Closing the Past.

Rose had laid down with Justin massaging her swollen feet. Arthur had left for the company since he had to attend a meeting.

Dorothy walked in holding with a place full of strawberry cake. The sweet scent woke up Rose who looked up to meet with Dorothy and Vivian.

"Vivian when did you arrive?" she asked.

Vivian smiled moving to where Rose and Justin were seated. "You both do look alike " she laughed hugging her sister.

Justin let go of his sister's feet and grabbed the plate Dorothy was holding.

"Is this for me?" he asked.

"NO. That's for Rose but you can go grab a piece in the kitchen. I left some for you " Vivian took the plate from Justin.

Justin got up angry and walked away with Dorothy. Leaving Rose and Vivian alone.

She took the fork and scooped up a piece towards Rose's mouth, who didn't hesitate to take it in.

"Hmm it's perfect " she exclaimed in happiness.

Vivian feeds her a few more times, " If Arthur finds out won't he fire me from my job " She laughed watching Rose finish everything.

"Trust me he won't know since they won't be any evidence left when he gets back " Rose laughed.

After she did Vivian placed the plate away and passed her the glass of milk she had been drinking before.

"Did you get to see him?" Vivian asked.

Rose nodded.

"And...how was it ?"

Rose half smiled, " It was as painful as it could get "

Noticing her change in mood Vivian held her hand. "Am sorry to have asked and if it hurts to remember just let it go. Let's put him behind us as we did before and never look back "

Rose nodded as tears escaped her eyes she sniffed holding a smile on her face.

"My life story had been full of downs since mom died and even when I met Arthur the downs were still there. I had given up but with his support and my family I was able to be who I am today "

"Since that chapter of your life is closed let's start a new one with only happiness and love," said Vivian.

Justin walked in eating the last of the cake Vivian had bought. They both looked at him, " I told you there would be no evidence for Arthur to find " Rose said as they both laughed.

"Let's have a party to celebrate this new life " Justin suggested.

Irene was getting off work when she received a call from Rose.

"Of course I will be there I can't miss that for anything, " Irene said through the phone.

"Then make sure you bring let's of snacks " Rose told her.

"So am in charge of the snacks..that's fine with me " Irene laughed. She saw Sean park his car waiting for her.

Saying goodbye to her friend Irene hang up and walked up to her husband.

"Hubby " she called.

Sean chuckled opening the door for her.

"Rose is preparing for a party this weekend and i

need to buy all her favorite snacks so I won't join you for lunch on Friday " Irene told Sean.

"A party, is it someone's birthday?" Sean asked.

"You dummy it doesn't have to be to have a party. She just wants to celebrate her happy life with all of us " Irene smacked Sean's head.

"Okay I get it you don't have to hurt me. So what am I in charge of ?" he asked.

"Nothing. Just be there on time and make sure Arthur doesn't work too much so he can enjoy the party that day "

Sean sighed, "It sounds like you only care about Arthur than your husband "

"Your time will come " Irene patted his shoulder.

"What does that supposed to mean?" Sean frowned.

"It means the spotlight will always be upon Arthur and Rose while you. she paused. yours will come soon " She laughed

Sean drove the rest of the drive-in silence as he gave his wife side glances.

Friday finally arrived and they all met together to make plans for the next day which was the day for the party.

Snacks had already been covered by Irene, music was for Justin and Vivian handled the dressing theme. Dorothy and the maids were to offer their help to the others to complete the decorations.

"What should Alex and I do then? " Ralph asked feeling left out.

"You can handle the emergency issues. Since Rose is almost due we need you guys on standby " Irene said.

"Okay fair enough...but will we enjoy the party if we are always on alert?" Alex complained.

"We will all be around Rose so if anything happens you will no. You just have to around the mansion " said Justin.

They had lunch then each left to report back to work. A married couple of doctors was the first to leave then Vivian left too.

Irene looked over towards her friend, " You have come far. We used to be so troubled but now all I see is happiness and family "

Rose took a sip of her melon juice. " I guess it's time I lay back and enjoy myself ".

"Huh...what do you think you have been doing it's just because a lot of things meddled but your life has been so beautiful and smooth since you met Arthur. So now it's just going to be happier " Irene added.

Justin had left to buy his sister some gifts, he had insisted that he wanted to give her a present. He returned with a smile on his face and joined them.

"Did you get what you wanted?" Irene asked.

"Yeah I did and also ended up getting a number from my sister's fan " he smiled.

"My fan? I don't remember having fans " Rose scoffed.

"While she said you were her idol and she dreamed of meeting you again," Justin said.

"Maybe it's one of those people who loved you after you married Arthur and turned into a celebrity" Irene joked.

"Maybe...hi why don't you invite her to the party?" Rose suggested.

Justin instantly got his phone out and dialed the number he had got from the so-called fan.

They watched his smile as he talked to the stranger on the phone. When he hung up he shouted in joy, " She said yes "