CHAPTER SEVEN: They met

Isabella stare at the man as confusion mounten inside her. She walk reluctantly towards her father when he signal her to come over.

" Wow, she surely is a great beauty " The man complimented staring lovingly at Isabella who manage to smile politely in response.

" Here, he is the father to your fiance " Martin said smiling. His glare at Isabella for a second before grinning brightly , indirectly telling her to be modest.

" It's nice to meet you " Isabella gave the man a fake smile.

" Same here , My son Hayden will arrive very soon " he laughed and i gulped.

Hayden.

The name echo in Isabella ears repeatedly. She swallowed hard, the mysterious lump in her throat refusing to go away . Just then everywhere was silent suddenly. Isabella, confused  turn to the entrance where everyone's gaze at a man. She could hear the people whispering among themselves then slowly the man walk in.

Isabella blinked in shock and  confusion when she saw Hayden walk into the hall gracefully.

Was he not the broke handsome guy from the club? Isabella asked herself inwardly.

She heard the man who has introduce himself as Hayden's father chuckled.

" That is my son and also your husband to be " He said proudly.

She exhaled sharply furrowing her eyebrows in annoyance.

Hayden scan the small crowd in silent, he wore a formal black suit ,he was accompany by his secretary who disappear into the little crowd. Hayden ignore the gasps from the people and went straight to his father when he sighted him.

" Father " he bow slightly ignoring everyone completely. Isabella gripped her dress tightly at the hem when Hayden walk pass her as if she is a statue.

" Here, your bride to be. " Pride replied Hayden who turn slightly to Isabella and set his jaw staring at the beautiful woman before him.

Isabella was greatly confused when she realized Hayden dark was the broke handsome man from the club and then she felt miserable when Hayden bypass her, ignoring her completely but when he finally turn to her she could not understand why her anger evaporated to the wind.

She study at the man before her carefully, his eyes of golden color, almost glowing  seems different from those of the man at the club. His jaw was set as if he was forced to appear at the event.

Staring at him for what seem like eternity she finally admitted that he isn't not just a beautiful man but also mysterious.

" Hi " She heard Hayden said bringing her back to reality. She cough slightly to regain her lost voice.

" Yes, hello " she replied differently.

Both their fathers smile, walking away to let them have their  privacy so they could talk.

Once they left Isabella shot Hayden a glare before walking outside. She was hurt about what just happened.

To think she has been drooling over a stranger whom she doesn't know was a beast make her heart ache.

She walk out of the night breathing to steady her trembling self.

She look around to find Joyce but her best friend is no where to be found.

Joyce must give a good explanation on where she went, leaving me alone to fend for myself.

She felt suffocated as she stood outside feeling sad and tired. The image of Hayden's golden eyes poped into her mind and she shut her eyes to keep it away.

" Are you okay ? " She heard a steady voice behind her. She whirl around to see Hayden staring at her calmly.

She stepped back fearfully when she saw him.

Oh wait! His eyes ain't glowing anymore.

" Your eyes " She manage to say as fear engulfed her. She has learn only little about the beast ,she just don't want to associate with them eversince she witness her mother murdered by one.

" I was angry earlier, they glow when I'm sensitive. " He explained shrugging. He seem relaxed, almost at peace as he continues staring at Isabella.

" Oh " was all she could say. Even though she had choose to learn very little about beasts and their leaders she couldn't help but overheard her workers talking about how powerful the leader is but glowing eyes isn't among what she had Heard from them.

" I'm Hayden dark, the leader of beasts family. I know you don't like the beasts nor do you want to marry me and i share the same interest as you. Don't feel bother at all because I'm not ready to marry a human as well "

Huh? He doesn't want the marriage as well? Oh great!

Isabella thought to herself feeling slightly relieved but suddenly panicked set in when a woman walk towards Hayden.

Cecil.

She recognized her as the lady from the club who has sat on Hayden's lap.

She cocked up an eyebrow in question. The lady, no doubt was pretty and slim. She has a long black hair that fall around her shoulder and her dress revealing too much of her white skin that Isabella worry about the weather for her.

" Hayden you can't just leave that way "

Leave? What is she talking about? Has Hayden been to her before he cane here?

Isabella felt sad when she saw Cecil wrapping her hands on Hayden seductively but what pained her the most was because Hayden never make any move to wave away Cecil's touch.

Isabella have seen enough, she walk to her car which was nearby and sat at the backseat. She was grateful that the chauffeur isn't there , she would not have love to cry in his presence.

Her body shook slightly as she sob silently in the car.

She wipe away the tears wondering why she was sobbing for a beast.

What has come over me ? She asked herself angrily.

Her head turn slightly and she saw Hayden standing by the door as if waiting for her to come out. She scan the environment for cecil but she couldn't find her.

She sighed softly in relieve, getting herself in control she open the car and alighted. Her eyes guarded, she attempt to walk pass Hayden but the latter grab her by the arm gently.

She tried to wringle herself free but there was no success in it so all she choose to do is to glare at the man with mysterious eyes.

" Let me go " Isabella warned with a low pathetic voice that made Hayden drop her arm hastily.

His paranormal sense picked up the frustration in her and he let go of her. She was supposed to walk away angrily but Isabella didn't move an inch as she gaze at Hayden whose eyes now isn't glowing.

" I won't marry you Hayden, you are a beast and nothing more " She said harshly. She couldn't understand why she was   very furious at him for allowing cecil to cling and linger on him. " I would never get married to a man who share his body around " she finished.

Hayden stare at her for some minutes allowing his paranormal sense to work it wonder.

Okay, she is upset and jealous but also ... Wait! A danger ahead. He thought to himself and Beasty growl loudly.