Chapter 18.
Aion just sat there grinning widely. Rosette's eyes were as big as they could be "You aren't serious are you?" she asked disbelieving, but Aion just smiled wider "Of course I am Rosette" he replied "Is there something wrong with that?"
Chrono pulled Rosette close to him before she could say anything "Just where exactly are you coming from right now?" he asked, he had the bad feeling that he knew exactly where he came from. Aion smirked "From your neighbour of course"
"WHAAAATTTT????" Rosette was ready to explode "How... why.... when?-" Chrono sat himself and Rosette down onto the couch and made her silence once again by whispering a soft "Shhh" in her ear.
Chrono smiled "I think you have made a good catch there bro" he said "I just don't know if she's good enough for you"
Aion's smirk widened "Oh, I wouldn't worry about that dear brother... we have... how shall I put it... talked everything through during the evening and night" he made a funny twirl with his walking stick.
Rosette growled lowly, making Chrono tighten his grip around her, silently telling her to calm down.
Aion suddenly took a look at his watch "Oh my, it's late already isn't it? I have to go" he smiled and got up from the chair "I have an important meeting with an Angel now... bye bye" then he walked towards the door. Chrono got up and led him out "See ya bro"
Aion waved and headed straight for the opposite door.
Chrono closed the door before Satella appeared. He was met by a pacing Rosette when he entered the living room again "How can Aion fall for that witch?" she mumbled and cursed the red haired woman over and over again.
Chrono stopped her by wrapping his arms around her and pulling her against him "Hey... no evil thoughts okay?" he smiled and nuzzled her neck. Rosette sighed "I just don't want that witch to break his heart" she grumbled "He isn't at full health either"
"He is much stronger than you think love" Chrono reassured "Don't worry about him"
"You don't know how she really is... I can see right through her" Rosette grumbled "I mean... just look at her... she has that I'm-the-best-damn-thing look on her face the entire time"
Chrono kissed her forehead "Enough about her" he whispered "You have to go back to work tomorrow remember?"
She glared at the front door until Chrono led her over to the window to look outside. He was about to say something, when the telephone rang. Rosette took it "Hello? Sure he's here" she reached the receiver out towards the red eyed young man "For you... some woman" she said and stepped back over to the window.
Chrono took it and talked.
When he had hung up again, she felt him snake his arms around her once more. She looked over her shoulder at him "Who was it?" she asked curiously "What's wrong?"
"An old friend of mine has died... I have to go to the funeral..." he said sadly "Do you think you can survive a week without me?"
"A whole week for a funeral?"
"He lived in Phoenixville... it's gonna take some time to get there, rent a place to stay, go to the funeral and hang around with some old buddies..."
"Why have you never told me of your friend? Who was he?"
He kissed her cheek "I don't think you would like to have met him... he was not... how shall I put it... very respectful to women" he smiled "His name was Benjamin Jumper... Benju his friends called him"
"Oh" she mumbled, then "It's okay, go to his funeral, I'll be okay" she reassured "Just call me in the evenings okay?"
"Sure"
"When do you have to go there?"
"In two days... a friend of mine will take me there"
And so it was. Three days later Chrono took off to Phoenixville. Rosette had gone back to work where a new child had arrived as well. The apartment was very empty without Chrono, but she would manage to be alone for that week.
The new child's name was Sheda. She was a little, hyper and loved to show others how smart she was.
"You need to put more flour in there"
"No Sheda, it's ok like it is"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes Sheda"
"Really sure? 'Cause I am not so sure about that"
"I am sure Sheda"
"Really?"
"Yes" the blonde's patience was soon lacking. She could feel it.
"Oh.......... Can I put more flour in there?"
"Sheda?" Rosette gritted her teeth "Go. Play. Outside"
Sheda shrugged "Do you put more flour in there then?"
"Grrrr... YES, NOW GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY"
"Let me see you put flour in there before I go" Sheda said and stepped over to the table.
Rosette tried to stay calm "Sheda, go play outside now... or you'll not get any cake"
"Isn't it forbidden to threat children?" Sheda asked bewildered "I have read that-"
"MRS. JEAN!!!!"
Mrs. Jean came in a few seconds later "Yes Rosette?"
Rosette pointed down at the young girl at her side "Take her outside please" Mrs. Jean blinked, then smiled at Sheda "Come along sweetie, let Rosette bake in peace" Sheda sighed and took the older lady's hand "Okay"
Rosette cheered inwardly "Yay" then the child left the kitchen. Joshua entered it soon after "Hey sister" he smiled. Rosette smiled back "Hey little brother" she greeted back. Joshua stepped over next to her and looked at what she was doing "Aren't there supposed to be more flour in there?" he asked, making the blonde creep under the table and hide there.
In the evenings Chrono called her and she told him about the new girl. She was annoyed when he started laughing "It's not funny... I just hope she'll get adopted as fast as possible" Chrono chuckled again "I'm sure you two will become friends soon love, just stay calm"
"Three days have it been now, and I still don't like her... I haven't heard anything from the new dream couple either"
"Me neither, I'm sure Aion and Satella make a great time"
"Oh yea... in Satella's apartment" Rosette grumbled "Alone"
Chrono laughed "Yea, probably" he said "Just don't worry, I'll be home soon... then we can 'worry' together"
"I miss you" she smiled. She heard Chrono chuckle "I miss you too"
She sighed "And I hate my work"
Chrono laughed once more "Like I said, just stay calm, then everything will be okay"
"Easy for you to say" she grumbled back "You don't have to fight around with such children"
"I know... I'm sorry I have to go now darling; I'll call tomorrow again okay?"
"Bye, love you"
"Love you too sweetest" then he hung up.
Rosette sighed "Lucky thing" she grumbled and stepped into the kitchen to make some dinner. She wanted to be prepared as good as possible to the next day with Sheda, and she was sure it would be more different than today was.
AN: Yea... it will be different...
I had to get rid of Chrono somehow -.- so his old buddy had to... disappear... -.o
Sheda will not only comment on what Rosette does, but make a few experiments as well... on her own. Rosette is going to have her hands full. Imagine... A hyper Sheda... in child form... Horror... -.-
Until next chapter ^^
I actually didn't like this chapter... -.-
