Come on Daddy!

Rose went and looked through the peephole. Why did he come?

“Rose, are you here? I’m looking for you.” With no answer from Rose, the person outside knocked on the door several times.

“I’m here.” Rose opened the door and standing at the door was William, “why are you here?”

“I need to talk to you.” William went through countless internal conflicts and struggles before mustering sufficient courage to look for her, “May I come in?”

“Come in.” Rose backed off for William to enter and she closed the door behind him. “Mr. Quinn, I’m sorry that I don’t have slippers that suit you, I hope you don’t mind.”

“No worries, I’ll use shoe covers.” William saw some disposable shoe covers and put them on.

After he put on the shoe covers, William walked to the living room. Rose said, “Please have a seat. What would you like? Water, juice, or coffee?”

“Water will do.” William sat on the soft sofa.

Rose went to get the glass of water. He looked around. It was a simple two-room apartment. Though it isn’t big, it was very warm and cozy. She had a lot of succulent plants and soft toys which were mainly animals.

On the wall were pictures of Rose and Doris, who were smiling from ear to ear.

William’s heart warmed up when he saw their smiles.

Rose poured two glasses of water and placed one in front of William, “Is there any urgent matters that brought you here at this hour?”

William was not a brash person. His personality was good and very capable, that’s why everybody was impressed by him.

“Rose, I just can’t accept this.” William was a little embarrassed, “I can’t understand why things can get to the extent that you are willing to give up everything here and leave.”

“I’m from City H and all my relatives are over there. My grandmother is already very old and wishes for my presence. What’s even more important is there are some issues that require me to attend to.” Rose looked very stern and serious.

I can help you.” William thought that

any trouble. It’s just that these can’t be done

have not done anything.” William shook his head and suddenly felt the

too, you need to take care of yourself after I

that moment the two became sullen and the mood

to

out.” Rose placed her glass down and walked

and looked deeply at

was tender and melancholy,

like you.” William could no longer contain his feelings,

I would like to take care of you and Doris, I know that I’m still not good enough but please give

you can’t see my feelings towards you. I believe that you also want someone that you can lean on and a family and I want to give

“Rose, be my girlfriend…”

moving proposal was thick and full of affection drifted

be moved, but

but now we are only friends and colleagues. I am also not prepared for a relationship, I’m sorry.” Rose rejected him cruelly and squashed this budding love

you are not ready. I’ll be here waiting until you are ready.” William was very careful with

did not want him to lower himself, “Don’t wait for me, I won’t be back. You will find someone you really like.

hopes

are the person that I really like, someone I want

word, expressing his determination not

that he wouldn’t give

continue, “if you want me to give

a deep breath and composed himself, turned, and was about

at the staircase. It's was unable to make out the person due to the lighting