OK, I know that the story may seem long and drawn out and pointless, but that is actually because the first three chapters are before Rosalie and Royce's relationship starts to grow. It becomes more interesting in Chapter 4, so just keep reading. I'll update as often as possible.

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I was at a movie with Vera. We hadn't really been watching the 10 cent film; we just chatted under our breath about Vera's past year as a married woman and teenage mother to the adorable boy with dimples and black curls, Henry. Vera was unaware, but as she told me her lovely family anecdotes, I was screaming with envy in my mind. Why couldn't I have a husband that I was in love with and who loved me in return? Why didn't I have a beautiful child that I nurtured and who looked up to me? Vera was my best friend, but she was the only person who I felt envious of; the only person that had something that I wanted but didn't have.

As we walked down the street from the theatre, we saw the bank where my father worked.

" Do you mind if I visit Father, Vera?", I asked. "Well, Rose. I am in a bit of a hurry. My great- aunt is visiting, and my husband has taken Henry to the bakery. I would hate for Great- aunt Margaret to come to an empty house. But don't let me stop you. Go on and visit your father. I however, must be on my way. " "Okay, then. Bye, Vera", I kissed her cheek . "Good- bye, Rose", she said giving me a pleasant smile before she turned and walked away. I pushed open the glass door of the bank.