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.
Alexander Martinez's p.o.v;Mr Johnson, "I spoke with Mrs Rodriguez's secretary about the meeting, Sir, and she asked us to be there at 2 p.m at the Rodriguez corporation.""Okay.""Regarding the appointment with Mr. Miller, he stated that he is leaving for overseas tomorrow and requested if you were available today. What should I say to him, Sir?""All right, set up a meeting with him once I return from Rodriguez corp after meeting Olivia."(Rodriguez corp - Alexander Martinez refers to the 'Rodriguez corporation' as 'Rodriguez corp' in this context.)"Sir, yes.""Do you know where teenage girls like to go these days?""You make us sound like we're from another era, Sir."I offered a blank stare and scanned my phone on my own."Did you ask me for a recommendation for Bella, Sir?"I nodded and started looking for outdoor locations to visit in Santa Rosa and not far from here because I had an appointment with Olivia after that."Because Bella does a lot of jobs and as a socialite, I thi
Isabella's pov;I got ready and made my way downstairs while beaming broadly about the day I'm going to have today with Mr Martinez. I've not gone out like this in months, so I'm looking forward to today. Because I don't want to spoil the surprise, I haven't notified Mr. Martinez about where we're going out. I bet he'll be excited. No, I never saw him being excited. Maybe he'll be wondering about today.When I go out with my pals, they always pick the location because they claim I have terrible choices in hangout spots. I don't understand why they take offence everytime I express my ideas regarding the location. But I am confident that Mr. Martinez will enjoy the place I am taking him today."Are you planning to remain here the entire day?"From behind, I could hear Mr. Martinez's voice. Was he really behind me the entire time? I gave him a way and turned to apologise but he walked past me as he made his way toward the main hall. He was dressed in a suit as I turned to look at him aga