Rose and Arthur appeared after a while, joining Sean and the others at their table. Arthur frowned when his eyes landed on Samuel fitted next to David.
He ignored them and pulled Rose's chair and then took his next to her.
Rose had already engaged herself in a conversation with Irene, but noticed Arthur's cold expression on his face. She smiled, passing him a glass of water .
Arthur took It and got up with Sean following him behind.
Rose and Irene giggled as they watched them leave. David and Samuel excuse themselves too and left the table.
Rose continued her chat with Irene as they enjoyed the savory of the food served.
"Let me go retouch my lipstick, don't leave this seat " Irene commanded.
Rose nodded assuring her she won't move even a bit. Having been left alone She took out her phone and played games as she waited.
"You looking stunning tonight " a voice said beside her.
She looked up only to meet with the same blue eyes like hers. It was Justin, he stood there looking at her with a smile on his face.
"I thought my husband had taken care of you & your father?" Arthur had told her about her father's appearance after he had calmed down after his assault.
"Yeah he did but I really wanted to see you tonight," he took a seat next to her.
"I made it clear that I don't want to see either of you people in my life especially your father. But you keep bugging me " Rose stood up to leave.
Justin grabbed her hand , sopping her from leaving.
"Can you please just give me a few minutes to talk to you, please " he pleaded.
Rose pulled her hand for his grip and took her seat. She didn't say a word and waited for him to talk.
"All my life i begged to have someone like a sibling , I stayed in mansions only to act as a puppet for my adoptive parents until Father decided to end it "
Rose didn't say anything and let him speak.
"When I first saw you, I was surprised that you looked like our mother. Father had given me one of her photos. I feel sad that I didn't get the chance to touch or hug her "
"What do you really want to say?" Rose finally asked.
He fell silent for a while and then continued, " I want you to introduce me to our brother and let me be part of your family " he said.
Before she could reply he said, " I know you hate me since am with Father but I can leave. Am not involved in any of his plans at all, I just want to have my real family with me without using me for their gain " he finished.
Rose met his eyes, they looked just like hers, but Justin's eyes felt sad and needy that she felt he was saying the truth.
"What if it's a trap and you just following his plans?" asked Rose.
"I will tell you everything you need to know, I promise you that am saying the truth" he assured her.
"Let me think about it " Rose said.
"How will I know your decision?" he asked.
Rose smiled and excused herself, leaving him alone on the table and still in question. She walked to her in laws table and joined the children who.
Justin stayed seated alone at the table still thinking about what he had told Rose. They where siblings but because of his father's greed, he was separated from them. He had not seen Ralph yet but he knew they would get alone fine.
A smile appeared on his handsome face as he thought about it. If he could get what he missed all those years by being beside Rose. Them he was willing to betray his father.
He got up and walked away before Arthur and Sean who where coming back to the table saw him.
He thanked the guard who had helped him get back in and left.
Rose carried little Arthur while David carried his daughter Vanita. They had fallen asleep after having their own fun with each other. She thanked David and Samuel for coming then excused herself.
Arthur's parents said there goodbye's and left too. Rose moved to their table and gave the sleeping baby to his father then took her seat.
"It's seems the party is coming to an end " said Rose.
"It was a lovely evening, I enjoyed myself. Too bad Ralph and Alex could not make it " Irene said.
"They are coming tomorrow to spend Christmas with us, you can join us too " Rose suggested.
Irene smiled and turned to her boyfriend, who nodded to join her too.
"Okay then it's settled, we are all having Christmas at your place " Irene announced.
Arthur didn't object since Rose had suggested it. He used not to like people in his home but since Rose appeared everything changed.
They thanked the guests for coming and wished them a wonderful Christmas then left for home.
Rose leaned on Arthur's shoulder and fell asleep in the car.
Arthur looked down at his sleeping son's face and then at his mother's. He felt happy just by seeing them beside him and that made him feel like he had found his home.