THORNY ROSE
CHAPTER 127

Gaby smiled perfectly, throwing her body on the soft bed. "It's not so hard to get close to fools like them." - Gaby's great-grandson.

Felt that Lina was so easy to lie to. "Only with a plain face. Smile on the lips. Speak kindly and politely. Everyone will follow our wishes." Gaby said, laughing.

Gaby woke up from her sleep. "Gosh, I just realized. Why didn't I do that before. Plain face. And a cheap smile. It's easy." Gaby sneered cunningly.

Predictably, Gaby will change roles. From the haughty and arrogant Gaby. Will turn out to be the kind, smiling, loving Gaby.

Gaby walked to the mirror. Staring at himself from the reflection of the glass. "But I wouldn't be as careless as Dona. Everything needs a process. Including people who want to change" he told himself.

Gaby smiled in anguish. "Quite quiet, and not looking for trouble. It might be the beginning of my plan."

Gaby thought, if everyone would truly believe she could change, it would be easy for her to suppress the Roses.

Leisurely, Gaby walked back to the bed. Take a cell phone and play it while lying down.

His two eyes fiddled for a moment, looking at what was being talked about on social media. "How can you." Gaby's great-grandson.

See the photo that was uploaded by Selly a few hours ago on his social media. Gaby smiled wryly. "So, what Lina meant earlier, the Rose was leaving,,,," Gaby seemed to be thinking.

"Damn...!!! It turns out that Rose left not just with her two goddamn friends. But also with Jerome. Even brother Luck and brother Tian."

Gaby shook her head in disbelief. He stood up while walking like an iron. Occasionally, his hands clenched in front of his chest.

"Gue can't let all this go. I need to act immediately. Not just Jerome's brother. Even Jerome's two best friends, look good with Roses."

"Can't be allowed. Yeah,, quickly. I should be able to make Lina my stepmom. That way, my next step to make the Roses suffer, will be easier" said Gaby with anger.

Without Gaby realizing it, a maid in her house heard what she said. "Truly a demon" he said inwardly.

The maid neutralized her emotions. Do not let her young lady know, if she has been standing there for a long time. Listen to all the evil words that come out of Gaby's mouth.

"Sorry, Miss. It's the drink you want." she said, after entering Gaby's room.

A glass of juice on the table. "I'm sorry Miss." said.

Gaby just kept quiet. Not seen. But that was what the maid hoped for. Soon she's out of Gaby's room. "Who is the real Rose. Why does she hate him so much." he asked inwardly.

The maid doesn't want to be too pampered. He knows what Gaby's character is. "I'd better pretend I don't know." her inner self. Who still wants to work in this house.

In the morning, the Rose's body feels fresh. With both eyes still closed, he stretched his body left and right. Stretch the muscles in his body. Slowly, Rose opened her eyes.

The rose smiled, looking up. Where there is only a white ceiling. "Sister Jerome. May the rose feel happiness. Even if it's just for a moment." he murmured.

The rose brushed off the blanket. Get out of bed. Tidying up her bed first, before she goes to the bathroom.

Today, Roses are going to school. Because the exam is over. And he entered only for drama practice that he would play along with Jerome and a few other selected students.

Without the Rose knowing, in the living room there is a little tension. In the morning, Lina was taken aback by the arrival of a completely unthinkable guest in her mind.

"Is your husband and son still asleep?" ask someone old.

Lina remained silent. Look at the woman who gave birth to him and raised him. Then he looked at the man sitting next to the woman.

They were Lina's parents. Mr. Tomi and Mrs Tanti. "We just came to see our grandson" said Mr Tomi, immediately switching the conversation.

From what he saw, Lina could guess, if the mother did not know about her divorce with Wiryo. Unlike Mr. Tomi who certainly already knows.

Lina's eyes stared at the mother who was sitting in a wheelchair. There was a feeling of guilt lurking in the recesses of his heart.

How he used to be with the chuckle and shrewd maintain his relationship with Wiryo. Both of his parents were against his wishes.

Until he was willing to leave the two parents who had cared for him since childhood, in order to be married to Wiryo.

And now, even he lost Wiryo. The man he used to defend himself was willing to live in distress. And left the two who always loved him.

Suddenly, Lina sat on the floor. Hugged the mother's feet, and placed her head on her lap. "What are you crying about."

With tenderness, Madam Tanti rubbed the head of the child who had been leaving her. "I'm sorry Lina, ma. Sorry." great-grandchild.

The rose was still wearing a nightgown, coming out of the room. He went straight to the kitchen to find his mother. Not finding the mother, the Rose looked to another room.

His footsteps came to a halt, upon seeing the crying scene before his two eyes. Both of his eyes were curious.

She cried in front of an old woman in a wheelchair.

