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Bella’s Pov
I'm Bella, a 20-year-old college student. I was adopted from an orphanage when I was 5 years old because the couple that took me in couldn't have children of their own. I don't remember much about my past, but I have two amazing parents Terissa and Ronald, who took care of me and sent me to college. Even though they are not wealthy, they make sure I do not need anything. I didn't have to do any part-time jobs to get funds so all I can do is get good grades so they can be proud of me. When I was in high school I met a wonderful friend, Alissa. She is from a middle-class family. She always kept to herself until I finally spoke to her. She and I enrolled in the same college and have been inseparable since then. We live in the same dorm room. It was Saturday, 6:00 in the evening when my phone rang. I picked it up and answered drowsily. My best friend Alissa’s voice came through the phone. “Bella, are you still sleeping? I thought you would be awake,” she said shouting. “Shit, I forgot we had plans for tonight. I was tired from all the homework and fell asleep. Give me at least 30 minutes,” I replied. I hurried and got showered and put on a blue tank top, black leather jacket and pants. When I put them on, I realised it was too tight, but I couldn't take them off. I grabbed my leather boots and ran out the door. There she was standing beside her car. “What do we have here?” She whistled, looking at me, and I blushed. “I didn't have any more time to change,” I said. “Why would you though? You're looking smoking hot,” she said teasingly. “Alright, enough teasing. Where are we going? You didn't tell me,” I said, changing the topic. “It's a surprise,” she replied. “You know I hate surprises, Lissa”, I said. “I know, but this will be worth it,” she said, getting in the car, and I followed. 20 minutes later We pulled up to a club. “Lissa, what is this?” I asked, confused. “Isn't it obvious, we're going dancing. We will probably meet two cute guys and get laid tonight. Who knows?” she said, dragging me out of the car. “But I can't dance, Lissa, and you know this,” I said. “It's my third time doing this, so you will be just fine,” she replied, trying to reassure me, but it wasn't working. She dragged me into the club and pulled me over to the bartender. “Let's have a drink, it will probably give you a little courage.” “Give me two of your strongest shots, please”, she signals to the bartender. “I’m a lightweight when it comes to alcohol,” I said. “I know that's why I'm doing this so you can get courageous and stop acting like a chicken,” she said teasingly. “Stop teasing me,” I said, pouting and she laughed. “Here you go, ladies”, the bartender handed us the tequila, and I downed it in one go. “Damn, that burns”, I complained, and Lissa looked at me, astonished. “Well girl, how are you feeling?” She asked and I groaned. “I feel like shit. Let's get this night over and done with,” I replied. She dragged me out to the dance floor and started dancing. I don't know how a shot could give me so much confidence but I started dancing as well. We started to bring attention to ourselves. Lissa got pulled away by a tall handsome guy. She looked at me and winked but I couldn't care less. I just continued dancing until I felt a hand on my stomach and someone pressing against my back. I was about to turn around, then he pressed against me even harder, and I could feel his dick rubbing against my ass. I was startled, I didn't even know what to do next. He whispered in my ear to continue dancing, and I did. I started to grind on him and he groaned. He dragged my hand and spun me around to face him. I looked up to see a tall, handsome man with black hair and chiselled jawlines. He was breathtaking. “Want to go for a drink?” he asked, snapping me out of my daze. He dragged me towards the bartender and lifted me up on one of the seats. “Sure, but please note this would be my second drink,” I said. “And you look so tipsy already?” He said, smiling. “I'm lightweight, so I don't drink often,” I added. “Is that so?” he said, looking at me in a daze. He raised his hand to signal for the bartender to come over. “Alex, my usual and a margarita for…” he said looking at me. “Bella,” I said. “For Bella,” he added. “Roger that,” Alex said. “So your name is Bella. That's a beautiful name. I'm Gabriel, nice to meet you,” he said, looking at me, smiling. I smiled back at him and said, “Nice to meet you too.” His phone started ringing and he groaned. “I have to answer this, can you wait a bit? I will be back,” he said and I nodded. He walked away and I turned back to Alex. He handed me my drink and told me he was going to serve another customer and walked off. A message appeared on my phone: Lissa “I'm going to leave, you enjoy yourself with Mr Cutie *wink*” I turned off the phone and was about to drink when someone came up to me trying to strike up a conversation. I looked at him, rolled my eyes and turned back and focused on my drink, but little did I know the guy slipped something in my drink. I took a big gulp, and all of a sudden, I felt dizzy. I tried to stand but I was pulled from my seat. I tried to break free but my effort was futile. I was about to scream but he covered my mouth and pulled me to a secluded room in the club. He dragged me into a room and threw me on the bed.Gabriel’s POVThe helicopter came to a stop on the rooftop of the estate. I was getting suffocated in the tiny space. I stepped out first.The cool night air hit me as I walked through the door to go down in the living room with Dex following closely behind. I couldn't stop thinking about her. ‘What is she doing? Is she ok?’ all those thoughts flooded my mind at once. I know she isn't missing but why can't I find her. I just want to see her again and talk to her.I walked inside without waiting for Dex, my footsteps echoing through the silent halls. A few servants looked up in surprise from how I was walking fast. They greeted me softly, but I didn’t slow down. I couldn’t afford pleasantries tonight. I just wanted to be alone for a while.As I passed the library, I caught sight of my mother standing near the window. Her posture tenses as her eyes spotted me.“Gabe…” she started but I cut her off.“Please save it. I can’t deal with this right now, Mom,” I said gently but it weighs. H
