Rosemary Book: 2

Ch 26

Rose was in her room at the hospital, eating her breakfast for the last time. Today was the day she would be leaving this dreadful, boring, cold place for a long time hopefully. She was in a very merry mood. Bouncing a little on the bed as she ate.

She was told by Mary Margret, the night before, that Ruby and Jim would be taking her to stay with them for the time being at the Inn.

Rose was so focused on her meal that she failed to notice a woman watching her from the door.

"Hello there." Cora announced herself, startling the girl completely. Rose was definitely surprised she didn't hear the stranger come in. Couldn't help but think the people here sure like to pop out of nowhere.

"Oh! Hi." Rose was confused. The woman was just standing there watching her. Rose got shivers on her back due to the lady's creepy smile.

"You don't remember me, do you?" Rose rolled her eyes, getting tired of this. Wasn't this a small town where everyone knew everything? And shouldn't there be a sign outside to explain what she is suffering from?

"No I don't. Sorry to disappoint. But look-"

"Oh, I am not disappointed. Not at all." Before Rose could question her, she felt dizzy and saw darkness

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Cora was curious to see Rosemary after so long. Even though Regina gave specific instructions not to hurt the girl, Cora still couldn't help but see her for herself. Even though the girl had lost her memory, Cora was prepared to make an "accident" just in case.

Thankfully for her, Rose truly had lost her memory and won't be a problem. But on the downside, the girl wouldn't be helpful to remember anything about her father's dagger. Cora watched the girl laying on her bed. Cora magically placed her on the bed so she wouldn't look suspicious. Cora then took a few steps closer and examined the girl's face. She grabbed her by the chin and frowned. To think that such a weak thing caused her so much.

She could still make an "accident" happen. Pin the blame on the Charming's to rage Regina more. Or she could still stick to her other plan, one that her daughter still is in the dark about. To make Rumpelstiltskin kill his daughter himself. It would get rid of the girl, and a great payback for the man who not only rejected Cora, but even tried to use her own daughter to get rid of her all those years ago. After all, Cora never forgets.

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Jim was making sure Rose's room was all set for her while Ruby went off to pick the girl up herself. He checked over everything he noticed. Clean sheets, fluffy pillows, he even added scented candles to make it more nice for her. He was debating if the smell would be strong enough, or maybe it would actually be too much for her to take. Worried, he grabbed the candle and smelled them himself, trying to tell if it was good or not.

"Boy, she won't die that easily." Granny was chuckling as she watched the teenager from the door. Blushing a bit, Jim put the candles back, not too thrilled Granny caught him.

"Just wanted to make sure the room isn't-"

"Like yours?" Granny laughed as Jim rolled his eyes. "Relax, I'm sure she'll be okay as long as it's not that cold hospital room."

"It would be better if it was for different reasons." He muttered. True he was a bit happy, to know she would be close by. And Regina hadn't gotten to her. But it was still complicated to keep things going when she can't remember anything, especially magic. They can't trap her forever in the Inn just to blind her from the truth. And when Mr Gold comes back.... Well, Jim just hopes maybe her father and long lost brother teaming up can help get her memories back.