Chapter 40
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Around 8pm that evening.
Rosalie, Tyler and the rest of the family were seated in the dinning hall, having their dinner silently.
Rosalie, Tyler and Alex stayed in her room all through that day except when Grandma Grace called for her.
They took their breakfast and lunch in their room with a maid serving them but they had to come out for dinner because it’s a must for the whole family to. Grandma Patricia’s rules.
Jackson never left his room also because of the bruises Tyler inflicted on him the day before. Rose had to lie to Grandma Patricia that he was sick so as to cover up for him.
All through the time they arrived at dinner, Rosalie had been recieving angry glares from both Robert and Rose but she didn’t care. She just acted like they didn’t exist and enjoyed her meal calmly.
Tyler noticed the glares and looked up to face them making them turn to face their food. He scoffed angrily. They were really immature.
“Since most of the family members are here, I’ll like to make an announcement.” Grandma Patricia said breaking the uncomfortable silence.
“What is it mom?” Robert asked, placing a piece of fish on her plate.
“Thank you.” She muttered to him and continued.
“I want to throw a huge party for my dearest granddaughter.” She said with a huge smile on her face as she motioned to Rosalie. Rosalie looked up and returned the smile.
“Why??” Robert asked again. A frown was gradually forming on his face again.
“What do you mean by why?? Your daughter Rosalie has been gone for five years, and now she’s back with a new family of her own. Don’t you think it’s best to return her with happy arms? At least welcome the young miss of the Tuckers in the grandest way. Don’t you think so Tyler?” She asked turning to look at Tyler.
“You’re right Grandma.” He answered respectfully as he poured water into Rosalie’s cup.
“Thank you. You see Robert, the sensible young man agrees with my decision.” She said turning to stare at an angry looking Robert.
“Why wouldn’t he, when he’s her husband.” Sofia muttered earning a glare from Grandma Patricia.
“I never asked for your opinion, did I?” She asked Sofia angrily.
“No ma’am.” Sofua answered in fear.
“Good. So don’t talk if you weren’t asked to.” Grandma Patricia warned.
Sofia bowed her head to hide the angry look on her face. Robert wanted to say something but one look from Grandma Patricia made him retreat.
“Grandma, it’s fine if dad doesn’t want to throw the party for me. As long as you’re always here with me, there’s no problem.” Rosalie said to Grandma Patricia.
“Right Tyler??” She asked turning to face Tyler.
“Well, if my wife says she doesn’t want a party, then it’s fine.” Tyler answered with a smile.
“Nonsense. I’ve made my decision and no one will change it. The party will also serve as your engagement party so that everyone will know that the only daughter of the Tucker family is engaged to the first son of the Hermsworth family.” She said laying emphasis on the words ‘only daughter’.
Rose who had been listening silently raised her head up with a deep frown on her face.
“Ignore her baby.” Sofia whispered to her as she tried to calm her down.
“The event is taking place next week Friday so Tyler, you and your wife should invite your parents to grace the ceremony. I would love to meet them.” She said to Tyler.
“Okay Grandma Patricia. I guess this is the right time to let you know that we’re going to visit them tomorrow. I wanted to introduce my family to them.” Tyler said placing his hands on Rosalie’s.
Rosalie could feel the butterflies fluttering happily in her belly. Tyler really has his way with women.
“Good. Make sure they both arrive. And Robert, you and your wife should do a great job in preparing the party. I don’t want any mistakes to occur that day. It must be very grand.” She ordered leaving no room for any arguements.
“Okay.” Sofia and Robert muttered.
“Good. I’ll like to go to my room to take a nap.” Grandma Patricia said and stood up.
“I’ll help you upstairs.” Robert said and left with Grandma Patricia.
Sofia looked forward to face Rosalie who was seating opposite her with a face filled with anger and jealousy.
“I can’t believe I have to prepare her engagement party for her like I’m her real mother. Fucking bitch.” She cussed inwardly. She stood up and left the hall angrily.
Rosalie watched her leave and shook her head with a smirk on her lips.
“Crazy wench.” She muttered incorrigibly.
“Are you done eating?” Tyler asked making Rosalie turn to face him.
“No, why do you ask?” She asked back.
“Alex is already dozing off so I want to take him to the room. I was asking so we’ll go in together.” He answered.
Rosalie looked beside him and found Alex stuggling to keep himself awake.
“It’s fine, you can take him in. I’ll finish up really quick and join you guys later.” She said motioning to her half eaten food.
