If I Can't Be With You (A Rydellington Love Story)

Chapter 42: Getaway

Rydel POV

Rosie's hair was getting curled with curlers. When I was little, my mom did the same with me. So I want to continue this tradition with her. I run my fingers through her hair as I put curlers in her hair. Ellington left me to go with Rocky some where. So it was just Rosie an I.

"Mamoo called last night and I tried to talk to her but she did not know who I was." Rosie mumbles. My mom's mom was called Mamoo and we decided we would keep it going. I bite my lip and hold her close to me. She cuddles into my chest as I try to not let her curlers get shoved into my chest.

I let Rosie sleep in my chest and I lay back against the wall. She looks so much like me sometimes.

"We're back!" Ellington yells and I look at Rosie. She didn't wake up. Thank gosh. I move her silently off of me and got up.

I walk to the kitchen to see a ring box. My wonders began going: Is Rocky purposing? Who's purposing? Before I could think more, Ellington tosses the box to Rocky. That answers my questions.

I go out in to the backyard and sit on the edge of the pool with my feet in. I miss Riker.

"Rydel!" Ellington yells and I look back to him. He smiles and sits beside me.

"You look happy." I smile and giggle. He smiles wider. I look at him. He pecks my lips.

"I've been thinking, we need to get away from all this. At least for a while. So... Road tripping came to my mind." Ellington says. I look at his face and fondness shows on his face. He must be fond of getting me happy again.

"That sounds so amazing. I'd love that. But what about-"

"My mom and dad are taking care of Rosie. They barely see her so my mom and dad wanted to be with her." Ellington answers. I nod. He has a point. She's always with my brothers.

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"Mommy, can you tie my converse?" Rosie asks me as I help pack her bag. I peek over my shoulder to see her beautiful blonde hair curls swaying away as she dances along to her iPod.

Ellington got that for her. He didn't want her to be spoiled rotten but he does that on his own for her. Which is super cute. They have a special father daughter bond also which I love.

I zip up her Minnie Mouse suitcase and tie her converse. Rosie has small feet which I adore. I just want to squeeze her toes and paint them. When I finish tying them, she runs to the door.

Ellington went to the recording studio with Rocky. I didn't mind him doing that while I get ready for our trip. I'm so excited!

It's been awhile since he and I took a trip alone. Which is so tingly feeling knowing that we are doing it again.

"Rosie come on!" I yell as she gets a snack. Her cheeks are squirrel cheeks filled with cookie dough. I giggled. Rosie's cheeks rise to a red color and she runs out the door with her suitcase.

I walked behind her as she skips to the car. I could tell in the hop of her steps she was happy. She's always happy anyways which I'm blessed with her being like that. Rosie is perky like me. Which I guess is good too.

I open the back door for her and she crawls into the car. She right away puts her seat belt on. I told her a few times ago, that if she didn't have her seatbelt on she'd get hurt. Which now she puts it on every single time.

I put her suitcase by her. Rosie smiles at me which I return. I shut the door and see a familiar car pull up. I walk over and see Kelly get out. Right away, I could feel myself tighten my chest.

"Where's Ellington? I need to talk to him." Kelly says getting right to the point of why she's here. I bite my lip and cross my arms.

"It's none of your business and why do you need to talk to him Kelly? You know how much I don't trust you with him." I fire back and her face emotion turns to annoyed. Which I don't care.

"We need to talk about the schedule for him to see Elle." Kelly says. I stare at her. Who the heck is Elle? She must've seen my cluelessness because she opened the door and a young girl got out and she looked like Ellington.

"This is my daughter, Ellington's daughter also. This is Elle. Elle meet Rydel. She's Rosie's mom." Kelly's voice quivers. Elle stares at me and then gets back inside the car.

Kelly looks at me and I turn my back on her and get in my car. Ross and Ryland surprised me with a new car. Which I'm grateful for because I'm tired of taking other people's cars.

For some reason, I am numb about all of this. I peek in my mirror and Rosie is reading a book. She likes to read. I do too.

I start the car and pull out leaving Kelly in the dust. I suddenly have a random feeling that I don't want to just drop Rosie off. I sigh and stop at a stop sign.

I forgot to put on my seat belt! Dang it! I take my seat belt and buckle myself up. "Momma, don't forget anymore! I don't want to get hurt if the car crashes." Rosie warns me. I smile and nod at her which she winks at me. I laugh.

Ellington taught Rosie to wink. When he did, at first she winked at every one she saw. Rocky would wink at her and she would laugh.

I pull into the street where Cheryl and George live. I stopped and turned into the driveway and backed out into the street again.

I start driving out of town leaving every thing behind.

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I'm so so so so sorry about not updating! It's summer and I've been busy!

I'm currently moving to a different town which is pretty hard you know? Anyways, I hope you like this chapter!

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Love

Zayne

QOTC: Why do you think Rydel is leaving?