Author's POV"Tell me Bellissima, will you marry me?"Alexander asked. His heart hammered inside his chest.Bella looked at him shocked as her heart rammed inside her heart. She looked at him frozen making him nervous.What will he do if she say 'N0'."Yes"It came out as a whisper."Oh my god, yes!"She yelled jumping in happiness.It made him smile wide.Bella was smiling ear to ear. He placed the sparkling diamond ring on her finger and she almost cried when she looked at it."I always dream about this type of proposal..."Her eyes watered."I love you... You always make me feel special.""If not you then whom?"He pulled her in a kiss.His lips was soft on her lips, he was showing his love and how much he cares for her.Bella deepened the kiss, awakening the monster inside him. He picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He placed her down when they reached the bedroom. She looked around with surprised eyes. She can clearly see the stars through transparent ceili
Bella's POV"Are you sure that we will get the pills at this time?"I asked worried. We are outside the city and i doubt that stores will be open at this time, it's almost 2 am. Alex is driving to the nearest pharmacy so we can get the birth control pills for me. I looked at him cautiously, he was so mad at himself for not being careful. I was scared that he might lash out on me too but he apologized to me which was really nice. "We have to try..."He replied speeding up the car.To be honest I don't mind getting pregnant, i love babies and i have experience of taking care of my siblings too. Kids are so innocent and adorable, i want have children too but it's too soon. I am still in college and we aren't even married. I need to focus on my career and our relationship before we bring new life in the world.I sighed in relief when pharmacy came to my view, roads are deserted as expected. It's dark outside and no one is out."Wait inside... I'll get it for you..."He said and got ou
Bella's POV"Did you take the pill?"His question send another twisted wave of panic in my gut.I don't know that my hand shaking because of Air conditioner which on full speed in the car or its because of panic. "Yes, I did"My voice is terribly weak and i hate it. Alex must have sensed it, he intertwined one hand with mine while one was resting on the steering wheel. "I know you are not feeling well... Don't worry you will be fine, I'll make you your favorite pasta... How does it sound, huh?"He kissed my cheek. To be honest the way he said that 'thank god, you are not pregnant' after that I didn't feel the same energy in his kiss. Those words broke something in my heart.I know he must have his own reasons for not wanting a kid but did he tried to take my opinion on the same. I might want the baby. He didn't even ask. I want to tell him but my gut is telling me it's not the right time. I am not ready to tell him but eventually I have to tell him. He should know. Will he be ha
Bella's POVFuck, if this is my condition now. I don't know what is going to happen in next nine months.Constant vomiting and feeling nauseous is taking toll on me. I called the same doctor, she said it will get better with time. I hope so.We came back in the morning. I went to college, submitted my assignments and came back because I can't sit in the class like this. Alex is still in his office.I am yet to inform him about the situation. I have to tell him today. I can't wait any longer.Till he comes back i should consult with Maa too. Thankfully she is home today. But i hope she is not busy with her rude husband. They are always together like love birds. I knocked on the door and heard soft 'come in'.I peaked inside and entered. Mr. Marino is not here so my way is clear."Bella!"She looked at me with smile while keeping big album aside."So you finally decided to declare the good news."I looked at her confused, does she already knows about pregnancy. Impossible!"I didn't ge
Bella's POVAlex was shocked for a moment like my words are playing in his mind. I heard thumped against my rib cage looking at his face. I can see that he didn't like the news."Fuck!"He breathed out the curse. "Come here, i am so sorry..."He pulled me in a tight hug. It means he is not angry or upset, right? He hugged me because he is happy too. He wants this baby too. I wrapped my hands tightly around him. Thank God, he understands. "I am sorry... I couldn't tell you earlier... I was scared... That night doctor told me that i am pregnant..."I confessed but what he said next made shocked to the core. "Don't be scared Bella... We will abort it."Oh my God! My hands froze around him. Suddenly his embrace started feeling strange and weird. No this can't be real, may be i heard it wrong. He can't say that, not my Alex. I looked at him confused, broke the hug and stepped away from him."Abortion?"I mumbled.He sighed rubbing his forehead like It's a problem."Yes, abortion...
