In the next minute, Bella Trump came out of the huge building of Agatha group of companies with the boss of the organization holding her hand protectively.
Camilla, who was standing outside waiting for her friend was shocked to see her coming out with the man that hand bundled her in earlier. She wanted to rush towards Bella but was stopped by the wave of bodyguards that were surrounding them so Camilla could only stare at her friend from afar. Bella Trump sat beside the man whose gaze was fixed in the road. She tried recollecting how stupid she was earlier but her brain only blamed her instead. 'What have you done to yourself Bella?' She asked herself inwardly as she looked at the man again. After a few turns, they stopped in front of the marriage registry. Bella opened her mouth in awe. How Impatient of him. She had thought that he was taking her to her father but he had actually brought her to a Marriage registry. She shot him a glance, "What are you doing? Why did you bring me to the marriage registry?" Miguel cast her a scornful look, "Where else should we go if not a marriage registry? We need to register our marriage. Or are you saying that I'll marry you just by saying it?" "But...." "No buts!" Bella kept shut and followed him into the place. After some minutes, they came out of the place as a married couple. Bella sat like a lifeless log in the car without saying anything. She could imagine the shock on her father's face, the scorn and shame she'll get from Bianca and her mother. She sighed. "Don't always sigh like that, it increases blood pressure" Miguel said subconsciously. She rolled her eyes towards him, "Why did you care if I get high blood pressure? Are you trying to act like a husband now?" Still looking on the road with keen eyes whole he drives, Miguel replied, "Shouldn't I take care of my wife? I'm not that heartless. So you should get adapted to it Mrs Rodriguez" Immediately he said this. Bella felt embarrassed. Just in a day she turned from Miss Bella Trump to Mrs Bella Rodriguez. She became a married woman without a wedding gown or even a ring. Not Married to an ordinary person but this shady and cunning Miguel Rodriguez. "I will like to go to our house, I have to see my dad and my phone is still in your office, I'll have to call my friend because she'll be worried" Bella said after a long silence. "Not so soon Mrs Rodriguez, we're going to Rodriguez's family home THE EMERALD VILLA you have to meet my grandpa" He replied as she stared the car into a peaceful and beautiful neighborhood that smelt of wealth. "What? See your grandpa that soon? Wait Miguel Rodriguez or whatever you name is, did you think you can do and undo because I agree to marry you?" She blurted. Miguel turned the car into another sharp corner and a wide gate opened and he drive straight to the car pack and packed the car then faced her. "Agree to marry me or proposed to marry me?" Bella bit her lips, eyeing him in the most dangerous way ever. 'Miguel Rodriguez you demon!" She screamed in her brain. Miguel smirked, "Oh yes, I don't like it when someone calls me by my name. I prefer Mr Rodriguez. But since we're married, you can call me husband or hubby instead or what did you think Wifey?" Bella glared at him, she felt tears building up in her face as he teased her like this. She wasn't the type to fret or cry over silly things but when she was in a situation where she couldn't defend herself or she felt the most vulnerable, Bella mostly resort to crying. Miguel noticed her red eyes as preparation for a heavy load of tears. He loose his seat belt and pulled her into a hug in which she pushed him away. "Get your filthy hands off me you big bully! Have you have had enough? Have you bullied me enough? Now do your worse Miguel as I will not call you Mr Rodriguez or Husband because you don't worth it!" She cried like a cheated little girl. Miguel Rodriguez simply kept quiet and let her throw tantrums. This was his first time dealing with a woman, a crazy one like Bella Trump at that. After what seems like ages, she pulled herself together and got off the car without even sparing him a glance. Bella Trump stood in awe in front of the tall gigantic building. On the house, an inscription: THE EMERALD VILLA was placed. She gawked at the house. She hadn't been to such a house before, not even a movie location. Ten of her family house could be subtracted from this house. Miguel got to her side, "My old man lives here, he's my only family" he said. Not taking eyes off the house, Bella asked, "No other family members? Your mum and dad, aunts or uncles?" Miguel sighed, "I don't have parents, my uncles and aunts are all abroad. So old man stays here with his maids and I live alone" "Wow... You're so lucky" she said subconsciously. Miguel smiled simply and then they entered the house. Immediately the door opened, a long row of maids bowed to welcome them. "Welcome back Young Master" they all echoed. Bella was in awe. Sensing her insecurities, Miguel hugged her with one hand and they walked to the sitting room. As they got to the main living room which was big and spacious, Miguel took off his coat and threw it on a arm chair. "Grandmaster!! Young master is back" a butler announced from the cover of the room. Bella just stared at every action and her new surroundings with flabbergasted expression. The house is truly mesmerizing. She gently took a sit beside Miguel who took the remote control and faced the TV. Bella was