?THE SECRET?
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? ROYAL HIGH ?
(keeping his little secret)
Written by Gbemi writes
Semi final & final episode
“Aren’t you going to give your father a hug” Jordan Belmont said to Rose who immediately went to her father arms.
“I still can’t believe that dad is here”Bella enthused as she hugged their father again..
“I know it must seem like a dream to you girls that am here but you better believe it. I came to be with you girls and the best part is that it will take a while before I leave again” Jordan said.
“That’s great dad”Bella said while Rose kept shut.
“It seems like you are not glad that am here?”Jordan asked Rose who presented him a smile.
“It’s not that. Am glad that you are here dad”Rose said as she tried to hide her inner turmoil while she silently stared at her mom who had a worried look on her face too.
“Have really missed you all “He said as he hugged them close.
On other circvmstance she would have been very happy to see her father but right now she wish he didn’t choose this moment to come back home.
With Louis being adamant on not leaving her alone. His life will be in danger. She thought as the whole family went upstairs to celebrate his arrival.
THE NEXT DAY
Rose was on her way to school when she got a call from an unknown number.
“This is Geraldine Finnegan. Louis mother. I would like to talk to you if you don’t mind” The voice said authoritatively.
“I don’t mind at all ma’am. Where should we meet?”Rose asked and after telling her where to meet. Rose took another direction heading to the restaurant Louis mom had booked for their meeting.
She got there and was directed to a table which was occupied by a very stylish woman.
Rose had only seen her once in the past. She had thought then that she looked classy and pretty in her get up and she still thought so. It somehow made her feel small and also made her feel that Louis world and her world aren’t the same thing.
“Take a seat. You must have been going to school when I called. Am sorry that am taking a bit of your time”She apologised as she took a sip of her coffee.
“It’s okay. I reckon that you must want to talk to me about Louis”Rose said and she nodded.
“I heard that your father have returned”She said
“He arrived yesterday”
“That seems to tell us that Louis life is in danger. You know everything and you must also know that as long as your father is around. Louis life will be in danger”She said and Rose nodded.
“I tried to call off things with Louis but he won’t listen. His safety is very important to me”Rose said quickly.
“I know that but my son is being adamant on not wanting to leave with me. He is willing to stay even knowing that his life is in danger and that’s all because of you”Geraldine said.
“I told him the same thing but he wouldn’t listen”Rose said too.
“Then you will just have to try to convince him. Please Rose. You are the only one I can trust to help me convince him to leave with me” Geraldine said as she took her hands.
” Please Rose help me make him leave. If he is away from here then he will be safe from harm. Please Rose. You are my last hope” Geraldine pleaded.
Rose also know that the only way to keep Louis safe is by making him leave for somewhere else. She had to achieve that. For her own peace of mind and also for his mother.
“I will do my best in convincing him”She said as she assured her.
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Rose got to school looking for Louis. She has been calling him but there have been no response.
She went to the lounge where they use and found him there with Martin and Peter.
“Why aren’t you picking? Do you know how long have been calling?”She asked him as soon as she got in not sparing Peter and Martin a glance.
“What’s this? Are you two love birds fighting?” Martin asked as he stared at the two.
“Shut up and let’s leave”Peter said as he stood up
“But we have to know if……”
“Anymore word and I won’t give you that sëxy brunette number”Peter said and that got Martin shut up.
Together they left leaving the two couple alone.
“I just asked you a question Louis”She said and though he heard, he didn’t answer her.
“Louis”She called again
“I don’t want to argue with you. So it’s best if we save this discussion for some other time”He said as he stood up walking past her but she stopped him by hugging him from behind.
“Am scared Louis. Am scared”She said softly and he turned towards her.
“You don’t have to? I already told you that everything will be fine. You just have to trust me”He said
“My father came back yesterday. I don’t know why he is here but I know that it has to do with his work. He will get to find out about you and then I……I will lose you”Rose said crying.
“I told you already that nothing will happen. I won’t just sit back and let him harm me”He said.
“That’s why you have got to leave. Once you leave then there will be no way that my father will try to harm you”Rose said.
“Have told you that I don’t want to leave. Did my mother put you up to it?”He asked.
” I spoke to her but i already have that thought in mind. Louis please leave with your mom. Leave and stay away for a while. Please do this for me. Do it for us “She begged.
“Must I really leave?”He asked and she nodded.
“For my peace of mind. I know you don’t want to leave because of me and I don’t want you to leave either but we have no choice.”Rose begged.
“Fine then. Since you insist on me leaving I will but promise me that us being apart won’t drift us apart!”He said and she nodded In reply.
“It won’t and that’s because you are the love of my life and you will keep on being that”Rose said as she hugged him while he pulled her close.
“And I feel the same way too”He replied as they both held each other.
