ROSALINE

Gerald would be back today, but the amazing news was that he'd be back from France with his dad.

Gerald had told me.over the phone two days back that he'd finally convinced his dad to come with him back to the United States. He had said that dad was finally ready to change his mind against the divorce, but first, he would have to speak with his mom.

I woke up as early as I could, pulsing with so much force in my body, and began doing the basic house chores needed to be done. I was in anticipation of Gerald's arrival, and my heart kept beating frantically with...