Author's POVMassimo placed Bella on the bed. "Can you please call the doctor?"Grace said worried. "On its way"Massimo replied stepping back from the bed and looked at Grace."You were there... What happened to her?""I don't know..."Grace gulped nervously."We were standing in the corridor... She suddenly came out crying, Alexander was following her... They were arguing on something... She started crying and fainted... Dominick took Alex with him.""Do you have any idea?"He looked at Anamika."Or you guys have decided not to tell me anything... Why this girl is in this condition?... And why Alex is not with the girl he wants to marry..."Anamika rubbed her face and sighed."Bella is pregnant and Alex don't want the baby."Grace's throat tightened after hearing that. Here she is dying for the baby and Alex is fighting not to have it.Anamika noticed her glossy eyes."Grace... I am so sorry you have to deal with this... If you are not comfortable then__""I am fine... I should st
Author's POV"What took you so long?"Grace asked when Bella came back."You are looking pale Bella... Are you okay?""Yes... But i think i am feeling sleepy because of medicines i took..."Bella lied with assuring smile."We are done... Let's go home and then you can sleep comfortably..."Grace replied.Bella gulped down the lumb in her throat and followed Grace blinking back her blurry vision. Tight feeling around her chest was making her suffocate. "What took you so long honey?"Anamika asked."It was crowded"Bella answered."Okay let's go and don't stress yourself... It's not good for your health..."She said while opening the car door for her. "We'll deal with Alex... You don't have to worry about him... Next week we have to come back again for check up."Bella nodded and sat inside. She went home and went to sleep. Alex wasn't there. After taking medicines she was quick to fall in sleep. Alex came back when she was sleeping. He wanted to talk to her but wasn't ready to wake
Bella's POVI don't want this to be real. It's unbearable. My whole life was a lie. I started seeing hope of truth in Alex but he did the same. Everything inside me broke.Why people hate me, why do they always deceive me, why the abandon me? Am i that unlucky. My mind drifted back to the moment where Valentino met me. Valentino, My real father. "I don't trust you... Why would I trust you?"I asked when he said that he is my real father.My already heavy head started throbbing by his words. I am his daughter, is this even possible? I had no idea how to react on it. He cleared my doubts by showing me DNA tests and pictures of him and my mother. There is no way to deny that my mother was with him. Pictures says it all. It wasn't coincidence that My mother's name and Valentino's daughter's name was same, Amanda. "Why are you telling me this now"I asked refusing to cry. Why life is throwing one after another thing at me for which i am not ready. He eyes softened but hesitancy was
EpilogueBella's POV"Bella did you sign the papers..."Jasmine asked while scrolling through her mobile."Yes ma'am..."I grinned at her and she laughed. She excused herself when she got the phone call.I can't believe it's been five years and we are opening the 11th franchise of our cafe in the country. After my marriage Jasmine and started working on our dream project that is to open a cafe, Dad and Alex invested in our business plan and here we are one of the most famous cafe of the country. It's like a dream come true. Whole country is drinking and loving our recipes, thousands of employees are working for us. It feels so good. It feels like i have just blinked an eye and five years passed in blur. Alex and i are together for give years but our love has grown stronger. "Mommy!"I turned around when i heard that cute little voice. She threw her pink school bag on the floor and ran towards me. "You are early..."I picked her up and and kissed her chubby cheek.Alexandra is ou
Author's POV"Aren't you tired?"Bella released a heavy breath when he set her hair free."No!"He smirked slowly tracing his fingers on her necklace and gently removed it. "It's quite late..."She reasoned tried to tease him.Alex picked her up bridal style and placed on the bed. "So?"He grabbed her hand and gently removed her bangles. She looked at him with naughty eyes when his lips were few inches away from her lips."It's been long time... I am not stopping today..."He brushed his lips against hers while removing her payal.He removed all jewelry from her body and reached for the knot of her blouse."If i say i am tired?"She breathed out.She straightened her back when Alex unexpectedly kissed her back and released the knot. "You want this more than me!..."He whispered biting on her earlobe and making her blush. "Don't you?"He removed her blouse and reached for the knot of her lehnga.Bella shook her head with naughty smile. "No i am not!"He fully undressed her and pu
Author's POV"Maa why this haldi is not pink or purple...but will look beautiful"Bella asked when everyone was applying Haldi on her.Anamika laughed."Because it's turmeric Bella..."She was wearing yellow lehnga and Everyone was wearing matching colors cloth. "She will be the first bride who wants purple turmeric..."Jasmine teased. "Don't tease her... It's her wedding day..."Grace chuckled. "Okay bride is done with the haldi ceremony now it's our turn..."Raan grinned."This is haldi not Holi..."Grace widened her eyes."You will see..."Raan smirked.Anamika looked at Massimo with wide eyes."No! You will ruin my designer saree..."He just smirked and she got the hint to run. Before she goes too far with her heels and saree he grabbed her by waist and she let out a playful scream.He caged her against the pillar."You can't run away from me, tigress..."He smirked."This is not fair... I am wearing heels."She complained."Not my problem..."He shrugged."Wait!... Be gentle,
