Nate's POV.I stopped working for a bit and decided to take a walk around the house.I was anticipating what the next few days were going to be because I knew my brother was going to strike soon even though I didn't know what he was going to do.I also feared that I might hurt my mother for going after my brother.She loved us both equally and she had always hoped that we would one day settle this long dispute we had amongst us.She was always sad to see my brother and my cousins picking on me and even sadder any time I got hurt by them.She scolded him severally for my sake but it was to no avail.He always storms off saying our mother doesn't love him and she never takes his side.He complained to our father severally that our mother was in favour of me so she only takes my side. I have to do what have to do even though it might hurt our mother.I couldn't let my brother win against me this time and I was going to get to the bottom of everything he has been up to.I will make all hi
Isabella's POVIt was night time already and Nate called me.We spoke at length talking about our day before ending the call.Two days have passed now with the same routine.My chores, studying with Thelma, receiving tutorials from my home tutor, having homework to do and also speaking with Nate, at length, on the phone.Today was no different except that my home tutor and Thelma enrolled me in an online class.I was seeing myself in another light.I was beginning to feel fulfilled and I was less disappointed in myself because of my past.I was very happy with these new changes in my life.I carried on with the work that my home tutor and Thelma had given me.I was excited to tell Nate about the new improvement when he called me later.I kept on working until I remembered that Thelma was going to leave the house tomorrow.She has been with me for a few weeks now and she needed to go back to school.I was already feeling lonely even though she hadn't left.We have less than a day to sp
Nate POVI was back in my room reminiscing.After the long conversation I had with my mother earlier, I was fueled even more to make sure to put everything right.She was displeased at my brother's behaviour.My brother has become a pain in the ass for my parents.I used to think that he always acted up because I was around but after I left he became worse.He is not doing my father proud at all and I could see how disappointed my father was in him.I wanted to make everything right as soon as possible.I would definitely make my father eat back his words concerning me.His words that have haunted me for the longest of times. His words, which had said that I was a useless son.Those words pricked my heart anytime I remember them and I have always used them as a driving force to be a better person.My mother is already bothered about my brother's choice of not getting married but always jumping from one girl to another.I knew she expected more from me.She wanted me to have a stable r
Nate's POVIn the wee hours of the night, as I was still working, I got a late email from Jane. I wondered what it was so I checked the email quickly to confirm.She had sent me a company mail from the Arab client that my friend told me about. I went through the mail and I saw the draft of the contract and how he wants the project to be like. This was great and I was super happy about it.At least, my work keeps going on well.I hurriedly went through the content of the mail and I forwarded it also to my lawyer to check.I thought of a few things and I forwarded a few other concepts concerning the project back to Jane. I also contacted my friend to let him know about the contract that I got from his Arabian client he had introduced me to. I was happy that my construction company work was going smoothly and the only thing left for me was for me to head out to the base and get everything sorted out on the other end.I needed to make sure to beat my brother in his own game and expos
Isabella POV:"Isabella?" I heard my boyfriend Mike calling my name.I felt my heart drop slightly from his tone.It was gentle, too gentle and Mike was always angry.Standing up on my feet, I tried to see if he brought someone else with him.When I saw only his head, a little breath left my lips before tilting my head down."Come here, sweetie." He said.I found myself nodding my head, I didn't want any beating, I'm still healing from the old ones.I hate when he beats me, I hate when he insults me and makes me feel small.We have been in a relationship for 2 years and in those 2 years was only beating and apologizing for what he did, then beating again.The same routine over and over again.As I walked towards Mike, memories of our tumultuous relationship flooded my mind. The scars, both physical and emotional, served as a constant reminder of the toxic cycle we couldn't escape."Isabella, you know I care about you, right?" Mike's words contradicted the cruelty she had grown accust
Isabella POV:The next morning, I woke up to an empty house.Mike left without telling me.I didn't know if I should be happy about this.Am free for just two days.Something like this had never happened before.I kept asking myself if it was ok for me to escape, maybe try again.But I know He would still find out because Mike always knows.Shaking my head, I rolled out of my bed and walked toward my bathroom.My eyes connected to my room, the sight of my face made me sick.Mike never hit my face, he didn't want people to notice it.So it was only my body.Shaking my head, I took off my clothes, before walking into the shower.A sigh left my lips as the warm water ran out."Now what? What job can I look for?" I thought In my head.It is hard to look for a job especially when I didn't finish school.No one will want to accept me.Shaking my head, I stepped out of the shower, grabbing my towel.When I was done cleaning, I grabbed my big hoodie and shorts.I didn't want people looking at
Isabella POV:The men took me to a mansion, I kept looking at the house as I was pulled in.But all I could think of was what to do next.There's no way they are letting me go and Mike's friends saw them take me away and for the fact I didn't try to fight back.They will tell Mike a whole different story.As I was led into the house, I was greeted by a tall, dark-haired man with piercing green eyes. He looked me up and down, and I felt a shiver run down my spine."I'm Fed, the head of this family," he said, his voice smooth and cold. "Welcome to my home."I swallowed hard, my mind racing as I tried to figure out a way to escape. But before I could think of anything, I was led down a long hallway, the walls covered in paintings and tapestries.We stopped in front of a large wooden door, and Fed opened it, revealing a large room with a roaring fireplace.I was pushed inside, and the door slammed shut behind me.I whirled around, my heart pounding in my chest. The room was empty.No one
Isabella POV:I awoke to the muted light filtering through the small window, unsure of how much time had passed. The air felt heavy with anticipation as I rose from the bed, still clad in the same clothes from the day before.The door opened once more, and the man who said he should kill me stood there, his gaze inscrutable."Get ready. Boss wants to see you" he said, his voice devoid of emotion.Without thinking, I stood up immediately, not ready to get him angry.We walked around the house.I was honestly trying to meet up with him but his long legs were hard to meet.As we approached a heavy wooden door, my apprehension intensified.The man pushed it open, revealing a room shrouded in shadows. A figure sat behind an imposing desk, the dim light casting an enigmatic aura around them."Isabella, I presume," the middleman said, his voice low and commanding.I nodded, feeling a mix of vulnerability and defiance.The air seemed to thicken as the boss assessed me with penetrating eyes.