Clash Of Hearts

20. 𝙻𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚍𝚘𝚕𝚕

Chapter-20

Author's POV

After that conversation, Matthew decided to go to Italy. Rose silently hoped that Matthew would cancel the trip to Italy and stay here. She wanted to stop him but she didn't. She didn't want to anger Chase.

As soon as Matthew left to his room, she called Chase... she wanted to lash out her anger at him.

" Is this what you meant by arrangement? Why are you interfering in my life? When will your obsession end? I'm tired Chase...I don't want to play this sick game...! I begged you to leave me alone..but you won't listen to me...you want what you want? What about my choice? Nobody cares about what I want or what I like...? It's always about your wish, your desire...! I'm fed up being used like a mere doll for that sick satisfaction! When will you realise that I have a heart...and it....it hurts....when it's being used...!" She cried, saying everything in one go. What started as anger ended up with her crying like a small kid.

Chase didn't say anything. He was at a loss for words. She ended the call after a minute of killing silence. Chase was angry and sad too. He was feeling that not-so-unfamiliar sensation in his chest again. Rose cried the whole night. She couldn't sleep.

Her abuser from the past and now Chase, snatched both her sleep and peace. She looked at the ceiling and sighed from time to time.

Chase couldn't sleep too. He rewinded their conversation again and again. Matthew's words bothered him. He wanted to know what was that mistake. Now that she said, she was fed up being treated like a mere doll for sick satisfaction, his suspicions strengthened.

He called Denise at midnight and informed him to check on Rose in depth. He knew there was something that she was hiding, if not from everyone, at least from him. He wanted to know about it, and he would not stop until he knew what it was.

The next morning came earlier than it was supposed to be. Rose lazily made her way towards the bathroom and took a quick shower. She wore a black hoodie and black shorts underneath it.

By the time she made her way to the dining hall, Matthew was waiting for her already.

Both of them ate in silence. Rose knew that Matthew had zero interest in leaving for that 'business trip'. At the same time, she didn't want him to know that she was moving in with Chase. She needed some time to clear her mind. Matthew staying in Italy while she stays with Chase is good for both of them. She decided to break the ice.

" Papa...don't forget to bring me gifts...." Rose grinned, squinting her eyes at him.

Matthew nodded, passing her a soft chuckle.

Again silence engulfed them until they reached the airport.

" Rose..." Matthew had tears in his eyes. Rose was crying too.

" Promise me..." he paused looking at her. " You will tell me everything....you will not hide anything from me" he said, tears rolled down his eyes.

She hugged him tightly. Both of them cried in each other's embrace.

" Papa... I won't hide anything from you. Don't worry...I'll stay with Rain...I'll be fine..." She assured, giving a full smile.

Matthew nodded.

" You are my only daughter... how can I not worry about you? Tell me?" Matthew asked he was concerned.