Chapter 48 - Blessed

Troy's POV

"Thank you so much." I stroked her cheek affectionately as happiness filled my heart. "It means a lot to me. A gift designed by you. It is so special for me." I admitted and planted a chaste kiss on her lips. "By the way, I will never forget you; you are always in my mind, my Rose." I added, smiling happily.

She gave me a mesmerizing smile as she wrapped her arms around my neck. "I love you, birthday boy."

I chuckled as I rested my hand on her hip and leaned towards her. "I love you too, my girl." I grinned and brushed my lips against her soft lips.

After having our breakfast, we went hiking. Then we explored the city. In the evening, we had dinner at one of the luxurious restaurants here, celebrating my birthday.

Once we arrived in the house, Rose went to the bedroom while I carried our sleeping son to his bedroom.

I placed him on the bed carefully and took off his shoes. Once I put the blanket over his body and rested a soft kiss on his forehead as I leaned towards him. I smiled happily, watching my sleeping son, feeling blessed.

When I walked into the bedroom, Rose was taking off her earrings in front of the mirror. As she noticed me, she gave me her dazzling smile.

I approached me without taking my eyes off her and wrapped my arms around her waist from behind, pulling her towards my chest. I watched us in the mirror as she leaned her cheek against mine and rested her hand on top of mine on her stomach. She looked so sexy in her violet dress.

"I want my true gift." I whispered in her ear seductively and pulled her earlobe between my teeth. "Now I want to unwrap my precious gift." I added seductively as I removed the strap of her dress and planted a tender kiss on her shoulder. She giggled as she turned around and brushed her lips against mine, wrapping her arms around my neck.

I smiled happily as I opened my eyes the following morning. My Rose was sleeping in my arms peacefully. I stroked her hair gently and placed a soft kiss on her neck, breathing in her mind-blowing scent.

"Morning." She smiled without opening her eyes and stroked my cheek affectionately.

"Good morning, my love." I placed a chaste kiss on her lips and slid my hand under the cover, stroking her body.

"Troy..." She moaned, arching her back as my fingers found her core.

I hovered over her as I claimed her soft lips while teasing her between her legs.

As I heard a knock on the door, I instantly pulled back.

"Mommy! Daddy!" Alec called us behind the door.

I immediately got up and grabbed my sweatpants while Rose grabbed my shirt from the floor and put it on quickly.

"I will go to the bathroom. You open the door." She whispered nervously and rushed towards the bathroom quickly.

I ran my hand through my hair, trying to smooth it while walking towards the door. Meanwhile, Alec was still calling us, knocking on the door impatiently.

"My boy, good morning." I greeted him joyfully as I opened the door.

"Morning. Were you still sleeping?"

"Umm... Yes, buddy. What happened?" I asked as I took him in my arms and placed a tender kiss on his cheek.

"I am hungry. I want Mommy's pancakes." Alec pouted. He looked so cute. I smiled and ruffled his hair playfully.

"Mommy is taking a shower. How about me? I can make you them. My pancakes are delicious too. Of course, not as much as your Mommy's pancakes." I said softly and gave him a bright smile.

"Fine." He mumbled, sighing after thinking for a while. I chuckled in amusement.

"Let's go then." I kissed his cheek and carried him to the kitchen.

After having breakfast, I went to the bathroom to take a shower. Meanwhile, Alec and Rose were spending some time in the garden.

I wrapped a towel around my waist as I stepped out of the shower and grabbed another towel to dry my hair.

When I walked into the bedroom, my phone was ringing. I walked towards the bedside table while drying my hair and grabbed my phone. I frowned in annoyance as I saw Kate's name on the screen. I declined the call and threw my phone onto the bed, exhaling loudly.

"What happened? Who was it? You look angry." Rose asked, worried as she walked in.

I sighed and replied. "Kate."

Her expression changed instantly. She folded her arms over her chest and heaved a sigh.

"It seems she will not leave you alone." She commented dryly and shook her head without looking at me.

I sighed and approached her. I cupped her chin, lifting it up, letting our eyes meet.

"It isn't important what she thinks. I am not interested in her." I assured her, looking into her mesmerizing eyes.

"I know. Just..." She shook her head without finishing her sentence and leaned her head against my chest, wrapping her arms around me tightly.

I hugged her back and placed a tender kiss on her hair.

"It is just you, Rose. It was always you." I confirmed honestly, stroking her back gently. She pulled back slightly, still hugging me, and brushed her lips against my lips.

***

As soon as we were back, the head of security, Daniel, informed me that he found the paparazzi who was after me, and there were something important about the situation.

After dropping Rose and Alec off the penthouse, I went to the company.

"What did you find out?" I asked in a bossy tone as Daniel and I walked into my office.

"The man who was following you isn't the paparazzi." He replied firmly. I raised my eyebrow in confusion. "He is a private detective as he calls himself, but we can say he is just ready to do any illegal things for money. Someone hired him to follow you and..."

"And?" I asked in impatience.

"And take your photos with Rosalie Allen."

"What?" I mumbled and ran my hand through my hair, thinking. "Did he tell you who hired him?" I asked, resting my hands on my hips.

Was it Steven? Or Kate?

"He didn't want to, but I got the name. He is Adam Johnson."

"What?!" I looked at him in shock. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, sir." He replied confidently and nodded. "What do you want me to do with the so-called detective? And that man, Adam Johnson?" He asked firmly.

"Find information about Adam. I want to know everything about him. And the detective....keep him till you give me the information about that bastard. Then we will decide." I stated in an authoritative tone.

"I had already ordered my men to find information about him. You will get it in a few hours." He informed me proudly. I nodded, resting my hand in my pocket. Then he left.

I breathed deeply, closing my eyes and ran my hand through my hair while trying to calm down as much as possible as I closed the file angrily. Daniel brought it twenty minutes ago. Adam was involved in different illegal situations, but he always managed to find a way to get out of jail.

I clenched my fist as I thought about him coming near Rose or my son. If he did anything to harm my loved ones, I would kill him with my bare hands.

I breathed deeply and called Daniel. I ordered him to send a bodyguard to keep his eyes on Rose and my son. Then I grabbed my keys and left the company.

When I was about to get in my car, I noticed Adam watching me from afar. I gritted my teeth in frustration and ran towards him. He panicked as he saw me running towards him and started to run away, but he bumped into someone when he wanted to escape.

I grabbed his collars and pushed him against the car roughly.

"Why the hell are you following me?" I snapped furiously while pressing him onto the hood.

"Let go of me!" He demanded while struggling, trying to release my grip.

"Tell me!" I ordered, tightening my grip around his neck.

He grabbed my wrists, trying to pull my hands away while choking.

"Tell me! Why are you following me?"

"I...don't..."

"Because of it, you put a tail on me?" I mocked and gave him a death glare. His eyes widened in shock.

"I..will...tell...just...let..."

I loosened my grip around his neck slightly, still holding him against the hood, ignoring curious and shocked eyes around me.

"Because I will not let that slut to be happy. Rose will pay for dumping me in front of everyone." He said between gritted teeth.

"You..." I punched him as I couldn't hold my anger anymore. I always managed to keep my cool, but this time I lost my self-control.