CH 5
"what did he do"
"according to my birth certificate he was a builder"
"Ok i can start from there"
"thank you"
"Meanwhile my offer is still open for the guest house" Evan turns to Rose.
"What do you want to do rose" she turn to Evan
"the offer is good we can stay till mum and dad house is complete" then she turn to them
"Is that ok with you two"
"sure you both can stay with us, the question is, share or separate rooms" rose turn to Evan
"what do you think"
"separate rooms, if there are going to be any….. Hanky panky it will be on wedding night and not before hand"
"I like that idea also," Rose said.
"Rose i'll stay and finish school if you do something for me"
"you want to make a deal, ok what is it"
"It would be a great honor if you will be my prom date" rose smile then hug Evan
"yes, yes i will be your prom date"
"And girlfriend" rose laugh
"Yes that to, i love you Evan" they kiss
"I love you, Rose"
"That settles it," Dave said.
"Rose how about you and I go into town and bring back some dinner"
"what did you have in mind"
"Your favorite pizza chicken and bacon" she laugh
"Chicken and bacon we thought it was meat lovers, that what Eric said Jane said
"no that his favorite and Evan knows my likes and dislikes"
"Ask me anything about what Rose likes and dislikes," Evan said.
"What her favorite potato chips" Jane asked
"sour cream and onion with sweet chili dip" rose nodded her head.
"Ice cream" her father asked
"It would depend on what mood she is in. it wither rocky road or when she has her period it mint chocolate chip with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce"
"He's right," Rose's mother said.
"Jewelry" Mr Jackson asked
"anything but yellow gold, she doesn't like it, As for gemstones, pink sapphire and diamond"
"does Eric know this" jane asked
"Yes he knows i don't like yellow gold"
"Ok, music"
"romantic, slow, easy listening to the fifties and sixties" Evan said.
"Pants or skirts"
"Jeans and the only time she wear a skirt is her uniform, wedding, furnal things like that"
"color"
"That easy pinky rose" they all took turns in asking Evan questions about Rose which he answered all of them correctly.
"Wow you know Rose better than we do," her mother said.
"Rose why don't we go and get some pizzas"
"sounds good to me"
"Mr Jackson what sort would you like for us to get"
"It doesn't worry me"
"ok Mrs Watson super supreme and Mr Watson pepperoni with extra cheese"
"you remember"
"yes sir"
"Here" Mr Jackson pulled out his wallet and pass them couple one hundred dollar notes "It on me, and get some side food as well"
"thanks" rose said as she walked around the table kissing Mr Jackson on the cheek as he pass the money to her
"We will be back soon" they watch Rose and Evan walk away while holding hands while talking.
"Dad what are you going to do about Eric"
"I'll talk to David when he get home tonight"
"We know that he would try to defend Eric"
"I know but David got to know what his own son been doing and for how long"
"I agree"
Twenty minutes later David walks outside and over to where her wife and father are to see Rose's parents there talking while enjoying a cold drink.
"Hi dad, Jane" he gave Jane a kiss.
"David"
"Dave, Joan"
"David" they shook hands before sitting down
"so where the kids"
"Daivd there something you need to know" his father said
"what is it"
"it about Eric" Jane said David looked around the large table to see the looks on their faces
"ok what about him, isn't he home yet"
"David, Eric been blackmailing rose"
"what is this a joke" he said laughing
"David, it's no joke," Jane said. He looked at her and notice she wasn't laughing
"Na he wouldn't"
"He has been for years. We just found out about it today" Dave said
"Rose told you."
"no" Joan said.
"We overheard Eric and Rose arguing. Eric black mail Rose, if she didn't say yes to his proposal and get married he would make sure that Dave and Joan bank loan was turned down."
"What loan?"
"Our houses needed fixing, pipes needed replacing, bathroom need replacing among other things" Dave said
"So did you get the loan."
"no we didn't. Rose face Eric when he returns from his trip away"
"That's how we found out about what he has been doing to her and that's not all" his father said.
