Chapter 46

Schemed Evening "This is such a ridiculously terrible idea. He's not even going to show up." Rosie paced back and fourth in Aatalo's loft, shaking her head frantically. Aatalo walked to stand in front of her, placing his hands on her shoulders to stop her. "Rosie, my dear, look at me. Take a deep breath." Rosie listened, staring at him intently as she inhaled deeply. Aatalo nodded slowly. "You have to exhale too." Rosie exhaled. "Right." "Tonight is your first exhibition back home. You're going to win over the cities heart the same way you won over Paris." Rosie wrinkled her nose, shaking her head. "I created a whole new set of paintings in a week. They're not even good." Aatalo sighed, smiling faintly. "They are perfect." Rosie heaved out a heavy breath, walking backwards until she plopped down onto the couch. Panic and concern was flashing through her e