Sophia's pov;During breakfast,"Did you study well for the exams?" My brother inquired as I ate my breakfast before leaving for school."Yeah." And I kept eating my breakfast."Can't you respond while looking at me? And why are you rushing your breakfast? There is still time to go to school."I didn't say anything and kept eating."Why are you upset with me? Was it because I kicked her out? She fled on her own. And she didn't flee empty-handed. She took two million dollars with her. I knew she worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, but I had no idea she was so desperate for money that she had a relationship with a rich guy who's older than her.""I've heard a lot in school; do you want to do it here as well?""But I wasn't entirely wrong. She did steal the money, didn't she? Did she make contact with you?"I stood up from the table, shaking my head."Wait until I drop you off at school.""It's fine, I'll ride my bike." And then I left the house.While driving, I wondered what would h
AFTER TWO YEARS, Isabella's pov;An open diner in the North Charleston neighbourhood of South Carolina. The drive-through is open 24 hours a day, while the diner closes at 10 p.m. for walk-in customers."Here! Who's attending this table?"A call came in from table number six. A family of a father, mother, and two sons sat at the table."What is your order, Sir?" I asked, a smile on my face."I'd like three sausage burritos with a side salad, one double cheeseburger, and don't top it with tangy pickles, my son doesn't like it," he said, pointing to the menu."Yes, Sir."He continued, "One buttermilk crispy chicken and one fish fillet, one hot fudge sundae, one baked apple pie, one hot caramel sundae, and coke for three." "Your order will be ready in a few minutes, Sir." I smiled and walked away from the table.I approached the counter, gave the guy the list of dishes i got and then waited for it to arrive from the kitchen. While I was waiting, one of my coworkers, David, approached m
Isabella's pov;When I awoke, I rubbed my eyes and discovered that both of my hands were free. I was lying in the back of the car with no plaster on my mouth. I sat up straight and looked at the front. Mr Martinez was still driving. Has he been driving the entire night?I asked him, "How come you didn't tie my hands?"He turned to face me and said, "You awoke? Did I startle you by driving recklessly?""I awoke on my own. Were you on the road all night?""No, I slept wherever I could.""Your expression indicates that you did not. Where are we now?""Northern New Mexico.""Did you just say New Mexico? You must have stayed up all night to get here.""After New Mexico, we'll head to Arizona, and we'll be in California in 16 hours.""Stop the vehicle.""What?""Move, I'll drive the car."He stopped the car, stunned, and asked, "Are you sure about that?""You'll see whether I'm sure or not when I drive."He got out of the car, I took the wheel, and he sat beside me."Do you really know how t
Isabella's pov;"Hello and good morning." Mr Martinez entered the room.While I was drying my hair after a bath, I noticed Mr Martinez holding a tray with my breakfast on it.He set the tray down on the table and said, "Give it to me, and I'll dry your hair. You consume breakfast."I gave the hair dryer to him and sat in front of him. While he was drying my hair, I began eating breakfast. "Don't you go to work?" I asked him while I was eating."I am. But I'll finish everything and get back to the house as soon as possible.""Why hurry? Do you think I'll run away from here if you aren't here?""If you wanted to run away, you would have done it in the first place when I tried to get you in north Charleston.""You started speaking a lot. Whatever. Did Ethan come back after he went?""He never did it once. Olivia discovered he was in the UK after a while and asked him to return, but he refused. I heard that he got settled there.""Olivia?""Yes."Finally, Ethan took a stand against his mot
Isabella's pov;After Mr Martinez made a call, The police arrived and then arrested them and left while some remained behind to investigate what had occurred.When they investigated me, I told them what happened in the office. They began investigating Mr Martinez after my turn was finished."They forgot to ask you a question," Big Brother said as he approached me."What?""They didn't question you about why you were on the second floor in the middle of the night when your room was on the first.""I… I couldn't sleep so I wandered around…""Mr Johnson, come here!" said Mr Martinez.Big brother said, "I'll ask you once more. Prepare yourself." And then he left.Should I tell Big Brother about what I was doing in Mr Martinez's office? What if he stopped me from looking into the thing I was looking for? What if he tells me to stop?I have a doubt about Olivia. This isn't retaliation, but I can't let Olivia go free after what she did to my mother.The following day,In Mr. Martinez's office
Isabella's pov;"We're going to a restaurant today, so get ready by 7 p.m." Mr Martinez told me."I'm not going.""Why?""You're wondering why? Take a look at this!" I exclaimed, showing him my neck and went on, "You grabbed my neck last night and choked it to the point where I couldn't breathe and now you're inviting me out the next day. How do I look in your eyes? You didn't even ask whether I'm interested or not. You're just ordering me to go with you. FYI, I'm not your slave. And, I'm not in the mood to go out with you right now." And then I went to my room.What is his opinion of himself? Is he expecting me to go wherever he asks even after what happened last night? What do I mean to him?Someone came to the door and knocked.I yelled, "The door is wide open."I noticed Mr Martinez walk in. Why is he so tenacious? When I saw him, I lay down on the bed and covered my head with the sheets."I'm aware you're not sleeping.""So, why are you still here if you already know I'm pretendin
Isabella's pov;After a week of tutoring, "I heard your exams are coming up soon. Have you begun studying for the exams?" Mr Martinez inquired of me over breakfast."Yup! Furthermore, the tutor is very nice and attractive. I look forward to seeing his face every day. Whatever he says, I'll do it right away, so he can reward me for each task I complete.""What are you blabbering about?" Big Brother smacked on my head."I was referring to you, tutor. I was complimenting you on how good you were at teaching me."Big brother sat down next to me and said, "I did hear you. Don't try to avoid class today."Mr Martinez inquired, "You're avoiding classes? Where are you going?""She's not going anywhere but asking for excuses to get away from the class," Big brother said to Mr Martinez instead of me.Mr Martinez said to Big Brother, "Don't let her miss another class. Don't let her go, no matter what she says.""Sir, yes.""How come you're so strict?""You will not be able to graduate if you do
Isabella's pov; I went to Mr Martinez's house after spending the day with my friends.When I walked into the house, something exploded in the air, and there were glitters everywhere."What exactly is it?"Glitters fell all over me, and when I looked down at my hands, they were glittering in different shades."The results arrived," Big Brother said as he approached me. "You passed your exams!" And then he hugged me."Did I pass? Woohool! That means I'll be graduating soon. Yay!" "Thank you so much for teaching me and tutoring me at the same time, Big brother," I said as I hugged him. "I thought I'd forgotten everything after two years, but thanks to you, I passed my exams. I'm sure I wouldn't have passed if it hadn't been for you, big brother.""Stop overreacting," he said, flicking my brow.I laughed and looked around for Mr Martinez, but he was nowhere to be found."Mr Martinez is in the company," said big brother."I didn't look for him. I was just looking around to check how you ce