Lahat ng Kabanata ng My Best Friend’s Brother : Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

(BRAD’S POV)It may be true that absence makes the heart grow fonder because after spending such a wonderful time with Bella at the lake yesterday evening, I couldn’t stop thinking about her. It felt like it had been ages since we had seen. The homecoming dance would be holding tomorrow and after that there would be nothing preventing her from telling Olivia, hence we would be public.No hiding, No secret meetings anymore.That was what I was thinking about when I sat at the breakfast table drinking a glass of orange juice and eating sandwiches.I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn’t even realize that my attention was being called at the table. Not until, Olivia nudged me. I snapped up and my sister had a mocking smile on her face.“Mum wants to know if you want her to pack up some sandwiches for you?” She asked me seeing as I was clueless.“I’m fine mum. Thanks.” I said giving my mum a smile.Olivia, Dad and I were seated around the table having breakfast. Dad had the newsp

(ISABELLA’S POV)Dave was walking towards me with a friendly smile on his face. I was surprised to see him.“Hi.” He said when he got to where I stood.“Hi.” I said back with a smile. “You’re quite early to school.” He said.It was true. The school grounds was still very scanty and I could imagine that the building scanty as well. “Yeah…. I was just on my way to the library. I have a couple of things to do.” I told him.“What a coincidence. I’m on my way to the library too.” He said. “Do you mind if we walk together?”I hesitated for a second and then I shrugged at him.“That’s fine.” I said.We walked side by side in to the building which was as scanty as I expected it to be. It was still early and very few to no one lingered in the hallways. Dave and I walked together quietly until he broke the silence. “So,” Brad said as he cleared his throat. “I have not properly apologized for what happened at the bonfire. I am really sorry. What happened wasn’t…” But I stopped him short.“Da

(BRAD’S POV)I have played a lot of games and I have felt urgent rushes of adrenaline before. Several of them in fact but the way I felt now was unexplainable. I have never felt such confusion and anxiety before.Pictures of Bella and Dave had been shown to me by Henry. Pictures of them together in school this morning, pictures of them at the game together…. I don’t believe that Bella would be seeing someone else. She loves me. She would not try to hurt me. But still, I needed to see her and my damned phone was no where to be found! I drove home straight after leaving the locker room, all to Henry’s disapproval. He was not happy that I was not making my way to the party but I had a more important thing to take care of.After I parked my car in the driveway, I rushed out to the front door of the Martinez and rang the doorbell. Victoria, Isabella’s mum opened the door and her eyes lit up when she saw me.“Well, if it isn’t the champion quarterback! You were glorious today, Brad.” She

(ISABELLA’S POV)Dave’s eyes held a thousand and one things that he wanted to say to me but I just wanted to find Olivia now. I started walking towards the house and he followed me taking my hand in his.“Bella.” He called.“Yes.” I replied facing him.“I can’t believe it. You and Brad have something, don’t you?” He asked me and his eyes searched mine for the answer.I looked away feeling guilt creep in to my chest. “This is really unbelievable. How can you let him do this to you?” He said to me.I turned to him then. “What? What do you mean? He’s not doing anything to me.” I said shaking my head.“You can’t see that because you are way too nice!” He said and that further annoyed me.This was the same thing that Brad had said to me and hearing it twice in the same night was annoying. “I mean, you’re doing this behind Olivia’s back, I heard you. Don’t you think he’s just using you? No one who loves you would want to hide being with you or let you do any sort of secrecy .” He said and

(ISABELLA’’S POV)I stared at my reflection, my breath catching in my throat. Mum had outdone herself. The soft, flowing dress, a shade of blush pink, seemed to shimmer in the dim light of my bedroom. It clung to my curves in all the right places, accentuating my figure without being revealing. My long ebony hair, styled in loose waves, cascaded down my back, framing my made up face perfectly. A delicate pearl necklace, a gift from mum , completed the look.“Oh my goodness. My beautiful daughter, you are so beautiful. So gorgeous.” Mum said resting her hands on my shoulders.I looked at my mother through the mirror and saw that she had tears in her eyes. “Mum, are you crying?” I asked turning around to face her.Mum blew a raspberry and quickly wiped her eyes.“No! I’m not.” She lied. I smiled and took her hand in mine.“I’m just so happy. You are such a beautiful girl and I’m glad that you are more confident now. Confidence and change looks so good on you Bella. I am proud of you.”