Caesar's Rose

FINALE

Everyone is scattered all over the place. Some are taking pictures with friends, parents and families.

CJ took pictures with his paternal and maternal grandparents. He also took his aunt and uncle.

Mr Caesar approached him.

CJ stared at him.

"Congratulations, Junior," Mr Caesar said, extending his hand to CJ.

CJ stared at his hand but accepted it. "Thank you," CJ said, making the rest of the family stare at them with surprise.

"How about a picture, father and son?" CJ's paternal grandmother asked, placing her phone in front of them.

They stared at her, and she took pictures of them.

"Oh, my babies," she said, walking towards them and hugging them both.

She looked at them and cupped their cheeks.

They smiled at her.

"Alright, family photo," Isabel announced.

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WEEKS LATER.....

AT A SMALL TOWN....

Rose heaved a sigh as she stared at the view through the windows in her small room.

She lowered her gaze, playing with the hem of her skirt.

A tear rolled down her eyes as she recalled the kisses and the amazing time she had with CJ.

The time with her two best friends.

It has been weeks, but it still feels like yesterday.

She missed them so much.

She misses CJ.

She lost all contact thanks to her mum, who discarded her phone.

She has no idea how long she will continue living like this.

"Rose," Jenny's familiar voice got her attention.

She saw Jenny outside through the window.

"What are you doing indoors?" Jenny asked.

"I don't feel like coming out," Rose said.

Jenny scoffed as she walked around and entered the house.

"What do you mean?" Jenny asked, climbing the bed when Rose was seated.

"I am not in the mood to go outside."

"This has been the same thing you have been saying since you came back from the city. You don't want to hang out with me anymore,"

Rose lowered her gaze.

"Why is that?" Jenny asked.

Rose looked at her.

Jenny is looking at her with unhappiness on her face.

Rose took her hand. "It is not like that."

"Then let's go. Lucy and Ethel are waiting in the garden."

Rose shook her head, looking away.

"You have to go without me. I will join you guys tomorrow or something."

"What the....."

"Rose!" Rose's mum called loudly, rushing into Rose's room happily with a letter in her hands.

"Mum, what's wrong?" Rose asked.

"You got in," she said.

Rose furrowed her brows as she shared a look with Jenny.