The European-styled room was decorated very beautifully and the woman lying on the bed was sleeping peacefully.
Suddenly the phone lying on the bed started vibrating and the sleeping beauty raised her hand to get it without opening her eyes, wondering who was calling her in the middle of the night.But she was too lazy to open her eyes and accidentally rejected the call. But as she was still sleepy she did not notice it and continued sleeping.After few seconds the phone started vibrating again."Aughhhhh..............who is calling me at this time? The woman grumbled and picked up the phone but before she could speak someone spoke excitedly from the other end. She opened her eyes and looked at the time and the caller's name.
"Bella are you there?" The voice spoke again.
"Alex Waltz, are you out of your mind? You better have a good reason for calling me this late or I will punch you really bad when I meet you. "Isabella said a little helplessly."Isabella Jones, let's get engaged. "Alex said from the other end.Isabella who was still half asleep got up abruptly and switched on her bedside lamp."You want us to get engaged?" Isabella said with alarm in her voice and quickly gulped down the water from the bottle kept by the bedside table by her. "Alex, are you drunk?""What! No!" He exclaimed softly. "I just thought for a while and was missed you when you are not around so I decided that it would be better if we get married. As we are both growing old and we are not dating anyone at present and I am the most eligible bachelor in town. So you don't have any reason to turn me down."
Isabella rolled her eyes and heaved a sigh of relief then said. "Yeah, yeah, how can I resist your charm. Now Alex if you are done talking go to sleep and let me sleep. I have to take my aunt to the hospital tomorrow, that too early in the morning.""Bella I am not joking," Alex said desperately. "I really mean it and I want you to come back as soon as possible or I will drive there to fetch you."Isabella's head was spinning as she heard his voice, since when did Alex become so bossy, she thought."Alright as soon I am done with the formalities here, I will come back. so don't bother coming here, Alex." She said it very sweetly as she did not know what had gone wrong with him and she did not want to take any risk."You better don't break your promise or I will definitely come to fetch you." He warned.
"I dare not. Good night Alex." She said and ended the call.
She stared at her phone for a long time and wondered was she dreaming.***************************************************************It was quite late when Isabella woke up the next day and everything was in chaos. She rushed to the hospital with her aunt and it took them almost an hour for the reports to come.After consulting with the doctor they both returned to their aunt's place. He had informed that the reports were normal but she needs s to follow her diet and check her pressure regularly.
"What's wrong aunt why are you smiling away?" Isabella asked her aunt when she saw that she was busy staring at her with an amused look."Bella, I am just happy to see you so strong and upright after what happened to you in Canada, You have become more confident and are becoming more and more beautiful just like your mother. "
Isabella blushed when her aunt praised her but when she thought about her mom, there was sadness in her eyes. Which did not escape her aunt's eye?"It's alright Bella, I think she is happy there and will be happier if you get married and have lots of grandchildren."
"Aunt Val!" She exclaimed softly.
"Bella I was just kidding. When are you planning to get married you are twenty-four already and I am getting older day by day. What will I tell your mother when I finally join her up there, that I couldn't even find you a decent guy?" Aunt Val said with some grievance.Now Bella was alert she knew when the topic was headed and said. "By the way Aunt Val, I forgot to tell you that I will be returning to Santa Monica tomorrow, as Alex had called me late at night, telling me to come back. There is some emergency in the company." She lied to her."Oh, that poor fellow must be useless when you are not around; he is so dependent on you. You might as well get married to him." Aunt Val said it bluntly.Isabella rolled her eyes and then she remembered her conversation with Alex and wondered, were these two people scheming against her."Really Aunt Val.....even you? She said with dissatisfaction in her voice."What did he propose you," Aunt Val asked curiously looking greatly amused.
"No............." She blurted out in panic."But you should think about it Bella, Alex is a very nice boy and both of you are single with a very similar past, so I don't you will have problems adjusting. And both of you know each other in and out. I think he is perfect for you." Aunt Val tried to reason with her.Isabella felt helpless; she always treated Alex more like an elder and had no other feelings for him whatsoever. So she decided to change the topic."Alright, I will think about it now let's have lunch, I am really hungry. Then I will take you to the market. I want to buy some flowers for my garden." She said and ran towards the kitchen.Aunt Bella shook her head helplessly thought, my dear child when will you finally let go of your past and move on in your life. I hope you find the man of your dreams soon and be happy with him always. I just hope they never find you again and take you back to that horrible place.Your mother and you suffered a lot and I had no clue or I would have rushed back and brought you back with me and she would be still alive but thankfully you escaped and now living your life the way you wanted. Although the scar won't fade away that easily, you have to move on.She got up from the couch and followed Isabella to the kitchen. Where the housekeeper had laid the food on the table."Ann." Aunt Val called the housekeeper, who was busy arranging the. "Go to the cellar and get the oldest red wine. I feel like we should enjoy the day as Bella will be returning back tomorrow and I don't know when she will be back."Ann raised her eyebrows and looked at Isabella but Aunt Val said sternly. "Don't look at her, I am fine and a glass of wine can do no harm. Now run along."Isabella nodded her head in confirmation at Ann and Ann smiled and went to get the wine.The duo of three had their lunch with perfect harmony and after the lunch, they went to the farmers market to get the things Isabella wanted.