Mr. Tomi saw the coming of the Roses, although they were old, but he still looked dignified. Mr. Tomi stood up. This made Mrs Tanti follow where the direction of the view of the husband.

Madam Tanti covered her mouth with her palm. Tears fell freely onto her cheeks that had already started to wrinkle. "My granddaughter." she said, interrupted by her sobbing.

As well as Mr. Tomi, his eyes were blurry. Because tears filled her eyelids, just wait for the time to slide on her cheeks.

Lina wiped the tears on her cheeks. Stand up and approach the rose. "Let's go, I'll introduce you to them."

Lina demanded the Roses, standing in front of them. Mr. Tomi wiped away the tears that ended up sliding down his cheeks. So is Mrs Tanti. They want to see how beautiful their grandchildren are.

When Lina's mouth wanted to open introduce her parents to the Rose, tears came out, while her voice did not want to come out. As if his voice was stuck in the throat. There was such a huge guilt in his heart.

"Mom.why mother?" rose asked, seeing the mother crying again.

Mr. Tomi stepped forward closer to where the Roses were. His hand stretched out to caress the cheek of the grandson. "Grandchild, grandpa."

Without waiting any longer, he carried the Rose into his arms. The rose was surprised, but she could not push him. Remembering he is old.

When Rose wants to take off Mr. Tomi's embrace, Rose's ears hear him say a sentence that can make his chest pound. "Grandfather's grandson" he said softly in tears.

Degs.... Silent rose. His body froze at the instant of the call. He stared at the mother who was staring at him with tears in her eyes, nodding.

And so is the old woman in the wheelchair. He stared at the Rose intensely, there was a deep sense in the radiance of his two eyes that I felt because of the crying.

Unexplained, now the Rose understands and knows who the two guests in this house. The rose is still silent. Not responding to anything.

Letting the three people around her shed tears. At least, they could take off the load on each other's shoulders.

A few moments later, everything calmed down. Although still heard a small stuffing sound, but not as good as earlier.

The four sat in a chair. "She's both mom's parents. Which means, as well as your grandparents." explains Lina.

Smiling roses. He showed his respect to both of his parents. Roses have not taken action and attitude.

In fact, there are a lot of questions. But he chose not to bring out all the questions lodged in his brain.

Why just now, they show up. When the rose was sixteen years old.

Why does the mother hide from her. If both parents are still alive. Roses always ask her.

The rose does not know what happened. Or what problems keep them apart for a long time.

He tries to be wise. Let them tell themselves what really happened. Or time will open it all up.

Roses are just afraid, he asked wrongly at the wrong time. Or, the question is, it will even scratch old wounds.

"Here baby. Grandma's hug." pinta Madam Tanti.

The rose approached, slightly bowing and hugging the woman the mother had just introduced as her grandmother.

All speechless. The rose was more curious, even the grandmother also knew the father. Who now has a new family.

The rose refused to answer. Although he was the son of the person asked by the grandmother, but Rose knew, who here had more right to tell him.

"Mas Wiryo's..." Lina hung up her sentence, looking towards the silent Mr. Tomi. And the Rose could guess, it seemed like the grandfather knew what had happened.

Lina clasped Madam Tanti's palm. Makes Madame Tanti feel an unpleasant feeling. He only asked about the son-in-law.

Wirjo. Who bravely went to take the princess away from him. Just because they didn't get both of their blessings. At least, they want Wiryo to keep Lina by trying to get them to respect their relationship.

"Mas Wiryo and Lina, we've split up" Lina explained softly.

"Sep apart." chirped Madam Tanti, asking for more explanation. The word separation has many meanings.

Lina breathed a long breath. "Ma, Lina and Wiryo decided to split up. We're divorced."

Madam Tanti blinked her two petals slowly. "Divorce." hewn.

Lina smiled as she nodded. "Yes, we decided to split up. But we're still on good terms." explains Lina.

The rose only listened to the mother explain to the grandmother. Rose was sure, the mother did not mention the reason for her separation with the father for a reason.

"Is Wiryo now married again?" ask Mrs Tanti.

Lina nodded slowly. "Yes, Wiryo got married a few days ago."

Roses look normal and calm. There was no expression on his face. In fact, Mr. Tomi feels that the Roses have not fully accepted their presence.

Mr. Tomi does not blame the grandchild. Because they just met. The Rose is now seventeen years old.

As they chatted, the sound of greetings spread their conversation. "Son Jerome, come in." said Lina, allowing Jerome to go inside.

Jerome looked towards Mr. Tomi. "Mr Tomi." said Jerome.

Lina felt shocked, how Jerome could get to know the papa. But not with the rose. He can guess. If grandfather had a job like Papa Jerome. Mr. Adipavi.

