Stay With Me

Chapter Five: Obsession

He continued to watch Rose in the garden, careful not to frighten her.

He was walking behind her from afar, picking up her steps lightly, as if he was hiding himself behind the shadows of the trees.

Rose was wearing a long white dress that fell over her slim body. 
Her blonde hair was loose on her shoulders, and her face shone with natural beauty.

He felt happy when he saw that she felt his presence.

Rose suddenly stopped and turned to look around.  The man noticed her beautiful eyes, which looked confused and curious.  He felt happy when he saw that she felt his presence.

He was about to call out to her, but suddenly she turned and started to walk away.

Alex followed Rose as she walked away, his eyes never leaving her.
He hoped to see her closer to him again.

Indeed, Rose was a beautiful and wonderful person, and the man was sure that she was someone worth following and observing.

Rose was a rare flower in a garden full of flowers, but it was distinguished by its unique beauty and deep appeal.
That was why Alex felt truly happy when he saw Rose feeling his presence and interacting with him.

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One day, Rose decided to take the plunge.

She sent a meeting request to Alex and said, “Hello, Emperor Side. I would love to talk to you more. Would you like to meet me sometime?”

There was no response from Alex

Suddenly, Alex's assistant met her and told her that an emperor wanted to meet her in his room

Rose couldn't respond because of the shock of the meeting place

“Hmm, okay,” said Rose

On the appointed evening, Rose was nervous and confused as to why he had chosen his room.
  She dressed carefully and applied her makeup.

Rose knocked on the door and entered

Rose entered the room and found it warm.  There was a sofa, a bed, a coffee table, and a few pictures on the wall

Alex started looking at her, looking deeper all over her body and her clothes

Rose stood in Alex's bedroom, shy and hesitant. 
This was her first time visiting, and she felt like she was in a dream. 
The room was dark and quiet, and the air was filled with Alex's scent.

Alex started walking a few steps behind her, his eyes following her intently.
  Rose could feel his eyes on her, and she felt embarrassed.

Rose started pacing around the room, looking for something to say or do but all she could think about was Alex.
  He was very handsome, and had a charming smile.

Rose felt trapped.
  She was stuck between the wall and Alex, like a mouse standing in front of a cat.  She felt scared, but also excited.

Suddenly, her legs gave out, and Rose fell to the ground. 
She felt very ashamed, but she couldn't get up.

Alex leaned over and helped her stand.  She looked him in the eyes, and felt something strange happen to her.

Alex smiled at her and said, "It's okay, I'm not a scoundrel."

Rose was shocked by his words and started screaming.
Alex grabbed Rose's hand and put his hand in her mouth

“Rose, you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, especially when the tenderness of your heart is revealed in your tears and pleas.”

Rose couldn't take it anymore and started crying

Alex took Rose in his arms and kissed her.  It was a warm, sensual kiss, and it made Rose feel like she was in hell.

Alex kept kissing Rose for a long time, and Rose felt like she was in the arms of a predatory monster.

She didn't know what to do next.

**In the end, Alex pulled away from her, smiling, and said, “Do you want to stay here for a while, haha?”

*Rose cried, yet she remained still, calm and afraid at the same time.*

Late at night, it was time for Rose to leave.  She was a little nervous

Alex kissed her again and said, "I'll see you tomorrow, Rose."

Rose was shocked and left the room.  She felt fear swirling throughout her body

"He took something from her, and even though she became his captive, she refused to submit to him.

She knew that if she did, he would take more and more from her, until there was nothing left for her."

The next day, Rose defiantly ignored Alex, and even when they met face to face in the palace garden, she kept walking when she saw him, stopped for a moment, and then continued walking without a single glance at him, her face expressionless.

He couldn't help but wonder if she had gone crazy during the past.
  It was his only reasonable explanation for why she didn't act like herself at all.

Alex continued to look at Rose as she walked away.
  He felt like he was losing her before his eyes. 
He could do nothing but stand there, watching her disappear into the distance.

Alex stood in the garden, watching Rose adjust her clothes. 
She wore a short white dress, and her long golden hair fell over her shoulders.  She looked amazingly beautiful.

Rose pulled her hat off her head and placed it on the chair next to her.
She raised her hands up and pulled out the hairpin that was holding her golden hair in place. 
Her golden locks blew into the air, falling onto her slim neck and shoulders.

Alex felt mesmerized by the sight of her in front of him. 
She was incredibly beautiful, and he was dizzy from her beauty. 
He was intoxicated by it, and was beginning to lose his inhibitions.
His breathing became ragged as he continued to stare.

Rose sat on the bench, gingerly. 
Alex was still standing there, staring at her.
She felt his eyes on her, and felt uncomfortable.

Rose raised her head and looked at Alex.  His face was red, and he looked distracted.

"Is something wrong?"  Rose asked.

Alex couldn't speak.

Rose smiled sarcastically  “What you did yesterday was not enough for you,” she said "You can go now."

Alex turned around, didn't care what she said, and left.

Rose sat on the bench, alone.
  Rose felt upset, but she was also happy. 
The reason she is happy is because she has the freedom to be herself.

At that moment, Rose felt ready to face anything. 
She was ready to start a new life.