As Rose left the office, a sense of relief washed over her. "I am so happy, that was easy dealing with her. I won't have problems going forward," she chuckled wickedly and called her mom.
"I did it, Mom. She's no longer going to be my problem."Her mother sighed on the other end of the line, a mixture of concern and pride evident in her voice. "I'm glad to hear that, Rose. But remember, to be descreet"
Rose nodded . "I know, Mom. I just couldn't take it anymore. She was making my life miserable. But it's all sorted now."
"Good," her mother replied, her tone softening. "Now, take some time for yourself. You deserve a break."
Rose smiled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. "I will, Mom. Thanks for always being there for me."
Bar scene
Junior, Jay, and Marcus sat together, enjoying their drinks.
"Junior, you shouldn't drown yourself in alcohol; excessive drinking can harm your liver," cautioned his friends.
He remained silent, drinking and sighing repeatedly. When they inquired about his troubles, asking if it was about Rain, he didn't clarify his feelings to them.
Instead, he stared into his glass, swirling the amber liquid absentmindedly. The dim lighting of the bar cast shadows on his face, accentuating the lines of worry etched into his features.
Jay leaned forward, his voice gentle but firm. "We care about you, Junior. Whatever it is, you don't have to go through it alone."
Marcus nodded in agreement, placing a reassuring hand on Junior's shoulder. "We've been through thick and thin together. Let us help you, man."
Junior looked up, his eyes reflecting a mixture of gratitude and sorrow. He took a deep breath, as if gathering the courage to speak. "I feel like I'm drowning, and I don't know how to swim."
For the first time in my life, I am in love with Rain, but my own father sabotaged that for a mere legacy. I've fallen in love with her. From the moment my eyes set on her, she swallowed me. Guys, now tell me, if you were me, what would you do?
The room fell silent as Junior's words hung in the air, heavy with emotion. Each of his friends looked at one another, unsure of what to say. Finally, Marcus, the usually quiet and introspective one, spoke up.
"Junior, love is a powerful thing," he began softly. "It's not something that can be easily dismissed or forgotten. If Rain means that much to you, then you owe it to yourself to fight for her. But you also need to find a way to confront your father, to make him understand how deeply this affects you."
Jay, always the pragmatic one, nodded in agreement. "Yeah, man. Sometimes parents think they know what's best for us, but they don't always see the full picture. You need to have that tough conversation with him. Maybe he'll come around once he sees how serious you are."
Junior deeply sighed, "Easier said than done."
Marcus and Jay gave him a comforting smile, and they all drank in silence.The weight of the situation hung heavy in the air. Marcus leaned back in his chair, breaking the silence, "You know, Junior, we've got your back. Whatever happens, we're in this together."
Jay nodded in agreement, adding, "Absolutely. Sometimes, all we need is a different perspective to find a way forward."
Junior looked at his friends, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it."
Junior, Jay, and Marcus sat together, with their drinks.
"Junior, you shouldn't drown yourself in alcohol; excessive drinking can harm your liver," cautioned his friends.