Captured"Yvonne, stop this madness!" Isabella shouted. "This isn’t what Chris would have wanted. Think of your daughter. Think of what you’re teaching her."Yvonne’s resistance wavered, and for a moment, it seemed as though she might relent. But then, with a surge of strength, she threw Isabella off and scrambled to her feet. Before Yvonne could do anything more, a voice rang out from the entrance of the garden."Freeze! Police!"A group of officers stormed into the garden, guns drawn. Yvonne's face fell as she realized her plan had been thwarted. The masked man tried to flee but was quickly apprehended by the officers.Isabella rushed to her daughter, enveloping her in a tight hug. Tears streamed down her face as she held her close, relief washing over her in waves. David, freed by one of the officers, joined them, wrapping his arms around both of them.Yvonne was restrained by the police, her face a mask of defeat and sorrow. She looked at Isabella, a mix of hatred and grief in her
A second chance, forgiveness and love prevailsTears began to come out of Yvonne's eyes and she began to shake her hand. "Doctor," Isabella called out.The doctor rushed into the room, quickly assessing the situation. He checked Yvonne's vital signs and nodded to Isabella with a reassuring smile. "She's coming around," he said. "You did the right thing by coming here."Isabella exhaled deeply, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders. She looked at Yvonne, who was beginning to stir. The doctor signaled for a nurse to assist and then gently asked Isabella to step outside for a moment while they attended to Yvonne.Outside the ward, Isabella leaned against the wall, her mind a whirlwind of emotions. David and Kiera, who had been waiting anxiously, approached her."How is she?" David asked, concern etched on his face."She's waking up," Isabella replied, her voice soft. "I think... I think she'll be okay."David wrapped an arm around Isabella, pulling her close. "You did a brave thing, g
Chapter oneThe gallery was bustling with activity as Isabella made her way through the crowds. She was here to see the work of a new artist, one whose paintings hadcaught her eye in a local magazine. His name was David, and from what she had read, he was a humble painter who lived a simple life.As she approached his section of the gallery, Isabella saw him standing by his paintings, talking to a group of admirers. He caught her eyes immediately - he was tall and lean, with sandy brown hair and bright blue eyes. He wore a simple white shirt and jeans, and his hands were stained with paint.She took a deep breath and approached him, trying to keep her nerves under control."Excuse me," she said, "I'm interested in buying one of your paintings."He turned, his eyes lighting up with a smile. "Of course," he said. "Which one caught your eye?"Isabella pointed to a painting of a sunset, its vibrant colors swirling together in a beautiful display of light and shadow. "This one," she said.
Chapter twoDavid's heart leaped in his chest. "I would love to," he said, feeling a littlegiddy. "When were you thinking?""Tomorrow night?" Isabella suggested, her eyes shining. "I know this great little bar not too far from here."David nodded eagerly, feeling like he was on top of the world. "Sounds perfect," he said.As Isabella walked out of the gallery, David couldn't help but feel like he was in a dream. He had never met anyone like her before, and he couldn't wait to see her again.Isabella sat on her couch, staring out the window as she thought about her last relationship. She had been with Jackson for almost a year, but it had ended in heartbreak when she discovered he had been cheating on her.As she thought about it, she realized there had been warning signs all along. Jackson had been distant, always on his phone, and had started canceling plans at the last minute. Isabella had tried to ignore it, convincing herself that he was just busy or stressed at work. But deep do
Chapter ThreeKim grinned mischievously. "Well, don't take too long. You don't want him to slip away."Isabella laughed, feeling grateful for her friend's advice and support. "I won't. Thanks for being here for me.""Anytime," Kim replied, smiling warmly. "Now, tell me more about this first date."As she looked through her closet, she decided to wear a simple dress that didn't look too expensive. She paired it with a pair of sandals and minimal jewelry. She needs to dress up to look the part that she had portrayed to David.Isabella then turned her attention to her apartment. She lived in a luxurious penthouse downtown, but So, she decided to rent a small studio apartment for the night in case David insisted on walking her home.She quickly booked a furnished, more like an Airbnb that is affordable onlineand put a call through to Kim to help her drop some belongings there. She plans on shopping for some clothes that are cheap too, she wants to continue to live the life that she had t
Chapter FourShe knew her heart was falling even if it was just a game but some parts of her acknowledged that this was not just a game but a life changer if things worked out fine.She paused Maybe I should just go back home and let him know that it’s all a mistake” Deep sighed. “No” she breathes out “ it’s not a mistake for me, This is Charlotte’s mistake and she is going to pay for it."She looks around with her head up high, a bright smile on her face as she walks into the bar. There he was sitting humbly at this table, he had not ordered anything but the waitress was standing beside him.One would think she was getting his order but it was the opposite he was getting her order, and she was flirting with him."Hope I didn't keep you waiting," Isabella said with her smile when she got to the table, David got up as he replied to her."No, got here a few minutes ago.""My date is here, please excuse us," David said to the waitress who stared at Isabella with disgust.Isabella can ima
Chapter Five"I..." She anticipated what he was going to say."I will teach you all you need to know," he said the word her ears had been itching to hear she wished she could jump on him right now and plant kisses on his face."Are you sure about that? Won't it inconvenient you? I mean..." she stopped when she caught him smiling, has he successfully fooled her again?"You are a funny lady," he said walking closer to her, he stopped in front of her and she questioned. "How am I a funny lady?""You are just," he shrugged and they spent the next minute staring at each other."So, next week I will expect you at work," he pats her hair as if she was a kid before walking away.Isabella touched her hair and smiled, she loved the fact that he was free around her. It couldn't make her happier."Aren't you coming?" He asked when she made no move. "I am," she ran after him and they walked for a few minutes before halting a tax for her."I would have loved to walk you home but you need to rest an
Chapter Six"Here," David handed Isabella a cold bottle of water. "Thank you," she opened it and took a sip before dropping the bottle."Are you alright? Are you sure you are not hurt?" David asked checking her body for bruises."No, I am fine." She raised her head with a smile. "I am alright thanks to you."David sighed and took a seat beside her, "What were you thinking? You are an adult for Pete's sake you should have watched where you were going. What if the car had hit you? What would I have done?""Are you mad at me?" Isabella said but in a low tone, David scoffed at her question."I am mad at myself," he replied and Isabella smiled. "For not realizing I brought a baby out.""A baby?" Isabella gasped. "Yes, only a baby does not check her environment before walking around," his voice was cool but the anger in it could not be missed either.Isabella only stared at him with a smile, that was the first time someone would be mad that she was not safe."I am sorry," she muttered with