Isabella and Emma joined the same college, the same undergraduate course majoring in English Creative Writing, and seemed more inseparable than before. They found work at a family-run, decent cafe called Relish and decided that till they found a good internship opportunity they would try to stick here.
However, their parents were furious not understanding the urgency to find work. "Why can't you wait for a good internship opportunity? Why do you need to be a waitress?" Asked Isabella's dad angrily.
"I'm eighteen and I need to start earning, dad. So till I get a good internship opportunity, I want to do this," she told him. They sighed, giving up. She didn't talk much like before but in her quiet way, she was too stubborn and adamant about certain things. They knew she would never listen. She hadn't listened to her parents and had avoided Gordon since that
Isabella walked upstairs to his room. "Yes?" she just simply asked him, standing at the door. Weston whirled around and stood staring at her from head to toe. He couldn't believe that his little dwarf had really grown so tall. She almost reached his neck at 5 feet 11 inches, her slender frame looked too ravishing to look away. He stared at her exquisitely carved face and the long cascading brown hair which had grown to reach her waist almost. In fact, her eyelashes had also grown and her figure? It grew more curves than he could ever imagine! She didn't look like the Isabella he had left behind that night. She looked like a dream!"Did you need help, Weston?" Asked Isabella calmly. She had already mastered the art of hiding her feelings from the world despite the turmoil going on in her heart. Weston stared at her with disbelief. How could she remain so calm when his heart was thumping crazily?
The next morning Isabella woke up to a tap on her door. Who could it be so early in the morning? She went to open the door and found her mom with a tray full of breakfast and coffee for her."I don't want you missing another meal, Isa. I'll bring your food to your room if you don't want to eat with everyone," she told her, coming inside and setting the tray down. "And your dad wants you to resign from that cafe and look for a good internship instead. Till you get one, you can get some rest," she ordered. Isabella nodded. She wasn't able to pull it any longer. The energy, the fight, the will to live seemed to have left her completely.She locked her door after her mom left and showered and got ready for college. Afterwards, she sat down and completed her breakfast. It was already time, so she just walked out hoping that she didn't meet anyone on her
However, the next day Weston had no luck whatsoever at locating Isabella's diary after she went to college. After an unsuccessful attempt, he sat to check his mail. To his immense joy, there was an email from one of the top software development companies of Las Vegas, Sigma Technologies Inc. He had applied there the day he had arrived and to his immense satisfaction his application had been accepted and he was summoned for an interview. It had been his dream to work at Sigma for a long time so seeing that he was selected for the much-coveted position made him extremely excited."Mom, Dad, I've got through at Sigma Technologies. I have to report tomorrow morning, " said Weston, looking at his parents. A satisfied smile broke out on his dad's face."Congratulations, son. It's the best news I've heard after Hud's wedding announcement, " he said, thumpi
Isabella woke up feeling refreshed and much better the next morning. She got ready for college and had just opened her door to leave when she collided with Weston. What was he doing in front of her door, wearing a crisp white formal shirt and well-tailored grey trousers? The tingling scent of his cologne reached her nostrils and she couldn't look away. He looked so good in formals!His hand caught her arm to steady her and an electric shot went through her body at his touch. She quickly tried to create some distance between themselves but Weston's iron grip on her arm didn't allow her to. She looked up at him nervously."What do you want Weston? I'm getting late for college, " she told him, trying to look unperturbed by his nearness."How are you feeling today?" He asked, his eyes scanning her face
Isabella froze realizing that she had unknowingly arrived in Weston's territory. How would she explain her presence to him without admitting her feelings for him?Weston quickly disconnected his phone call and walked towards her, his eyes fixed upon her, trapping her like a deer caught in the headlights. Before Isabella could run, he had come closer and pulled her into his body. It seemed as if he wanted to continue where they had left off in the morning. His other hand pushed the door of his room and closed it shut. Isabella panicked and she pushed at his chest."Let me go, Weston, " she struggled against his strength but he didn't budge an inch."What are you doing here, Isabella?" He asked, his eyes filled with a raw hunger that he didn't hide from her. It scared Isabella too much and she cursed
It was evening when they landed in New York. Hudson had come to fetch them from the airport. He had arranged for them to stay at an apartment on the floor below theirs. Weston hadn't arrived yet and Isabella had no idea where he would be staying when he would arrive. She dreaded meeting him. Anna Sophia came downstairs to welcome them to New York with a delicious home-cooked dinner.The food was delicious and they freshened up and started digging in."This is very good. Did you make it, Sophia?" Asked her mom. Anna Sophia nodded. She was a very good cook indeed.They made plans to go and meet her family the next day. Isabella was restless since she just couldn't keep Weston out of her mind. She had no idea how she would face him after the way they had separated.
