One week later....
Lisa looked out of the car randomly thinking about everything happened from her death to now. She looked at the handsome creature sitting beside her in an appropriate distance. She wants to talk to him but she didn't know how to start the conversation now that they've just registered their marriage.
Lisa thought about their last encounter one week before. He stood still shocked by her question. Then he abruptly left by taking Rosa with him. Lisa thought he won't even think about her suggestion. But she was surprised by his sudden call to her. And she couldn't believe he wanted to marry her today. And just like that they got married. He didn't even talk to her about anything.
But she is happy now that she was married to him and she can stay close to her daughter and her man. Even if he didn't love her.... Yet
The car stopped at the kindergarten. Lisa was surprised because she thought he would bring her home to introduce her to his parents. 'why are we here?'
The man beside opened the car to get out . Just then, Lisa called out to him, " Robert!"
Robert halted and studied her face for sometime. When she didn't speak , he softly said, " I don't know why you wanted to marry me. But I definitely know you're not in love with me or you're interested in my wealth. I have my own reasons for this marriage, Sarah. We can stay married until you say so. But don't expect love from me ,Sarah. Just be a good mother to my daughter and be a good daughter-in-law to my parents. It's my humble request."
Lisa was dazed even after he left the car to wait outside. She sighed and slowly gets out of the car to stood beside Robert.
Robert looked at her standing closely bedside him. Normally,he hates it when someone stays too close to him except Lisa and his daughter. But now, he didn't despise Sarah's closeness which baffled him. A familiar scent of lavender assaulted his nose. It brought memories he wants to forget to resurface in his mind.
Just then, a teacher came with a little girl holding her hands. Lisa was overwhelmed seeing Rosa, she wants to hug her little cutie and rain kisses on her face. But she controlled herself by fisting her hands on her sides.
Rosa's face lit up seeing Robert together with the beautiful lady. She ran to her father and stretched her hands to him to carry her. Robert smiled and carried her and kissed her forehead. "How is my Rosy darling?"
"Rosy good, Dad ", Rosa said.
She then turned to face Sarah, "Mom?"
'Mom?' Lisa internally screamed and turned to face Robert.
Robert kept his eyes on Rosa and replied with a nod. Rosa smiled happily at her Dad showing her milky teeth. Robert was happy to see her smile.
Lisa somewhat understanding the situation called out "Rosa.."
Rosa turned to face her," Can I call you Rosy too" Lisa asked.
Rosa shyly smiled at her and replied with a short yes and hid her head on her father's neck.
Robert and Lisa laughted at her shyness. Robert teased Rosa by saying, " You were crying last night to bring your Mommy. Now that she is here , you're hiding from her. Should I send her away"
Rosa immediately shouted, " NO!" and wriggled from his arms to be released. Robert placed her down gently afraid that she'd fell .
She held Lisa's hand and said, " Let's go home".
Robert teasingly asked her with a sad face, " You don't want your Dad now that you've a Mom".
Rosa startled by his aquisition held Robert's hand using her free hand and dragged them towards the car.
Robert and Lisa made an eye contact with each other and smiled.
Lisa was happy that Robert was happy and carefree just like in the old days.
The family of three hopped on the back seat of the car. Rosa sat between her parents. She kept looking at each other alternatively. Robert and Lisa were aware of her curious gaze.
They arrived at their home shortly. Lisa was nervous now that they've arrived at home. She was worried about his parents reaction towards their sudden marriage.
Meanwhile, Rosa ran towards the door while shouting happily, "Grandpa!, Grandma!"
Mrs. Robinson came out hearing her excited voice and carried Rosa saying, " Are you that happy to see Grandma, Rosy" while kissing her cheeks.
Rosa giggled and said," Grandma, look Mommy is here" while pointing at Lisa.
Lisa was very nervous now that Mrs. Robinson's attention turned towards her. She was biting her lips hard and her palms are sweaty. Robert took Lisa's hand in his own.
Lisa was surprised by his action. Robert too was surprised by his action as her reaction reminded him of someone important to him. He was used to calm that certain someone whenever she was nervous.
Mrs. Robinson reached them and her gaze followed their interwined hands. She was happy to see Sarah after many years. Sarah Jones was like a daughter to Mrs. Robinson.
"Sarah darling, how are you? Where were you all these years? Did you forget about aunty? " Mrs. Robinson kept asking her question after questions without letting her to talk.
" Mom, let's talk inside" Robert said.
Lisa could feel tears welling on her eyes after seeing this lovely woman after a long time. She wiped her eyes before anyone saw her. But Robert saw her actions, but chose to not say anything.
They all took a seat on the sofa. Rosa was recounting her day at school to her Grandmother while Mrs. Robinson listened to her attentively. Lisa was watching their interactions with a relieved expression.
'Atleast my decision on sending you here turned out good, my daughter ' Lisa thought.
Robert said to Rosa," Rosy, why didn't you clean up yourself? Don't you want to do your homework with your mother".
" Yess Dad!" Rosa exclaimed and left to her room leaving the adults.
" Robert, why is Rosa calling Sarah as her Mother?" Mrs. Robinson asked.
"We got married, Mom" Said Robert.