Chapter 21
This chapter is content rated K+. Rosie gets some unparalleled good news
Ed sighed deeply; he was deeply worried and very angry with Fiona for daring to call on Rosie. He had no doubt Rosie would have given Fiona a piece of her mind. It was now a matter of trying to second guess what Fiona might do next. Ed hoped that Rosie would stay put although he realised she must feel incredibly torn.
Caroline put her arm around his shoulders. He sighed but did not push her away.
She listened while Ed told her about his conversation with Rosie and its implications.
"Well, good on Rosie for telling her a few home truths," Caroline said.
"I second that," Ed said, "I really should be with Rosie right now, not here, but with Danny due to go soon I can't leave this place without a vet,"
"Rosie is more than capable of looking after herself," Caroline said, "Trust me, Ed. She will stay and get her certificate then she will come back and whatever Fiona does in the meantime we can and will deal with it,"
There were tears in Ed's eyes.
"I should have filed for divorce after she left me; then I would not be putting any of you or Rosie through this emotional turmoil. Rosie is worth ten thousand of Fiona."
"Ed, I may be old fashioned but I truly believe that what goes around comes around and sooner or later Fiona's past will wreak its vengeance. "
"I really hope you're right, Caroline," Ed sighed, "I really hope you're right."
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Rosie was a bundle of frayed nerves as she waited outside the office of the veterinary school principal. A thousand scenarios played out in her mind. Had Fiona reported her to the police for assault? Were there police in there waiting to arrest her? Rosie knew that any criminal charge, no matter how trivial, would steal her dreams from her in an instant? Then all her work and efforts would have been in vain; not to mention the fact that her Dad and Ed would be so disappointed in her. She took a few deep breaths; trying to compose herself.
The door opened and the principal's secretary came out.
"You can go in now, Miss Trevanion, Dr Edmondson is ready to see you and you really do have nothing to worry about."
Rosie swallowed and pushed open the door; her heart was in her mouth.
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Rosie walked into the room. Dr Edmondson sat behind a large polished oak desk and beside him sat Dr Katie Dufresne, Rosie's year tutor. Dufresne was white South African while Edmondson was Canadian.
"Please have a seat Rosie,"
Rosie sat and folded her hands in her lap.
"Rosie, may I start by saying that we have been extremely impressed by your commitment and excellent work. We realise you had a set back with regards to pathology but you have rectified that quite , well in fact more than, satisfactorily,"
"Thank you," Rosie said, taken aback.
"We realise that having a vet for a father gives you something of an advantage over other students but, even taking that into account, we are confident that there is nothing more we can teach you that could not be learnt in the field."
"We have been following your father's work at Leopard's Den and with the endangered species project. The fact that he is working in tandem with Mr Edward Lynch, another excellent vet, gives us every confidence. "
Rosie felt her heart skip a beat at the mention of Ed's name.
"Ed, that is Mr Lynch, tutored me which helped me pass the retake of the pathology module. It was his best subject," Rosie felt it was best not to mention that she & Ed were romantically involved.
"Rosie, we have decided that we can certify you as a qualified vet. We feel that your strengths will be better served at Leopard's Den. You did cut your veterinary teeth there so to speak. There is a mid term graduation in two weeks time so we would like you to attend to receive your qualification but you will be issued with a copy for now to enable you to practise but you will need to be under the supervision of either your father or Mr Lynch until you receive your certificate formally,"
"Thank you," tears streamed down Rosie's face, "I never expected this,"
"Congratulations Rosie,"
"Thank you,"
Dufresne handed Rosie an envelope; Rose drew out the facsimile certificate and a letter of congratulations as well as other information. Rosie kissed the paper.
"An early qualification such as this is almost unprecedented but we know you will do yourself and us proud."
Rose shook hands with them both.
"All the ebst Rosie; we expect to ehar great things of you,"
"Oh you will, "Rosie breathed, "that I can promise you,"
She left the room convinced her heart would explode from sheer happiness: there was only one thing she wanted at that time and that was to raise a glass at Fatani's bar with Ed before taking him back to Mara and making love to him all night. The fact she could now go home without worries and be a step ahead of Fiona delighted her even more.
As soon as her heart had settled from the excitement she went to the computer room, which was deserted, and scanned the documents she had been given. She attached them to an email to Ed.
To:
From: RosieTrev74 universityvetschool,org
Ed
Great news! I am sending this but I am about to call you.
It means I can come home which is good because I want to celebrate with you & Dad as well as us celebrating in private later.
I did it Ed! I'm a vet at last and I definitely won't mind you supervising me either lol.
The best thing is that we will be one step ahead of Fiona.
Love you my darling
Yours ecstatically
Rosie xx