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ARABELLA HERNANDEZ In the afternoon after lunch Diego and I lay on the bed, he was staring at the ceiling with his one hand resting on his temple while I closed my eyes trying to sleep."So what did you buy today?" Diego asked.A little surprised by his sudden change in behavior, I opened my eyes and turned to him "You want to know?""Yeah tell me."I smiled "So I bought a lot of dresses. Like many, I lost count. Then I ate burgers and chicken pops. I had to buy makeup sets too but before that, the mess occurred." I replied pouting.He smiled looking at me "So you wanna go out in the evening?"I gave him a suspicious look.Looking up blankly again he continued "You said you couldn't complete your shopping so how about we get that completed?"I got up on my elbows looking at him straight "What is the reason for your sudden mood change?""If you want, we can go or just leave it. I can do my work."My eyes widened "No. No. No. Please I want to go.""Cool be ready then. Now let me rest a
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ARABELLA MARTINEZScared as hell, I managed to drag myself to the bed and sat, I have already started sweating. At the same time Diego entered the room as soon as he saw me he seemed worried."Bella?" He called. Ignoring him I lay on the bed still in shock. Covering myself with the duvet I turned to my side trying to sleep and even forget that I even saw that picture.I can't explain anything to him, not now at least."Bella, you okay?" He asked again but I was too scared to even reply to him. I had a lot of questions going through my mind which very well are going to remain unanswered.Slowly I closed my eyes trying my best to fall asleep."Ara stays in here don't get out," Dad instructed pushing me inside the cupboard."But Dad yo-""Don't say anything just be here and don't get out whoever calls you unless it's Simon."I nodded and cowered myself sticking to the cupboard. There was a small hole in the cupboard from where I saw the black-outfit man shooting Dad.The man shot on his
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 10
DIEGO HERNANDEZWhile I was working in my office, I got a text from Mark. Mark is the guy whom I have hired to be Arabella's bodyguard and also the driver.He sent me a picture of Arabella sitting with a guy at some café. She seemed pretty happy with him.Mark also told me that they were friends.Friends?But according to what I know, Arabella never had any friends. Is there something I missed out about her?I called Christopher."Diego Hernandez it is." His voice sounded so happy.But this man to me will always be annoying."I have something to ask." I hate him. I hate him with all my heart and soul. But to keep her safe I have to make a few things clear.Things this woman is making me do."What can I help you with?""How many friends does Arabella have?" I asked directly.It took a minute for him to reply "She doesn't have any.""You sure? You are not missing anyone, are you?""No. Aaron knows her the best he is saying she doesn't have any friends."I hung up without giving him ano
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 11
CONNOR CAMPBELLWhen I entered the house I was completely shocked to see the scene in front of me. Everyone in the house was lying lifeless on the floor. I looked around the room just to see blood and dead bodies."V-Vincent-" I heard Dad's voice. My eyes fell on the body lying."NO!" I yelled and ran to Dad. I held him in my arms he was still breathing. "D-Dad, don't worry. I am here." Looking at my men I yelled at them "TAKE OUT THE CAR RIGHT NOW?"I was about to pick him up in my arms when he stopped me "N-No son. Y-You c-can't save me.""Dad I can take you to the hospital," I said again trying to pick him but he stopped me again."It's too late now. Y-You c-can't.""Dad." I could feel tears in my eyes."S-Simon C-Cameron destroyed e-everything. V-Vincent-" He stopped, his hand left mine falling to the floor."D-Dad?" I called him but never his reply come. Hugging him I cried also looking around at everyone's body lying on the floor made me feel sick.I will destroy that man.I open
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 12
ARABELLA HERNANDEZ When my eyes opened in the morning, I found myself in Diego's arms. His eyes were still closed looking peaceful while sleeping and damn that messy hair look.Oh, Sweet Jesus! Are you trying to kill me early in the morning? Last night, I was happy to share my feelings with him. I was happy to finally let someone know how I still feel, how those nightmares still haunt me.Getting up from the bed I made my way to the washroom. After taking a shower I went downstairs to find Dad talking to Deby, more like arguing with her.I rolled my eyes.Every morning Dad fights with that old woman. She's his mother's age but who can explain this to the old man?I went towards them and greeted them making them stop fighting. Again I made my way toward the kitchen and started preparing the breakfast. Diego joined us at the breakfast table all dressed up and ready to leave for his work. Tomorrow is my book launch event, I have to inform him.Not that I expect him to come there for
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 13
ARABELLA HERNANDEZ "I'm afraid she won't be able to join you." Came a voice from behind while I was talking to Connor making me freeze completely.Is this a dream? Or is he really here?As I turned around, Diego stood at a few distances looking straight at us. Honestly speaking I did not expect to see him here especially when I didn't ask him to come. But seems like he is the best person in my life.He made his way towards us."Actually, the coming Tuesday we need to attend a function, and being my wife, Arabella has to join me there."Connor smiled at Diego "That's fine. She can help me some other day maybe later this week and I don't think you'll have any problem.""My apologies this week would be a bit difficult for her to join you."I looked at Diego totally confused. His eyes were still fixed on Connor with a light smile plastered on his lips but the smile did not feel good at all... on both sides."May I ask why is that?" Connor asked with the same not-so-pleasant smile. It wa
