Isabella’s povRodrigo allowed me to go on a trip to Jada and even though that should be the best time of my life it seems as though it wasn't. Jada was at the beach and I was in the house watching a show that I wasn't really interested in so I kept thinking about him all the time. Picking up his mobile that I had taken from the study, I ran my index finger on his face and smiled, if there was anything about Rodrigo it was the fact that he was the only man who was capable of making me happy, and despite everything that happened between him and carmen I was still very much in love with him even without me admitting it. When the door closed right behind me I realized that Jada was back home, I thought she was going to spend all day at the beach.“ You are back”“ And you have been staring into space again, you know if you miss him so much, all you have to do is just say it out loud and then I'll have him come over here and the both of you can make up then having you staring into space t
Isabella’s pov“Mother” my eyes crowded with tears as I stared at the woman who had given birth to me, I thought she was sick and wouldn’t be able to get back with us but looking at her right now standing with my father it seemed as though she was already healthy.“ Isabella” she whispered and that was when I realized that she was really alright and nothing was wrong with her and me, my feet moved gently and I quickly ran into her arms and embraced her tightly as though she would disappear if I let her go.“ What happened? How are you alright? the last time that I saw your picture it seemed as though you were never going to make it, and you will never be healed again”“ That young man provided the best doctors for me and I had to go abroad with your father” What young man was she talking about? I was confused. no one told me about this and all the while I would ask for Rodrigo, he would ask me if I wanted to talk to them but I would say no because it would be too much for me to bear.
Rodrigo’s povI stared into space standing at her doorstep and contemplating if I should just knock or ring the bell and then I finally settled to ring a bell. It was just as I expected when I rang the Bell, Jada opened the door with a smile on her face, with how she smiled widely, I had a feeling she was expecting someone, perhaps, the boy who had been flirting with her. I have been watching them since I lodged in the hotel that was close by, but I decided to stay away just to give Isabella some time before finally coming over to pick up my portrait that she had taken from my study, which was just an excuse for me to see her as well and talk to her. Jennifer told me that she was still confused about this whole Carmen's situation and I had to tell her the truth so that she does not think that I cheated on her because I never did.“ Are you waiting for someone?”“ No one” She shook her head and stepped out of the way for me to get into the house.“ Jada, who is it?” That was Isabella’s
Isabella's POVIt was a stressful day at work. Five more days and I'll get my paycheck. I could barely wait to finally get paid because I needed to assist Mom and Dad. The debts were piling up and it was annoying."What's going on Dad, why are you packing our things?" I asked the moment I walked into our small apartment and saw him hurriedly packing our belongings into a bag."We have got to leave the city Bel, pack up the few valuable things you can and do that now!" he answered as he continued pacing around and grabbing some stuff.I froze at the spot, trying to understand what was going on. When I left home, I did not see any signs of this happening. Dad said he had most of the bills covered. So what was going on? "Dad, you need to stop and tell me what's happening," I said, more confused."We do not have time for that. I'll tell you everything on our way out of here," he said as he opened our drawer, picked up our international passports, and threw it into the bag where he had be
Isabella's POV"Marcello…" Dad said as one of the hefty-looking men threw a jab at him. I screamed as they dragged us away.The jab my father was given knocked him out and put him to an immediate slumber. It also gave him a black eye and made me so restless. I couldn't hide my hurt as tears began to rush down my eyes. I was threatened to keep quiet as they drove us to an unknown destination. Marcello told me that if I made a sound I would end up like my father. All I could do was sob quietly. My phone as well as Dad's phone was taken and worse, it was jettisoned. We were being kidnapped."Where are you taking us?" I asked, tears streaming down my eyes."Don't worry child, you will soon know," Marcello responded with a knowing smile as he blew a puff of smoke to my face. He was sitting next to me in the SUV they bundled us in. "I'm not a child!" I retorted, irritated by such the fact that he kept calling me that. I am twenty-one years old so I’m far from that."Feisty one uhn?" he sa
Isabella's POV"There is no way in hell I'm getting married to a devil like you!" I shouted immediately after the words left his mouth. “Who do you think you are? How much is the money that you want to force me into a marriage?” I shrieked at the top of my voice.I was so confused. What sort of proposal is this? Are these how shiny debt collectors were?If only I could find a way to dial the police…“Oh your father didn’t tell you?” Don questioned with a sneer. “You’re talking to the mafia lord of the Valentino cartel. You don’t know who you’re messing with.”What? Of all the people in the world…my father borrowed from a mafia lord?Then it hit me. Don Rodrigo. The notorious mafia lord of the Valentinos. No wonder his name seemed so familiar. He's the most notorious cartel lord in Mexico and nobody wants to mess with him. I’ve seen his name in various newspapers in Louisiana because of his rumored numerous links and connections there and now my life has become entwined with his.If he
Isabella's POV Jennifer returned the smile and started telling me about all the good stuff happening in Mexico. She could not stop talking about all the wonderful things she assumed we would do together and how she was happy to meet me. We arrived at a store called Carla Fernández and entered the classic-looking store. You could tell by the ladies in the store that this place screamed rich. I've always been a girlie girl who, even though was shy, loved looking good. However, this time, I could care less. Getting a wedding dress for a wedding I'm not happy about could not make me happy."Miss Jennifer, Hola," a 5ft tall lady approached us immediately as we entered the store with the most dashing smile ever. You could tell that it was not a fake smile. What is it with Mexicans and looking beautiful? I thought."Buenas tardes, Diana," Jennifer answered as they hugged, "Have you gotten our session ready?" she asked."Of course, you know you're my best client. If you ask me to jump, I'
Isabella POVWhat was he expecting? Did he expect me to be happy over a measly compliment that I'm certain is not sincere? I know I said I will pretend to be happy about my recent predicament to not let anyone suspect a thing before I execute my plan but I could not hold my mouth in front of this monster. Seeing him made me infuriated and slightly scared."You heard me right. Don't come here pretending to like how I look. We are both aware that this is an arranged marriage so do not pretend to care," I said as I started approaching the dressing room to undress."You stop right there!" He said making me halt in my track as he moved and stood in front of me. His words and actions have a way to command respect."You will not walk out on me until I'm done with you," he said, " I own you and as long as you are mine, you do as I command. If I say you're beautiful, it means you are beautiful and you appreciate my compliment," he added"You can not…" I said but was shut up as he used his hug