surprised at his actions, just behaving casually. Not the stern Miguel Rodriguez.Still shocked, gentle footsteps came down from the stairs making Bella raise to her feet immediately. She tapped Miguel who seems less interested in the person walking down the stairs.Slowly, his face was visible, the man looked like he was in his late sixties. He doesn't look that old and very well kept. As he approach, Bella felt her heart thumped loudly in her chest. What does it feel like to be close to a Mafia godfather?"Yo Old man, you never subscribe to the fun TV programs, always with news and old school songs" Miguel said with his gaze on the TV to the old man. Charles Rodriguez took his seat opposite Bella who was standing and looking at him timidly. He cleared his throat and grabbed a pillow and threw it at his grandson. "Since when have I warned you to always inform me whenever you want to come home? Just going and showing up like a ghost?" He asked with a very stern and fearsome voice still ignoring the lady standing before him. Miguel threw the pillow aside, "it's
Bella Trump and Charles Rodriguez sat on the wide dining table eating and laughing happily as if they were old time friends. The old man was very comfortable with her around. She had a very jovial and charismatic air around her. For the old man that was always around old Mistresses that he mostly has, being with a younger woman is very pleasant for a change. When he had asked for her family background, she only told him that she was an orphan.“My dear, don’t hesitate to ask me anything, Grandpa will get you everything that you ever want, don’t mind Miguel that arrogant jerk, I spoiled him too much” He said.Bella smiled pleasantly even though she was cussing him silently in her inner mind. “Yes Grandpa, I like you already” After dinner, Miguel came back. Grandpa had already went upstairs. Miguel looked at Bella, “You will be staying here with Grandpa and I” “What? You will be staying here too?” Miguel shot her a glance, “Why not? We are married, why should I be staying alone,
The next day, Miguel left for the office, since Bella didn't have any gigs or audition at hand, she stayed with Charles Rodriguez all day. He taught her how to play pool and many other interesting game. After lunch, she took permission to go shopping. The old man insisted on going with her which she agreed after many arguments. She can't believe she was getting along well with the whimsical old man that was the cause of her problems. "Together... I mean, let's go together," Charles Rodriguez said, extending his hand as an invitation for them to go together. "No, no, Grandpa, don't stress yourself. Just continue what you're doing. I'll hail a cab to come home," Bella insisted, her voice trembling with worry."No, I don't have anything else to do at home," Grandpa replied gently.In the car, Bella tried to dissuade him. "Grandpa, seriously, you don't have to stress yourself. I have nothing interesting to buy—just some underwear and sanitary pads. It's nothing serious anyway," she ru
At the same time, The dark and secluded spot was filled to the brim with smoke and the stench of alcohol permeating the air. Miguel Rodriguez, not the grandpa's boy that was cheerful or that had to deal with Bella Trump later, but now the formidable Mafia leader, sat in the darkest corner of the high-end bar, his presence commanding the space. He and his counterparts were enjoying themselves, watching two ladies dance provocatively to the raunchy songs playing in the background.The mood shifted when Diego Lewiston, a known adversary, entered the bar and nonchalantly made his way toward Miguel’s table. Miguel raised his jaw, exuding the air of a high and mighty man, asserting his superiority in the room."Are you afraid that I'm here?" Diego asked, breaking the tension.A flicker of annoyance crossed Miguel's face, but he quickly masked it, his grin turning into a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Afraid?" He laughed softly, the sound dripping with sarcasm. "You must be joking, k
After he had left for office, Miguel Rodriguez, the leader of Agatha group of companies sat down majestically on his swirling chair as he used the telephone to call a surbodonate over. "Yes, Boss" "Inform all the stakeholders and shareholders to withdraw all shares and stakes they have with Cartersville Trump's Investments" he ordered with a Stern face. "Yes Boss" the latter bowed and was about to leave the office the he called her back... "Wait..!" "Yes Boss" He brought out a file containing Bianca Trump's information and throw it at him, "Find out everything about this actress and dig out all possible faults she had hidden so far" "Yes Boss" "And prepare a meeting with the CEO of Immortal Media, tell him my wife is signing under him" The subordinate was surprised. Who knows their boss has a wife? "Yes Boss" As he left, he put a call through to his grandfather who sounded as if he was worried. "What happened old man, why are you worried where's Bella?" Ch