“Are you sure??” He asked turning to stare at an angry looking Rose.
“Yes. Go.” Rosalie answered.This is from NôvelDrama.Org.
“Okay.” Tyler answered and scooped Alex in his arms.
“Be quick.” He whispered before leaving the hall.
It was remaining only the two loathing step sisters as they ate in silence.
“You must feel really proud of yourself.” Rose was the first person to break the silence. She looked up to glare at Rosalie.
“Obviously.” Rosalie answered calmly still eating her food.
“You made a real mistake by coming back here.” Rose said.
“Really??” Rosalie asked in a bored tone still not taking her eyes off her food.
“You think you’ve won by just showing your ugly face here.” Rose was getting agitated when she noticed Rosalie was too calm.
“My ugly face?? Is it the same one your ‘darling’ husband couldn’t take his eyes off last night?” Rosalie taunted finally looking up to face her.
“Shut up. He wasn’t ogling at you.” Rose screamed angrily. He face was slowly getting red.
“Keep denying it all you want but your heart knows the truth. Your husband doesn’t love you, he just got married to you because you were ‘pregnant’.” Rosalie said.
“Shut up!!!!” Rose screamed angrily.
“I guess he would be regretting his decisions now because there’s nothing to show in this God forsaken marriage of yours.” Rosalie continued enjoying the look on Rose’s face.
“Shut up!!” Rose warned but Rosalie ignored her.
“Don’t try to deny it. His family doesn’t even like you, it won’t be long before Jackson leaves you for someone else.” Rosalie taunted more.
“I said you should shut the fuck up!!!!!!” Rose screamed angrily earning a mocking smile from Rosalie.
“Why should I?? I’m just laying out the truth for you as your ‘beloved’ step sister. You know I’m right.” Rosalie said calmly.
“No, you’re lying. Jackson is mine and he’ll never leave me. He said he loves me and he meant it.” Rose said heaving heavily.
“Well, if that would make you sleep well at night.” She said calmly.
“It’s the truth. You’re just saying that because you’re jealous of me. You betrayed him and broke his heart but I was there all through to help him get up. He appreciates and loves me.” Rose said shaking her head vigorously.
“Do you think he’ll still believe that when he finds out you weren’t actually pregnant??” Rose’s eyes widened at her statement.
“Wh… how did you find out about that?” She whispered with fear written all over her face.
“Why wouldn’t I?? You can fool everyone in this house but not me. Remeber we registered at the same hospital and the same doctor treated us?” Rosalie asked.
“He told you??” Rose croaked out, her voice was shaking.
“He didn’t need to tell me. I saw your pregnancy result by accident. You were never pregnant. I wanted to tell Jackson at first but I decided to let him feel how being decieved and left heart broken by the one person you love feels like. So, don’t you worry, I won’t let out your dirty secret… for now.” Rosalie answered with a smirk and was about to leave when Rose charged towards her.
Rosalie saw her coming in time and easily held her down.
“Let go of me you bitch. Let me teach you bitter lesson.” Rose said as she tried to squirm out of Rosalie’s hold.
“Why don’t you try to free yourself then.” Rosalie taunted with a huge smirk playing on her lips.
“I’m going to make sure you regret returning to J city with your bastard son.” Rose cussed out.
Rosalie frowned and gripped her chin tightly making Rose groan in pain.
“At least I have a child.” Rosalie muttered and freed her from her hold.
“Ouch.” Rose screamed as she landed flat on the floor.
“You think you’re better than everyone else you crazy bitch.” She said as she managed to stand up from the floor.
“That’s where you’re wrong dear sis. I don’t think I’m better than everyone, I know I’m better than you and you know that. That’s why you’re trying to steal what’s mine but I won’t let you. Just as I’ve taken my room back, I’ll take over everything you’ve stolen from me little by little till you have nothing else and you’re back to your old misearble self.” Rosalie spat angrily.
“I’d like to see you try.” Rose said trying not to back down.
“We shall see sister. Who will win emerge the winner.” Rosalie said and left the angry looking Rose standing alone in the dinning hall.
“That fucking bitch.” Rose cussed loudly and kicked the chair next to her angrily.
She frowned in pain when she felt the impact of the chair on her leg.
“I won’t let you succeed. You’ll regret ever coming her and humiliating me. I’ll first start my revenge with your useless son.” She muttered and walked away angrily.
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