don't have to be spending so much money on my daughter. I know you paid for her hospital bills and I know you paid for all the drugs that were administered to her. I am her father. It's not right that you take that upon yourself."

Rosy's parents are so humble and kind. Now I know where she gets it from.

"I'm sorry, sir. I was just trying to help." I said in response.

"Your presence is all the help she needs Oswald. Please don't overspend on her." I nod at this. Suddenly, we hear loud music coming from the kitchen and walk over.

Rosy is singing her heart out. She leaves to put something away but instead, drops it all over herself.

We laugh at that and I walk over to hand her a napkin.

"It's not funny." She says in a pout while her parents still laugh their hearts out.

Rosy leaves to her room, probably to freshen up and I stay downstairs with her parents. They're like family to me. When Rosy comes back down, she says her goodbye and we leave the house, going over to my place.

End of flashback

It feels good to know that I have a home away from home and it's with none other than Rosy.

I get a call from the company branch in France. It's the person I hired to work on some incidents of money laundering that have been reported. I'm having that looked into. I wanted to handle this personally.

The company is great and I wouldn't mind taking over but I also have a dream I would very much like to pursue. So for now, I think I am going to handle the business. Liam and I have been discussing. When Mr. Russo steps down, he might take over to give me some freedom to chase after my dreams.

Finally coming out of my thoughts I pick up the phone.

"Phil." I greet

"Good afternoon Mr. Russo. I have good news and bad news."

I wait for him to speak. He doesn't expect me to tell him which news I want to hear first, does he?

"The good news is we're closer to finding out the culprit." He says and I roll my eyes. That's what he says every single time. I was so close to firing him the last time he told me that.

"The bad news is you might have to fly in and handle some issues with the workers over here."

"Why can't Colin just do that?" I ask

"Sir, he's our primary suspect and he knows we're unto him so he has become more secretive and his actions are giving the workers a little too much freedom." I get angry suddenly.

They know not to mess with their work because once I find out, it won't be good for them. Now I really need to get there but there's too much to do here as well.

"Okay, Phil. I'll be there in 5 days." I say and end the call.

I need to set things right in that company. I also need a break from all this drama. Maybe Rosetta and the others can come. It would be good since all we've done this winter break is sit in a hospital room for hours.

We arrive at the house and I attempt to carry Rosy inside when she wakes up.

"What are you doing?" She asks sitting up.

"Carrying you inside." I answer and she gives me a 'really?' look

"You just got your stitches removed. We can't afford you getting hurt from carrying me. You should have just woken me up. Please don't overwork yourself." She lectures and I smile at her.

"Oh Rosy. You worry too much. I'm fine. Come on, let's go inside." I pull her along and we walk inside.

I tell her about my idea of a trip to France for a vacation.

"I love it!" She exclaims.

We let the others know about it and after I settle down, we meet up at our favourite bakery to discuss our plans for the trip.

Hey guys. Another chapter!!!!
Don't you think our favourite characters need a break from you know who?

Well, I've got good news. They're getting one...In Paris!!!! Wohooo.

I'm probably the only one excited about this.

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Xoxo- Detia❤

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