The Thorn To My Rose (Sequel To "Her Secret")

Open Wounds

Rosie's POV

"Dean!, Aaron! you okay?" A man said as he approached us. I slightly cowered away. Aaron can sense how uncomfortable i was.

"Damon this is Rosie. Rosie this is my older brother Damon." Damon smiled and extended his hand for me to shake.

"Pleasure, I actually know your dad. Both of them." he said with a reassuring smile. He looked like a mixture of Dean and Aaron. 

My expression instantly softened and i gave him warm smile.

"You do? That's cool I didn't know that." I Said. I was about say something but my phone started to ring.

"Hello? Hey dad. Yeah I guess I can do that. Alright bye."  I hung up the phone and looked at the boys in front of me.

"That was my dad. I Gotta Go. I guess I'll see you guys around. Goodbye."

As I left the family lodge I looked back at Aaron one last time. We locked eyes and I could've sworn I stopped breathing at that very moment.

He was indeed handsome. Which meant that I would eventually get my heart broken and I was afraid of that. I had to stay far away from him.

I got in my car and drove off and didn't look back. My dad had called me and asked me to pick up something from the hospital. My mom absolutely needed it but she had no time to stop by and grab it or else she would've been late for her shift.

I arrived to the hospital and walked into the nursing station. They greeted me like they usually do and paged my mom.

They told me to wait in her office since she was in surgery right now so I went on my merry way.

I past someone who was sitting in the lobby and boy did he look familiar. I peeped over and it was Uncle Jake.

"Uncle Jake?" he looked up and he looked like a deer caught in the headlights. boy he wasn't expecting to see me, he gave me a sheepish smile and his hand immediately went to the back of his neck.

"Rosie, what brings you here?" i held up the bag that contained the things mom needed. he gave a nod in understanding.

"What about you? what brings you here?" he looked uneasy, I can tell he was hiding something and well in my head I was

My mom came into view, she gave a soft smile and she headed my direction.

"Thank you baby, I really needed these." I gave her a small smile and uneasily looked at Jake.

"Hey Jake, She's Okay. Nothing abnormal." Jake Let Out The breath he was holding in. I was still confused. Jake Read my facial expression.

"Nyla took a pregnancy test and well it came out positive but then she started to bleed really heavily." Omg jakes Gonna Have a Baby.!

"So is the baby okay." My Mom reaches into her pocket and took out a sonogram of the baby.

"Congratulations Jake. You're a dad" his eyes widen and tears started forming. We see Nyla coming towards us and that's when he spotted her. He ran towards her and hugged her.

They were the cutest couple. I dreamed of having a love like theirs or even better like my parents. Mom and dad still act like high schoolers. It's weird.

"Okay mom, I'm gonna go. I'll See You At The House. Bye uncle Jake! Bye Nyla!" They all Said goodbye and mom gave me a kiss on the forehead and proceeded to make her way back to her floor.

The drive Home was calm. Too calm. I blasted music and just started singing like I would normally when I'm alone. I noticed that my biological dad had called me but he's probably busy with his movie so I didn't wanna bother him.

As if he had read my mind my dads caller ID popped up.

"Hello?" His background was noisy and that's typical with his red carpet events. I've been to a couple of them. But the clock strikes nine and Well dad always had me back Home And To Bed.

"Hey princess. How are you Love?" Dad was my rock. I love both of my dads equally. There was something that i could always talk to my dads about but i like to hear both of their opinions or advice.

"hey dad, i just got home now. how are you?"

"i am good, working on the movie. i called you to let you know that i will be coming down to visit you next week. I will be in New Zealand for the next 3 months so i want to spend time with my favorite girl."

" Really? that is great dad, i look forward to it. i'm so excited!"

"Alright baby girl i got to go back. It's my scene. i love you so much and i miss you! i'll see you next week"

"Bye dad, i love you and miss you too! be careful" the line then disconnects. I grabbed my bag from the passenger seat and I saw something on the floor. I bent down and saw a locket. it had a picture of a family of 5. 3 boys and the parents. It was probably his. I will return it tomorrow.

I walked in a dark house. Mom and Dad aren't home and Aiden was spending the night at grandmas and grandpas.

I locked the doors and went upstairs. I plopped everything down on my sofa and grabbed my towel.

I hopped out of the shower and went into my room. I took out the locket and continued to look at it. I knew it belonged to him. He must've dropped it when he rushed out of my car. I put it back in my backpack for safekeeping, and drifted off to sleep.