Author's POV"I don't care... We are getting married..."Alex shrugged and helped her to wear night gown. He untied her lehnga and smirked at her."Hurry up..."She gave him warning look. He picked her up from the pool of her lehnga and placed down before fixing her night gown. "Good night"He kissed her passionately before opening the door.Raan was standing there with crossed hands."What are you doing here Alex?"She entered inside."Helping my girl..."He shrugged."You don't have to break these rules... At least respect the traditions..."She scolded."And you are respecting the promise you gave to dad"He asked with Stern face. "Alex, this is not the right time."Bella tried to intervene."I am not answerable to you, Alex..."Raan glared at him."I don't know why you guys can't understand me... I fucking love them... Is it that bad?..."Her angry eyes watered. "Yes it is!"Alex gritted."You can't stay with two men... I don't give a fuck that mafia traditions allows to marr
Author's POVAlex placed Bella down and removed cloth from her mouth.She gasped for the air."This is how you are treating you are soon to be wife..."She complained."Your father and brother took their wives like they are made up of glass and look at you professional kidnapper...""Because their wives are calm... My girl is a little devil. You will scream and wake up the whole palace..."He pinched her nose tip. "But Alex this is against rituals... We can't meet..."She argued."It's nothing like that... We can't see each other after haldi ceremony... And we are banned from having sex, we can meet and see each other... I did my research..."He said while she unwrapped herself from the blanket. "Where are we?"She looked around and found herself standing in the open balcony which was giving the view of the huge garden."I am in love with this place"She said in awe. "I can see that..."He sat on the hanging bench which is made up of wooden and pulled her on his lap. "You literall
Bella's POV"Wow!"This is the hundredth time of me to say this word since we have landed in Jodhpur, Rajsthan, India. When Alex said destination is surprise, i didn't expect it to be In India itself just because i wanted Indian wedding. Right now we are standing in front of the palace which is also the wedding venue and it's so gorgeous, i don't even want to blink my eyes that much i am mesmerized by it's beauty. Rich and beautiful carvings, garden, the way it's built it's so beautiful. It's almost evening and it's looking beautiful under the colorful sky. It's so peaceful around here. So spacious and fresh. "You liked it"Maa asked."I loved it..."I jumped in excitement. "It's so beautiful... I can't believe in am going to marry here... Thank you so much."Raan has already taken hundred of pictures from airport to here. It's all new for her too. Grace seems to capture every beauty of this place in her mind because whenever i look at her, she lost looking at the nature and Domi
Bella's POVI never liked this woman, even though we were living under one roof. She was never my mother."Bella.."She stood up from the bed where Valentino is sitting.What is she doing here? How did she come here? The biggest question is, how did her so called husband allowed her to come Italy to meet her lover?Alex stood behind me like a mountain, glaring at her with his cold eyes. She looked at him and Valentino."Bella... How was your day?... I hope you are working hard for exams."Valentino tried to ease the tension in the room."Yeah!"I smiled ignoring the unwanted presence in the room. I have nothing to do with her. "How are you feeling now?... This is for you"I gave him big chocolate bar and he laughed."Thanks i needed it after taking bitter medicines.."He hide it under his pillow. "I hope you die with diabetes..."Alex commented And i glared at him."Wish you the same"Valentino scowled."Can you guys stop it please..."I sighed."Actually i am here to inform you th
Bella's POVI winked at him and sensually bit my lower lip just to tease him. Poor Alex can't anything in the classroom which is full of students. He cleared his throat giving the look which says...'Wait till we reach home'Okay, i am going to get punished for this naughty act but i am happy that finally everything is on track. He have solved our problems, we communicate about our insecurities and problems. That's what needed in our relationship. One thing I realised that it's getting hard to stay without Alex. When i was away from him, i forgot to laugh, i was drawn in sorrow but the moment he took me in his arms everything disappeared.It worked like magic. I got my appetite back, i am eating well, i don't feel nauseous now. I am laughing, smiling. In short i became old Bella. I just hope it stays like this. "That's it for today... All the best for your semester exams..."He called off the last class of the semester. "Thank you sir!"Everyone said in unison.Layla literally r
Author's POVAlex hold her closer as he walked inside the room. Bella was asleep but she woke up when he was about to place her down."We are home!"She yawned while rubbing her eyes."Yes we are in our house..."He smiled. He was about to step back from her but she quickly grabbed his hand. "Don't leave me..."She walked on her knees till she was inch away from him. "I don't want to stay alone..."He smiled at the way she was clutching on his shirt. "I am not leaving you again...""I missed you..."Her all complaints flew out of the window. "I missed you more..."He caressed her hair, looking lovingly in her eyes.Bella clutched on his shirt and pulled him for a kiss. He wrapped his hand around back of her neck and deepened the kiss. Loving and caressing her mouth as he was dying to do this. "Did you forgive me?"He asked breaking the kiss."Yes"She hugged him and he wrapped his hands around her. "I love you... You have no idea how much i was dying for this..."He trailer kis