Chapter 122 - CHAPTER 119

"Relax. It's not good for the baby" said Ethan.

Sabrina looked at Rose and then her stomach and smiled and said "c-congratulations" with a sad smile.

Rose smiled awkwardly at Sabrina.

Thomas and Ethan spent some time talking with Elisio. And to everyone's shock Elisio was actually enjoying his conversation with Ethan. They talked about wines, sports and business.

"My father and elder brothers are in business, but I chose psychology as I was intrigued by the human brain and how it makes people behave," said Ethan.

"I can't believe you are James Atkinson's son. We studied together. He was here in New York before and then I guess he shifted to England after your grandfather fell ill." Said Elisio.

"Yes. He took over the family business, " said Ethan.

"Bruce and Ambryl will be very happy to meet you tomorrow. They both loved James." Said Elisio.

Rose was trying to play with Xavier but Xavier didn't come close to Rose.

He would run away to Sabrina.

He ate from Sabrina's hand and only played with Sabrina.

"I am with him all the time. He sometimes sleeps with us too when he is not well. I guess he is just used to be around me, don't worry he will warm up" said Sabrina.

"He isn't coming to me. I can't blame him. Mr Devonte is right. I am a stranger to him." Said Rose.

"You will always be his mother. When he comes to age he will understand and accept you" said Sabrina.

"Mummy, can I be honest with you?" Asked Rose.

Sabrina nodded.

"I don't feel a connection with him," said Rose.

Sabrina looked at Rose in shock and said "how can you say that? He is your child"

Rose just looked at Sabrina and didn't say anything.

In the evening Ermanno walked into the mansion and saw Rose laughing at Xavier when he threw the ball and Ethan hit the ball with a small bat.

Xavier laughed and clapped.

"Xavi" called Ermanno and Xavier called him dada and tried to run towards Ermanno.

Ermanno walked inside the room and picked Xavier in his arms and looked at Rose.

"You are still here," said Ermanno.

"Mummy insisted we stay for dinner," said Rose.

"Hmm." Said Ermanno and then Sabrina walked in and announced dinner was served.

"I'm going out for dinner." Said Ermanno.

"Oh. Okay" said Sabrina.

"Who are you going out with?" Asked Rose.

"A friend whom you will meet tomorrow," said Ermanno and kissed goodbye to Xavier and said goodbye to Rose and Ethan and left.

They all had dinner and Ethan and Rose left the mansion with Thomas.

Elisio looked at Sabrina and asked "so how was the whole experience?"

"Horrible. Did you see Ermanno and Rose? I thought they would cry in each other's arms and confess their undying love for eachother and try working out things. But they are so formal. And Ermanno was not weird out that she brought in her new child's father. And worst was Rose didn't even connect with her own child" said Sabrina.

"What do you think should happen next?" Asked Elisio.

"I don't care what happens next. I am used to your mad love and this is just boring. I mean where did the craziness go in people for their love? All I know is that Rose doesn't deserve Xavier and I don't care anymore if Xavi is not with his biological mother. Till I am alive, I will give him the mother's love a child deserves." Said Sabrina with full anger.

Elisio had never seen Sabrina like this before but knew she was finally seeing what he was seeing. Rose and Ermanno were never meant to be together and Xavi deserved better than Rose.

Ermanno spent the evening with Rosalyn and after dinner, they talked and Ermanno told her about Rose.

"You still love her," said Rosalyn.

"Yes. But she has moved on and all I could do is put up a straight face and act like I didn't care that she was carrying someone else's child" said Ermanno.

"You can't blame her. She saw an opportunity to be not alone anymore and she took it. Everyone has a choice and she chose to better her life. As you said, your father would not let her have his grandchild taken away" said Rosalyn.

Ermanno looked at Rosalyn and suddenly realised something.

'dad would not allow his grandchild away from him. Even the unborn one. What if Rose is lying and is actually carrying my child. We did have s.e.x. And maybe she didn't take the plan B I sent her' though Ermanno.

"I have to go. Thank you for the meal." Said Ermanno and stood up to leave.

"Are you okay?" Asked Rosalyn.

"Yes", said Ermanno and left.

Ermanno left Rosalyn's house and parked his car in front of the Brown villa. 

He stood outside the villa and looked at it. He had questions and only one person could answer them. It was very late and all the lights were almost off. Everyone was asleep.

He called Julia and she let him in.

"What are you up to?" Whispered Julia.

"I want to talk to Rose. I want to know if that's my baby in her" said Ermanno.

"Is there a reason to think that?" Asked Julia.

"I met her more than six months back and she maybe lying she is four months pregnant so I want to know if she is lying or not. I could get a DNA test done if necessary but won't let this haunt me thinking it can be mine." Said Ermanno.

"She is not lying and don't find ways to hold on to her. She is not going to come back to you. All you will be doing is pushing her back to her mental health which she is still struggling to come out off." said Ethan standings at a distance holding a bottle of water.

Ethan walked further to Ermanno and continued "look, I have seen that girl cry for days because of what she has gone through. She was just doing better when this visit had to happen which only put her few steps back from her recovery. She is trying really hard and I know I can give her a happy and peaceful life. Stop creating problems and make her go through all the drama from which I am sure you all can take a break too. She has lost a child which she had come to terms she may never see again and today she finally realised that the child also doesn't recognise her or connect with her. She has a chance for a new beginning. A sane and happy beginning. I am sure you can use one too." 

"Is she carrying my child ?" Asked Ermanno.

"No. That is my child and Rose is not yours anymore. She is mine. And unlike you I am not giving up on her" said Ethan.

Ermanno wanted to punch Ethan in his face. But knew Ethan was telling a fact and it was a hard time he accepted reality.

Rose and Ermanno were never meant to be.