I heard a noise coming from downstairs. I jolted up and was on high alert. Footsteps were coming up the steps. I quickly grabbed my phone and put it on silent and turned down the brightness, as i locked myself in my closet i heard my dad calling from outside of my door.

"Rosie? baby girl you in there?" I released the breath that i didn't realize that i was holding. i stumbled out of the closet and rushed towards the door.

"Hey dad, you scared me, i thought you were an intruder,"

"I'm sorry baby, were you sleeping? i texted you to see if you were home and if you wanted me to grab you a bite to eat on my way back. but you didn't answer so i got worried."

I looked down at my phone and saw my dads messages. Well cant do anything about that.

"Sorry dad, i fell asleep i didn't hear my phone." I muttered embarrassingly. Hid in the closet for nothing

"thats alright. I grabbed some Chinese food if you're hungry." 

"Thanks dad". I walked back to my bed and well since i couldn't sleep i grabbed my laptop and went on f*******:. I kept scrolling and i stumbled upon a familiar face. It was Aaron. I clicked on his profile and it was definitely him. I debated on whether or not i should add him,

"Cmon Rosie you said you were going to keep your distance" i said out loud. Yes i am a weirdo i talk to myself sometimes. Then i thought maybe i might as well tell him that i found his locket. so i added him. Almost instantly he accepted. Well that was fast.

I finally found the courage and messaged him first.

"Hi" i said. Yeah you're doing great Rosie! My conscious is probably rolling her eyes at me right now.

"Hello my rose" He replied

"umm. Hi thanks for accepting"

"Thx for the add cutie(:" wonder how many girls he's written that to. Not that i care.

"Sure, Well um i wanted to tell you that i found a locket inside my car earlier today and that i will return it to you tomorrow at school."

"Cool." Nice. Real Nice. Way to make this conversation even more awkward

"Okay um i'll see you tomorrow then"

"Yes you will beautiful"

I logged out of and decided to listen to some music. I wasn't much of a social butterfly. I dont really have much friends either. I feel like i buy friendship because when you have money everybody wants to be your friend. Sometimes i wish i didn't have the title of Heir.

Tears started to fall and i went into the bathroom. Grab the razor and held it against my skin. I cried and let it graze my fingers under my knuckles.

I cut there only because i can hide it most of the time. My family dont know that i cut but my parents are pretty well known so that means they get invited to balls or galas or promotional conferences, Or award shows.

I wear whatever they give me so it would look bad if i had scars on my arms. I wrapped the gauze around my hand and went to bed.

I cried myself to sleep like i usually do. I let sleep take over. With fresh tears still falling down my face i shut my eyes and pray that tomorrow is a better day.

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You ever have those dreams that you are falling? I did only i actually did fall. I fell off my bed. What a great way to wake up.

The hand was no longer numb so the pain started shooting up my arm.

I struggled to look for my glasses. Damn it i forgot to charge my phone last night. I looked on top of my dresser and saw that it was 7:30am.

"OH s**t! I'm late! i jumped and rushed towards the bathroom. I quickly brushed my teeth and sped towards the closet. Leggings and cropped hoodie it is. Thank god it was gloomy outside so i wont look off. I finished off my look with a side fishtail braid and some perfume. I grabbed my bag and car keys and raced downstairs.

"Bye mom, bye dad! i love you!"

"Sweetheart! eat something before you go!" mom was running after me with a plate of food

"Cant i'm running late. Dad i'm taking your car again today okay"

"Okay baby, be careful okay. stay with the speed limit. "

I gave them each a kiss on the cheek and left.

I grabbed the umbrella and an extra pair of shoes just in case my vans get wet or something.

I gripped the steering wheel and prayed that i wasn't late. I arrived to the school. The parking lot still had a lot of students outside. I checked the time and it was 8:05 on a Thursday. Oh my god. Late start. I was a half hour early.

I grabbed my things and i finally noticed that i still the gauze from last night. I unwrapped it and well i cut it pretty deep. I reached into the compartment and took out the first aid. After wrapping a new gauze on my hand i grabbed my things and got out the car. Like yesterday as soon as i stepped out of the car Half of the students were staring at my direction.

I put in my headphones and blasted some music. I walked past a group of girls that were laughing. I walked with a little faster. I wanted to hide away from their eyes.

I walked into the cafeteria. I decided to get a breakfast cookie bar. I paid the lunch lady who seemed irritated. I handed her a 20 dollar bill and had her put the change in my account. I walked towards the back of the cafeteria. I spotted Aaron and his brother sitting a couple tables in front of me.

