11 He is going to make me regret for the rest of my life

And exactly two months later, her birthday arrived.

It was the worst birthday of her life. Because from that day onward, she was going to be someone mistress and lose her freedom once and for all. All the past two months, she had been fretting over the true intentions of that man.

Rosaline was sitting on the stairs, away from all the guests and tumult of party that was very unlike to her behavior in her past birthdays. Because she used to be a very charismatic and social person. Always crashing in others party-even uninvited. But now she was not even present in her own party?

Amy walked to stairs searching for her. Once seeing her sitting on stairs with a dejected look, Amy sighed and sat with her.

"Rosaline you shouldn't drink that much", she said, concern lacing her words.

Rosaline scoffed. As she took another big gulp from the bottle.

"Can't a girl even live out last night of her life?", she slurred and rested her head against the wall.

"You know bad things happen when you drink"

"Bad things?", Amy choked. She was pretty drunk and her emotions were already pouring out, "What can be worse that my present situation?"

Amy looked at her worriedly. She didn't know what to say to her to comfort her. Rosaline had told everything to Amy. She was aware of Rosaline current situation and even Amy couldn't understand as to why Damon wanted her to be his mistress.

"You know that man-Damon Stafford...", Amy said slowly attempting to mitigate Rosaline fear, "He is not that bad. About the rumors, they are not always true"

Rosaline smiled to herself.

"This is the moment you are going to regret for the rest of your life", she said clearly and took another big gulp.

"What?", Amy was dumbfounded.

Rosaline laughed and looked at Amy in her eyes.

"These were the words he said to me the moment after I slapped him"

Amy was astonished. Amy genuinely cared for her friend-Rosaline. And Rosaline was more than a family member to her. So she was scared for her.

Rosaline could see those emotions in Amy eyes-that pity, sorrow and regret.

Eversince Amy had been made known of the name of that fearsome man Rosaline had dared to slap that day, she had blamed herself. Amy had blamed herself for leaving Rosaline for a moment in her drunk state. She had blamed it all on herself for the misfortune of Rosaline.

But Rosaline was tired of seeing those emotions in the eyes of her family already.

Self blame-pity and regret.

"Isn't it funny?", Rosaline said, "I wonder what is he going to do to make me regret for the rest of my life"

As Rosaline said that, she chuckled to herself and brought her bottle to her lips to take another big gulp.

Bur Amy snatched it away.

"Rosaline", she whispered-her voice full of pain as she engulfed Rosaline in her hug.

"I'm always here for you alright. I won't let him do anything to you. I will do all in the power of Xia family to keep you safe", Amy immediately conveyed those soothing words to Rosaline.

Being in the warmth of her friend's hug, Rosaline felt a stinging sensation in her eyes as her eyes watered. She let the tears fall down her eyes.

But she smiled anyway.

"This was all I brought up on me for my own stupidity", she said wiping off her tears and laughing lightly, "So I have to deal with it. You don't need to take any pressure on you"

"But Rose...", Amy took a deep breath and said slowly, "Please stay in your best behavior in front of him. You are aware of his power. If you somehow pissed him, he might end up doing something very bad to you"

Amy had to say these words to Rosaline. Because no matter how powerful her Xia family was, in front of Damon Stafford, it was still an unimpressive name.

"Don't worry, I won't be bringing anymore damage to my family"

Rose knew what was Amy concern. Because Damon had the ability to get anyone killed who offended him without fearing to suffer the consequences. Rosaline might not have cared about her life. For her, her pride was the most valued thing. But her family was something she dearly loved. Something for which she would even put aside her pride.

And if her family was in danger, she was willing to give up her everything and play by his rules.