The two shake hands. Jerome continued to shake hands with Madam Tanti and Lina. The look on Jerome's curious face, with the presence of Mr. Tomi in the Rose house.

Mr. Tomi, he was a friend of his grandfather, Mr. Dewano. As well as business partners from the company papa.

Jerome had met with him several times when he replaced the father met him to talk about business.

"I'm a schoolmate of Rose. Even though we are not old. But we went to school in the same place" Jerome explained.

Mr. Tomi nodded slowly. "Roses, he's my grandson. Lina's our daughter." she said introducing herself.

Jerome speechless. Looking towards the Rose that displayed an ordinary, expressionless countenance. Soon Lina switched the conversation. "What if we had breakfast together first. Besides, Jerome's here." take Lina.

Lina pushed the mother's wheelchair to the dining table. Followed by everything.

Despite the truth, Mrs Tanti still wants to ask a lot about Wiryo and Lina who can get divorced. But Mrs Tanti put it away, because there's Jerome here.

"Have you not taken a shower?" jerome asked, for they were sitting side by side.

Roses shake. "Yet. Brother Jerome just came here too early."

Jerome smiled. "Fear first. You can leave without waiting for me."

Lina filled the plates of her parents with a smile on her lips. While Mr. Tomi noticed the interaction of Jerome and the Rose.

Mr. Tomi smiled faintly. It seems he can guess, if Jerome's relationship with the grandson is more than just a friend.

Moreover, this was the first time Mr. Tomi had seen Jerome behaving so warmly. Even Jerome was always smiling beside the Rose.

Because when I met him. Jerome does often display a flat expression. "Dawano knows." said Mr. Tomi inwardly.

"How's ma?" lina asked, as the mother fed a spoonful of food into her mouth.

Madam Tanti nodded slowly, enjoying the food that was currently inside her mouth. "Now you're good at cooking." he said.

Lina smiled. Then kissed the cheek of the mother. Rose smiled faintly, looking at the behavior of the mother who was like a teenager.

Maybe because they hadn't seen each other for a long time. And that's one of the kangen flavors that Lina showed.

After breakfast, Rose immediately returned to the bathroom and prepared to go to school with Jerome.

The others were talking in the living room. "Lin, what if you live in our house. Together with the Roses." take Mrs Tanti.

Just last night Wiryo came, asking himself for help. To persuade the Rose to stay with him. Even if only last night. And even then, Lina had not told the princess.

Now both his parents came, and asked him to stay with them, of course with the Rose as well. "Lina couldn't decide ma. Lina will talk to Roses first."

Madam Tanti nodded in understanding. The rose is also grown. And need to be told.

Actually, Mrs Tanti felt sad to see the residence of the princess and her granddaughter. Lina who used to be treated like a princess, now lives in a small house.

"What if we both get out. It's been a long time since you've wanted to go with you." said Mrs Tanti.

But Mr. Tomi was silent. He already knows how Lina and Roses lived after Wiryo and Lina divorced.

"Sorry ma, if now Lina can't. Lina has to work. And Lina hasn't asked for a holiday permit either."

Mrs Tanti understands. As a divorced woman, of course Lina had to work. Although there is money that Wiryo gives. But it's for the Roses. That's what Mrs Tanti has in mind.

There is a feeling of compassion in the heart of Mrs Tanti. His daughter, who was once spoiled, now has to make money by working for someone else. "What time are you home?"

"More of the day, ma."

"alright. We'll be out later tonight. All dinner. Bring the Roses too."

Lina was silent for a moment. "Ma, it doesn't seem like it can. Maybe only Lina can. But Roses probably can't." said Lina, embarrassed to say.

Roses that are still in school have to work. In fact, the Rose should only focus on the lesson.

"Well, why?" asked Madam Tanti with a confused look.

Soon Mr. Tomi switched the subject. "Ma, papa should go to the company immediately. There's a meeting with papa's business partner."

Unfortunately, it didn't work. Mrs Tanti Kekeh wanted to hear an explanation from the child. Why can't his granddaughter go with them.

Though the night. The rose must have come home from school. And relax at home. Lina did not answer immediately.

"Ma." call Mr. Tomi.

"Lina. Tell. Wh why? Did Rose refuse to go with us?" madam Tanti asked with a sad expression.

Jerome was silent. He made no sound at all. For he knows, if it is not his land to speak. "Not ma, Roses.... The rose has not yet returned to work."

"Roses. Worked. Isn't he still in school?" ms. Tanti asked in surprise to find out the truth. If the grandson should spend his youth happily, must work to find money to meet his needs.

"The rose worked after she came home from school. At night, he just got home."

Madam Tanti fell silent. Explanation given by the child. I don't know what's on his mind right now. But, a sad look on his face.