Chapter 30 - 29 (1/2)

Flashback continued.....

Sofia looked up from leaning at Ermanno's shoulder and saw Ermanno looking at Rose but everted his eyes and looked at Sofia and smiled at her.

”Do you want anything to drink?” Asked Sofia.

”A beer would be good,” said Ermanno.

”Do you want anything Rose?” Asked Sofia.

”Could you grab a bag of ch.i.p.s and a soft drink would be good. Do you want me to help you?” Asked Rose.

”Na. I got it” said Sofia and left the room.

Ermanno was getting excited and had butterflies in his stomach being alone with Rose.

He looked at Rose and asked, ”how was England?”

Rose looked at Ermanno and smiled and said ”beautiful. My grandma lived in a small village just outside London and it was just wonderful to stay there”

”Didn't you miss everyone here?” Asked Ermanno.

”Of course I missed everyone. And I was happy to be back too.” Said Rose.

”Did you miss your stuffies?” Asked Ermanno.

”Hahaha ... I don't play with them anymore. But I like hugging them when I sleep.” Said Rose.

”Do you still have tea parties?” Asked Ermanno.

”No. I am grown up for those too. I like to play video games now.” Said Ermanno.

”Have you learnt to cook?” Asked Ermanno moving a little further to her.

”Yep. I know to cook a lot of dishes.” Said Rose proudly.

”Would you cook something for me someday?” Asked Ermanno.

”Sure,” said Rose and smiled at him.

Ermanno moved close to her and hugged Rose.

Rose was shocked and pushed him off of her and asked: ”what are you doing?”

”I missed you, Rose. I missed your tea parties and I missed how we used to play house and I miss you talking to me about your stuffies. I missed you. Did you miss me?” said Ermanno.

”Ermanno, I don't recall us being so close. And we played a few times. That's it” said Rose.

”Oh. Yes. Of course. It's just I liked the little time we spent together” said Ermanno.

Rose smiled and looked back at the TV.

Ermanno was a little hurt that she didn't miss him whereas he couldn't stop thinking about her.

Sofia came back with ch.i.p.s and drinks and gave them.

Sofia sat next to Ermanno and kissed his cheek and said ”I love you”

Ermanno looked at Sofia and kissed her lips and said ”love you too” and looked at Rose who was shyly smiling at him and looked away.