Life has always been a one color thing (black) to him but after meeting her , she was like the missing piece in him adding colors to his dark world. To him , it has always been her...His Rose...His hazel beauty...She was his , having claimed her since they first met but she didn't recognize him . His care , love and attention are reserved for her. To her , he was an epitome of darkness...Wondering why he was always with a blank face like he was without emotions but she was always intrigued by his brown eyes which speaks volumes and also contained emotions she couldn't decipher. They met by fate but will they have a happy ending even after fate brought them together again? Will Rosey ever recognize him ?
Chapter 1 THE PAST , FIRST MEETING...
AIDEN'S POV
Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stood with my father watching how my mother was laid to rest . I secretly pinched myself in hopes that it was all a dream. Reality dawned on me when I couldn't see the casket any longer...My mother is dead.
We were soon done with the rites and my dad went to entertain the guests . Having nothing to do , I sat down looking around our home...one that was filled with laughter and giggles of my parents and I just yesterday . But now , it seems to be enveloped by darkness , looking cold and devoid of any form of warmth that a home could have. The mourning decorations and people in black clothes as I am , made it all worse. I could hear their whispers...
"What a pity , he is still so young."
"I heard that he is their only child , thankfully he is a son."
"That's true , if he were to be a daughter, I am sure his dad would marry another wife as soon as possible."
"His dad is still young so he can easily get another wife"
The 10 year old me wondered if my dad would really marry another woman just after my mother's death. The thought of it really saddened me , my lips quivered and I could feel tears finding their way down my cheeks for the umpteenth time today . I stood up in haste and walked away from there , running to the garden which my father built specially for my mom . I couldn't hold it in any longer , so I fell on my knees and bursted into tears .
I cried for a while like there was no tomorrow which means to be true in my case. I just couldn't think of living without my mum , it all felt strange and foreign to me. I was lost in my thoughts when I heard a voice above me...
"Are you okay?"
I looked up to see who came into the garden as visitors were not allowed to come to this side of the mansion. I saw a cute round face with doe-like hazel eyes , her long dark brown curls fell over her shoulders with bangs at the front . She wore matching rose earrings and a necklace.
"Are you okay?" She asked once again , pouting.
I blushed in embarrassment as I stood up in a hurry after realizing that I have been staring at her face for a while now. I couldn't help but wonder if she heard me crying.
"I came here with my dad but I can't find him , I think I am lost." She said , pouting while looking down at her feets.
She asked looking back up, " Do you live here?" I nodded my head in response.
"Are you sad?" She asked out of nowhere.
I looked at her wondering how I should answer that. She continued , "My dad said that hugs is the best cure for sadness"
"Do you want a hug?" She asked cutely , tilting her head sideways.
I wasn't able to give a response before she wrapped her little hands around me . I was taken aback , not knowing what to do , I just let her be.
"I am Rosey , what's your name?" She then asked.
I was about to answer when I heard someone shouting . "Rosey ! Rosey !! Rosey !!! , where are you?" . "Ohh , that's my Dad" "Dad , I am here" She shouted.
A man who seemed to be around my father's age came running towards us. He hugged her and then scolded her lightly after pulling away"I have been looking for you , why did you disappear? I asked you to wait for me,"
"I am sorry dad, it won't happen again," She apologized , blinking her eyelashes at her father.
Turning his head to me , he looked at me and said, "Oh, you must be Joshua's son , how are you?"
"I am fine, thank you sir" I replied.
He nodded his head and then told Rosey that they needed to leave. On hearing that , Rosey pouted and then said goodbye to me.
I looked around me and suddenly felt all alone after they left. I then saw a shiny object on the grass , I picked it up and I realized that it was one of Rosey's earrings. I ran to catch up with them but I couldn't find them as they had already left the house. Looking down at the rose earring, I couldn't help but smile a little as I remembered her cute little face and her dazzling hazel eyes.
"Rosey...My Rose...My hazel beauty..." I whispered.
I sighed, placing the back of my hand on my eyes as I woke up from the memories of my childhood. It's been 12 years already and I still can't forget her. I wondered where she is and how she is doing now. She definitely doesn't remember you any longer , my inner voice taunted to which I just rolled my eyes at.
Knock , knock , knock
My thoughts were cut off by a series of knocks on my door. I got out of my bed to check who was at the door.
"Good morning Captain, the Commander requires your presence," The soldier saluted as he delivered the message.
"Okay" I replied sternly.
I closed the door and then quickly freshened up. I knocked on the commander's office. "Come in." I heard.
"Good morning Commander," I saluted.
"Good morning Captain Aiden , how was your night?" He asked , looking up from the documents he was reading.
"It was fine sir," I replied.
"That's good, I called you here to tell you that the General himself requested a leave for you and it has already been approved. It will officially start tomorrow," He said calmly.
I frowned at that not knowing exactly why my grandfather would do that "Okay , noted commander," I answered.
"Good , you can take your leave," He nodded.
I saluted and then went out. Getting back into my room , my grandfather's message came in.
"Go and stay with your father for sometime."
Seeing the message my frown deepened wondering why I needed to take a leave from work to live with a man that abandoned me 12 years ago.