Too painful to believe, too hard to forget.

"It wasn't your fault, it was mine

For believing every word you said to me that time

I tried to stay strong, I tried to deny

But your betrayal is something which never failed to make me cry."

Knight Empire

Rosaline's P.O.V.

"I am bored Em"

I whined while glaring Emily who was busy doing her work in her laptop. She tore her gaze away from the screen for a while, smiled at me and then got back to work.

"My hands are tied, Hun. Xavier has strictly warned us not to let you do anything. And don't give me that look, I am simply following my Boss' orders.", she replied. I huffed in frustration.

"So, what should I do? It's been more than an hour since he left me here. What are they discussing for so long?", I snapped at Emily who just smirked in return.

"God knows but I am sure it must be related to CIA or Vincent. We all know that by now Vincent must have been apprised of the fact that you two are together again. On top of that you rejecting his calls will serve as a clear indication for him that you must have been aware of the truth which he had hidden from you for all these years.", Emily said. My muscles turned stiff after hearing her words.

"Em, I am stuck in a storm. Indeed, I am angry at Vincent but to be honest, I was disappointed and disheartened when I came to know his real face. When I left Xavier, I really lost all my hopes in love. Vincent came as an Angel in my life. A good Samaritan who became my best friend. I won't lie to you, Em. Vincent had always been so kind and sweet to me. He took a lot of care of me. Whenever I used to come late at home, Vincent would always become too restless and anxious. One day he even argued with his father and clearly warned him to not to make me work this late in office. Vincent himself was an Agent but he always had time to call me and used to ask me if I had my lunch or not. He even used to scold me if I overwork myself or took unnecessary stress. My parents always doted him more than me which used to make me a bit sad. But my sadness didn't remain unnoticed by Vincent as he would immediately try to cheer me up.", I said.

Emily looked at me sadly as fresh tears collected in my eyes remembering my happy days which were nothing rather than a fool's paradise.

"You know Em, I read somewhere that the saddest part of betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies. When Elijah told me that Vincent is obsessed with me and is solely responsible for separating me from Xavier, that day I was left heartbroken. I got so many betrayals in my life but the one I received from the man whom I used to consider as my friend, my well-wisher, with whom I used to share my sorrows and joys, who was always with me in every step when I was dealing with the toughest time of my life was a knave. You know Em, I used to tease V for his mollycoddling that he should become my nanny. I took all his caring and loving acts as his responsibility. I thought whatever he did was just to protect me as a friend but it came out that he was making sure that Xavier doesn't snatch me away from him."

My voice cracked in last as a tear rolled down my cheek and then another and another. Emily stood up and walked to me. She sat beside me and wrapped her hands around my shoulders.

"Now when I have my love with me, I lost my friend. When I have my husband with me, I lost my family. Vincent and Xavier are bitter enemies but in their war of obsession and power, I unnecessarily got trapped.", I said. Emily didn’t say anything and kept wiping my tears. I looked at her and grabbed her hands.

"Jennie knows everything still she isn't talking to me. She was adamant to bring Xavier closer to me but when we are finally together, she is angry with me. What should I do? Noah and Sebastian always thought I was toxic for Xavier still I forgave them. I also forgive Xavier and you know; I also want to sort out my issues with Vincent but Xavier isn't allowing me to go back home. I want to iron out all the issues and start a new beginning but for that I want my friends at my back. But Jennie is avoiding me like a plague. What did I do now Em? Where did I go wrong now?", I asked her while crying hard. Emily embraced me and rubbed by back.

"I know Rosa, you have really gone through a lot. That's the reason behind Jennifer's fear. She is not angry at you but at Xavier as she fears that he will again harm you. He will again cheat on you. No doubt, Antonio, Jennifer and I planned to bring you both together but that incident literally shook all of us to core. It was Xavier's idea to make Katherine a part of his army. The rest of the members especially Jennifer had always opposed this decision and now when we all had finally seen Katherine's true colours, she is confirmed that you are not safe with Xavier anymore as his army is full of traitors which is detrimental for you as well as for your future. But don't worry, I will talk to her and will try to make her understand. Don't forget she is still your friend who is always too much concerned about you.", Emily consoled me.

She was right. Jennifer has really been my true friend who stand by me in all circumstances. The reason behind her anger is only her fear of me getting hurt by Xavier again. And I don't blame her too.

I wiped my tears with the back of my palms and sighed.

"Em, I don't want Xavier to fight this battle alone. I want to help him but he isn't allowing me. I know talking with V could be a bad move but I can't just sit by while Xavier is fighting alone with everyone only to protect me and our love. If I would have been a little vigilant before, all this wouldn't had happened today. It's my responsibility to intervene in this matter and also I want to give my own opinions and take my own decisions without any support.", I said in an earnest tone. Emily's eyes turned large. She looked at me as I have grown two heads.

"Rose, don't you even think of talking with Xavier regarding this. Your opinions are posited on the good times you had spent with Vincent when you are very well aware of the fact that your sweet and kind-hearted Vincent never ever existed.", she rebuked. I groaned in annoyance as I was tired of making people understand.

"I know everything Em but you are forgetting the fact that I have spent four years with Vincent. If Xavier is powerful, Vincent is also not a weak player. Don't forget he is an Agent. I know it may sound bitter but the truth is that Xavier is still a criminal while Vincent is an officer. Though he is a fraudster and a wolf in sheep's clothing but right now Vincent has an upper hand. We need a solid proof against him if we need to bring him down. And I can be the one.", I smirked. Emily shook her head in denial as she again tried to dissuade me to drop my plan.

"Listen Rosa, I am not having this conversation anymore. You are barking up the wrong tree baby. We can't decide for you and neither you are allowed to. Because of our previous mistakes, Xavier has taken full command of your protection.", she said and got up from the couch.

"You're not understanding my point.", I spat in anger. Emily turned back and snapped.

"It's you who is not understanding, not me. What do you think? Suppose by any chance if you return America, you will be confronted with two dangers. First possibility is that you can get kidnapped by Xavier's enemies who are always on a hunt and second, if your luck favours you and you reach America then you'll risk your life. Tell me, what you're gonna do? Tell Vincent that you're with Xavier-"

"NO!! That's why I don't like you all. You think me as a fool. Why will I voluntarily dig my own grave? I will collect the evidences against Vincent secretly. By returning to America V will also get contented that I still hate Xavier. In the meantime, you all can get time to prepare for your final war which Xavier was telling me about.", I tried to make her understand. Emily looked at me for some time before she burst into laughter.

"It's not as simple as that Honey. You're planning to play with fire. Moreover, it's a wild goose chase because it can land you in a big trouble. If by chance Vincent comes to know about this then he won't spare you. He might hurt you and-"

But before she could speak, I cut her in midway.

"Vincent will never hurt me. He maybe deceitful but never in a million years, V will hurt me. That's why I am adamant on going back to America as I have that much trust on him.", I said confidently and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Is that so?"

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