She is Not Who You Thought She Was

Chapter 54/Baby Pink

"Frostee's mom." There was sadness in his voice and regret. However, I think there was also a hint of resentment.

"W-Wh..." I couldn't even speak.

Mabel had an affair with Brandon. Rock's dad. Mabel slept with her sister's husband. How could this be true?

"Do you even know if this is true?"

"Yes." Rock said with anger. "If you don't believe me just ask your boyfriend."

"Frostee knows?" I asked.

"He kept it a secret...for his mom." Rock no longer sounded like himself. His tone was filled with anger and rage.

No way. This can't be happening. How could Frostee be okay with that? Be okay with his Mom sleeping with her sister's husband—his Aunt.

I ran my fingertips across my forehead and to my temple.

"H-How am I suppose to face him now?" I asked aloud. I shouldn't have, but I can't keep all these thoughts in my head.

"I didn't want to tell you, Scarlett. I warned you." Rock said in a 'told you so' manner.

"I'm serious Rock. What am I supposed to do?" I stepped back and leaned onto the wall. I needed the support, I wanted to drop to my knees. It was silent for a long time until I heard Rock's soft steps approaching.

"Princess," I glanced up at him. He was so close that if I moved we would be touching, but I didn't have to...he did that on his own. Before continuing he brought his warm strong hand to my face and cupped my cheek gently. "I know that you like Frostee," His eyes dropped down to my lips and they tingled with his soft stare, "But I didn't tell you this to ruin your image of him." Rock stared back into my eyes. "This was my father and Frostee's mother who did the adultery. Not Frostee..." He paused, "Not me." He whispered. "What I'm trying to say is, although Frostee's mom has done bad things, it doesn't necessarily mean Frostee is a bad person."

"But you said Frostee kept it a secret-" Rock put a finger on my lips silencing me. I found it hard to breathe with his rough finger touching my bare lips.

"I know what I said Buzz, but..." He stepped back and his hand and fingers slowly slid off my cheek, but the numbness stayed. "He thought it was the right thing to do."

***

I don't think Rock believed what he said, but it was pretty damn convincing. It could be true or it could just be something Rock says to himself to help him sleep at night.

Frostee and I met up at the bar like he said and I don't even think he noticed I was gone.

"Hey, did you get something to drink?" Frostee asked. I just stared at him.

'He thought it was the right thing to do.'

"Yeah." I forced a smile.

"My parents wanted to ask what we should bid on." Frostee chuckled. "Either the trip to the Bahamas or Aspen for Christmas."

"What'd you go with?" I grinned curious for his answer.

"I said that my mom could pick. " He must really love his mom. "They are going to the Bahamas."

"Only them?" I asked.

"Well, the bid was a trip for two and I don't want to leave this year." Frostee stared at me intensely. Because of me?

"Good because I would miss you." I whispered. Frostee smiled kindly, grabbed my hand, and kissed my head.