Chapter Twenty Two

Still Waiting

(Gaston POV)

"Gaston, I have been here for almost a week now where is Rose? I have gone into the woods with you every day, is there nothing else you can do?"

I sighed; the day that Lofu told the old geezer that Rose ran into the woods, I came to him first thing looking for Rose, that my plan would be made easier. Although my first intentions were to lock the old man away in the asylum. I found that if I locked Maurice in there, it would be a huge flaw in my plan.

"Listen Maurice. Lofu told me Rose ran into the woods for some reason. I am trying my best to find her." It was true. Every day the old man and I go into the woods looking for my soon-to-be-wife. And every day we come back without her.

"I even sent Lofu in the village beside us to look for her."

Things were getting out of hand. Sooner or later the loon was going to find out that something was up and that I am not the best suitor for Rose.

"I don't understand. When Rose was little I always told her to stay away from those con founded woods. I don't see why she would choose to go in them now?"

I looked at Maurice, then to Lofu, and then back at Maurice.

"Look old man, I don't know why Rose went into the woods. But I am certain I will find her; wouldn't that make me a perfect husband? I mean after all I am putting my heart and soul into finding her. And Maurice, since we're talking about her, does Rose have anyone she is planning to wed yet?"

The old man had a dumbfounded look on his face from the sudden subject change.

"Uh… well um, she did like this man named Calostire. I met him once when he carried Rose home-." I cut him off.

"WHAT! That man from the village! She can't like him; she is supposed to love me not that infernal blue eyed man with his brown hair! Look at me; I am the most handsome, strong, good looking guy around. With my brown eyes, black hair, and giant apex. I will have Roses hand in marriage!"

I then jumped out of my seat and tromped outside from the bar that I and the old loon were sitting in. He didn't get up after me seeing as I was in no mood to talk any longer.

"I will get Rose, and she will be mine. Whether she likes it or not I will have her be my wife."

I said to myself as I head towards my home in the blistering cold. Lofu trailed after me, not saying a word knowing that I would beat him to a pulp if he did.