Rose

Where it all began

      A tiny baby was held in a soft pink blanket. Her baby blue eyes shining. The mother feeling very proud of such a cute daughter, and kissed her softly on her forehead. Then the hospital door opened very surprisingly.
      "Where is she?" The father questioned sharply.
      " Calm down John. Your anger has been high lately. Don't ruin this moment." The mother responded calmly.
      " I'm sorry ",John said then quickly added, " I just thought our family bloodline would have continued. It could have at least been a boy, to keep  the family name..." "John!" "Sorry, Lilah"
      Just then the baby looked up at her father and giggled faintly. The father just grunted and turned away.
      "Well John, you don't have to shun her. She's still your daughter, not a monster." Lilah said protectively.
      The baby looked up expressionless at her mother and smiled a beautiful smile. The mother hugged her baby and rocked her to sleep.
      "John, " Lilah said, " at least try to love her or show that you care. Its unfair to her. She never did anything wrong to you."
      John just looked at his daughter, not responding, and patted her head curtly, but gently.
      A nurse came in and asked " Does thing adorable little darling have a name?"
      " Hmmm... What do you think John?" John just stared out of a nearby window. When he saw a rose bush out side of the hospital. He sighed, then spoke, "She will be named Rose. She'll be our little flower."
      "Oh John." Lilah said happily, " That's it, that'll be her name. Our delicate Rose. Rose Adeline Franklin". The nurse smiled then took Rose from Lilah. As the nurse left she said over her shoulder " Don't worry she's in good hands." Then finally left.