Je Suis Rose

Chapter Five - While you were away

The inspector, Serena and I entered the Harry Winston store. We saw Blair there, she looked a little shock seeing us.

"Shouldn't you be out dealing with your own issues instead of hunting me down?" Blair huffed

"Believe it or not the whole world doesn't revolve around you." I retort "Why are you even here aren't you supposed to be busy not being a best friend?"

"Rosie I..." she stopped "Why are you here then?"

"I see that you have found Monsieur Bass' stolen property." The Inspector stated

"Monsieur Bass' property? The ring is his?" she questioned

"That's why I'm here. Inspector Chevalier asked me to claim it." I folded my arms

"The thieves couldn't pawn such a piece in their usual hearts in Prague so they came to Paris to try to sell it for the cash. Harry Winston knew Mr Bass was the original purchaser. That's when they called us. And the body you saw was one of the thieves."

"So why was my brother's blood on the wallet?" I ask

"Mr Bass would not let go of the ring. He fought them hard, so they shot him." Inspector went on to further explain.

"Chuck was shot?"

"Why do you care?" I question "Go ahead go live your dream. As usual I'm the only woman Chuck can ever really rely on. Inspector." I nod to him and walk out. I stand on the street.

"Rosie." Blair came out. "I had no idea."

"Like it would make any difference. I tell you that I had to look at a body in the morgue because they think it's my brother and you act like it's a normal day. You tell me you see him and all you care about is about a fucking date with some Prince. I come home in tears and yet you still keep on getting ready. Serena who I can barely stand at the best of times, was willing to drop everything yet you don't even answer your fucking phone!" I scream at her

"My brother hurt you. I get it! The whole fucking world does, but that does not mean you stop caring especially when your best friends with the sister. Now I have to go find my brother and get him to come home because I can't lose him too." i went to walk away but I stopped

"And if you ever think I will forgive or forget about this you are mistaken."

"Rose? Blair?" We look back Louis had just stepped out of the car.

"She's all yours." I walk away

"Rose! Rosie, wait." I don't stop I hail a taxi and one pulls over I get in, she runs around the other side and slips in next to me " Where are we going?" she asks

"Train station. As fast as you can." i tell the driver. She reaches for my hand but I move it away and look out of the window. We pull up and she get out ahead of me while I pay and then exit the car. I make my way to follow her and saw the girl from earlier. I stopped

"I knew it was too good to be true" she says "Who is she?"

"I don't know who you are." I told her "But he loves you, unfortunately she is probably the only one that can get my brother back. I hope to see you again." I head inside. I watch as the two talked and Blair walked away. I then took her place."

"You brought out the big guns?"

"I didn't ask her. In fact I was going to return to New York a friend shorter because of her actions. She came anyway." I looked down then back up again "I'm going home tomorrow the day after that I will be waiting on our favourite Bench in Central park with two coffee at 12. I hope to see you there." I turn and leave

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I was back in New York with Serena who was on the phone with Blair. Once she finished she turned to me.

"How are you doing?" she asked me

"I could be better. I'm hoping that when I finally see Dan, everything else will just disappear."

"Well while you were at the bathroom I called Laryassa and she told me Mom's at The Humphrey loft so, two birds one stone." I laughed slightly.

We arrived and made our way up to the fourth floor.

"Mom, hey!" We cheered walking in seeing her.

"Serena, Rosalie. Hi!" She hugged the two of us

"Oh, darlings." she pulled away taking one of each hand "What are you doing here?" she wondered

"Laryssa told us you were here. We came straight from the airport to surprise you." Serena beamed

"Well we have a surprise for you."

"Great but first, where's Dan?" I question

"I'm right here." I heard him behind us. I squealed running over to hug him. He chuckled picking me up and swinging me around. Just like that I felt like everything was alright again.

"Vanessa, hey." Serena laughed and I pulled away slightly

"Hey, V." I beamed

"Hi." she gave a small wave

"Nate, Hi." Serena said as I fully pulled away, he came in with another girl

"This is Juliet." he introduced slipping his hand into hers. Oh shiiiiiiittttt.

"Hey, Rose...Serena." I turned around

"Rufus and baby?" I wonder. Dan goes and walks over to his Dad taking the baby from him.

"Hey buddy. This is Milo he's my son." Dan told me. My mouth opened and shut

"Son? Uh I'm confused can...can someone fill me in. Please?"

"Not it." Nate denied

"I will explain. Just sit down. I gotta get him a bottle."

"I'll get it." Vanessa offered and I was left standing there with an equally shocked Serena.

"I can't believe I'm gonna ask this. Will you stay with me?" I ask her She nodded and took my hand. Mom and Rufus left.

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The next day I sat in Central park five feet away from the railing I broke my arm falling from. It was almost 12 when I felt someone sit next to me and take my coffee

"Cutting it a bit close aren't you?" I asked turning my head to my brother

"Like to keep you on your toes." he replied

"24 hours and I wish I was back in Paris. That has to be a new record."

"What happened?"

"Aside from you?" he nodded "Georgina Sparks turned up pregnant with Dan's baby. Milo Humphrey and family greeted me when i got home."

"Humdrum Humphrey has a kid?"

"Yeah."

"So what does that mean for the two of you?" he wondered taking a sip of his coffee

"I have no idea. I left with a headache after he explained what had been happening while I was away. My brain still hurts."

"The life of a Bass right." I hummed

"Welcome Home Chuck." I kissed his cheek