Where Rainbows End

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From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Re: Brian

Well, it won’t be for lack of trying. Have fun! May I suggest that you wear your beer goggles tonight?

From Rosie

To Alex

Subject Re: Beer goggles

The beer goggles will be well and truly on! Brian was the only person I could get last minute, thanks to you. All I have to do is stand in with him for the photos so that Mum and Dad can have lovely memories of their daughter going to the debs all dressed up with a man in a tuxedo. The tables seat ten so I won’t even have to talk to him at dinner. You’re enjoying this, aren’t you, Alex?

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Re: Re: Beer goggles

Not really. I’d love to be there instead. Don’t do anything that I wouldn’t do …

From Rosie

To Alex

Subject Re: Re: Re: Beer goggles

Well, that doesn’t rule out much. Hair’s done now, have to get the rest of me ready. I’ll let you know how it went tomorrow.

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Debs

How were the debs last night? No doubt you’re nursing a hangover. I’ll wait to hear from you tomorrow but I’ll wait no longer! I want to know everything!

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Debs

Did you get my last email? I keep calling and there’s no answer. What’s up? I hope you’re busy preparing for the big move over to me! Email me soon, please.

Steph: Rosie, stop avoiding Alex and tell him how the debs went. Alex is even emailing me wondering what happened, and I’m certainly not going to tell him! The poor guy missed out and all he wants to know is who did what, where and when.

Rosie: Well, I certainly won’t be telling him who did who.

Steph: Ha ha.

Rosie: It’s not funny.

Steph: I think it’s hilarious. Come on, it’s been three weeks now!

Rosie: Are you sure it’s three weeks?

Steph: Yeah, why?

Rosie: Holy shit.

Rosie has logged off.

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Hello??

Rosie, are you there? Are you having problems with your email? Please reply. You should be getting on a plane soon to come over here – you’ll miss the start of term.

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject Please, Rosie?

Are you mad at me? I’m sorry I couldn’t go to the debs ball, but I thought you understood. Things with whiny Briany can’t have gone that badly, can they? What have you been doing all month? This is ridiculous. Why doesn’t anyone answer the phone at your house when I call?

Answer me,

Alex

Dear Alice,

Hi, it’s Alex here. I’m just writing to see if Rosie’s OK. I haven’t heard from her and I was getting a bit worried, to tell you the truth. It’s unusual for me to not hear from her in so long. Every time I call the house it just goes on to answering machine. Are you getting my messages? Maybe you’ve all gone away? Please let me no what’s happening, and tell Rosie to call.

Best wishes,

Alex

Dear Sandra,

Alex has been leaving messages with us all week and he’s terribly concerned about Rosie. I know you’re worried about him worrying about Rosie so I’m just writing to let you know the situation …

From Alex

To Rosie

Subject You’re not coming to Boston?

My mum told me today that you’re not coming to Boston. Please tell me what’s happening. I’m so worried. Did I do something wrong? You no that I am always here for you when you need me.

Whatever it is, Rosie, I will understand and will always be here to help you. Please let me no what is happening. I’m going out of my mind here. If you don’t get in touch with me, I’m booking a flight back to Ireland to see you myself.

Love,

Alex

From Stephanie

To Rosie

Subject I’m coming over

Rosie, my sweetie, don’t worry. Just take deep breaths and try to relax. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe this is the correct path for you; perhaps Boston wasn’t. I’m booking a flight and I’ll be home as soon as I can. Hang in there, little sis.

Love,

Stephanie

Dear Miss Rosie Dunne,

Thank you for your recent letter. Boston College acknowledges that you will not be accepting your position this year.

Yours sincerely,

Robert Whitworth

Rosie, can’t believe this is the decision u have made. You know I am not in support of it. I’m moving away as I had already planned. Hope everything works out well 4 u.

From Rosie

To Alex

Subject Help

Oh God, Alex, what have I done?