𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑

13

Rowan's guilty train of thoughts was interrupted when she felt a soft tug on her sleeve. It was the youngest of the three. "Auntie- if you don't mind can you pretty please play with me? I have a pet puppy too!" the girl shyly asked as Rowan smiled, turning to Riki who had nodded at her.

With a sweet smile, the girl chattered as she held Rowan's, walking through the hallways. Riki was left with the others, which did scare Rowan. "I know you maybe mad I took your husbands life awa-" Before Riki could even continue speaking, he was cut off.

"Sir you don't need to apologize anymore, you have compensated, and done what was necessary... If anything, he knew what he was getting himself into and he wasn't the best husband or father either... of course it does hurt but, these things happen" The woman reassured as Riki looked up at her, his expression unreadable.

"You're still young, and you're taking up such a pressuring role... Sera- turn the kettle on, Sir would you like Tea or coffee?" The woman asked as Riki smiled "Water will do fine, lots of work to do today you see"

Meanwhile, Rowan was currently sitting on the clean floor, by the garden, playing with 7 year old Aera, who was playing with the puppy. "Auntie~ can I paint your nails?" the girl asked as Rowan smiled. "Its been a while since I had a manicure, sure" Rowan smiled, as she stretched out her fingers, for the little girl to paint her nails.

As the girl painted Row's nails, slowly and patiently, Rowan stared, wondering what was going on inside. "So... how do you know Riki?" Rowan asked as curiosity took the best of her.

"When I was 4, Uncle Riki gave our mean dad a job, and he always took me out to play in the park and have ice cream with my sisters! he even took us to an amusement park once!" the girl smiled. 

"Is he scary?" Rowan curiously asked as the girl frowned "No Uncle Riki is kind and funny! he even paid for my school fees." The girl added which made Rowan ponder "Im going to but shiny glitter on your pink nails now!" the girl smiled as she did so.

For a man who'd behead and torture people for stealing his gold bars, this seemed quite strange. "Aera- auntie has to go now- say goodbye" The mother instructed as the child pouted, she gave Rowan a hug before bidding her goodbye.

. . .

The whole car ride was dead silent. Rowan took a few short glances at Riki who was peacefully driving. "I'm hungry" the girl suddenly said. "We can stop by the mall and head to the food court- and while your at it buy some clothes, the ones you have look slutty" The man added as Row stared at him in disgust.

Just as she thinks things are getting better, he smacks her in the face with something to hate him for. "Suddenly im not hungry anymore" the girl pouted a little as she stared out the window. "Chill I was joking, Im just not used to going out without shopping so why don't you join the fun? I have a black card~" Riki tempted to which Rowan frowned.

"People are going to think I'm some kind of gold digger, I mean have you seen me shopping?" Rowan said as Riki chuckled "Duh I have- plus I'm your husband anyway so stop making a big deal- and don't buy too many shoes like you always do." Riki added as he parked his car in she VIP car park. 

 "Go crazy baby, the world's your oyster with this card, but I'm tagging along so if you run, Ill put you on a leash. or one of those kids leash thingy's they use on toddlers that run" Riki pointed out as Rowan frowned.

Diamonds, 7 inch high heels or 6.5, short stunning dresses, clothes all blinged with rhinestones, oh its like a dream come true. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend you know darling?" Rowan smiled as she paid for her shopping "Ok now lets go eat for real- im hungry" The girl added as Riki raised an eyebrow.

"That's all you're going to buy? nothing else?" Riki asked as Rowan shrugged "I prefer online shopping- plus, the main reason Im here is because I'm hungry so lets go eattt" Just as Riki was about to take her to the food court, he noticed some sketchy people surrounding the area.

"No can do princess... we'll order some papa john's when we get home ok?" Riki said as he pulled Rowan's arm "There's a little rat infestation in here..." The male added as Rowan frowned, following after Riki.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