Chapter ThirteenCOUPLES GAMEThree more couples were waiting at a spot while Isabella and David made the fourth, they were given a chair to sit with the others."Why did you lie that we are a couple?" David asked.Isabella was surprised at how persistent he was but she covered it with a smile,"It is our lucky day and you want to ruin it by telling them we are not a couple? It does not harm so just calm down.""They would have appreciated the honesty, we are not going through this. Let's get out of here," he grabbed her wrist getting up."No," she disagreed, she was not going to do this but he was pushing her. "You have a whole gallery while I have nothing, I need this so please play the game with me."She gave him a cute face she was sure he could not resist. "Please, David."He didn't say a word as he sat beside her, Isabella mouthed a thank you while he simply nodded.Soon the fifth couple arrived and the game began. "It is nice to have you wonderful couples here, the game will be
Chapter FourteenMEETING CHRIS"Prepare for your dinner? You can just do that at my place," David said and she bit her lips in realization, she must be dumb to come up with such a lame excuse."Yes, yes you are right, I was not thinking," she laughed awkwardly but he joined anyway.Isabella took her lips in as she tried to come up with a new excuse, she probably couldn't be caught it was too early. He does not love her yet, he is going to hate her more if he finds out."Umm--- I feel tired from the game, I want to rest. It will be stressful going from your place to mine." Isabella smiled inwardly at how smart she was, of course, she is smart. She runs a billion-dollar company it would be ruined if she were some idiot."Oh, I didn't know. I will drop you off at your place," David's expression turned sad, he didn't just want her to cook, he wanted to spend time with her and he had no better way of doing that."What about your arm? You still need a massage," Isabella said touching it gen
Chapter Fifteen"Why are you guys staring at me like that?" Isabella chuckled awkwardly as she dropped the bottle, she knew she had said something wrong."You know about that wine, how?c David didn't hide his confusion. Even though he had no idea of the wine, he was curious to know how Isabella came to an awareness of it."I read about it in a magazine--- at my boss-- I told you I worked as a secretary, remember? I read it there," she chuckled trying to ease the awkwardness."Oh," David mouths but he still finds it weird. Why would she memorize such details?"Come, let's have our tour," Chris said taking the lead, Isabella hurried after him wanting to avoid an awkward atmosphere with David."This is the first," he stopped in front of a room, he opened the door. The rook was painted in white."This is where you work," Isabella and David stepped in to check it out, there was a board, a table and chair, a couch, and a fridge."Isn't this too much? We don't need much space to work, I sugg
Chapter SixteenIsabella got to work earlier than usual, she was leaving for New Jersey the next day. She could barely sleep a win as what could be up with David clouded her mind.About an hour later David stepped into the gallery. "Good morning," he greeted."Morning," Isabella didn't spare him a glance, she had her gaze fixed on her drawing book. Though she was dying to see his face all she could do was devote her attention to the image she was trying to create.She was finally getting the hang of drawing, once she learns to paint it will all be perfect hopefully David will be in love with her then."I will be painting the room," he walked away, Isabella exhaled deeply as she raised her head, ignoring him was hard. She fears she has hurt him.David could not concentrate in the painting room, he was holding the brush but all he could think of was Isabella's happy face. However, he has not seen that since they left Chris's place.He let his jealousy control him, he hated how free Isab
INSECURITYChris chuckled trying to clear the awkwardness, he was not pleased with David's question but he had to be patient."I have a dinner meeting, I will be driving myself," Chris replied calmly."Oh, we didn't know," Isabella said with a smile which Chris returned."David didn't want us to be a bother to you," she added."I understand," Chris said leading the way. Isabella turned to David the instant he was gone."Seriously?" He shrugged starting away, Isabella shook her head slightly before following him.The ride was fun for Chris and Isabella, though Isabella was sited at the rear-sit Chris glanced at her through the rearview mirror as they chatted.David felt out of place as he listened to them, Isabella laughed at his jokes. David furrowed his brows, she had never laughed that way with him."Stop," Isabella blurted, they were at David's place, he was not ready to leave. He did not trust Chris alone with Isabella."David is getting down here," Isabella said while he furrowed
Chapter EighteenLOVESICKKim pulled over in front of Isabella's apartment. "Hey," Kim smiled through the window."You are late," Isabella frowned as she got into the car."I apologize," Kim muttered while Isabella picked up the magazine lying on the seat."You should read this instead," She passed her the proposal and a file containing all there is to know about the company. "Afterward you can tell me about handsome Chris and jealous David.""There is nothing much to talk about," Isabella took the proposal and began to scan through it."Did something happen? I think something did happen and I want to know about it," She said taking the files from her."Kim," Isabella turned to her with a displeased expression."Spill it," Kim muttered dramatically."David hates rich people, he says they take advantage of the poor," Isabella heaved a sigh."That's it?" Kim didn't seem bothered."What do you mean that's it? I am rich, what if he hates me when he finds out?"Kim pulled her closer pattin
MOVIEIsabella could hardly concentrate on what the presenter was saying, so she decided to visit the company before heading to the hotel. She missed David and could hardly get him out of her thought, the best way she knew to distract herself was to have her head buried in work."Hey," Kim tapped her gently. "Isabella," she whispered tapping her harderSlightly dazed she turned to her. "Yes." Kim nudged at the board staring at her."What's going on?" She mumbled with her brows creased. Kim inscribed something on a sheet and passed it to her, she smiled lightly after reading the context."I am sorry about that, umm... the presentation was awesome, the plan is equally brilliant," she commended and everyone clapped."However..." the room went silent as she started. "I will need some time to go through it more," she completed with a smile and the board heaved a sigh."Sure, take all the time you need," a lady replied while she smiled."Yes, I will. See you guys tomorrow," she stood up wit
OLD FRIENDKim unaware of who the lady was prevented her from hugging Isabella, Isabella who was equally confused stood there staring at her. She could not remember knowing her, and the lady was dressed in a cleaners' uniform. She was not sure she was acquainted with anyone of such status."Isabella it's me, Erin," the lady said touching her chest, Isabella still found it hard to remember who she was but she forced a smile not to make her feel awkward. Lots of people were staring."Erin, Hi," she smiled making Kim furrow her brows in confusion."Yeah, you remember me," Erin laughed happily, she would have been buried in embarrassment if she pushed her away, by now people had attention on their business.Seeing there was less attention on them Isabella suggested they go outside. "Let's talk better outside, you are not busy are you?""No, I am free. You look good," Erin giggled while Isabella scoffed mentally, she has always looked good.Kim followed silently, she could read through Isa