Ibrahim

Seeing Rose storm out and the doors shut I sighed. I signalled for the music to start again, I knew I could try and distract a crowd but I knew the whispers wouldn't stop.

Oscar was right by my side, our eyes firm on the door. I could hear something happening out in the hall, like something was breaking. I was about to make a move when Oscar catches my by the arm. I meet his gaze and his is firm on the door.

My head snap up and I can see Dimitri Belikov slipping through the door, leaving it shut behind him.

I clench my teeth, and I exhale heavily.

"They need a moment" I said knowing Oscar is thinking the same.

The vibe of the party starts to slowly warming up again. I can hear in the background though, I can hear the loud voices. I feel tense, my teeth are grinding.

It's not until I hear a loud crash my head snap up. There's nothing stopping me from heading towards the door. As I pull the two doors open, I can see hundreds of pieces of broken ceramic and glass all over the floor.

My head snaps in the direction of my daughters voice. I could see her walking straight up to Dimitri, murder written in her eyes, "…nothing but a selfish, disgusting, arrogant asshole-"

She might be my daughter, but I do not tolerate any language nor behaviour like this. Anger fires through me as I roar her name, "ROSEMARIE!"

They both suddenly turn my way. Rose face is wet from tears and Dimitri's face his a mix of pain and anger.

The anger that is running through my veins won't leave time to reason what has happened. I just feel like I have left this far to long for them to solve. My gaze is firm on Rose as I hiss, "Go" My hand is pointing towards the stair.

All i can see is the mess she has caused in the hall and the nasty words that were leaving her tongue. I wouldn't have it! No daughter of mine would ever speak like that.

I can see her shaking her head no, panic in her eyes, murmuring "No" But I just hold my hand up not wanting to hear another word.

Hearing her steps hurrying up the stairs I close my eyes trying to calm down. I can hear Eddie's voice shouting after her and Oscar stopping him.

"Eddie" I said sternly, "Please escort Mr Belikov back to the ball room and shut the door"

I hear footsteps but not wanting to look up. I breathe heavily. I know Oscar and Eddie are both still in the hall.

"Go see is she is ok" I say looking Eddie's way. I meet Oscar's gaze as well and nod for him to go as well. "Give orders for the guests to stay as long as they'd like. Let the maids know to settle in the guests that are staying. I will be in my office" I say walking towards the stairs.

After half an hour or so Oscar knocks before entering. My head looks up and I see his tired expression. He sits down across from the desk looking tired. I pull out my bottom drawer, place two glasses and a bottle of whiskey on my desk. I pour the amber liquid in both glasses, passing him one.

We drink in silence before I ask, "So?"

"She won't open her door, there's not a single sound coming from her room" He says resting the glass in his lap. "It was quite the mess downstairs"

I nodded, "I don't know what to do" I placed my hand over my eyes massaging my temples. "Leave her till the morning, leave a guard outside her door, just as a precaution. I want to hear straight away if she comes out"

Rose

Slowly gaining conscious, I instantly feel very uncomfortable. My whole body is aching and my head is pounding.

I try to push myself off of the cold floor. My whole body feels exhausted. I walk to the bathroom and run a bath. I don't even want to look at myself.

My gaze is fixed into the nothing. I can hear several knocks and my name being called over and over. It doesn't make me move.

After some time I get up. I brush my hair and get dressed in silence. My mind is blank. My life feels like blank, like an empty shell.

I can hear my fathers voice from the door now. Worry is lacing his voice. I swallow before I put my hand on the handle.

My face is like stone. No expression what so ever, I feel like I've lost the ability to be able to express anything after last night. I had felt more emotion within an hour that I had felt in several years.

Opening the door I could see several faces crowding outside my door. Papa and Oscar at the front, Tasha and Eddie hovering at the back. I don't say a word, I just look at them.

"Rose?"

My papa come close, he's very cautious. I meet his gaze, I can see his gazing trying to read mine, but there's nothing to read. Blank.

"Are you ok?"

I raised my brows at first. Blinking I lick my lips and nod once. "I'm fine" My monotone voice says.

His eyes narrows and he knows as well as me I'm far away from fine. I can hear the voices downstairs. I know it's time for the guests who stayed to leave and it's the exact reason I'm here.

Papa catches my gaze towards the stairs, "We are going to say goodbye and thank them for coming"

I nod and about to take a step towards the stairs when I feel a hand on my shoulder. Papa steps in front of me looking me straight in the eye. He's silently asking is I should really do this.

My gaze never wavers from his. "I want to bid our guests goodbye and also apologise for my behaviour yesterday. It was unacceptable"

Before waiting for an answer I walk towards the stairs. i can hear them follow, papa catches up walking by my side. Heading down the stairs there's a crowd of people and luggage. We stop by the door and a line build up as she say goodbye to each and on of them.

I tell them all thank you for coming, apologising for my behaviour and wishing them well on their trip home.

As Prince Antoni walks up to us Papa talks to him. I just stare. Antoni picks up my hand and kisses it. I look hims straight in the eye as he says, "It was lovely to meet you Miss Rose"

I tug my hand out of his, "Wish I could say the same" I turn my head as he leaves. I can hear Oscars voice in the background, "I never liked him anyway"

Knowing my father he'd be sending him a stern look. It almost makes a smile tug at my lips. I can then see a flash of yellow and i know it's her.

Meredith stops right in front of me and Papa. Papa smiles, "It was lovely to meet you" he turns to Dimitri who is right by her side, "Glad you could come. and congratulations again to the engagement. I wish you a very happy future"

"Thank you"

His voice makes me cringe. I look up and meet Merediths gaze. I can feel Dimitri's eyes on me.

"Thank you for coming" My eyes move to his, "I wanted to apologise for my behaviour yesterday. It was unacceptable and disrespectful behaviour and it will never happen again" My eyes move to Meredith, "Congratulations again, I know you will be very happy together" As I say that last bit I look straight in Dimitri's eyes.

For the first time I'm the one with a stone face, not showing an ounce of emotion. The sadness in his eyes is obvious but I won't let that get to me. I am done with Dimitri Belikov.

"No need for apologise Rose, I-"

I hold up my hand stopping him, "Please, accept my apology, I won't have it any other way" His eyes narrows as he studies me, "Also" I fill in, feeling me starting to glare, "Call me Rosemarie"

I can see Dimitri's lips part in shock but he closes it quickly to hide his reaction. I nod towards Meredith before I turn and walk off.

I once put my heart on my sleeve and a man instantly took it. Every time I heard him say my name it made me feel warm with butterflies, feeling loved.

Now I never want to hear my name roll off his tongue again. I tell everybody I meet to please call me Rose as that's what I prefer. But after all that man has put me through, he doesn't deserve the right, he has lost it one too many times.

Thoughts? xx