I watched in envy at the groups of kids socializing. I wished for a friendship like that. Maybe it would make me have a social life. Attend parties, Football games, And school dances. I really want that but i can tell some people seem int intimidated by my status. I cant blame them.

I pulled out a book from my bag and i spotted the locket. I wrapped it in a little jewelry box so that i wont lose it or it wont break inside my bag.

I kept reading and then i heard a chair pull out beside me.

"Good morning Rosie!" I looked up and it was Dean.

"Oh hello, Dean is it?" He nodded and sat down beside me.

"My brother wanted to know if you wanted to sit with us? He said and i quote "Wouldn't want a pretty girl like you sitting by yourself" I chuckled. Dean was a funny person but what confused me was why didn't Aaron come and ask me himself?

"What are you his messenger?" I blurted. only to cover my mouth immediately. I wasn't use to this. People talking to me. normally they would ignore me like the plague.

"Cmon! I can introduce you to some people!" He basically dragged me across the cafeteria towards their table.

"Hey guys, this is Rosie" Aaron looked up and gave me a shy smile.

"Hi everybody" The blonde haired girl looked at me and smiled.

"Your outfit is cute. Where'd you get your hoodie"

"Oh my dad got it for me when he was doing a movie in London."

"No way whose your dad"

"Kaleb White" The girls at the table all spit out their drink simultaneously

"WHAT! REALLY?! Your dad is the Kaleb White?" I shyly nodded.

"Prove it" Aaron said. I pulled out my phone and called my dad on Facetime.

"Hey dad, you got a minute"

"Hey baby girl, yes i always got time for my favorite girl."

"Say hi everybody" Everybody leaned in and shock written on their faces.

"Hi guys Be sure to keep my daughter out of trouble okay" Everybody was still in shock, they all nodded their heads and i turned the camera back to me.

"Thanks dad. I love you, see you Friday."

"okay baby, i love you and be careful, See you Friday."

I ended the call and put my phone back into my pocket. Everyone was still quiet and well i got scared. There goes my chance of making friends.

"Dude thats so cool! Your dad is Kaleb White"

"So you're the Heiress" I hated that title. I didn't want to be. The blonde headed boy said cockily. "You're that rich girl who was born with a silver spoon"

"Jared!"Everyone Yelled

"Excuse me, nice meeting you guys" i got up and grabbed my stuff.

"Wait Rosie you dont have to go" Aaron was glaring at the Jared boy. Dean was holding my sleeve but i gently released from his grip.

"Have a good day you guys" I pulled out the locket and put it on the table in front of Aaron. And walked out of the school.

I was halfway to the parking lot, tears were hard to stop at this point. I heard my name being called but i chose to ignore it.

I reached my car and attempted to open the door. My fingers were starting to bleed again.

"Hey, ignore what Jared said, hes really a good guy. He just had a bad day." I looked up and saw Aaron.

"Thats alright, I'm not feeling well so i am just gonna go home."

"You're not okay. I can tell you're not. Why pretend to be?"

"Excuse me? Do you know me? I sure as hell dont know you but you dont see me making assumption about you. What gives you the right? Or did you google that too?"

"No, I have a knack for reading people. Do you know what i read about you though? The vibe you give off?" I stood quiet. Slowly my anger started to die down.

"I can see that you're lonely, you're stronger than you look. You give off a warm but pure vibe." He looked down at my hands and his eyes changed.

" I know you don't know me as a person but i am hoping to change that. I want to know you. In every way possible i want to know you. Always have ever since I saw you at the park that one day."

Momma I might get my heart broken. Can i really do this? Do i want to do this?

"Why" My voice came out as a whisper.

"Because from what I see. You are worth it. I dont care about your status. What good is having a title when you're empty on the inside?"

"Are you empty inside as well? Do you hang out with people that help you forget how miserable you feel?"

He nodded with his head hanging low, I can see hurt, and guilt written in his eyes.

"Does it help?" i asked curiously but cautiously

"Somewhat. but i have a feeling a certain someone will help me even more than that?"

"So what do you say my little rose? Can I take away that emptiness you desire to leave?"

"What do you want out of it exactly?" i pondered at his answer it was unexpected but it certainly made my heart skip a beat.

"To one day call you my girl." My heart was beating so loud. I got in my car and drove home leaving Aaron in the parking lot. Dazed and confused. 

I drove around thinking about what Aaron muttered today, trying to figure out why he said that? he barely knows me.

After leaving the river i got back in the car and continued my journey home I parked my dads car inside the garage and made my way inside. I walked in and Aiden rushed in front of me blocking the entrance. 

