James, are you sure about this?" Bella asked, concern etched across her face as she glanced at James.James took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the mirror in front of him. "Yeah, I am," he replied, his voice steady, although there was a hint of hesitation. "Should've done this before now. It's better to take it off once and for all than watch it fall off on its own, you know?"Bella nodded with tears dripping her face, understanding his apprehension. She knew this change won't be easy for James as he had always loved his long hair.James had requested for a barber to take down his hair completely when she had pointed out his falling hair earlier. "I get it, James. It's just a haircut, but I know it means more to you."James managed a weak smile, "Yeah, it's more than just hair," he admitted. "It's like shedding a part of my past and embracing what is to come.""You don't have to worry, I'll be by your side." She vowed.Just then, the barber by the name Greg who had called in for a
Bella walked to the entrance door and tried opening it but found it locked. "Hello Bella." Ms Jenkins called from behind her."Thank goodness, you're here. I need to step out for a moment but the door is locked." She said regaining her breath."I'm sorry I don't think you would be able to do that.""Why? It's not even late." "Arthur just gave a directive that no one can leave or enter without his permission." Ms Jenkins explained. "You should talk to him if you want to leave.""Are you kidding me?" She swallowed hard, her throat suddenly went dry."I have no reason to.""I have to leave now, the agreed curfew have not started. Why is he doing this to me?" She jerked the knob of the door violently."You're hurting yourself bella and this could in turn hurt everyone in the Lorenzo's mansion.""What do you mean?""Any bruise on your body would get me fired and if you succeed on your quest leaving, everyone in the Lorenzo's mansion get fired. Think about them and their families.""What
Patricia yanked Lawrence hand off her body as she watched him snored away. A new wave of anger swept across her body.Right after, she had allowed Lawrence made love to her, she served him a drink she had secretly drugged."How did I end up with such a loser?" Her face contorted with disgust. "I have to do something fast." She got down from the bed placing Lawrence's hand on the pillow before dragging out a small section of the bed and unveiling a burner phone.She typed, "Let's meet up tonight, the chronicles. 10pm." She deleted the message and turned it off, returning it back to it's position."I should've known when he took her side at the party, how dare she covet what is mine?" She ran her hands through her hair vigorously. "I've sacrificed way too much to get defeated this way. I won't let her win, never." she stumped her feet on the ground.She got dressed up in black, a perfect colour that matched the night. She took out a blonde hair from her wigs and not forgetting her face
Lawrence stretched his body as he lazily opened his eyes."Good morning my love." He greeted while placing his hand round her waist."It's almost noon my heart." Patricia replied with a kiss on his lips."What?" Lawrence immediately sat up just by looking at the time. it was 11:32am."How long have I been sleeping?" He wondered."Enough for a century to go by." Patricia replied smiling broadly."Can't remember the last time I slept for so long." He mused, pulling her closer to himself, "what's your deal, huh?""Consider it my charm." She placed her finger on his lips, seductively."I can't agree less," He complimented her. "Only you could pull off such a feat with your prowess.""I'll take that as a compliment."Lawrence, pulling her close and kissing her forehead. "Only you intoxicates me." He tried to lose her robe."Come on," she yanked off his hands playfully, "I have to dress up to go see bella.""Ah, that true. I'll be meeting with Edward as well. Hell no, I'm late."Edward's nam
"Boss." Edward walked into Arthur's office with an increased pace."What is the issue?" Arthur asked, not raising his head from his laptop."Amelia made her move last night. She met with someone with blonde hair yesterday." He reported."She could be meeting with a friend." Arthur suggested, still engrossed in his work."A friend wouldn't use the back door."This time, Edward got his full attention. "Now that is suspicious." Arthur acknowledged, "Did you see this stranger's face?" He asked while clasping his hands together."Unfortunately no, it was too dark to see what she looks like."Do you think this person have an affiliation with Fargo?""For now, nothing have been proven but of course the possibility can't be ruled out.""How is Fargo doing these days?""He seems to be keeping a low profile." Edward answered.Just then, Edward's phone vibrated."You can go ahead."Edward took out his phone from his pocket, his expression turning grim. "Boss, you need to see this.""She seems to
James kept thinking and smiling at himself after Patricia's departure. He wished she had stayed longer and was looking forward to seeing her again."Not only did she capture my heart, she's also willing to help me. She is too good to be true, how can she be single? He sat up.He couldn't sleep, he couldn't toss himself side by side either. "Is this what it feels like to fall in love with someone? Little wonder, Bella won't listen to me."Looking at the machines and the intravenous saline passed into his body, his smile vanished, his illness broke him. He had dragged Bella down with him, he wasn't going to do that her."When all of these is final over, I'm going to make my intentions known to her." his smile returned again, "Wait for me, Patricia."***"Hey my man," Lawrence extended his hand to Arthur for an handshake. "Congratulations once again.""Thank you for showing up." Arthur shook his hand."You look pale. Everything is good right?""Hey," Arthur dismissing Lawrence's observati
Patricia emerged from the shower just as Lawrence walked into the bedroom."My love, I miss you." He drew her close and kissed her lips."How was it?" She asked placing her hands round his shoulders."I handed the list of attendees to Arthur, you?""Don't even get me started. I was tasked with speaking to his adamant bride to be?""Arthur told me they had a mild misunderstanding.""Well, in my own opinion. I think it's more than mild.""What exactly is going on? Arthur said Bella wasn't on the same page with him regarding the engagement.""Because she is in love with him." Patricia spilled."Then that is odd, shouldn't that make her agree hastily to his proposal?" Lawrence asked surprised."What do you know about women? When a woman falls for a man. Not only does she aims for his body, she also aims for his heart. And who is Arthur Lorenzo?" She asked touching his nose, "He is the biggest playboy out there. He is willing to offer her his body but not his heart. What's a body without a
The sun rays flashed through the glass and illuminated the room.Bella opened her slowly, she was all by herself on the bed, she closed her eyes once again and the events of the previous night came rushing into her head.While she was munching on the snacks, Arthur had dozed off. She had helped him lie comfortably on the sofa and covered him with a duvet. They had slept in the guest room.Just then, she perceived a familiar cologne. She instinctively knew she was not alone in the room. She sat up and saw him sitting on the sofa with a cup of coffee in his hand. He was casually and dashingly dressed. She studied his face, taking in his brown eyes, his chiselled face structure and strong jaw. He looked relaxed than he was the night before. Their eyes met."Good morning Bella." he greeted dropping his cup of coffee."Good morning." She muttered uneasily, "So unusual of you to be home by this time of the day.""I took the day off." He said flashing his beautiful dentition.Taking a close