Chapter 404
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 404 Twenty minutes later, Rose finished her meditation, temporarily relaxing her mind. She felt light and refreshed as if she had reached a new level of awareness.
Getting ready to play a popular song to lift her spirits, she walked barefoot to the small table on the balcony with her phone in hand. The table was filled with snacks, and whenever her stock ran low, Grace would make sure to replenish it.
It was not only punctual, but the snacks she brought were also Roseâs favorites.
Opening a bag of potato chips, she grabbed three slices and popped them into her mouth, savoring the taste. As she was about to switch to a new song, a message suddenly appeared on her screen.
Her fingers acted a second faster than her brain, opening the message...
Rose read the message that Edward had sent. Her initial thought was that he had some questions for her again.
It seemed like he was taking advantage of her as a free consultant.
Chewing the chips vigorously, she grabbed a handful and stuffed them into her mouth, almost as if the chips were Edward himself, being pulverized by her teeth.
She took a tissue and wiped her hands. It was impossible to be impolite with her natural upbringing. She replied. indifferently. [How can I help you?]
Her tone wasnât particularly friendly or unfriendly, just casual and official.
When most people received messages asking if they were available or free, they usually replied with âWhatâs up?â or âIs something the matter?â or simply âYes.â
Wasnât that an official response?
Edward had been waiting for Roseâs message and quickly responded, [I need to talk to you about something. Are you available now?]
Rose read the message carefully, wondering why Edward would want to consult her about something. They had discussed his relationship matters before, but what else could they talk about?
Rose replied, Iâm not extremely busy right now, but I do have a few things going on. Go ahead and tell me.]
Edward immediately responded, I like you. I want to pursue you.]
It was like a bolt from the blue. Rose stared at those few words, her hands trembling so much that she accidentally knocked over the bag of chips onto the floor.
She had just asked him to talk, and now he was confessing his feelings. How should she reply?
At this moment, Rose was dumbfounded. It was as if she had been turned into stone by Medusa, unable to move. The music continued to play, but the once-pleasing melody now seemed a bit bothersome.
She forgot the chips in her mouth and half-opened her lips.
A barrage of questions floated through her mind...
Girlfriend, someone Edward liked, planning to pursue her. Werenât these all things that Sherri had mentioned?
Was that person Rose all along?
When Edward said he liked a girl with a personality like hers, was he actually referring to her?
And all that effort she had put into teaching Edward to be brave and not become a jerk. Was that all to lay the groundwork for herself?
Holy cow, she had really made progress. She received two confessions in one day. Her romance luck had gone off the charts. Rose went through the situation in her mind, her hands trembling like someone with Parkinsonâs disease. She was internally shocked and replied to the message. [Did you send the wrong message?]
Edward replied instantly, [] sent it to you, Rose. Iâm not stupid. Iâve thought about it for days. Iâve made up my mind. Iâve fallen for you.]
Rose was utterly stunned.
So, how should she answer this question?
Lost in thought, a knock on the door from Frank interrupted her He glanced at the frozen Rose and said in a low voice, âWhat are you pretending to contemplate?â
Startled by the sudden interruption, she turned her head and walked to her brotherâs side by the door. With a pout, she conveyed her sense of helplessness.
Frank narrowed his eyes, gazing down at his shorter sister. âPut away your terrible acting. If you have something to say, just say it.â
Rose leaned on her brotherâs arm and handed her phone over with one hand. Frank knew she had a crush on Edward, and this message was shareable information.
Frank glanced at Edwardâs message and saw that his sister hadnât replied. He couldnât quite describe what he felt, but he felt like her little sister was being snatched by someone else.
Edward was fast and decisive this time, not avoiding like a tortoise. Thought he could match the name Trevon gave him. Leaning against the doorframe, Frank contemplated for a few minutes before looking down at his sister. âDo you trust himâ His emotions were complicated. He knew his sister couldnât simply forget Edward. How could one forget someone they liked in a matter of days? The ability to forget only indicated that the love wasnât deep enough.
The Roberts family wasnât one to be trifled with. Edward wasnât that idle to intentionally flirt with Rose. Apart from his past interest in Natalie, he had maintained a clean reputation in matters of the heart, aside from his cowardice.
Frank had no intention of stopping this. Everything depended on his sisterâs decision. âSpeak.â
As Rose retrieved her phone, she clutched it tightly, her palm forming an indentation. She admitted, saying, âOriginally, I intended to use meditation to forget about him. But now that heâs suddenly confessed, Iâm a bit excited and at a loss. If you donât mind. could you come in and help me figure out how to reply to his message?â
Frank was at a loss for words for a moment. âEdward is confessing to you, not me.â
Tm just afraid of making the wrong decision. Besides, Iâm not even sure if he still likes Natalie. I do quite like him. Heâs handsome and refined, with a touch of a reserved demeanor. Itâs like heâs developed according to my aesthetic. Donât be upset, youâre also very handsome, but you guys arenât in the same category right now.â
In praising Edward, Rose indirectly complimented her brother as well.