As Weston reached the neighborhood community park, he whirled a smug Fiona around to face him."Why did you have to lie to Fran? This isn't a date? You know we don't do dates, we only fight," growled Weston furiously. Fiona's smug smile grew wider. She knew why she did it. She never did anything without purpose. She knew Francesca would rub it in that kid's face and her little heart would break again."We can date for a change, Weston, can’t we? " she suggested."Never. You know that I don't love you. You wanted to make out a bit and I was okay with that but you spiked my drinks and took advantage of my intoxicated self a few times at my house. Did you take advantage of me, Fiona? Why did you moan unnecessarily?” he asked furiously but one look at Fiona’s smirking face gave him hi
They reached the apartment finally and searched for Isabella frantically but she wasn't there. "Her luggage is missing, Hudson, " said Anna Sophia, as she searched her room thoroughly. Weston whirled around and ransacked her room. Her luggage, her handbag, everything was missing. He ran around the house checking every washroom, the balcony, the kitchen, the storeroom, and every nook and corner like a maniac. Tears of hopelessness streamed down his eyes. "Isabella, " he yelled brokenly, his voice echoing through the still apartment. His mom sat sobbing in one corner while his dad sat frozen, clutching at his heart. Hudson found a note on the dining table and picked it up with trembling hands.He read it aloud,I'm leaving, bro. Tell mom and dad not to cry for me. I'm indebted to them for everything that they've done for me. I'm sorr
Five Years Later"Aunt Isa, when will Wesley and Isaac be able to play with us?" Asked a six-year-old, excited Carson. Easton sat watching the ten-month-old twin boys, making a mess of their breakfast.Isabella looked at all the four children with love. "In a few months they'll be able to walk and could play with you two," she told them."But I could walk the moment I was born. I was born an adult," said Easton, his tone, his attitude resembled Weston so much that they always rolled their eyes when he spoke."What rubbish! I had to carry you on my shoulders even when you were two years old. You simply refused to walk!" Said Hudson with an eye roll.Anna Sophia came rushing downstairs. "Are we all ready? I'll go and check up
After that magical experience, both Weston and Isabella felt more relaxed, more complete in each other's company. A sense of satisfaction and belonging developed between them. It led to an amazing, out-of-the-world love-making, finding different ways to please one another.The next morning, Weston took her to The Pacific Marine Mammal Center to see marine life up close. It was a rehabilitation center for seals and sea lions that covered all 42 miles of the Orange County coastline. Isabella could touch the animals recuperating there. Afterwards, they took a self-guided Laguna Beach Walking Tour. It was their last day at Laguna and they wanted to make the best out of it. After lunch, they went to Laguna Canyon Winery for a wine tour, something they had never done before. The evening they spent cozily cuddling on the patio of their cottage watching the ocean, the stars above, and wishing that they could
As he carried her to the bed, Isabella realized that this was the life she had always craved. She was now his, completely his. The love-making this time was more of an exploration, gentler than before. This was what they had been looking forward to since last night. As they lay side by side, gasping for breath, calming their rapidly beating hearts, Isabella couldn't help but feel a tug at her heartstrings when she turned and saw him staring at her.His electric blue eyes looked incredible in the afternoon light filtering through the curtains, his lips pinker from their kisses. They were the most precious treasures to her now just like he was, completely. A surge of love filled her heart and when he rolled to his side to face her, his gaze hooked to her mouth, his fingers tracing their outline, she was lost again."I'm not getting enough of you, Isab