Bella Got home, she hasn't realized that her father has changed his mind against her. Mr. Carter, Bella's father looked annoyed at her, and when he met her eyes, full of indifference, his anger flared up immediately. "Reverse girl!" he scolded her angrily. "Why have you come here? Did you come here to show off your wedding ring?" Bella was stunned, she looked at her father with questioning gaze. Is this the same father that sent her to g and spy on some people?"Look at your sister, then look at yourself! You have simply failed!" Cartersville Trump shouted on his daughter. She moved close to her father, for she was surprised at this new turn of events, "What's happening dad? Why are you yelling? Did I do anything wrong? Bianca, what's dad saying? Did he.....""Dad, get rid of her, get rid of her!" Judy stood behind Cartersville, looking at Bella with pride and provocation.She stepped forward, holding his hand and pretending to be smart and sensible. "The doctor said you should ke
BELLA POVMrs. Linda and her family were stunned, unsure of what I was scheming. Even me too, I don't know what's happening but I definitely know that Miguel sent these people. By why did he say I shouldn't trust my own family? Could it be that Mrs Linda and Bianca are scheming something? Or perhaps dad is trying something bad again.Mrs Linda walked to me and asked, "Bella Trump, is this your trick? Who are these people? Are you trying to show your power in your own family members?" I smirked, "No no Stepmom, I think my husband sent them since he knows I'm going to a dragon's dugeon" Dad gave me a sly look, but I don't care what he was thinking anymore. That man just denied me even when he was the one that sent me this perilous job? "Sister, why did you have to go to this extent to punish us? We're still your family members too!" Bianca shouted in fear from where she was standing. I know that she was obviously fear ridden with these people that are here. My eyes were fixed on th
Bella washed her hair twice, then dumped half a bottle of conditioner on the tangled mess, letting it soak in while she scoured her body with a liquid raspberry gel squeezed into a puffy ball of nylon. Even a practical girl deserved a few luxuries, she thought, sighing with pleasure as the hot water rinsed away the grime. After coming back from her family house, she didn't see Grandpa, she rushed upstairs to take her bath and also run off her frustrations.She knew better than to let herself relax under the invigorating spray; as it was, she’d taken too much time already, and regretfully, couldn’t risk a long, leisurely shower. But even a few minutes was better than none, and at least she’d be clean. And she’d also be able to think straight again, something she’d had trouble with since their departure from her family house.It still haunted her that he’d surprised her as he had, the way he acted there, his smile,his cooperation and finally the peck.Her pride was wounded, true, but
"Babes, Can you go get me some of the iced latte at Sir Peter's cafe?" She quickly texted Camilla when she realized that Miguel Rodriguez is nowhere to be found. 'He must have gone back into the cabin, probably for another beer and cigarette, I should have one too' Bella thought. It was certainly hot enough, and though she’d never acquired the taste herself, on a day like today, anything cold and bubbly would be welcome.A cup of iced latte at Sir Peter's cafe would do the trick.Resting the binoculars for a while, a photo of Miguel that she took some hours ago dropped from the chest pocket.Bella took it and observed the photo for a while. Tears of unspoken invincible pains dropped but she hurriedly wiped them. 'I'll meet him soon. I'll try to be close to him soon and perhaps, we can just love without any stumbling blocks' Over the years, he'd changed more than she'd initially imagined. Looking at the picture, Miguel could definitely fit into the category of superhunk. Tall, thick
FIVE YEARS LATERMiguel Rodriguez hissed with disgust as the clouds gathered above his head just when he wanted to start fishing. It was also so blasted hot and humid he thought he was in a steam bath instead of a cabin in the Rhodesian Castle. Leaning against the cabin porch rail, he tossed the tip of his cigarette into the ash tray, wiped at the sweat on his brow, then frowned darkly at a clump of tall cattails on the other side of the lake where the fool woman was hiding.His phone rang at that golden moment which made him look away. A smile crept up his lips as he saw the caller ID. "Hey Old man, Are you enjoying your holiday?" He cooed immediately the call was answered. The later on the other side laughed, "Your Grandma wants to say hello" "Hey Charles's lover, how's the weather over the Mediterranean be like?" This was Five years ago when the Immortals attacked the island and Bella Trump disappeared. Miguel was captured by Cartersville Trump who'd came with twice of the
The next morning~Bella Trump woke up without seeing Miguel Rodriguez who clung to her until last night by her side.At first, she was startled but on second thoughts, as she remembered the reason why they're here in the first place and the nature of her job, Bella calmed down and leave the bed to start he morning routine — Brushing teeth, Brushing hair, bath rub, predicure and manicure, before leaving the room. To her surprise, Mrs Odette was already in the kitchen dancing around the hot pots with jubilee as if something good just happened in her life. "Mama Odette, what's the occasion?" Mrs Odette noticed her and turned around, "My dear you're here? Haven't you heard that Agatha won a huge contract against Immortals?"Bella gulped and the anticipation she had for whatever the new the older woman might wanna bring suddenly dies down. Should she be happy or what? But afraid to spoil the old woman's joyous mood, she smiled, "Wow, that's some good news. So what are you preparing?"
