Okay, I've written the fifth chapter. That was quicker than I thought! Well, anyways, 'hope you enjoy it. There are a lot quotations in this chapter. And it's kind of short. I hope you don't get bored.
Left with Two Petals
Chapter Five: The Music Box
Knock. Knock.
"Come in," Rose called. There was a sad expression on her face, as she sat on the side of her bed, the music box Cliff had given her in her hands.
The door opened slowly.
"Hey," it was Cliff. "How's it going?"
"Oh, fine."
"Fine?" he swooped over and sat next to her.
"Don't you like it?" he asked.
"Yes," Rose said quickly. "Of course! I love it! But…"
Cliff looked at her, patiently waiting for her answer.
"I just feel bad leaving Jake there. Hanging like that."
"I still have feelings for him, huh?"
Rose looked at him. Normally, if you felt worried about your ex-boyfriend, (or –girlfriend), your current boyfriend (or girlfriend) would say something like, "I'm your boyfriend/girlfriend now. Just forget about him/her." But Rose saw that Cliff was different.
"I understand," Cliff said gently. "It's not easy forgetting someone so precious to you."
Rose nodded. "Wow, Cliff. You're so sweet. I wish more guys were like you."
"But we know there aren't many."
They laughed.
"Well, I better go to bed now," Rose concluded.
"Yeah," Cliff lightened. "Oh, and before I forget…"
He got up.
"May I see that?" he pointed to Rose's music box. Rose, without questioning, handed it to him.
Then he placed it beside Rose's bedside and opened it. The crystal pearl started rotating and the music started playing.
Cliff glanced at Rose and smile, and Rose returned it.
"This used to my grandmother's," he said, as the music played. "She used to play to me whenever I couldn't sleep."
"What happened to her?"
"She… passed away."
"Oh. I'm so sorry for you."
"Before she left, she told me to give it to the one I love," he paused. "And I chose you."
Rose was taken aback. "Really? You really… love me?"
"Of course. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on."
Rose blushed and smiled slightly.
Cliff turned and headed out the door.
"Sweet dreams," he said before closing the door behind him.
Rose smiled again and got into bed, the music still playing. She sighed and turned and faced the music box.
"Sweet dreams," she whispered.