Richard did Isabella's parents the honour of filling them in with every information they needed."Yes, I do. The traffic police reported the incident to me… She would need to get all the rest she can until then."Mr. Smith nodded with a solemn expression on his face. "Thank you so much, Mr…" "Cooper," Richard quickly informed in between. "… Mr. Cooper for taking care of our daughter and making sure she's getting the best treatment." Richard offered a smile. "It's nothing."From the side, Mrs. Smith heaved a sigh. "I really wish that she could wake up and see us," she said with a longing look as she gently caressed the side of Isabella's face that wasn't covered in bandages.Currently, she was sitting next to her daughter on the bed.Seeing that gesture, Isla wanted to go over. "Mummy," she called out, arms stretching towards her mother's bed. Richard had to walk over and pass her to her grandmother.Another hour came and passed and Isabella only opened her eyes once. And in that ti
“What do you take me for?” Richard frowned. “I would never do anything to hurt her, so the answer to your question is a capital no. I didn’t interfere.” Mateo was forced to believe him because his best friend wouldn’t lie about something like that.“Won’t you let me see her at least?” he asked while pointing at the other side he couldn’t that was blocked from his sight.Richard shook his head. “When she gets better.” There was no way he would let him see her in that condition.Mateo had no problems with it, so he stayed a bit and chatted with him for a few more minutes before taking his leave.Now, left alone, Richard went on to freshen up before going over to Isabella’s bed to check on her. He made sure the doctor observed her before he turned in for the night.The following day as early as 7 AM, Isabella’s parents were already at the hospital to see her with some fruits and food.Fortunately, Richard had already dressed up for work and put away his travel bag inside the trun
The doctor announced that Isabella could be discharged from the hospital after the casts were removed and a thorough checkup was done. The previous day before she left the hospital, people from work who were led by Miriam came to visit her and wish her a speedy recovery. Bella was looking all better by then and she appreciated their visit in return.The following day she was to be discharged, her three friends came around to assist her as she had to be wheeled out in a chair. Bella’s friends were very happy to take their daughter home and also couldn’t stop thanking Richard for all his help, especially financially. He had settled all the bills in the hospital.“You should come with us to enjoy my home-cooked lunch,” Mrs. Smit urged with a smile that reached her eyes.Hearing that, Richard took his eyes off Bella who had been helped into the car and replied, “I will come around some other time.”Bella’s parents were a little dissatisfied and tried to convince him to follow them
"Has your boss been here before?" Rosie inquired with curiosity twisted in her brows.Isabella shook her head. "He doesn't know this address except for mine." Isabella had no idea that her father had sent the address of their home to Richard shortly before she was wheeled home."I think that he must be very busy today to pass on the invitation," Caro voiced while making eye contact with others. "Bella, your boss is so rich and hot. Is he single?" Venita couldn't help giggling with her full set of white teeth on display and almost immediately, the girls fixed their gazes on her. Isabella smiled. "Unfortunately, I know nothing about his private life. You will have to go ask him yourself if you are interested.""Why are you asking? Are you ready to mingle now?" Caro teased."Who said it was for me?" A smirk appeared at the corner of Venita's lips as she took in the different expressions on their faces. "I want to set him up with Bella because right now, I am wishing he was the one she
~Two Years Later~It's been one month since Isabella and Gerald officially divorced, and the latter was set to marry his mistress, Kareen in a few weeks according to the gist brought by 'Scandalous blog.'But that was none of Isabella's business as she had long moved on with her life, especially after getting all the monetary compensation being contested in the divorce, plus her daughter's full custody.She was a free and happy woman now, given that she was about to clock off work for the week.Sitting in her new office, a deep exhale escaped Isabella's lips as she turned off her computer and picked up her phone to check the message she got a while ago.It was from Richard, and the content read; 'Meet me at Le Bernardin by 7:30 tonight.''Huh?' Isabella was a little confused, but as soon as she finished reading the message and lifted her head, she saw Richard stepping out of his office.He didn't even look her way before walking away with his coat draped on his left arm and his bag in
Richard did not get the chance to pull out a chair for Bella because of the toddler in his arms. He had wanted to be a complete gentleman from the start of their date to the finish, but see what she’s caused by bringing a child over.“I asked you out on a date and you brought Isla with you,” he said casually after a waiter arranged another chair for the toddler.Bella who had her secret plans quietly tucked into the back of her head smiled politely as she met his gaze after he had gently settled her daughter on the chair next to him. “I hope you don’t mind her presence?” Richard smirked and peered at Isla who had already picked up the menu meant for him. “Of course, I don’t. Isla is such an adorable daughter. What is there not to like about her?”Bella had nothing to refute his words with as her genes were as clear as day on Isla. She was very proud after successfully creating a mini-version of herself. And by that, she means a beautiful mini-her. Twenty minutes later…Ric
Richard finally confessed his feelings for Bella and she did not look like any of it made sense to her.Bella did not speak immediately because his confession was weighing heavily on her heart and thankfully, Richard understood and gave her some space.If he can be patient for two years just for this day, what is waiting for two minutes just to hear her response?After a while of digesting her boss's romantic confessions and intentions towards her, Bella met his gaze again and tried to ask with a calm composure she managed to muster that second, "You don't have any woman that you like?"Richard was a bit confused by that question as he raised a questioning brow. "I like you."Bella shook her head. He didn't understand her question, so she had to ask again, "I mean, apart from me, you don't have another one?""If there was another woman I liked, I wouldn't have patiently waited and worked hard for two years just to be close to you and your loved ones."The second that revelation made i
Isabella liked Richard. It was effortless to fall for someone who was kind to her plus the added advantage of being handsome.But in any case, her ex-husband was also very good to her at the beginning of their relationship before he changed after the birth of their daughter, and seeing Richard doing the same now, she was afraid that things were going to turn upside down.It didn’t necessarily mean he would cheat on her, but given their connection through her previous marriage, it was hard to see them going far with this new relationship he wanted.Regardless, Bella found herself being unable to say ‘no’ to him. Somehow, it might be because she secretly liked him, or because of her friends bugging her to give him a child or probably because of her daughter who seemed to love him as much.A deep sigh fell through Bella’s lips as she glanced at their intertwined fingers. She stole a glance at Isla and saw how glued her eyes were on the screen of her phone before shifting her gaze bac