The next morning~Bella Trump woke up without seeing Miguel Rodriguez who clung to her until last night by her side.At first, she was startled but on second thoughts, as she remembered the reason why they're here in the first place and the nature of her job, Bella calmed down and leave the bed to start he morning routine — Brushing teeth, Brushing hair, bath rub, predicure and manicure, before leaving the room. To her surprise, Mrs Odette was already in the kitchen dancing around the hot pots with jubilee as if something good just happened in her life. "Mama Odette, what's the occasion?" Mrs Odette noticed her and turned around, "My dear you're here? Haven't you heard that Agatha won a huge contract against Immortals?"Bella gulped and the anticipation she had for whatever the new the older woman might wanna bring suddenly dies down. Should she be happy or what? But afraid to spoil the old woman's joyous mood, she smiled, "Wow, that's some good news. So what are you preparing?"
Miguel and Bella Trump got to the pull side. Bella didn't want him to notice the indifference in her mood so she jumped into the blue water first.Miguel stopped to change into his swimming trunks and then, Bella's mind went back to what Mrs Odette say about Agatha and Immortal. Only if the two groups are willing to accept that they're wrong and embrace each other. Can such miracle ever happen?Seeing how Miguel is actibg all slow got her more infuriated. "Come here fast and teach me. Why do you take so long to dress up?" Bella shouted at him.Miguel scratched his head as he walked faster, no he practically ran towards her.“I don't know since when you become so impatient" he smirked and jumped into the water. Bella braced herself and shake the dreadful feeling of whatever Agatha and Immortal had put on her. ‘Yes, let's enjoy this while it lasts’After an hour of teaching Bella how to swim, Miguel was so grateful to finally get out of the water. Since his blabber mouth of a wife is
Bella had a conflicted feeling. Instead of answering she just hugged Miguel tightly. She was really scared and can't risk the possibilities. She was not that confident enough.Calling her dad, that's the least thing she wanted to do now that she's finally having good times with Miguel. She find it hard to tell him the kind of calls she's been receiving from her so called dad all these days and her own plan of leaving him soon. "By the way can I taste it?" she asked trying to change the topic as she pointed her lips to the dish. Miguel's face darkened, he wondered what she was keeping from him that made her change the topic and Bella noticed it.Then she smiled at him and pinched his nose."I am really sorry if I can't be able t call dad right now. Miguel, I'm not in a good relationship with Dad so.... it'll be kinda hard" She leaned forward to give him a kiss.'I am sorry but my decision was final.' She thought inwardly. She will stick with the plan and follow her dad’s instruction
The next morning Bella ate all the foods served on her plate by Miguel knowing that he cooked it himself."Why are you just staring at me? Grab a plate and eat also." She said smiling.Mrs Odette laughed and answered on Miguel's behalf, "Oh he was already full by tasting rejected omelets. He made several tries to make that perfect omelet just for you."Bella arched an eyebrow as her eyes widened in disbelief. "As in for real? Who’ll ever thought I’ll eat a food cooked by this spoilt grandpa’s son?” Bella joked as she winked to Miguel who was blushing right now.'Is cooking omelet that hard for him?' she thought inwardly suppressing herself to tease Miguel who looked so cute and handsome with his happy face when she praised his omelet."I better get out of here or else I will be bitten soon by bees due to too much sugar around the place. I better do some fishing to kill time today." Mrs Odette said before leaving."I want to go fishing too. Let's go with her. I want to try that." Bell
At the dining table, various foods were served. "Do we have a feast in here?" Bella commented as her jaw dropped."None, but dear Charles’s lover was so happy to meet you and wanted to please you through meals so she instructed the cook to serve the best and various foods for you to choose from, so my dear foodie wife can have as much as she wanted" Miguel said laughing as he pulled a chair for Bella."It was the first time that old prick finally made some good choice of woman for his grandson. I am really happy he did because I was thinking maybe he’ll get him married to an ugly bum like the one he left me for” Mrs Odette was obviously teasing Miguel."Stop with your nonsense there or otherwise Bella will complain to you tomorrow morning for dropping those words.Don’t you know she has won over your Charles’s heart?" Miguel commented while grinning wickedly. Bella on the other hand hid her flushing face. She was outspoken but seeing a great talkative made her feel like a big fool. Af
After Bella and Miguel had settled down, Bella made a video of herself in the house and sent it to her friend Camilla who was so surprised at her progress over the past few months they’ve seen each other. Camilla was very supportive as a friend which is why she was so happy that her friend finally got to have a happy family. Bella was still busy with camilla when Miguel came back. "I haver something to discuss with the team, I have to call some investors too that I’m around, Make yourself happy before I come back” Miguel said as he kissed her forehead before leaving her to be. As soon as Miguel departs, Bella ended her chat with Camilla and thought of calling Charles Rodriguez. Even though she hasn’t had any real conversations with him since she was hospitalized, Bella just feel the need to hear his voice. Charles Rodriguez answered the call almost immediately and he felt teary because he made her pass through so much. “Grandpa I miss you” Bella confessed slowly. From the othe