Chapter 113 - CHAPTER 110

Ermanno reached England well more specifically London and checked into a hotel and then first decided to meet Cindy and Thomas.

Ermanno joined them for lunch.

"You both look different. More. I don't want to be rude but you both look real" said Ermanno.

Joseph laughed and said "guess we have understood what we really are. We are simply rich people with lots of money and a big family which we finally understand the value of." 

Ermanno laughed and Cindy served Ermanno lunch and he was shocked to know that Cindy could cook.

The three discussed Rose and her recovery and Cindy said "she is really trying. She wants to get better and she is getting better too. She just wishes to see Xavier." 

"I don't know how to say this but I just want to be honest and say that we would like to apply in court for joint custody," said Joseph.

"You are aware of my father. There is no way you would win" said Ermanno.

"So what do you suggest?" Asked Joseph.

"Let me talk to Rose and decide what will happen next," said Ermanno.

Ermanno walked into the rehab centre and the nurse present at the reception led Ermanno to Rose.

Rose was seated on a bench in the garden holding a stuffed unicorn.

Ermanno saw her from afar and was about to approach her when a doctor stopped him and said he would like to talk to Ermanno first.

Ermanno nodded and they both went into a cabin.

"Mr Devonte I am Ethan Atkinson" introduced the young doctor and continued " we are sorry to inform you that Rose will not be leaving the rehab centre any time soon." Said the doctor.

"I don't understand. She was supposed to leave after my visit" said Ermanno.

"Yes. But last night there was an incident. You see, she broke her phone by dropping it down the stairs. We promised her we would get it fixed but she lost her temper and screamed and cried. We had to sedate her to calm her down. She was doing so well and this is just a step back" said the doctor.

"So what's next?" Asked Ermanno.

"We keep her here for some more time," said the doctor.

"Will she ever be okay?" Asked Ermanno.

"There is never a guarantee as very small thing may trigger her and she may lose control," said the doctor.

Ermanno nodded and left the cabin to meet Rose.

Rose was staring upfront into nothing in specific.

Ermanno approaches her and Rose turns her head to look at him.

He smiles at her and she looks upfront without smiling back.

Ermanno stopped smiling and sat down next to her.

They sat in silence for a while till Ermanno broke the silence and asked: "how are you, Rose?"

"Did you bring Xavier?" whispered Rose.

"No," said Ermanno and continued "shall I get you a new phone?" 

"So you talked to the doctor, huh?" Asked Rose.

"Yes. Why did you get angry?" Asked Ermanno.

Rose hugged the unicorn in her hand and shed tears and said "I was watching one of the videos Thomas had to send me of Xavier. Then I dropped the phone. It felt like I dropped Xavier down the stairs. I hate myself. If I couldn't hold a damn phone how am I to hold Xavier?" Cried, Rose.

Ermanno looked at Rose and didn't know what to say. He was worried about the same thing. And that's all Elisio has been telling him, that Rose can never be a fit mother.

Rose looked at Ermanno and asked, "how is he?"

Ermanno looked at those beautiful eyes he first saw but only this time they were shinning in tears.

Ermanno gulped down hard and took a deep breath and said "he is good" 

"He is 7 months old. Last time Thomas sent me the video he was just learning to turn. What does he do now?"

"He is scooting and trying to crawl," said Ermanno.

Rose nodded and looked down at her unicorn.

Ermanno looked at Rose and all he wanted to do is hug her tight and cry.

"Do you have any pictures or videos of him?" asked Rose not looking at Ermanno.

"Rose we need to talk about us. I am here for a reason" said Ermanno.

Rose nodded and said "I am sorry for everything. I am sorry I wanted to kill you. I am sorry I ... I... Loved you. I am sorry for everything." Cried, Rose.

"Rose I forgive you for everything. And I ask for your forgiveness too" said Ermanno.

"I forgive you. Now can I see few pictures of Xavier?" Asked Rose.

"What's the point of seeing his pictures when you can never hold him?" Asked Ermanno.

Rose looked up at Ermanno and asked "n-never?" 

"Rose look at yourself. I really believed Thomas, Cindy and Joseph when they said you are better. But looking at you now. Rose, you are still unwell. I can't risk having you around Xavier" said Ermanno.

Rose looked at Ermanno for a few seconds and nodded and said "you are right. I am an unfit mother. It's okay. He deserves better than me. Goodbye Ermanno"

Ermanno could see that Rose was hurt so he said "I didn't mean to be rude"

"It's okay. Everyone is too nice for me. At least you said the truth. Can I ask you something?" Asked Rose and Ermanno nodded.

"Will you give him a step-mother?" Asked Rose.

Ermanno didn't answer her and Rose to be true didn't want the answer too.

They again sat on silence for a second and Rose said: "would you give this unicorn to Xavier?"

"Sure," said Ermanno.

Rose looked at Ermanno and smiled and said " I have something else to give you. Would you come to my room so that I can give you that?" 

Ermanno smiled and asked "what do you want to give? And is it for me or Xavier?" 

"You can give this unicorn for Xavier and what I want to give you is in my room and it's for you," said Rose.

Ermanno smiled and Rose led him to her room.