My phone rung and I checked the caller ID to find the caller to be my mum. Rodney's eyes were on the road as I proceeded to pick it up.

"Mommy!" Esmeralda sqeaked.

"Yes darling?" I replied and Rodney turned to look at me. I rose a brow at him and he frowned looking confused.

"I miss you." She cooed.

"Aw me too but don't worry, you'll see me soon."

"When?" she asked

"Very soon. whats up?" I asked.

"Grandma is asleep and I'm watching TV."

"Okay great. I'm driving, will call you later." I assured her.

"Okay. love you mommy."

"Me too." I sighed and hung up.

"What?" I asked Rodney who had his jaw set.

"Who was that?" He asked pulling up at a building.

"None of your business." I smirked getting down with a sigh. With a speed I knew nothing of, I heard him slam his door shut and made straight for me.
I squealed when he backed me up against the car door.

"Who was that?" He growled this time.

"What if I don't tell you?" I challenged, gazing back at him, internally holding myself in place.

"If you don't tell me.." he trailed leaning his forehead on mine.

"I'll make out with you in the most scandalous way ever in front of these people." He whispered slipping his fingers through mine. My ears burned and my stomach flipped. I also blushed deeply.

In short, I malfunctioned. How dare he-

I opened my mouth, then closed it not even able to speak.

"So what do you prefer?" He asked

"You can't-"

"Try me." He dared coming closer. "So answer.."

"What?"I asked because I honestly forgot the the question.

"Who was that guy?" He asked when I heard "guy" I began to compose myself. Why was he jealous?

At first, I never bothered wondering because I thought he liked me but now that everything was revealed, I doubt that he even cared.

So what did he want to know for?

"Verena?" He groaned rubbing his forehead on mine.

"What do you want it know it for?" I asked.

"I just wanna know." He begged.

"For what?" I asked.

"Oh come on." He sighed.

"Okay fine, but don't as me ask me further."- I demanded.

"Sure."

"Just move back.." I breathed pushing him back slightly looking at him briefly before I looked away.

"I don't know if you knew..but I have a daughter." I informed.

***

I was exhausted after trying on about five dresses. They were all so tight, so I decided to come here later with my mum instead.
Rodney on the other hand had been quiet ever since I told him I had a daughter. It seemed a lot went through his head.

I left the washroom after buckling my sandals and went to the cashier.

"I'm done."I stated, pursing my lips.

"Ma'am, here are the items you bought, your fiancé paid." The lady said sweetly handing me the bags.

"You didn't buy anything for yourself?" I asked him and He shook his head and stood up, motioniong me to follow him

I wanted over to his side and we left the air conditioned room back to the car. I placed the items at the back seat and sat at the passengers seat where Rodney was already at the driver's.

"Why are we getting married if you already have a child?" He finally asked. I was half expecting him to ask about the father.

"Because..." I sighed. "Because..." I sighed again.

"Because.." I giggled when I saw the nervous look on his face.

"I promise you the next because will land your lips locked in mine." He informed and my eyes widened.

My cheeks flushed and my words got caught up in my mouth..

"Wo-Would you stop that?!" I squealed.

"What's that?" He smirked.

"That's it!" I glared at him and he ignited the car.

"And it is..?" He asked and I pinched him.

"Shut up." I muttered and felt glad when he didn't ask any further. Silence feel in as he drove and I looked out the window to observe the scenery through the glass.

I felt a warm larger hand cover mine while his fingers interlaced mine and I gasped softly looking at him.

He was looking ahead while holding my hand at the same time. For the past four years...Rodney had never held my hand before...why was he now?

Was it because he finally realised he couldn't have my sister so he's opting for me now?I was now a second option. Like what?!

Who knows maybe he's being careful this time so that I wouldn't suspect him. I slipped my hand out and he glanced at me perplexed.

"Not this time around." I muttered.

"What are you talking about?" He asked pulling up at home. I got down avoiding his question

"Verena, what are you talking about" he asked fueling my annoyance. When I walked toward the door, he grabbed my arm and spun me around.

"What?" I snapped. "You're...you're asking me what I'm talking about? Don't you remember anything you did to me four years ago?" I demanded breathing hard as a new silence rested between us.

When he didn't speak, I pried his hands off and went inside feeling the lump in my throat. As I reminisced the past.

"Hey Babe." I picked up the call with a sheepish grin on my face.

"Not now." He scoffed.

"What?" I frowned worried.

"Uh...how do we even do this. Um..it's nit you, its me, blah blah we're done." He said as if it was nothing.

"Are you talking to me?" I asked.

"Do I have to repeat? Because you're being really dumb, wasting my time. You're a waste of time. So useless." He growled and I felt a twinge go through my chest,

"Ro-"

"Damn it, you know what? Don't look for me, stay away from me, you're dead to me, spoiled brat." He insulted.

"Why are you behaving like this I-"

"Ugh! Here's the thing. I never liked you okay? I never. So don't you think there's no need to continue...this?!" he yelled and I flinched.

"Wait-" I spoke but he hung up and withing seconds he blocked me. I sat down dumbfounded staring at my phone.

That bastard-