MEMORIES

The alley was dark and wet. Three girls surrounded seven years old Rose in a corner.

"Haha you're so weak" One of the girls mocked Rose, pushing her down to the ground.

"It's because she doesn't have a dad" The tallest girl mocked her more.

Their words hurt Rose like a sharp knife. They were so mean and inconsiderate. She wasn't going to let them step on her self-esteem. She sprouted back up and stood up to them,

"Shut up!I have a dad!"

"Yeah?where is he?" their leader asked mockingly shoving her back to the ground, bruising her arm on an iron rod as they cackled loudly.

"leave her alone" A voice thundered with command

All eyes were placed on a tall boy who stood fearless at the entrance of the alley, his hands relaxed in his pockets, his deep blue eyes coldly focused on the leader, his clothes clearly depicted a child from a rich family.

"Are you deaf?get away from her"

"What if we don't? what are you going to do?" The leader queried him with a confident mind of superiority, moving closer to him until she was staring him directly in the eyes. His stare alone made her heart shiver but she wasn't going to be called out by a spoilt rich kid.

He swiftly grabbed her collar and before she knew what was happening, she was flying out the alley, nearly in tears.

"Anyone else?"

The other girls raced out of the alley like their lives depended on it.

"Are you okay?"

Rose looked up at her Saviour, offering her an arm with the sweetest smile on his face. She took his arm and rose back to her feet.

"Thank You"

"You're welcome. I'm Cathan, what about you?"

"Rose"

"Let me help you with that, I know a little first aid" Cathan said as he examined the bruise on her arm, leading her out of the alley.

BLACK OUT***

It was a beautiful spring day. Nature sang it's sweet song as it displayed it's never ending beauty. Sixteen years old Rose strolled hand in hand with her best friend, Cathan, appreciating the beauty of the plants and small animals in the park. Today's stroll was unusually awkward and silent. On a normal day, they chatted and laughed really loud and played with some dogs being walked at the park. Cathan went towards a Rose bush and picked a fully bloomed red rose, carefully placing it in her hair.

"You look beautiful"

"Thank you" She blushed at hearing the compliment.

They strolled further in silence for a few minutes.

"Rose, I love you"

She blushed more on hearing those words. She had a crush on Cathan since the first day they met and hearing those words from Cathan's mouth was a dream come true. She leaned towards him and planted a gentle kiss on his lips.

"I love you too Cathan"

"So will you be my girlfriend?"

"Yes"Rose nodded, before she was pulled into a deep passionate kiss with him.

BLACK OUT***

The Dorm door was slung open as Rose dragged herself into her room, textbooks piled in her arms, dark circles around her eyes. It had been a really hectic week and she had just finished her final exams. She had not slept in this dorm for two weeks. She either found herself spending the night at the library or her study hall. She didn't even spend time with Cathan. Her textbooks slipped out of her arms and her jaw dropped at the sight of the scene before her. The biggest surprise of her life. Her dorm was totally transformed with the presence of red at every area. There were rose petals all over the room. All the desserts she could ever ask for surrounded a red velvet cake placed on the middle of the centre table which was covered with a white tablecloth and decorated with red bows and origami hearts. Candlelight reflected from every area in the room. There were two champagne glasses and a big bottle of champagne wrapped with a red bow placed on a long side stool. There were a bunch of petals arranged in a heart. Then Cathan walked towards her and bent down on one knee, stretching out a ring towards her. Rose's heart raced in excitement. She couldn't believe what was happening.

"Rose Phillips Abel, will you marry me?"

"Yes Cathan!yes I will marry you!"

He placed the ring on her finger before she jumped down on him, pulling him into a tight hug.

"I love you Cathan"

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