What a Fairytale

Chapter 5: Family

**Rosemary**

"Matthew needs a raise and a promotion" I say with determination. He looks at me for a few minutes, thinking about it. "Alright, I read his file, he has been working here for quite some time, all the people entering and exiting the hotel absolutely loves him. So I propose to give him a trial run on being floor manager, 6 months trial run to wow us with his magic, and as for the raise, how about $15000 for now, and after the trial run, if it goes as good as we aspect it to go. We can give him $25000 with bonuses" I think it over for, before answering him. "I wouldn't have said it any better, for bonuses we can give him a car for transportation, as he take the subway. Then he can get here earlier if he'd like. We can give him a $1000 extra for pension and 10 days extra for vacation. After the trial run he can take 2 weekends off every month" He gives me a smile and and sticks out his hand for me to shake. I take it and give it a firm shake. "Great, lets call him up and give him the good news"

When he enters the office Zack comes to stand next to me to show off unity between us. "Matty, I have some good news for you" I say with a giddy smile. "What is the good news?" he asks with hesitation. We tell him about his promotion and the benefits, along with the terms we have agreed on. When we're done Matt is in tears, he jumps up and runs around the table to give me a big hug. "I'm sorry, this isn't very professional. But thank you, thank you so much" I hug him back and put my hands on his shoulders " You start today, now go out there and wow us with your amazing talents" He gives me one last hug and shake Zack's hand before walking out. "Well I think he's happy about the promotion" I say with a smile hanging on my lips. "Yes, I think he is real-" As he was about to finish his sentence my parents walk in. "Hello Rosemary" My mother says. "Rosemary, how have you been" my father says, looking pretty awkward standing next to my mother.

"Mother, Father. What are you doing here?" I say, pinching the bridge of my nose, feeling a headache coming. O haven't seen these two people since Bella was born. Hell, they weren't even there when she was born. Zack just stands next to me looking at my parents, then looking back at me. I can feel his nervous energy flow from him, it feels like he doesn't want to leave my side to continue showing unity between us. "Who might this handsom young man be?" my mother asks with a bright smile. I swear I see a bit of drool coming out of her mouth as she eyes Zack. "This is Mr Zack Richards, my new partner" I say as I puff out my chest a little. He has barely been here and already made me proud to call him my partner. I think after this entire fiasco with my parents, I'll permanently make him my partner. Maybe, I'm still thinking about it. "Well, can we talk to you in private? My father asks, his face looking sterner than usual. I look up at Zack, almost pleading for him to stay. Almost. He takes my hand in his and gives it a slight squeeze. "I'll only be down the hall, call me if you need me" He gives my hand one last squeeze, and with a polite smile to my parents he leaves the office, closing the door behind him.

I sit back down on my chair and gesture for my parents to do the same across from my table. " So what is it that you want?" I ask with slight annoyance in my voice. My father looks like he might explode, but my mother takes his hand in hers and shakes her head for him to let her do the talking, "Rosy, dear. We miss you, we regret kicking you out of the house all those years ago, and never being able to be apart of Isabella's life. We're not getting any younger, and she's getting older. We want to spend the last few years of our lives being apart of yours, if you would let us" I look at them with shock written all over my face. Taking in her words and processing it slowly. "You hurt me" a tremor evident in my voice. "I know baby" He says, his eyes starting to get watery. "You hurt me and my baby more than that monster ever has" My mother starts sobbing ehike my father just holds his head in his hands. "I know, there us nothing we will ever be able to do for you to forgive us. But please-" I stand up from my chair, cutting him off from his sentence. "Please? Please what father? where were you when John a***d me? Every night. Where were you when he tried to r**e me? Where the hell were you when he tried hurting Bella? and then tried taking her away from me? Where were you when my life went to complete s**t? Oh that's right, you were ashamed of me. Your brother dad, YOUR BROTHER, helped me, gave me money, gave ne a job. And Sadly, when he passed, he left me his hotel. now you want my forgiveness?" I'm breathless, stears are streaming from my face. But I need to get this out. "Forgiveness is earned, just like respect. If you want either of those, you will have to work for it. I will ask Bella if she wants to see you. I will not keep her from you. But I need time. Now, if we're done here, you may leave. I have work to do" I say, sitting down and looking down at the papers on my desk. I hear them stand up and walk to the door. My mother stops to say one last thing before they leave, "I'm so so sorry Rosemary, we will work for your forgiveness and respect. Enjoy your day" with that she turns around and walks away. After I can't hear their footsteps anymore, I let my head fall down onto my table. Closing my eyes for just a second.