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 14
DIEGO HERNANDEZ I looked down at Arabella she was finally asleep. I never thought it would be this dangerous of course she would be scared after what happened today, even I was afraid that we would make out alive from that place. Getting up from the bed I made my way outside the room, reaching my office room I called Simon."Diego?" He answered."What the fuck is going Simon?"I was really mad at him. It was never my responsibility to face these situations, he promised me I would never have to face such situations under his security but today he broke the promise."What happened?""Watch the news. We were attacked today at Arabella's event. She got attacked twice, Simon. You told me they are gonna use her to get to you and if I marry her they wouldn't dare to kill someone like me.""It's complicated Diego.""I don't fucking care Simon because of you she is in danger, are you understanding that?""I know Diego. I know I am trying to save her. I'll sort everything out.""When are you g
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 15
ARABELLA HERNANDEZWhen I woke up there was no one in the room. Sitting up on the bed I picked up the glass from the bedside table and drank water. I could still feel the weakness. At the same time, Dad entered the room with a tray in his hand Diego followed him from behind."Finally you are awake!" He said coming inside the room and taking a seat beside me. Diego stood at a distance with his eyes fixed on me. Dad asked again "Feeling better?"I nodded "A lot.""I have brought some soup for you." He then leaned closer to me and whispered "And don't worry it's not vegetarian."I chuckled when my eyes fell on Diego there was a light smile on his lips too."Thank you, Dad.""Oh, you don't have to thank me, Ara, as a Dad I think it's my responsibility to take care of my daughter."He placed the tray on my lap, I started having the soup from the bowl."Is it good? I asked Deborah to add many things in it to make this disgusting soup taste good." Dad asked."It is good." Then I leaned a bit
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1 WEEK LATERARABELLA HERNANDEZWhen I woke up Diego was already up. This was the first time he was up before me, strange."You up? Go get freshen up, the breakfast is ready."I sat up on the bed rubbing my eyes a few times, I looked up at him "Don't tell me you made the breakfast? I won't have it. You are a very bad cook."He glared at me playfully "Luckily I didn't.""Then I am fine with having breakfast."Sliding his phone into his pocket he got up from the couch and said "Come downstairs. It's 10 already."My eyes widened "10?" "Yeah, you were really lost in your beauty sleep and I didn't want to disturb you.""Fuck!" I muttered getting up from the bed."Woah. Cursing early morning is not a good lady."I gave a sweet smile and replied "I am sorry Daddy.""Daddy?" He smirked and then made his way toward me, standing in front of me he said "I really don't mind you calling me that. In fact, I love it." My eyes widened "but it would be inappropriate if you use that in front of Dad so
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ARABELLA HERNANDEZ When we reached home, Diego took me straight to our room he didn't even let me answer Dad's question. Dad too was confused by his sudden behavior.As we were inside our room Diego stood in front of me looking straight into my eyes."There are few things that you don't know about Simon which may hurt you but now you need to know them."I scanned his face once before asking "Is it something bad?"He nodded."I don't want to know," I replied.Diego came closer to me, placing his o ne hand on my chin making me look up at him "I have noticed something about you, you never ask the question 'why' and I think I know why because you don't wanna get hurt."He was right. I never asked Simon why he kept me caged for 6 months. I never asked him why he is away from me for more than a year. I never asked him why doesn't tell me about his work and above all, I never asked him why am I not allowed to tell people who my brother is."I am scared of losing people that's why I never se
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 19
ARABELLA HERNANDEZ Finally, I was successful in making my choco-chip cookies, I ran upstairs all excited with a bowl in my hand. As I reached our room, I found Diego looking outside the window while talking on his phone I made my way towards him and waited for his call to end.I know I was being too much desperate but I just can't help myself. Someone is finally being nice to me like talking to me like a normal person. This is the first time I have cooked something different for someone, in my old house I used to cook these things only for myself no one ever had them.So I am really excited for Diego to have these cookies and praise me.Of course, praise me, I am the best!"I am done with the cookies!" I announced.He turned back with his brows furrowed then made his way towards me."Taste it," I said all excited extending the bowl towards him.He looked at the bowl once then back at me unsure of its taste."What?" I asked."Does it even taste good?""How would I know? So to know it
