Poison Ivy

Ivy 20

Rita POV:

~Memories~

Roslin(Rose)POV:

I close the fridge and walk in the TV room. I give him his bowl and we sit and eat in silence watching our series The Originals. It's been 3 months since everything has happened and I'm still getting settled.

I moved to New York with Adonis and it's been peaceful. I don't miss New Orleans at all and anyone from there. I don't even miss Aaron. I guess I'm so angry at him, I can't miss him, or maybe it the peace I feel here. Knowing I'm safe and I'm going to comeback home to my son.

"I got an interview. I have a good feeling about this."

I look at her and smile. She smiles back and takes a deep breath. "I'm at peace, Rose and I love it. I know New York is a loud city, but I love it. It reminds me that I'm still alive. That I got to see another day."

I smile at her. "I'm so glad that you going back to your old self. I missed her. We both aren't in the dark anymore."

"You were there for me Rose. I'm truly grateful for that. You didn't give up on me."

I get up to hug her. "You have been there for me countless times and it was time I returned the favour. You helped me out of the darkness too. I love you."

She hugs me back, tighter. "I love you too."

.~.~.~

Phone conversation starts

Rose: well are you safe?

Me: yes, I am. I just got settled in. I can't believe this. Rose, I can't live my whole life on the run. I'm not scared of him anymore.

Rose: I know, I know, but I don't want to lose you again. I just got you back, ok? Just hang in tight.

I sigh and throw myself on the couch.

Me: what if I get a call and I got the job?

She sighs.

Rose: I don't know, baby, but right now I need you to stay there for a few weeks. Text me were you are and delete it immediately, I'll do the same.

I nod.

Me: yeah, I love you, ok? But what if he tells Rizzy? He'll know you are with me.

Rose: I'll figure this out, ok? Besides, Rizzy won't hurt me. You didn't tell him thought, did you?

I frown.

Me: no. Of course not. I wouldn't do that, put your life and Aiden's in danger.

Rose: ok. I love you, ok? Be safe and avoid leaving the house too much.

Me: ok. Love you.

Phone conversation ends

I sigh. My life is a mess right now. I don't even understand why I'm running. I didn't want to, but Rose insisted. She's being paranoid. I flew to Atlanta and I'm at an hotel. I text her the details and delete them afterwards.

I hate this life. I can't go to Mexico, the only place I thought I would feel safe. My family probably hates me wherever they are.

~Memories~

I shake her hand and give her a small smile. "Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you." I shake all their hands.

"I look forward to calling you. Your CV is very impressive for such a young woman. Thank you for coming."

I smile one last time and walk out the boardroom. I run my hand through my hair. Ok, well today definitely went better than I thought. I smile at a nurse passing by.

This is the same hospital Rose works in and it would be much easier if I also worked here. She said she would put in a good word for me and I am grateful.

The elephant in the room is that I was supposedly dead. I died in August's arms and I did, but with God's mercy and power, he brought me back to life.

I am so grateful that I don't have words to express my gratitude. I decided that I've been given another chance to live and I won't take it for granted. I won't mix myself with stuff that have nothing to do with me. I love August, but I now see that he isn't good for me. I know there is a man for me out there, that is good.

Right now, I'm focused on fixing my life and getting a job. I'm seriously tired of seeing Rose get up to go to work and I stay behind looking at those walls. I walk out, the winter wind immediately hitting my face. Ok, it's really cold. I look around and begin walk towards my car.

As I'm walking I begin feeling paranoid. I feel like someone's watching me. I stop and look behind me. My heart stops.

No. No. No.

My mind is telling me to run, but my body, my body is standing still, staring at the man before my eyes. My breathing is loud and shakey. I can literally hear my heart beating so loud.

He's also shocked, looking at me with horror. There's a pregnant girl standing by the car, her back turned to us, it looks like she is on a phone call.

He starts walking towards me, instantly, I move five steps back. I want to scream at him, tell him to stop, I don't want him near me, but my lips are betraying me. They are not saying anything.

"Rita, you-you are dead. How can this be?"

I'm frozen to the ground. I can't move and I can't answer him. He is holding a questionable look.

"You were buried. I was there. Everyone in NOLA thinks you are dead." He continues talking, while I continue with my silence.

I'm just looking into his eyes. I don't see him the same way I used to. My perceptive of him has changed. It has literally made a 360, not a 180. I've forgiven him, but I haven't forgotten. I'll never forget. He was right. Whenever I look in the mirror, I remember that I betrayed my friends and I remember how he made sure I remember.

"Why aren't you talking? I know I did some stuff to you and-"

I turn around and begin walking away. It feels good. Like I'm letting go of old and unhealthy grudges and pain. It feels good walking away, showing him that he has no control over me anymore. It feels good that I don't hate him anymore and that he is now feeling guilty.

I'm not afraid anymore. I smile.

♤♤♤

Just Rita's POV.

So Rita isn't dead. Red did see her.

OMG. Y'all didn't really think Rita would be killed, did y'all? I mean she is the main character and she is about to add some flavor in this book. The drama is just about to start.

I wonder what August will think of this?

Hope yall enjoyed😉

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