Isabella pouted sadly as she watched David paint, he was backing her but in a few seconds, he turned to face her with his usual charming smile that makes any girl trip."Good morning, you are early," he said. "Trying to be a good employee huh?" He teased and she almost smiled but no she was mad at him, she definitely could not fall for his tricks."You can drop your things over there," He pointed at a desk which infuriated Isabella, Is he pretending not to notice the displeased expression she has?Finally noticing her countenance David asked, "What's wrong?""You," her response sounded so funny that David could not help but burst into laughter.His laugh added fuel to the burning fire, "What's funny?" She could not help but ask but her voice was calm.Can she even get mad at this guy? He has taken over her heart."You are funny, you said I was wrong," he replied with a smile."You started painting without me, and it hurts," She sounded like a kid but he found it cool and beautiful so
Chapter EightIsabella walked back to David looking like a lot puppy, she definitely can not have dinner on a night like this."What's wrong? Who was that?" David inquired worriedly."It was a friend of mine, I am sorry but we will have to postpone our celebratory dinner. I need to be with my friend," she said with her head bowed."Do you want me to come along?" He asked but she declined immediately."No, she doesn't like strangers..." she paused realizing she had just used the wrong choice of word but what can she do?"I didn't mean to call you that, well you are not a stranger to me but you know her... She... She needs only me at the moment and having you around..."David held her by the shoulder and she paused. "Calm down, I get you."She breathed in relief that he was such an understanding person. "Thanks, I owe you one," She moved closer and went on her tiptoe, she gave him a peck and ran away."Are you going to run or get a taxi?!" He screamed and she stopped she looked at the b
Chapter Nine"Is there more?" Isabella asked as his hand rested on her cheeks and gazed into her eyes."Yeah," his thumb moved to her lip and he caressed it softly, her lips were unbelievably soft against his thumb.Isabella's heart skipped a bit as she assumed he was going to kiss her, Well Maybe she was not wrong. He loved her pinkish lips and wanted to feel them against his."Don't you think we should get back to painting?" Isabella asked, As much as she wanted his lips on hers she couldn't risk him not having true feelings for her.'For what reason will he want to use you?' her subconscious asked.'I don't know, I still feel insecure I guess,' she shrugged mentally."I am sorry, there was some there," he stepped away from her."I will get to my drawing," she smiled and walked out of the painting room, she didn't fail to shut the door behind her.Isabella breathed in relief as she sat on her chair pulling her drawing book toherself."Why did I do that? What if she had not stopped
Chapter TenIsabella reciprocated to the kiss immediately, she kissed him back with all the energy in her. His hand gently wrapped around her waist while her hand was around his neck.Pulling each other closer, they could not get enough of themselves. Isabella wanted more, this has always been her dream.David knew what he was doing was wrong but what the hell, it didn't matter What mattered at the moment was that she was in his arms and he was getting to taste every corner of her mouth.A few minutes later they broke this kiss as they ran out of breath. Still in that position, they locked their gaze and in a few minutes they were devouring each other's lips again.Isabella broke the kiss as her hand slipped down his chest, She stepped out of his grip while he tried to hold her but she pushed him away."I'm sorry," she muttered, it was strange to her. Yes, she has fallen in love more than once but it seems like she talks harder every time.This thing she has is more than a crush, she
Chapter ElevenENCOUNTER"How is that any of your business?" Isabella finally found her voice, Charlotte only talked about David she never brought her here so there is no way she would have figured out she was there for David."Hey," Charlotte pushed her playfully with a finger. "You are not mad, are you?"Isabella had a straight face not ready to fall into her traps, that was the same smile she had while she fucked her boyfriend behind her back."It has been four years," she held her hand. "Don't give me that look, huh," she pouted."What do you want?" Isabella snatched her hand."Let's be friends," she blurted stupidly. She must be an big idiot for her to think she would forgive and want to be friends with her after what she did."We were never friends, Charlotte and we will never be. Why don't you go back to your boyfriend and let me be," Isabella smiled sarcastically."By the way what are you wearing?" Charlotte tried not to smile at her dress, she was wearing a simple pink top wi
Chapter TwelveGROCERY STORE"Isabella!" Kim had to scream her name, she was sitting beside her phone but for some reason, she was lost in thought."Isabella, are you there?" Kim said trying to see beyond the camera but it was impossible."Y--Yeah," she picked up the phone revealing her face. "Sorry about that.""Are you alright? You were out for a minute," Kim said worriedly."Yes, what were you saying?" Isabella seems dazed"Did Charlotte say something? Did she threaten you?" Kim inquired knowing what Charlotte was capable of."No, I am not worried about her. Let's stop talking about that, what's going on in the company?" Isabella changed the topic."Are you sure you don't want to quit this?" Kim said worriedly. "We are holding a meeting on Friday, you have to be in attendance.""I will be there," She agreed."It won't be here, it is at the sock branch in New Jersey," Kim said."Book an early flight.""Alright, see you soon," Kim giggled."Sounds like you miss me," Isabella muttered
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