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DIEGO HERNANDEZ"What am I doing?" I cursed myself for getting out of my room. Arabella was sleeping in the room while I was struggling to figure out what am I doing exactly.I shouldn't get close to her in the end we'll have to get a divorce after a year. After Simon will sort everything, I have to divorce her.I shouldn't get this close to her.I have never allowed anyone in my study but today I myself took her to that room and on top of that I told her she can go there whenever she feels like it.This is too much.I was about to go to the study when my phone rang I looked at the id, it was Christopher, which made me roll my eyes.Not again."Yeah," I answered."There has been a problem." He said."I can perfectly say that there has been some problem that's why you called. I don't think we are that close where you would call me to ask 'how I am'.""I am Serious Diego. There has been some serious problem.""What is it, Christopher?""One of our men died again. Someone murdered him an
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ARABELLA HERNANDEZI didn't remember last night while crying when did I fall asleep. In the morning I was preparing breakfast lost in my thoughts about what Diego said last night. I know he was angry and Dad too said that he has no control over himself when he is angry but I can't stop thinking about it. Fine, I agree it was my fault but he could've told it in a better way rather than yelling.Someone came running and switched off the gas knob, I looked beside me it was Deby."Where are you lost, Ara? You would've burnt the food."I shook my head "I-I'm sorry I was just thinking something."She placed a hand on my arm, scanning my face she asked "Are you okay?"I nodded "Yeah." Saying that I focused on cooking the food.The maids served the food on the breakfast table. I was talking to Deby about a few things when Dad came and took his seat at the dining table."Good morning Ara." He greeted.I smiled and replied "Morning Dad.""So what do we have for breakfast today?""Pancakes, egg
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ARABELLA HERNANDEZ I was walking back to the penthouse though I never felt scared walking alone at night whenever I used to sneak out from my old house but today, I don't know why I was scared. After what happened yesterday of course I should be scared.What if Diego wouldn't have been there with me?And why are those people even trying to kill me? Does Simon have any connection with them?Fucking hell! This shit is complicated."Shall I be your bodyguard for the night?" Came a voice from behind making me jump in horror. I turned around with one hand placed on my chest."Jesus Connor! You scared me!" I said breathing heavily.He chuckled then made his way towards me "Sorry for that dear lady."I rested both my hands on my waist suspiciously scanning his face "You know sometimes I really wonder if you are stalking me, wherever I go, you are always there.""Stalking? Oh, I am so hurt. It's just I was walking back home after a dinner date which didn't go well when I saw my friend so I t
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ARABELLA HERNANDEZWhen I woke up there was no one in the room. Sitting up on the bed I picked up the glass from the bedside table and drank water. I could still feel the weakness. At the same time, Dad entered the room with a tray in his hand Diego followed him from behind."Finally you are awake!" He said coming inside the room and taking a seat beside me. Diego stood at a distance with his eyes fixed on me. Dad asked again "Feeling better?"I nodded "A lot.""I have brought some soup for you." He then leaned closer to me and whispered "And don't worry it's not vegetarian."I chuckled when my eyes fell on Diego there was a light smile on his lips too."Thank you, Dad.""Oh, you don't have to thank me, Ara, as a Dad I think it's my responsibility to take care of my daughter."He placed the tray on my lap, I started having the soup from the bowl."Is it good? I asked Deborah to add many things in it to make this disgusting soup taste good." Dad asked."It is good." Then I leaned a bit
A Marriage Bounded By A Deal CHAPTER 14
DIEGO HERNANDEZ I looked down at Arabella she was finally asleep. I never thought it would be this dangerous of course she would be scared after what happened today, even I was afraid that we would make out alive from that place. Getting up from the bed I made my way outside the room, reaching my office room I called Simon."Diego?" He answered."What the fuck is going Simon?"I was really mad at him. It was never my responsibility to face these situations, he promised me I would never have to face such situations under his security but today he broke the promise."What happened?""Watch the news. We were attacked today at Arabella's event. She got attacked twice, Simon. You told me they are gonna use her to get to you and if I marry her they wouldn't dare to kill someone like me.""It's complicated Diego.""I don't fucking care Simon because of you she is in danger, are you understanding that?""I know Diego. I know I am trying to save her. I'll sort everything out.""When are you g
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ARABELLA HERNANDEZ "I'm afraid she won't be able to join you." Came a voice from behind while I was talking to Connor making me freeze completely.Is this a dream? Or is he really here?As I turned around, Diego stood at a few distances looking straight at us. Honestly speaking I did not expect to see him here especially when I didn't ask him to come. But seems like he is the best person in my life.He made his way towards us."Actually, the coming Tuesday we need to attend a function, and being my wife, Arabella has to join me there."Connor smiled at Diego "That's fine. She can help me some other day maybe later this week and I don't think you'll have any problem.""My apologies this week would be a bit difficult for her to join you."I looked at Diego totally confused. His eyes were still fixed on Connor with a light smile plastered on his lips but the smile did not feel good at all... on both sides."May I ask why is that?" Connor asked with the same not-so-pleasant smile. It wa
