“Dwayne Johnson Cooper” I dragged the name and Blake looked at me quickly before looking at the road again.
“Apparently every year he donates an all expenses paid scholarship to one struggling family. My family was classified as a struggling family since missed so many bill payments and had asked for grace periods to pay them. Once I got the scholarship, mum didn’t have to work zo hard. I went to deu mám every now and then but I only went over weekends so I didn’t have to stay very long. 90% of the time I was alone because mum was working Blake started quiet and just peeked over at me evet now and then.
“I graduated highschool with very good results and again I was granted a scholarship to college by Mr Cooper. Then to top it off I got a internship a Cooper & Co. So I pretty much owe your grandfather my life. If it wasn’t for his scholarship donations, I don’t think I would have made it this far. It was him that actually made me Sales and Marketing Manager even though I was inexperienced and still finishing my degree. He said he liked my confidence and how I performed even without the experience. He wanted to take a chance and now he says it was totally worth it. I’ve managed to bring up the company sales by 60% in the last 5 years.”
“With the management position came a big pay check and I wanted to help mum. She had put herself through hell those first 3 years I was in boarding school and I wanted to repay her. So I go to visit once a month. I do a big grocery shop for her and aunty Sue and drop it off to the apartment. I leave some money for her with Aunty Sue for emergency purposes and I also give her some money in her hands. I know if I give her all the money, it will all go into drugs and alcohol. She’s had 2 overdoses and 10 hospital visits from assaults by clients. I always get a call from the hospital asking for bills to be paid. I ended up just opening a account at the hospital where I transfer money for her hospital expenses”
“When I was 21, I visited the club she works at for the first time and Nova saw me.
threatened mum that he would make her life hell if she didn’t make me join his club. Mum refused to get me involved and so he cut off mums income and only gave her like 10% of whatever she earned. She has never showed me love or affection. Like even today, no where do I hear that hunny I’m proud of your achievements. All I get is, did you bring me money. But she showed me love by making sure I didn’t end up like her. So I have to do something for her in return” I was crying now. Tears were just spilling out and I couldn’t control it. Blake pulled the car over and got out. He came around to my side, opened the door and pulled me out. He hugged me tightly and rubbed my back.
“Rosy…. shit I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry you’ve gone through all this. No one should go through tightly.
shit like this. I’m so sorry Rosy” he said and held me
“Why is this happening to me now Blake? Why?! How is it my fault that I was born as a bastard? I was born with a mother that loved drugs, alcohol and sex more then she loved me. But today, the people that I loved and trust have turned against me. Why did Mr and Mrs Callum do this?? They always said i was like a daughter to them. That they had 2 daughters and 2 sons. How have they abandoned me today? Just because my mother is a prostitute! Why has Vince done this?!?! I trusted him Blake I trusted him” I was crying so hard breathing was becoming difficult. It felt like someone had stabbed me in my
heart and my lungs were on fire.
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“I’ve avoided being in a relationship just so I could make sure my past would never be the reason for my heart break. I thought Vince would understand and support me. I don’t even know how he found out about this! Did he really think I was just like my mother? Just like her I would drop my clothes when I saw money?! Do I look that swallow to you Blake ?! Do I come off as a whore?” I asked Blake and looked up at him.
“No Rosy! Don’t even think like that. I haven’t know that long but I know you’re not that kind of girl. Fuck what others think. You’re very brave and strong, don’t let this break you now Rosy. You gotta keep your head up and pull yourself together. This is not your fault. We saw what Vince did and Rocky and I even beat the crap out of him. Mr and Mrs Callum are HIS parents Rosy. Vince is their blood unfortunately and sometimes blood relations just overpowers everything. I know it’s hard to hear but it’s what it is.” He wiped the tears from my face.
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“I don’t want this affecting Taylor’s relationship with her family. She’s got an amazing relationship with them and I won’t be able to forgive myself if something goes wrong there. She is very lucky to have parents that are like hers. Rocky and Taylor have been part of my burden for way too long now. Maybe Mr Callum is right, I do need to learn to live with out her.” I said to Blake. I was holding on to him for support. My legs were wobbly and I eyes were still foggy from my tears.
“I understand. You are welcome to stay with me for us long as you like Rosy.” Blake replied and hugged me again.
“Really? Even after knowing all this, you still want me staying with you? What about your family reputation? Wouldn’t your parents get angry once they find out?” I asked. My face was pressed against his chest.
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He chuckled “if you like Taylor’s parents so much, I would like to see how you react with mine. They honestly would on stage. My parents are crazy. Don’t even worry about them okay. Trust me, they are going to be fine” he replied “come on, let’s g
late”
go
with you
your mum perform ng. It’s getting
He opened the door of the car and let go of me to let me sit down. He got into his seat and we started our journey back to his apartment. During the drive back Blake asked more questions about my mum and my childhood. He cursed at things he didn’t like and laughed at things he thought were funny but I answered all his questions honestly.
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