Bella's Pov “Richard we found out daughter,” she broke down and I started crying as well. “She really is our daughter,” she added.“Oh my gosh,” she sobbed. “It’s you. It’s really you.”I pressed my free hand over my mouth as tears spilled down my cheeks. Lissa wrapped her arms around me, holding me steady as my whole body shook.“We’ve been looking for you,” the woman continued, trying to steady her voice. “Every day, we have never stopped. I'm so happy.”“I didn’t know,” I whispered, my voice breaking. “I’m sorry.”“No,” Richard said firmly. “You have nothing to apologize for. You were a child. It's my fault for not watching you properly.”The woman sniffled and said “I’m Eleanor, your mother.” The word mother echoed painfully in my head.“I already have a mom,” I said softly, guilt overtaking me instantly.“And that’s okay,” she replied quickly. “We’re not here to replace your family. We just… want to reunite with you and get to know you.” I nodded even though she couldn’t see me
Bella's PovI tried to sleep but it wasn't coming. I picked up and stared at my phone for a long time after Lissa’s breath evened out and I knew she was asleep. My mind wouldn't rest. The words just keep replaying in my head over and over again.“Isabella Powell,” I whispered. That name felt so strange. It's like I'm learning all about my life over and over again. I turned on my phone and searched for the contact number. “Powell Residence” stared me in the eyes. My thumb hovered over it hesitatingly. ‘What if they don't believe me? What if I'm not the person they expect me to be? What if everything I worked so hard for goes down the drain when I call them?’ I thought, allowing my thoughts to run wild.I exhaled shakily and locked the screen. I pressed the phone to my chest trying to steady my heart beat.“You’re hesitating aren't you?,” Lissa mumbled sleepily, with her back still turned to me.I froze at the sound of her voice. “Were you awake this entire time? I thought you were sle
Gabriel’s Pov“Hi son,” my father said, walking towards the table smiling and my blood is boiling with rage.“Don't call me that. Who gives you the privilege?” I sneered. “Don't be like that. I know I haven't been in your life for 20 years but I'm here now am I not?” He said sarcastically. I looked at him. Really looked at the man in front of me to see if he really had the audacity to be saying that to me. I stood and slammed my hands on the table startling the Thompson family who was sitting down watching the drama unfold.“You think you can just walk out of my life for 20 years and just appear when you want to and expect me to accept you?” I said glaring at him with my chest heaving heavily.“News flash I'm not some push over. I'm not like my mom, someone you can give sweet words to and she tells you everything I've been up to,” he’s looking at me shocked like he wasn't expecting me to say that. “If it wasn't for you threatening me with Bella I wouldn't even have to be staying her
Bella's Pov“What is it Mom?” I asked, concerned.“You see… the necklace you have, it's a family heirloom. We found out only three people in the world have a piece of it,”she said, still nervous.“Do you know who those people are?”“Yes I do. It turns out you have 2 older brothers. They are the only people that have a piece and I found an article from 5 years ago,” she said. “It states that they are searching for their younger sister who has been missing since she was 5 years old,” she added.“Do you know the name of the family?” I asked, nervously. “Does the name Powell ring a bell?” “Not that I can think of but I know they are the number 1 richest family in San Diego followed by the Rinaldi Family,” I said.“Aunty T, if I'm following correctly. Are you saying that Bella is the missing daughter of the Powell family?” Lissa asked, surprised. “Thee, Isabella Powell that has been missing for 15 years?” She added, getting excited. I looked at my mother, shocked waiting for her to answe
Gabriel’s Pov“Mom, answer me. What are you talking about? Why is this your fault? Did you do something?” I asked, getting impatient. “I'm sorry son. Your father called me yesterday asking me how you're doing and I told him about your love life,” she said. I didn't even know what to say.“I'm so sorry son. I didn't know this would happen,” she said, sobbing hard.I wanted to hang up the phone and crash out but I have to hold it together. ‘How could she do that and she knows we don't have a close relationship’ I thought.“Mom, he hasn't called since he walked out on us 20 years ago. Why did you give him that information? He doesn't care about us,” I said, feeling pain building up in my heart.“Mom, I have to go. I have to cool down and clear my mind. I will talk to you soon,” I said, and hung up.I rest my head on the staring wheel for a few minutes before driving off. I took out my phone and called Dex.“Dex, can you start up my helicopter?”“How do you even know I'm at your place?”







