Isabella's pov;I returned to Mr Martinez's residence after three days of camp. When I entered the house, there was no one in the hall, so I hauled my travel bag up the stairs and walked to my room. I tossed the bag next to the bed and collapsed on it, tired.Someone knocked on the door so I invited them inside while laying on the bed."How was your trip Bella?" Rose inquired as she entered."Yes, that was enjoyable. We participated in scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, and other activities. Actually, I didn't want to come home after spending days with my pals having fun." And then laughed."I'm delighted you had a good time. Dirty clothes are in this bag, right? I'll take it to the laundromat." Said while picking up my travel bag."Could you please ask Kirk to make me a chocolate smoothie? I desperately need one right now.""OK," she answered with a smile. After taking out the accessories and creams, she dragged my luggage out of the room.After taking a hot shower, I went downstairs.
Isabella's pov;"Have you heard anything about this?" Tracy inquired as I took my notebook from my backpack."About what?" I murmured, staring blankly at my notebook."Your bully was severely beaten by someone and showed up with a bruised face. It's all over the school. Everyone on campus was discussing this. How come you didn't know about this?"I let out a sigh and asked, "Did you finish the task for Ms Greta?" "Yes. But…"Before she finishes, Jose interrupts and talks to her. I got out my phone and saw Harry's picture all over the social media feeds. They were outrageous in their remarks about him. Because of the bruised face, some of the statements were harsh and appeared to be bullying. Some weren't even sentences; they merely sounded like ones, but they weren't. Nonetheless, they said everything."Not all injuries are bad, some demonstrate the fortitude of that person for someone they love," I said under the picture of Harry they uploaded. And stuffed my phone back into my bag.
Isabella's pov;After two weeks,I yawned as I descended the stairs and looked around the house; there was no one in the living room, and the centre of the house was also empty.I went to the kitchen to eat, but Kirk was nowhere to be found. What day is it? Is it the weekend? Because no workers come to this house on weekends. I was about to leave the kitchen when I noticed a plate covered and stopped. I opened it to find a shrimp salad with ravioli pasta. Who cooked this beauty? I took the plate, walked out of the kitchen, and sat at the dining table, holding the plate. I started digging in because I was hungry. After taking a bite, I couldn't help but smile, knowing that Mr Martinez had prepared the food.Mr Martinez came in with a garden shovel while I was eating and said, "Sleeping princess is out of bed finally. How's the shrimp salad coming along?""Yummy. Best meal after a good sleep." With a yawn, I asked, pointing to the shovel, "Are you mowing the lawn? Wait a minute, I'll fi
Isabella's pov;I dragged my bag down the stairs and placed it near the door. As I looked outside, the morning sun glowed through the door, blinding me unable to see the sky properly. Mr Martinez was working on his laptop when I looked around the living room. I'm not sure he'd notice me coming downstairs.Mateo took the bag and inquired, "Are there any other bags?""Only this one," I said, shaking my head."Okay. I'll then take it to the car." He took the bag out of the house and headed to the car."Come and have your breakfast," Rose invited as I was watching Mateo taking the bag outside the house.Mr Martinez didn't seem to notice my presence yet, so I stood by the doorway and watched him work until I couldn't take it any longer, then walked over to the kitchen and sat at the dining table.The food was placed in front of me by Kirk under a cloche."It's exciting already. Can I open what you cooked for me today?""Go ahead and open it," he said hurriedly."It's cioppino stew! My favou
Isabella's pov;I went out with Noah, Evelyn, Sophia, and Carey, four of my high school friends."How come you're not drinking anything?" Noah asked, looking at the glass in front of me."Did Liam mention anything about coming today?" Evelyn asked Sophia."He said he had some work to do, busy guy." Sophia said with a shake of her head."I thought so, too," Evelyn murmured. "It'll probably take a few days for him to take a break from his work.""I'm not sure why you guys let him go when he says he's busy but not when I say I'm busy," I explained."Because he's really busy and you're not," Noah explained as he sipped from his glass."Why do I feel like a third wheel when I hang out with you guys?" I inquired of Noah and Evelyn. "What made you date your friend?" I inquired of Carey. "How did you even end up with this girl?""Then bring Alexander next time so you don't feel like the third wheel," Sophia advised."Why are you mentioning Mr Martinez all of a sudden? Did you get jealous? Do y
Isabella's pov;After two weeks, the college reopened.When I first arrived at college, I couldn't believe I was already a sophomore. I walked into the college, looking around the campus as if it were my first time there. I couldn't believe that I will graduate next year."How did your holidays go?" Carlos asked, leaping in front of me."I met my high school friends, ate dinner in restaurants, played some PS5 games, pretty good," I yawned, "how about you? How was your holiday?""I went hiking with my parents and brought my girlfriend along and introduced her to them.""Woah! That was unexpected. Did your parents accept her?""Not yet. I said she was a friend of mine, and you know how my parents are about dating and stuff.""How long are you going to try to keep it from them?""I guess until they find out," he said, laughing nervously.Julian arrived while I was talking with Carlos."Hey, Bella! Shall we go out tonight?" Julian says."Where are you going?""The club where we go on a reg
Isabella's pov; When I awoke, I was in Mr Martinez's embrace. Why are we hugging? Did he kiss me goodnight last night? I let go of his hands and slowly rose from the bed. When I got out of bed, Mr Martinez rubbed his eyes and asked, "You woke up?""Did I startle you?""No, I got up by myself. How do you feel right now?" He motioned for me to approach him.I sat in front of him and tried to place his hand over my chest. He paused and came to a halt. "How's my heart?" I asked, smiling as he placed his hand on my chest."It's perfectly fine now," he said, holding my cheeks together, "and I told Mr Johnson to take care of your father, so don't worry about him.""What if he comes back?" I asked, touching his hand."Did you forget how I protected you by blocking him away from you last night?" he tapped his biceps."My knight in shining armour," I said as I patted his head while smiling at him. He kissed my cheek and stood up from the bed, saying, "OK. Get ready. It's time for your colleg
Isabella's pov;At university,Someone suddenly closed my eyes from behind and forced me to walk somewhere while I was on my way to the library to get the book that Mr Davis mentioned for tomorrow's quiz. I had no trouble removing their hands because the smell was familiar. I saw their faces after they removed their hands."Don't you know how to communicate? Why do you always close my eyes from behind?""How come you didn't come to the club?" Carlos asked."Did you go to the club?"He struggled to respond, saying, "I... I had somewhere to go.""Then why are you questioning me?"I began walking into the library, and he trailed behind me."What exactly are you doing in the library?"I took one of the books from the rack, hit him on the head, and said, "Of course, to take the book to study." I then put the book back into the rack and continued walking along the bookshelves.I got to the section where Mr Davis mentioned it and began looking for the books one by one. When he told me about t