TILL DEATH DO US PART

The white dress contrasted greatly against her honey brown skin, the off-shoulder sleeves revealing her collar bones, matching perfectly with her silver jewellery and hair accessories that highlighted her black silky hair which was worn in a tight bun. She smiled as she whispered to her reflection in the mirror

"till death do us part"

The door was gently opened and a lady about average height in a purple tent dress and black kitten heels walked in. Rose smiled as her mother walked towards her and gave her a warm embrace. Her mother being here was the most happiest thing that happened today. Her mother had always been there for her through the good and bad.

When Rose was born, life was hard. Her father ran away leaving Mary to cater for Rose alone. A week after, their house was evicted. It turns out that he had taken a loan from the bank and ran away with another woman, using the house as collateral. Mary planned on killing herself and leaving her child in an orphanage, then her baby smiled at her and her cheeks were so chubby and rosy red. Mary took on a lot of jobs before she was finally able to get a roof over their heads and start a small cooking business. She was very hardworking and supported her daughter all the time even when life was hard. Today, Mary Phillips is the owner of three popular restaurants in Las Elysa, she owns a hotel, a large scale farm that supplies her restaurants and other places with cropd and she is a partner of Biggs Ltd. Her daughter is a certified paediatrician who owns three of the largest hospitals in Las Elysa, sitting in one of the most expensive hotels in town, wearing a wedding dress that women would kill for.

"Mom, I'm so nervous, it's finally our big day" Rose said, looking into the mirror, happiness written all over her face.

Suddenly, Mary fell on the floor, covering her face with her hands as she shook with sobs.

"Mom!What happened?!"

Rose rushed to her mother's side, holding her in her arms, her face obviously showing worry and fear.

Mary thought to herself. How was she going to tell her daughter?how was she going to break the news?If Rose heard it, she would be torn but it was better to tell her now than have her hopes crushed.

"Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Rose's voice filled with more worry.

"He's dead" Mary said admist her pained sobs

"What?"

"Cathan is dead Rose!!! Cathan is dead"

Her ears couldn't believe what she was hearing. The news exploded like a bomb on her brain. Her mind froze for a moment.

"That's not true!where is Cathan?!"

"He's at coldstone hospital"

Rose raced out of the room with bare feet, tears rushing out of her eyes but her heart still in disbelief. Her dress bounced faster and faster as her speed increased by every minute. She ran on the streets, bumping into people, disregarding all traffic signs and lights. Her mind ran in circles, filled with fear.

"Cathan!!!!!!!!!"

Rose's pained screams were heard together with the screeching sound of car brakes. She laid on the road almost passed out, causing a traffic jam, car horn sounds filling the air. A manly silhouette was all she saw before she was finally unconscious.

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