They all took turns in telling David about what his son had done to Rose and what he had been doing before they were married and after. David was shocked with what he learned.
"No Eric wouldn't do that to her, he loves her"
"David he doesn't love her, he uses her as his puppet to look at what he has been doing. They have been married for three weeks, and why would he go away on a trip with his mates not long after getting married. If anything he should be taking her away for a honeymoon since there were school holidays. Plus he goes out at least three or four times a week and doesn't return till early hours in the morning or the next day. Do you call that a marriage"
"no i guess not"
"Now you know son, he has been manipulating all of us. There is one thing I learned from Rose and Evan today and that is that they are both hard workers and they both have goals they want to set and achieve. All Eric wants to do is party all night and not to work. The money we been giving him each week he spends it on holidays, parties and prostitutes." his father said.
"He young dad"
"He nineteen years old and it about time he earns his money like you did"
"your right dad. Where is Rose"
"she and Evan gone to get dinner" Jane said
"Oh what is it"
"Hey we're back" Evan said just as Rose started laughing.
They turn to see grinning Evan and laughing Rose walking towards them carrying boxes and bags in hand "when was the last time you saw Rose laugh like that" Dave said
"Never, she looks happy"
"Evan can do that to her," Jane said.
"David"
"Rose, Evan"
"Mr Jackson"
"We got pizza for everyone, lets see" they put the bags on the table then open the first boxes then they pass the boxes to everyone before they sit down themselves.
"We got chips, garlic bread, potato cheesy bite plus cheesecake for dessert" Evan said
"and we brought cold drinks" Ross said
"Here your change Mr Jackson" Evan said as he was getting the money out of his pocket
"Keep it Evan"
"Are you sure"
"Yes and it has been years since last had pizza"
"thanks and enjoy"
when David open his box "How did you know this is my favorite pizza"
"You told me last week that you loved hawaiian pizza" Rose said
"You got a good memory"
"that she has," Evan said.
They talk about different things and laugh while enjoying dinner and dessert. They talk some more about Eric before Dave and Joan leave to return to their friend's place since it was getting late. Evan and Rose took their bags into the guest house where they picked their bedrooms.
They kiss before going into their rooms since the maid made their beds up for them while they were having dinner. They kissed each other good night before walking into their rooms where they got changed and got into bed and slept.
The next morning Evan and Rose walk into the main house for breakfast. They join the Jacksons for breakfast in the dining room. "Did you two sleep alright" Jane asked
"Yes we did thank you" Rose said. They talk while enjoying breakfast.
When Rose and Evan was leaving for school when they saw a car pull up and saw a man in a suite and police officer getting out of the car and walk over to them "Can we help you officers" Rose asked
"Yes is this Jackson farm"
"Yes who are you looking for"
"Looking for family of Eric Jackson"
"Why do you ask and who are you"
"Detective Paul Donald, hommerside" he showed them his ID badge.
"Has something happened to Eric" Evan asked
"Are you his brother" Evan laugh
"no"
"I'm Eric wife, i'm Rose Jackson"
"Your young"
"I got a marriage license to prove it"
"and wedding photos detective. So care to answer the question has something happen to Eric"
"Yes, can we go in side" Evan and rose look at each other
"it up to you rose"
"ok" they walk back inside with the two officers behind them.
"Tina can you get David, Jane and Mr Jackson please, let them know that the police are here"
"Yes ma'am" then the maid walk out of the room
"Please sit down" rose said they all sat down
"You in high school"
"Year twelve" Evan said
"Ok, you must of married young Mrs Jackson"
"three weeks"
"congratulations"
"thanks" then the Jacksons walk into the room after the introductions.
"We received a phone call this morning about a body found at a house this morning. His ID says he Eric Jackson"
"what happened" David asked in shocked
"We don't know there is an autopsy being performed as we talk sir. I would like to ask some questions"
"Yeah sure"
The detective asks them all a number of questions and he was shocked to learn about what Eric does on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night. After getting information from them. Daivd and his father went with the police to ID Eric's body.