“Oh lord…………………no, no, this can’t be happening to me. After all the devoted care I have given you, the least you could have done was to choose a place closer to the city to run over! “Isabella screamed at her car. The offending tyres produced a hissing sound and then settled down a fraction further on the road. Isabella was laughing helplessly and her wide brown eyes brought the colors back to her cheeks.“Okay alright, I suppose I will have to forgive you as you have always been faithful to me.” She grinned more broadly as she thought about what the people would think if they saw her having a conversation with her car. She laughed aloud and patted her steering wheel.Feeling a little cheerful as it was warm and sunny, she pulled forward the driver’s seat and leaned into the back to find her emergency tools, which were under the front seat. She
After some time she saw his hands had stopped working and she knew he was coming out so she pulled her eyes away from him. At least she got a sneak peek on him while he was working. She closed her eyes and sat there, her heart beating faster than usual. “Miss Jones.” He said it very softly. She ignored him, as she did not want to let him know that she wasn’t sleeping. And what kind of thoughts she was having about him a while ago. She heard him chuckle, then she could feel his breath near her. The car window was opened so she could feel his breathing. She clenched her fist trying to control her emotions. “Hey, sleeping beauty wake up.” He said huskily. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes slowly and looked at him and for a moment she kept staring at him not knowing what had gotten inside her as she could see that his eyebrows were well shaped and his mouth was looking so tempting as he smiled at her. He was definitely one of the most hands
After Fifteen minutes Isabella drove inside her drive way and heaved a sigh of relief as Adam was following her car and she was really scared. In order to fend him off, she had driven through inside lanes and finally managed to dodge him away. She got down of the car and after taking out her luggage. She looked at the tiny little vases of flowers she had purchased from the market at the Marina Del Rey. She smiled at her little treasures as she was fond of gardening and had a beautiful backyard that had a small lawn, which she mowed frequently.She smiled and went inside the house looking at everything with pride and satisfaction. Her home was designed according to her fantasies. A place where friends and family could gather and eat informally. Although she never really had big parties, she made it a point to call her colleagues once in a year for a Christmas get-together.A built-in dresser taking up one wall was lined with books of different genres, whic
“What the fuck was that? “ Isabella shouted him as soon as they entered the Bentley. “Have you gone crazy?” You didn’t even ask me for my opinion and pulled the stunt, now everyone in Santa Monica will know about it.”Alex knew it was coming so he was already prepared for it. “Bella, I like you and besides Neely has been pestering me to pursue you and you know I am really busy to date anyone and you have been with me for so many years. I couldn’t think of anyone else I would like to get married to.”“How long had you been planning all this Alex?” Bella looked at him with anger and was suspicious about the way he was behaving.He looked at her guiltily and said. “Mom had called me that day after you went to Marina Del Rey and you know the way she pesters me to get married. She said she has already found a girl for me and guess who is that woman?” He said sarcastically. When
Adam laughed and said. “Oh, I know honey, I have been observing you both since the day I signed the deal and know that you are both not compatible. And besides, I have heard a lot of things from my mother, who never fails to put a word or two about you in my ears. You have hooked my mother around your fingers, Isabella.” Isabella was shocked and regretted having close contact with his mother. But his mother was different from him. She is a very friendly and humble woman so she had talked with her to her heart's content when they had met a few times on different occasions. She was really feeling guilty now. But hold on a second what is she thinking, why would it matter even if she told everything about herself to Mrs. Black, it was just a mere conversation. Why was she feeling guilty? With that, she looked straight into his eyes and said. “Whatever I speak to your mother is none of your business and besides I like your mother she is not like you, arrogant. And please stop interfering
It was almost nine in the morning the next day when Isabella woke up and she hurriedly looked at the time only to remember that it was Sunday. She took a deep breath and sighed deeply. But remembering the things which happened the previous day all her relief disappeared. She knew that Alex had dropped her at her door last night and left only after she had locked her door from inside. She couldn’t remember how she dragged her feet to her room and changed her clothes. “Why do I need to drink so much when I can’t handle its effect?” She grumbled. “And that Adam Black actually had the guts to challenge me. From now on I will stay away from that man. He is a big nuisance and a bigger distraction. I am an engaged lady and I should behave like one.” Isabella buried her face in the pillow and groaned. Then after a long time, she got up from the bed. And after freshening up went towards the kitchen. She was feeling all drained out and wanted to fill her tummy. It was growling loudly but as s
Adam was shocked and out of control when Isabella took the initiative and opened her mouth and let his tongue explore her mouth, she kissed him passionately. Adam looked at her with a smile and held her tightly. His slender fingers lifted her chin and kissed her hungrily.“Women, did you just kiss me back.” He whispered in between kisses.Isabella frowned deeply and turned her face to look around the store. She knew she was wrong in taking advantage of Adam but she was desperate. But when he kissed her so passionately. She had forgotten about everything and was enjoying his kisses only to be pulled back to reality when Adam whispered softly in her ears.No one had ever dared to flirt with her like this in public.“Bella, where are you? Please come and help me, the Zip of this dress got stuck, I can’t open it.” Neely shouted from the trial room.“I am coming,” Isabella shouted back.She was pull
It’s been almost two days and Isabella was sulking at home. She had requested Alex to work from home for a week as she did not have any designing work that month and the accounts could be handled at home. Alex had readily agreed because he thought Isabella was stressed out because of their sudden engagement. He did not want to pressurize her and let nature its course.Isabella was really scared as the person she had seen was none other than her Stepbrother Nathan Wilde. His mother married her father after her mother died and Nathan was adopted by her father Gregory Jones as he did not have a son.She did not want to think about them and had left everything and moved to Santa Monica. She did not want to have anything to do with her father who was willing to sacrifice her in order to save his face. She had enough of torcher when she was living with them. But she knew that Nathan has been looking for her for a long time but she hid her identity so well that he