Rose's POV

"Hi, mom," I said while walking into her room.

"Hi baby, how was your date?"

" You would really be okay if I dated him?"

" Yes, He cares about you; I can see it."

"He barely knows me, mom."

" I know, but trust me when I say he cares deeply for you."

We talked for a minute longer, and then I headed to my room to change before meeting Derek by the pool.

I made my way down about twenty minutes later.

When I got to the backyard by ...