Isabella's pov;I arrived at Mr Martinez's place.When I reached the main door, I noticed Mr Martinez on the phone, so I began climbing the stairs discreetly."Wait!"I heard Mr Martinez asking someone to wait. I turned here and there to find who he was telling to wait for but there wasn't anyone nearby. Was that for me? I turned to face Mr Martinez. He motioned for me to come down. Why is he calling me? I descended the stairs and approached him."Why are you late?" he inquired after ending his call."Huh?" I checked the time on the clock. It's 3.30 p.m. I said, "This is the regular time for me to return home. When I have basketball practice, it could take up to 5.30 p.m.""Well, when will you be having your basketball practise?""It'll be on alternate days, but I do not attend every class. I only go when I'm interested, and if there's a match, I'll go to practise.""Fresh up and come downstairs," he added with a nod."All right, Mr Martinez."I dashed upstairs and entered my room. I l
Isabella's pov;I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock beeping beside me. I turned off the alarm and checked the time. 6.30 am? Huh? But I don't recall setting the alarm at this hour the night before. I lay back down on the bed and pulled the sheets over my head to sleep, but I couldn't, so I got up and proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower.When I emerged from the chilly shower, I noticed a large number of shopping bags on the other side of the room. Things we bought the day before. Did we spend a lot of money at the mall? How am I going to get everything to the camp? Is it their intention to get rid of me? I ignored it and went downstairs after getting ready for school.At the dining table, Mr Martinez and Ethan were eating breakfast. I approached them and sat with them for breakfast."Brother mentioned that You're heading to a study camp, where are they taking you?" While I was waiting for the food, Ethan inquired."Didn't he tell you where it was?""No.""Diablo Mountain.""Ma
Isabella's pov; Butler assisted me in transporting my trip bag from my room to the car while Mateo was loading the travel bag into the car. I got into the car and waited for Mr Martinez to come outside the house to say goodbye. I wanted to see him before going to the camp because during breakfast, I didn't get to see him. When I asked the workers, they said he was still in his room. I assumed I'd see him if I ate my breakfast slowly, but he didn't come down. I waited at the table for him after breakfast, but he never showed up.According to the maids and Butlers who work in his residence, he's never been a late riser. Why, then, is he still in his room? Was it because of the kiss from the night before? Was he feeling awkward to look at me or... Was he timid? My own ideas made me chuckle."Shall we go, Ms Garcia?" Mateo questioned as I watched the main door of the house waiting for Mr Martinez to emerge."Could you possibly wait a minute longer?""Certainly, Ms Garcia." He then got int
Isabella's pov;"Wow! It tastes fantastic. Wanna taste, open your mouth, ahhh…" I gave a portion of my steak to Sophia.She held out the piece to me and said, "I've got one. Eat yours.""Okay." And while I continued to eat my steak, I added, "I assumed Ms Devlin would present another activity as soon as we got down from the mountain. Thank goodness she didn't. I was exhausted after returning from the peak." "Yeah," she said as she ate her supper.Peter and the others were eating vegetables because the victors had steaks for dinner.I took the steaks, walked over to them, and handed them to them, saying, "I've finished my portion. So take it.""Are you sure you're going to give it to us?"I nodded and handed it over to him.Peter and his colleagues thanked me and took the steaks from me. I returned to Sophia and sat alongside her. "I can't take your generosity." She teased me. I laughed and kept eating my BBQ meat.After dinner, we walked into our tents, which we had set up in the camp
Isabella's pov;The third day of camp,"Since you were hiking and playing treasure hunt these two days, you would have recognised the layout of Mount Diablo by now, so today we will be going on a field trip up the mountain, which is the main purpose we came here for," Ms Devlin said after eating breakfast. "Because every plant in the park is protected, collecting or destroying anything inside the park, including mushrooms, is prohibited, bring anything you need to take notes with you, such as a note and a pen, and when you're ready, gather at the big rock at 8 a.m. sharp." And then he departed."Why are you still standing here?" Sophia shook me. "Let's go to the tent and get our belongings."I nodded and followed her to the tent. How could she act as if nothing had happened? Is it because it happened a long time ago? Was it true that time made us stronger? However, losing someone close to our hearts... Argh! If I were in her place, I'm sure I'd be in a state of trauma right now."Hey!"
Isabella's pov;After the exhausting camp, I returned to Mr Martinez's residence."Ma'am, Allow me to take the bag to your room." Mateo insisted on lugging my suitcase to my room."That's alright. I'll bring it with me. Mateo, it's not even that heavy.""However, ma'am...""The truth is, I despise it when people do my work for me. Did you get it?"He bowed his head and grinned."Thank you for understanding, Mateo."I grabbed my bag and hauled it into the house. When I entered the house, I noticed Mr Martinez and Big Brother conversing with each other. Looking like they were discussing something serious, might be work I guess. Seeing me dragging the bag, Butlers offered to assist me but I declined and carried my bag up the steps by myself. I entered my room, sat on the bed, and sighed as I looked up at the ceiling. After sleeping in the tent for three nights, the nice bed beneath me felt so good. I rolled on the bed and somehow fell asleep.After a while, I awoke. It's 5 p.m., accordin
Isabella's pov;Museum of Sonoma County.Museum? Of all places, did he really want to take me here?I'm standing in front of a structure carved with an ancient design and bearing the name Museum of Sonoma County. What brought Mr Martinez here? Is this where he wanted me to go? After my mother's workplace, this is the most boring location on the planet I've ever been."What are you waiting for? Come on." He motioned for me to follow him inside.When I entered the museum, I felt like I should have gone to school today, I should have pretended to have something essential to accomplish. What am I doing here? Why did I say yes when he asked me? I'm not happy here. It's very quiet. Because the place was so quiet, I could hear people's footsteps. It felt like I was in some haunted place.Mr Martinez paused in front of an artwork near the entrance for a long time, staring at it. I'm starting to feel sleepy here. A guy in his late 50s glared at me when I let out a yawn while waiting for him to
Alexander Martinez pov; Isabella returned from her study camp after five days. While carrying her bag inside the home, she appeared exhausted and devoid of energy. Is she unable to solicit assistance from others? Butlers offered her assistance as she walked slowly to the staircase, but she declined and carried her bag up the stairs by herself. By the way she was carrying the bag, it appeared to be quite heavy. She should have taken them up on their offer."Did you see the Rodriguez Corporation stock prices, Sir?" Mr Johnson inquired as I ate my breakfast at the dining table."Why?""It's been going down lately. I'm curious as to why you haven't done anything yet.""I have no interest in buying them.""Tomorrow at noon, you have an appointment with Mr Miller. Sir, do you want me to reschedule it?""Why?""Did you forget about that? Sir, you must meet Ms Olivia Rodriguez at her office tomorrow.""Reschedule the meeting with Mr Miller to the day after tomorrow then," I sighed."Sir, yes.