TWO WEEKS LATER

Rose's POV

I woke up to see Derek not beside me in bed. I looked at his pillow, saw a note, and picked it up.

"Flower

I am sorry for not being there when you woke up; I know I feel that since you followed my traditions, it is only fair for me to follow the ones you grew up with as well. Since it is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other on the wedding day before they walk down the aisle, I made sure I was out of our house before midnight. ...