Are you okay Rose? Of course I'm at your house, is anything the matter?
No, not at all, I'll be right downstairs, hold on, Rose remarked and hung up the phone.
Is everything okay? Oscar, sensing Rose's uneasiness, asked.
Yeah, yeah, I just ugh.... I'll be right back Oscar, just stay here and don't go anywhere, Rose remarked and hurriedly left her room.
Oscar was a bit puzzled by Rose's actions but he decided not to give it much thought.
Rose got downstairs and after taking in a couple of deep breaths, gently opened the door for Riele.
Riele looked at Rose, a bit perplexed by her behavior.
Is everything alright with you Rose?
What! Yes! Everything is great, come on in, Rose, a little overly excited, remarked.
Riele walked into Rose's apartment and quickly went to grab a bottle of water from twh fridge to quench her thirst.
So….. what beng you to my humble abode, Riele?
Uhm, what is going on with you Rose? I mean ever since you opened that door, you've been acting strange. Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, trust me, Rose lied.
Okay, if you say so. So… how about Oscar? Riele asked.
What about him? Rose, a bit startled by Riele's question, asked.
What! I mean have you guys resolved your differences? Are you guys cool again? Riele asked.
Ooh, we did a lot more than resolve our differences, Rose muttered in a low tone.
What did you say? Riele, not understanding Rose, asked.
Yeah! I mean yeah, we've resolved our issues and we are cool again, Rose retorted.
Great! And Rose, has he given you an answer regarding what you asked?
Uhm, about that, he agreed so I guess your plan finally worked, Rose added.
Phew, Thank goodness. For a moment I was afraid you were going to have to attend your dad's marriage anniversary all alone.
I'm glad it worked out. Oscar is a great guy, I'm sure your dad will love him, Riele added.
Rose nodded in agreement.
Rose and Riele were busy discussing in the living room when Oscar walked down the stairs, completely shocking Riele while Rose covered her face with her palm in embarrassment.
Riele was startled. It was as though she had seen a ghost.
Oscar! I didn't know you were here, Riele remarked and gazed at Rose suspiciously.
Hello Riele, I spent the night here so that's what's up. I'm headed out now, see you some other time.
Rose, I'll see you later, Oscar remarked as he gave her a little kiss on the forehead and walked away.
Yeah, later Oscar, Rose retorted.
After Oscar walked out of the door, Rose bent her head down in an attempt to avoid Riele's questions.
Rose, after waiting for a few minutes and was yet to hear from Riele, looked up and was shocked to see Riele intensely staring at her.
You know Rose, I can do this all day. I've got time so you better start talking.
It's not what you think Riele, I promised.
Oh really, cause it seems to me that
you and Oscar spent the night together, Riele expressed unapologetically.
Okay, so it is what you think, Rose replied.
I knew it. Rose, when were you going to tell me?
It happened so suddenly, Riele, I mean one minute we were down here talking and before I knew what was going on, we were ripping each other's clothes apart.
Ooh, how was it? Is Oscar good in bed?Riele probed.
You shameless gossip. Yes he was amazing, Rose blushed.
Girl look at you, you are gone. I can't believe Rose is in love again.
I won't say I'm in love, Riele, what happened was just a passionate encounter, Rose lied.
I know you Rose. You've forgotten you are my best friend and I know you like the back of my palm.
I see the spark in your eyes when you talk about him and I also see how you behave when he is around, trust me Rose, you are in love with Oscar.
Rose took a deep breath upon Riele's remark.
I'm afraid you have a point Riele but I don't know what to do. The last time I was this excited about a guy, it ended badly. I guess I just don't want to be heartbroken.
There is nothing to be afraid of Rose, Oscar is a great guy and the universe connected both of you with each other.
I think you just need to open up your heart to love this time and stop letting the past limit you. You've got this, Rose.
You have a point Riele. I guess there's no point living in fear. I won't let the past stop me from moving forward. I w
ill give love a chance again, Rose asserted.
I'm proud of you Rose, I really am, Riele remarked.