Chapter - 29

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