Chapter 42: Betrayal

Rose Pov: "She was out with him," Rock said with so much accusation in his voice. My mom looked at me sternly. "Hasn't he hurt you enough?" I heard her say. They were mixing it up. "It's not what you all think," I said abruptly. "So what is it?" They both asked in unison. "He wanted to inform me about Tasha's death," I said. "Like you wouldn't know a famous actress like her is dead," Rick asked, looking baffled. "And why would he even tell you that? Wasn't Tasha a pain to you?" "I don't know, mom," I said. "I know what I'm doing, mom," I said, giving my mom a peck on the cheek. "Goodnight, biggie," I called as I went up the stairs. I couldn't handle any other conversation now. I was still surprised by Eric's action towards me. It seemed so much like he wanted me back. The way he looked at me, he seemed to be lost in my eyes. He even tried to kiss me. I couldn't believe that. And I didn't know how I felt about that. I had to break