The Little Rose Maiden

Chapter eleven – The awful news

Evelyn Monroe's POV

It has been a few days since Trist was here. The news he told me was not what I was expecting. Everything makes sense now since maria has been missing from school for the last few months. Looking out from my seat on the back porch, I can see the dark sky starting to rise. I closed my eyes letting, the warm spring breeze blow through my hair. Leaning my back against the swing bench, wrapping myself with the soft blanket I grabbed. I let out a soft sigh, just thinking about how my so-called family could keep this from me. Keeping me in the dark about the only blood relative who loved me for me. My nana was a strong-willed woman with a generous heart. She would always help anyone in need, no matter the circumstances.

Nana was my best friend; she taught me how to cook, clean, and bake yummy desserts. My heart is hurting knowing I was not there to see her go. I know she would want me to live my life and be happy. If it were not for my nana, I would not have met Daddy Darry. He has been my rock through everything since Tristan told me about my nana's passing. Not once has he pushed me to talk about what is going on. Daddy understands the whole situation. I am so glad we have been going to see counselling. Not just for my sake, but his too. We both have been through many trials in our lives. Each day, I have been falling more in love with him. My mind went back to the last few days when Tristy came to visit.

Flashback Sequence

After Daddy and I got out of the car, we saw Tristy sitting on the swing bench waiting for us to arrive. I can feel my heart race, and my hands felt clammy. I could not figure out what has happened. The only thing on my mind was my nana.

I sure hope she is alright. The last time I saw my nana was a week before I came to Sun Valley Crescent Academy. She was still on her death bed. The last thing she had said to me was to keep my chin up, smile and be kind to everyone. "Tristan, welcome. If you, please follow us." Daddy Darry's deep voice said from next to me. I can feel Daddy's warm large hand squeeze my own to reassure me of the situation. With a sigh and feeling worried about what Tristy has to say.

I made my way towards our room, leaving Daddy and Tristy in the main room to talk. I quickly got changed out of the school uniform and took a quick shower to help calm my nerves down. Sighing from not knowing what exactly is going on, my mind kept buzzing with so many different thoughts running through my head. Turning off the shower, I quickly got out and changed into my warm brown puppy onesie. I grabbed my stuffy Panda Roxy daddy first bought when we had first met. Making my way back towards both men who matter to me in my life. "Tristy, why are you here?" I had said quietly, entering the room and sitting on Daddy's lap. I laid my head on Daddy's shoulder, hugging Roxy tightly to my chest.

I could feel Daddy wrap his arms around me and keep me secured in his hold and against his body. "Eve, your nana wanted me to let you know how proud she is of you and how much she absolutely loves you. Three months ago, her cancer took a turn for the worse and unfortunately, she passed away in her asleep." Tristan said softly with so much emotion in his voice.

My eyes widen in fear, knowing I would never be able to see my nana ever again. I could feel my tears start to fall down my face. I turned my face to bury it into Daddy's chest to hide away from hearing that my nana died three months ago. "Shh, my love. I'm right here." Daddy Darry whispered in my ear softly, kissing the crown of my head. Closing my teary eyes, I let myself curl around Daddy Darry, feeling the exhaustion of my body. "Why didn't my family tell me three months ago?" was my last thought. I wrapped my arms around Daddy, letting my exhaustion take over. I could feel a heavy feeling deep within my heart. With a sniffle and a sigh, I let sleep take over.

End Flashback

"Baby girl, you need to wake up. It is 6 in the morning. We need to get going soon. We need to meet up with Tristan in Raven Wraith Tribe." Daddy Darry whispered in my ear. Placing small kisses upon my forehead and along my face. Groaning from my sleepy state, I opened my eyes. Rubbing my eyes with my tiny fists, trying to wake up. I do not even remember when I went to bed. I quickly wrapped my arms around my Daddy's neck and whined for him to carry me.

Hearing Daddy Darry chuckle in amusement towards my childish whine and antics. I felt him pick me up and carry me out of our room, still in my panda onesie. "Alright, baby girl. It's time we take the long ten-hour long drive." Daddy Darry said with amusement in his deep voice. I placed a quick kiss upon his lips, letting him go and buckling in my seat. I watched Daddy get into his side, buckling his seatbelt. We were officially off towards the one place I never wanted to return. With that in mind, I grabbed Darius's hand resting in the middle console, lacing our hands together and squeezing his hand to help calm my nerves. "Sweetheart, you can go back to sleep. I will wake up when we have arrived." Daddy Darry said, raising our hands to his lips placing a kiss on my hand. With a nod of my head, I curled up in my seat, letting my tired, exhausted body rest. I closed my eyes and let sleep consume me. I am not ready to meet my so-called family. Primarily my father. The one who hates me with a passion. Along with my family.