Chapter 2 ii

"Don't worry, we're almost there," he said as Rosalie nodded with her face looking down at her lap in embarrassment.

She hated crying in front of people and the last time she cried was when she got a phone call stating that her parents had died in a car accident and now that Giovanni had made her cry, she hated him and just wanted to get away from them. So as they continued their journey, no one spoke and honestly, Rosalie was thankful for that. No longer in the mood to look outside at the scenery, Rosalie just waited until the car stopped and soon it did.

"Well, this is it," Genesis said as Rosalie quickly thanked them before exiting the car. Swiftly moving to the trunk of the car, Rosalie immediately took her things out before a voice caught her attention.

"Thank you, boys, I hope she wasn't too feisty for ya," said a raspy and slightly out-of-breath voice as Rosalie's eyes lit up causing her to forget her things. Swiftly moving around the car, Rosalie caught the sight of a frail man in a wheelchair with short gray hair and a beard, it was her grandfather, Benjamin Gracias. Giovanni was right, her grandfather was indeed crippled, but he looked just like her father, but older, which filled her heart and caused all her earlier assumptions to immediately fade away.

"Grandpapa?" She called out as he immediately turned to her a big smile graced his wrinkled face, "Rosemary," he said as Rosalie smiled at the nickname that her grandfather used to call her, according to her father's words.

Running into his arms, Rosalie hugged him tight as he kissed her cheek before pulling away to admire her face, "You look just like your mother," he said as Rosalie smiled, "Thank you, papa, I guess it's been a while, huh?" She asked as tears welled up in his eyes, "Sure has, and now my grandbaby is all grown up into a beautiful woman, your parents did good," he said as Rosalie giggled before squinting her eyes.

"And what about you, grandpapa, you don't look a day over twenty-five," she said as Benjamin waved her off before turning his wheelchair, "Honey, please, I'm the best version of myself, I've been doing some stand-up comedy, keeps me up at night," he said as Rosalie laughed, "Come one, Rosemary, I'd like you to meet someone, forget the bags, Gio and Gen will get it," he said as Rosalie immediately shook her head, "It's okay, papa, they've done enough," she said as Giovanni sighed, "Relax, Rosa-lie, we got it," he said as Benjamin shot him a knowing look before wheeling away leaving Rosalie as she stared at them blankly, "Go, we got it," Genesis said as Rosalie rolled her eyes before walking away to catch up with her grandfather.

Walking into the house, Rosalie was impressed and taken back by the decor of the house, "I knew you would bump heads with Giovanni," Benjamin said as he wheeled beside her, "You have no idea, papa," she said as her grandfather shrugged, "Actually, I do, he's a good kid, they both are, but Gio just has a bit of a temper," he said as Rosalie scoffed,

"But enough about them," he said as the older woman suddenly appeared, "Rosalie, I'd like you to meet my lovely wife, Melody," he said as the beautiful woman stepped forward to shake Rosalie's hand.

"Hello, gosh you're so beautiful, I could see some of your father in you, it's nice to meet you, Rosalie," she said as Rosalie blushed with a wide grin, "It's nice to meet you too, Melody, and thank you, you're stunning yourself, papa always has amazing taste in women," she said as Melody giggled while Benjamin playfully rolled his eyes, "Anyways, Mel and I got married a few years after your grandmother had passed away, she was Laurie's best friend and was asked to take care of me if anything had happened to her, and for that, I'll always love your grandmother," he said as Rosalie smiled.

"As long as you're happy, papa," she said while holding his hand before they were interrupted by footsteps, "Alright, Ben, that's it we're about to head out," said Genesis as his brother nodded, "Alright boys, thanks a lot and check me when you can," he said as Rosalie raised an eyebrow, "Thank you, for the ride and my stuff," Rosalie said as they both nodded, "You're welcome, it was nice to meet you, Rosalie, and once again, I'm sorry," Giovanni said as Rosalie nodded before glancing at Genesis, who grinned before winking as they both turned to leave.

"We're out of here, old man," said Genesis as Benjamin scoffed, "Yeah, yeah, remember to be careful especially with these upcoming days, specifically you, Giovanni," he said as Giovanni stuck an 'ok' sign in the air before they got in their car and left.

"What's happening in the upcoming days?" Rosalie asked in a curious tone as her grandfather waved her off, "It's nothing to worry about, Rosemary, they know," he said as Rosalie grew more curious but brushed it off, "It's been a long day, and I'm sure you would like to settle in and take nap," he said as Melody pushed him to the escalator, "Come on, we'll take you to your room" he said as they moved upstairs.

Upstairs was just as beautiful as the door stairs, there were a total of 4 rooms. Two bedrooms, one guest bathroom, and a storage room. The door after the bathroom was Rosalie's room, which had originally belonged to her father. As they stopped in front of the room, Rosalie opened the door and they went in. Nothing had changed in the eyes of Benjamin, but for Rosalie, it was wholesome to be able to be in the exact room where her father had spent the majority of his life.

"This was your father's room, feel free to re-decorate if you'd like, I always did hate his taste in decor," Benjamin said earning a giggle from Rosalie as she continued looking around, "Mel had cleaned it for you," he said as Rosalie smiled before turning to Melody, "Thank you," she said as Melody smiled before back to look around the room, "Well, we'll leave it to you," Benjamin said as Rosalie walked up to embrace him as she whispered, "Thank you, papa," earning a tighter hold and a warm smile, "Anything for my grandbaby, now get settled in and take a nap, you'll need it," he said as Rosalie nodded before he and Melody left.

Glancing around the room once again, Rosalie sighed heavily before plopping herself down on the bed. Gazing at the ceiling, she couldn't help but think about the twin brothers, who both teased her curiosity and provoked her patience.

"Giovanni and Genesis, what is it about you that makes me anxious," she mumbled before she slowly drifted off into a desirable slumber.

...

Four hours had passed and now it was officially dark. The pale full moon shined like a guardian angel in the mighty night sky, watching as the animals came to life, and accepted the praise from the beasts of the night.

Outside of Benjamin's house by the southern side of the house, the bushes began to move as a terrifying creature crawled out. Blending into the night as its big brown eyes glittered. The creature stood near a window as it listened attentively to the steady beating of the human's heart as it quickly calmed it. As it continued listening, there was a sudden noise coming up behind it as the creature growled before recognizing the familiar pair of exact brown eyes.

As they both nuzzled against one another, they soon continued to enjoy and relax to the sound of Rosalie's heartbeat until the sound of a howl caught their attention as they ran off leaving an opportunity for tomorrow.