âStop flattering Frank stepped toward the room, walking directly to the balcony. When he saw the scattered potato chips on the floor, he couldnât help but furrow his brow. âClean up the floor.â
âAlright, you sit down. Iâll clean the floor first. Rose eagerly grabbed a broom and quickly cleaned the floor in a couple of strokes, then used a tissue to wipe the table clean.
Then she courteously moved a chair over next to her brother. âFrank, can you help me analyze this? Youâre quite experienced in love now. Do you think Edward still has feelings for Natalie?â
Frank sat on the chair, absentmindedly rummaging through the snack bag with one hand before losing interest and pulling his hand back. Iâm not a mind reader or worm in his stomach.â
Seeing her sister looking so disappointed, he felt a bit annoyed and knew she still had feelings for Edward. He sighed and said. âIf heâs still got someone on his mind and heâs still pursuing you, he wonât last long. Get to know him better. Donât make it look like youâre agreeing in a split second like youâve never seen a guy before, understand?â
Combining her brotherâs words with what sheâd seen on TV, Rose shared her thoughts, saying, âGot it, got it. Iâll start by being friends with him. If he pursues me. Iâll accept but not promise anything. I can try to get to know him better and see if he really likes me. Frank, am I thinking right?â
Seeing her brother not saying anything and just staring at her, she continued, âIâm not someone that needs to say âyesâ as soon as Iâm confessed to, right? I have my pride. Donât worry. Youâve got my back, right?â
Rose smiled mischievously.
Frank was relatively satisfied with his sisterâs response and thought process. âYou already know, and youâre still asking me. How unnecessary.â
Rose placed one hand on Frankâs shoulder. âIâm just saying it so you can analyze my thoughts, okay? After all, youâre considered a veteran now. Iâm still a noob. Iâm depending on you to carry me like you did in League of Legends.â
Not only did she feel conflicted, but she was also happy. She never expected Edward to like her too. As for whether he still had Natalie in his heart, that would depend on his performance.
Rose believed in her own judgment. Edward was not scum.
Frank thought, âGirls grow up so quickly.â He realized that it was about time for his sister to start dating. Annoyed, he said, âIf youâre not busy, just go to sleep. And on the 28th, take a day off to accompany me to Sapphire City.â
Whether Edward was reliable or not, the Roberts family was keeping an eye on him. If he hurt Rose, the Roberts family wouldnât just stand by.
Rose remembered Avaâs birthday. âIsnât it Avaâs birthday that day? What are you planning? Proposing? No way, are you planning to propose?â
Frank replied, âI told you to take a day off, so just do it. No need for so much talk.â
âWill Grace and the others be going too?â Rose was getting excited, momentarily forgetting Edwardâs confession. She was
just so happy for her brother.
Naturally, Frank could tell that his sister was happy. He playfully flicked her forehead. âTake care of your own matters. Iâll be there to back you up in case anything happens. You will be okayâ
After saying that, Frank walked out of the room with brisk steps. He had no intention of further explaining the matter of taking a day off on the 28th Due to her brotherâs last words, Rose fell into silence. A thin mist seemed to cover her eyes. She paused for several minutes in her seat before wiping away the tears at the corner of her eyes.
Her eyes, cleansed by tears, saw the world more clearly than before. A bright future lay ahead, and she seemed to understand what she wanted.
Love had arrived, and nothing could stop it. After all, she was in love.
She picked up her phone and replied. [Are you sure thereâs no one else in your heart? I wonât be a substitute.]
The message was straightforward and firm, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Edward quickly replied, [Iâm sure.]
Rose wasnât one to beat around the bush, but she still had her pride as a girl. She typed, [I donât oppose you pursuing me, but Im a reserved girl. I wonât agree so easily. Do you understand?]
In his room. Edward read Roseâs response. He hadnât expected her reply to be like this. He thought she would either reject or accept him outright.
A smile flickered across his face. He felt unexpectedly pleased. He seemed to understand why he was drawn to her. [Understood. Iâll pursue you wholeheartedly. You just need to accept me whenever you believe in me. Whenever you agree, the time limit is up to you.]
Rose replied, [Thatâs what you said. I might not necessarily agree. Are you sure you still want to pursue me? If I donât agree, I wonât compensate you for the time youâve wasted on me.]
-Edward had never been so sure about anything outside of work [Iâll pursue.]
Rose sent an emoji, a playful one that said, âBring it on.â She was ready to accept the challenge.
The message reached Edward, who looked at the peculiar image and raised an eyebrow. Where did she find such a strange emoji? Nevertheless, it was oddly charming and made him feel good.
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
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Edward had a strange feeling that the rhythm of his pursuit had taken an unexpected turn, veering off course. There was a comical atmosphere lingering around him.