Chapter 13

Even Johann had to admit the nickname Rose suited him perfectly. Looking back now, he could hardly imagine him being called anything else. And yet in all the countless paparazzi shots, Rose’s face was blank. Johann suddenly found himself wondering. How beautiful would a man that gorgeous be if he smiled? What kind of face would someone with looks like that make if he fell madly in love? If he kissed the person he loved… It was only after seeing the photos without the sunglasses, after finally taking in Rose’s dazzling beauty, that Johann caught himself entertaining those ridiculous little thoughts.