"ARE you crazy, I think your past the age of thinking about being on stage with people looking at you " Irene argued.
"But am just twenty eight, I don't think am that old " Rose protested.
"Rose you know I would support any of your decisions am just worried your taking it too far and might end up hurt or disappointed"
"I nearly died in an accident that I was lucky to survive. It made me realize I wasn't living my life the way I should. Yes am married and have a son but still, a girl who had dreams once "
Irene was silent for a while that Rose thought she had hung up.
But then heard her say, " Am sorry if I hurt your feelings am just looking out for you. But if you're finally trying to live the life you feel that you deserve, then I got your back "
Rose was happy that her friend was on board with her plans. She wanted her to support the most. Her dreams had been flushed down the drain when her father abandoned them leaving her mother helpless. She gave up a lot when her mother died, then she got Arthur who lightened up her world. But had shadows following him, shadows that hurt her so painfully she nearly wanted to run away. But she loved him so much to do that to him. Then her son came into the picture, he was an adorable angel she could not hurt so she chooses to stay.
Then the accident that almost claimed her life happened because of a lunatic she thought was a friend. She had not even asked what had happened to him when she woke up. Arthur had done everything she wanted when she woke up probably because he felt guilty for failing to protect her. Rose smiled as she thought about it.
After waking up she felt the need to do things she had never wanted to do but never got the chance. It was then Arthur decided to take her on this trip. The first day went well, then the pool scene happened, Harry appeared in front of her again which led her to a club and getting drunk then it led to having hot sex with her husband.
She had enjoyed every minute of the trip but then the modeling chance happened which made her remembering her old high school days of dreams.
She had been living a wonderful life but something had been missing and when she finally got it, she decided to not let it go.
"I want to live a little in the dreams I once wanted to achieve," she said to herself.
Harry had invited her and Arthur out for dinner so he could apologize for what had happened between them.
Rose was just coming out of the shower when Arthur returned from the company. Since the event was moving nearer he had become busier than before. They rarely saw each other during the day since Arthur was busy with meeting and the upcoming event and Rose was taking lessons for the competition which she invested all her passion. During the night they would lay in bed in each other's arms and go to sleep.
"Hi, love," said Rose.
"Butterfly, I had the most tiresome day " Arthur wained as he walked into her arms.
Rose hugged him than a short kiss living him in a trance.
"Can I get another one?" he begged.
"Maybe after your done showering and getting ready for the dinner " Rose suggested.
Arthur let her go and undid his tie as he walked to the bathroom.
Rose dried her hair while he took a shower.
In an hour they were both ready for their dinner with Harry.
"But why do I have to go?" Arthur finally asked.
"Cause he asked us to go and he's my friend " Rose pulled him out of the room.
"A friend you once had a crush on and as I have seen he seems to have had too. Which looked like he still did " Arthur pressed the elevator button.
"Arthur I know your jealous that I once had a thing for him but it's gone already. I married you cause I love you so please promise you won't make a mess just like how you did when you met my brother the first time " Rose begged as they walked inside.
What do you mean a mess, Ralph was asking for it and since he was dating my sister too I had to be sure they were meant to be " Arthur defended himself.
They walked out of the elevator and headed to the gardens where Harry was waiting for them.
Rose stopped midway before they could go further and turned to Arthur.
"Your the most handsome, sexist, and hardworking man I have ever seen. Your a perfect husband and father with a dashing beautiful wife"
"Be proud, cause you have everything I man would want so my wonderful husband please behave tonight " she concluded.
He smiled, " I love you butterfly "
She pulled him close and peeked his lips, " I love you too "
They held hands and walked into the garden.
Harry was waiting for them as expected, he welcomed them and offered seats.
"Harry last time you met Arthur in a very bad situation so today we are starting anew. Rose said, " Harry this is my husband Arthur Ramoan "
Harry offered his hands which Arthur accepted.
"I don't need to introduce myself since I know Rose already did," Harry said.
Arthur didn't insist and nodded in approval.
Dinner was served and soon they started to eat.
Rose led the conversation since both men seemed to have nothing to say. Buy with time Harry joined in and they started laughing reminded about their shared past.
Arthur didn't mind at all, his attention was on her face, enjoying the look on her face. Her smile reached her eyes and the way she laughed.
He found himself laughing too sometimes.
Harry had observed him for a while as he chatted with Rose.
Rose was talking about the time they had been caught by the teacher when she tried clinging to the school wall. She looked up from her plate and noticed Harry staring at Arthur.
Before she could say anything Harry asked Arthur a question.
A question she knew would Arthur would love to answer.
"Where did you meet Rose for the first time?" he asked.
Rose frowned while Arthur's face grew a devious smile.