"Can you move?"  Aiden stood there frozen in place. He was pouting and crossing his arms. showing that he was angry. 

"What is it now?" I asked not in the mood to deal with his tantrums.

"Why didn't you pick me up today?" Realization finally hit me. Crap! I'm in trouble now.

"Shoot, Sorry Aids It slipped my mind." He was still pouting but eventually heard our mother yell from the kitchen. 

"ROSIE SAYURI!" My mothers voice boomed from the kitchen. Aiden finally moved out of the way running to his room. I wish i could run to my room right now. 

I walked in and see dad leaning against the island biting his fingernails. Even he gets nervous around Momzilla.

"Yes?" I asked sheepishly.

"So what was so important today that you forgot to pick up your brother?" 

"Nothing, It slipped my mind honestly. I'm sorry." 

"Babe, She forgot and besides Aiden is always at Mrs. Chester's House because of David, take it easy on her." My dad said trying to calm my seething mother.

"Momma, I'm really sorry," I looked down at the ground. My mom came up to me and hugged me. 

"I expected you to know better Rosie," 

i nodded as tears were starting to form. My mom kissed the top of my head and walked into the room. I looked up and saw dad opening his arms to me. I didn't hesitate and walked towards dad engulfing him in a hug. Tears were falling like a waterfall. 

"It's okay baby girl. Momma is just worried that's all. She loves you and your brother very much, it would absolutely kill us if anything happened to you both,." He wiped my tears and kissed me on my forehead. He urged me to bed because school tomorrow. 

I ended up reading up until i fell asleep, i already set up my alarm. I remembered that i had left something in the car so i internally had a long debate with myself. Deciding if i should get up and get it or to just wait in morning and grab it before school. Of course knowing me i went with the first option. 

I grabbed my slippers and made my way down to the garage. I unlocked the car and i quickly grabbed the thing. I ended up putting the bag inside my car.

I was in my room and when i peered over to the clock to see that it was 4 am. Usually once i wake up i cant go back to sleep. 

I heard a phone vibrate from my drawer. I took the phone out of the drawer and held it in my hands. Tears were threatening to fall but i did my best to push them back. 

I felt my hands trembling and i walked into the bathroom and opened the little closet where it hid a small razor on the top shelf. I grazed my knuckles reopening the wounds from earlier today, wincing from the pain and let the blood drip from my fingertips. I walked towards the sink and washed my hands allowing the hot water to burn my cut. 

 I walked towards the bed where the phone was sitting. I entered the pin and it led me to the screen. It had over 20+ Messages from everyone in New York. I was in an academy in New York for a year and it was the hardest year without mom or both my dads. 

I looked through the messages and each one felt like a knife through my back. I thought these people were my friends. Even though i am a freshman in High school i was only there for my jr. high years which were 7th&8th grade. 

" LIAR! GO TO HELL!"

"LOSER"

"LYING B**TCH"

"CONNIVING SNAKE!"

"HEIRESS? YOU ARE A LOSER! YOU ARE A NOBODY!" 

"DO US A FAVOR AND DISAPPEAR!"

I shut off the phone, tears welled in my eyes and i let them fall. Not even fighting the urge anymore i broke down and drowned myself in my tears, then I fell asleep and drifted into a long awaited sleep.  

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Aaron's POV

" Aaron, do you have the car keys?" Damon asked from my doorway i grabbed it from behind my tv and tossed it to him, i walked back to my bed where i was currently in front of the computer screen waiting to see if she logged on messenger. 

"You good?" 

"hmm? yeah i'm good" I said, Damon on the other hand didnt believe me.

"Uh huh yeah right. whats really bugging you?" He walked and leaned against the wall facing me.

" No really, its nothing bro, its 7 dont you have a match today?" he nodded and pushed himself off from the wall and continue to descend down the hall. 

I plugged my headphones and started to listen to music when i heard my phone chime. I looked and it was a message. From her.

"Hi"

i immediately got up and i couldn't contain my happiness. 

"Hi, my rose" i replied. It felt like i was waiting for years each time she messaged me i smiled.

"So i am sorry about earlier today at school, it was really rude of me to just rush off and leave" 

"Its okay, are you okay? i am sorry about what Jared said, he really isn't a bad dude."

"It's okay I've had worse, but thanks for the apology. i'll see you around school."  i was disapointed, i wanted to continue our conversation a little longer

"Sweet dreams cutie" She then logged off and i was able to sleep knowing she was alright. I slept early that night so that morning can come sooner. The sooner it comes, the sooner i get to see her. My rose.