55 Business (2/2)
Mary was about to go hide somewhere else but Rose said ”Hide together, shush”
Mary crawled under the table as Rose looked around excitedly and counted in hush voice ”7, 8, 9, 10 eek Aunt Sophie coming”
”Ready or not here I come” Shouted Sophie as she began to move around.
Walking up to one of the kitchen closest she said ”Are you here”
Yanking the handle and not finding anything she voiced her disappointment ”I really thought she would be here”
This caused a small giggle to escape from Rose's lips before covering her mouth.
Sophie smiled but continued to walk around opening closets and draws while still commenting.
After doing it a few more times she finally approached the dining table and circled it slowly.
Rose gasped as she watched Sophie's legs pace around the table. Mary pulled Rose into her arms and put a finger to her lips.
Rose gave determined nod as she clenched her teeth and closed her eyes to silently wish that her Aunt Sophie wouldn't find her.
Mary couldn't help but run her hands through her short hair to comfort her unnecessary worries.
Not wanting to upset Rose any further Mary stuck her arm out and signalled Sophie to look.
Sophie looked under the table and saw the situation. She then got up walked away from the table and announced sadly ”I give up you guys win”
Rose's eyes open up excitedly as she gave a delighted shout ”Yay winner”
Rose ran out from under the table and jumped around excitedly ”Hehehe Aunt Mary winners”
Mary crawled out from under the table looked towards Sophie who then stared back.
Previously they considered themselves as enemies but now they couldn't help but give a genuine smile and a nod of approval.
It was a small moment that had to change the impression of the other. Neither Mary nor Sophie are aware of who Theodore's ex-wife is but they know that both Rose and Theodore have been hurt.
Sophie found this out when her parents bought it up on a whim during a visit. This resulted in a huge change in both Theodore's and Rose's behaviour. Rose cried quietly in Theodore's arms while his eyes turned cold and dangerous.
For Mary, she found out after trying to create a wiki page for him but when she hesitantly asked about Rose's Mother Theodore replied with a light scoff ”Leave it blank. I would appreciate it if you don't mention 'it' around Rose. At some point, I'll tell you but for now, just know 'it' wasn't a good wife nor a good mother”
They both want Theodore for their selfish fantasy but also understand that despite how carefree and happy he appeared he worries for his Daughter.
If either side wins the most important aspect is that Rose will always come first. As a good auntie and prospective mother, they both want what's best for Rose.
Theodore suddenly appears at the kitchen doorway ”Hey guys what are you doing come to take a look. Oh was it you Rose who kept them”
Puffing her chest out proudly with her hands on her hips Rose said ”Me, Aunt Mary win hide n seek”
”Wow, my little girl is the best at hiding and seek” Said Theodore
”Super best,” Said Rose with a confident nod
*Grrr*
”Ooh is someone hungry,” Said Theodore with a teasing smile
Rose raised her hand quickly and jumped saying ”Snack Time!!”
Theodore then pulled out her usual snacks made up of apple juice and a set of cut fruits with tiny square sandwiches. This is something he has his clone prepares every morning.
He then picked up Rose with her snacks and moved to the backyard.
Looking back he said ”Come on you gotta see it's sick”
”I know I have one, remember?” Said Sophie
Just as Sophie and Mary were about to follow along with both looked to each other and said ”May the best women win”
Little did they know that their expectation for their future is much more complex then what they wish it to be.
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