Before she could protest, he backed her up against the door of the en-suite and cupped her face to press his lips to hers in a hungry kiss. His body was pinned hard against hers and Isabella could feel his muscles rippling with every movement. He ran his tongue along her bottom lip and parted them expertly, gliding his tongue inside over hers. Isabella's brain was turned into mush in anticipation as she clung to him, kissing him back with equal hunger. Would he make love to her here in the shower cubicle?His mouth left hers for a brief second as he pulled the top over her head, discarding it altogether. His smoldering gaze stared hungrily at her breasts covered only in a black bikini top. Bending her neck back, he sunk his teeth into her creamy neck, leaving his mark over her. His fingers unclasped her bikini top and let it fall to the floor. He raised his hooded, hungry eyes to look at the treasure
After that overwhelming first date, Weston and Isabella kissed and cuddled in each other's arms at night."What did you do the whole day?" He asked her with curiosity.Isabella smiled, her eyes lost in the thoughts of her second story. "I started writing a sequel to Faded Dreams. It would be the story of our dreams coming true, of finding one another again," she whispered. Weston looked at her with disbelief."Really? That's wonderful," he appreciated."And what did you do?" Asked Isabella. Weston smiled at her."Missed you, worked, and then missed you more. I'm bored with this job, I want to do something more challenging, " he confessed."Then go ahe
Weston smiled at her answer, it was what he had always wanted to do. Take baby steps forward in their relationship. He quickly tied his tie around his neck while Isabella watched him do it to perfection."I'll teach you soon and then you'll be the one to do it for me, " he told her, planting a small kiss on her nose. Isabella nodded."Bye, my little girlfriend," he whispered, planting another peck on her mouth."Bye, Weston, " she said with a sigh."I'll be back in the blink of an eye," he promised, giving her a quick hug. Isabella followed him down the stairs at the same time that Hudson was emerging from his room, all ready for work."Took you long enough to tie a tie?" He teased her.
The next morning for the first time Isabella woke up to see Weston's face inches away from hers, watching her intently."Good morning, Isabella, " he whispered in a husky morning voice, dipping his head to kiss her neck. Isabella blushed to see him the first thing in the morning. She had wanted this ever since she had returned home."Good morning, Weston, " she answered, closing her eyes as a tremor ran down her body when his stubble grazed her neck. "Do you have to go to work?" She asked eagerly, not wanting to let him go. Weston chuckled."Yes, baby but I'll return early. Will you go out with me?" He asked her tenderly. The soft endearment blew her mind and she smiled happily."Yes, of course, I will. I thought you'd never ask me out!" She said
Isabella pulled his face closer and latched her lips onto his. Unable to contain himself, Weston immediately took over, his whole body tingling with a flood of heat pooling around his core. Isabella felt burnt by the touch of his heated lips on hers as his arm coiled around her waist while the other tangled into her hair, clasping her tightly to his body.The kiss turned intense, making Isabella throw her arms around his neck, clinging to him, surrendering herself completely. She was his even after all these years and this was exactly what she had always wanted, to belong to him completely. Weston's whole body was overcome with raw sentiments that had suddenly come alive and he slowly backed her against the nearest wall. His mouth was fused with hers all the while as he kissed her with an intense need that took Isabella's breath away in no time. He pressed her body up against the wall and fisti
Weston's sleepy body climbed onto her bed like every night and soon dozed off to a deep, uninterrupted slumber. Isabella knew that he had come into her room at night but she didn't disturb him knowing that he was still in his sleepy state. However, in the wee hours of the morning, she felt his arms scoop her up and place her close to himself."I love you, Isabella, " he mumbled in his sleep, his fingers touching her neck, stroking it as if searching for something. Isabella knew exactly what he was looking for. The pendant. She never took it off so when his fingers found it, he snuggled more into her and slept peacefully with a small smile on his lips. Isabella sighed when he didn't wake up. She wanted him to wake up and face her, she wanted him to kiss her, she wanted to know what was troubling him, she wanted to know why he was avoiding her. She had waited impatiently for him the whole day and whole