Isabella's face was a picture of confusion. The unexpected fame left her speechless; she hadn't even completed the necessary formalities to be assigned to a class, yet her name was already known by a group of boys.
One of them chuckled and said, "Laura is her surname. Doesn't that mean she doesn't know who her father is?"
At this, Isabella felt a tightness in her chest. This had always been her soft spot; she had hoped that moving to a new city would help her escape it, but here it was, haunting her once again.
The group of boys erupted in laughter at her expression, their eyes glinting with mockery as they snickered.
"Her mother must be a bitter single mom," the leader sneered, his laughter booming.
Isabella's fists clenched tightly at her sides, anger boiling within her at the disrespectful jab aimed at her mother.
"Excuse me," she said, her words sharp and laced with fury, her face contorted and her eyes bloodshot.
As she tried to move past, the fat boy who had led the group stepped in front of her, towering over her. In a menacing tone, he warned, "Nobody walks out on Biggie, you hear me, little girl?"
Just then, a voice cut through the tension. "Hey! Who do we have here?"
All eyes shifted to a girl chewing gum, her blonde hair swaying as she walked over with a smile, gripping her backpack tightly.
Biggie's face darkened when he saw her. He looked a bit defeated as he warned, "Cecilia, this has nothing to do with you."
Cecilia chuckled, glanced at Isabella, then said thoughtfully, "Biggie, why are you bullying the new girl? Are you interested in her? Do you want to date her?"
When Biggie heard these comments, he bared his teeth in anger but stayed silent, looking upset and annoyed.
"I heard from Rose that you have the tiniest dick in school, barely lasting a minute, and you were sweating and panting after just ten strokes. Instead of being in the gym and consulting doctors for help, you're here bullying girls. That won't make your manhood bigger." Finished talking, Cecilia shook her head, looking at him pitifully.
The pupils standing around erupted into laughter.
Biggie's face turned crimson with embarrassment, and his whole body shook as he pointed at Cecilia with a trembling hand, stuttering, "Y-you..."
Cecilia blinked innocently, rolling her eyes before teasingly saying, "If I'm lying, why don't you just take off your pants and show everyone what's down there?"
The laughter erupted even louder, and unable to bear it any longer, Biggie turned and fled, his tail tucked between his legs.
Isabella was surprised. She hadn't expected Biggie, who seemed so tough and intimidating, to be scared off so easily by just a few words from Cecilia.
Turning to Cecilia, Isabella said gratefully, "Thank you. Without your help, I wouldn't have gotten rid of them so easily."
Cecilia waved off the appreciation and replied, "No need to mention it. Let's introduce ourselves properly. I'm Cecilia, and you are?"
"Isabella."
Cecilia nodded, and they began chatting as Cecilia led Isabella to the admissions block to complete her physical validation. When Isabella came out, she saw Cecilia still waiting for her.
"I'm really grateful for your help. I don't know how to thank you," Isabella said, her voice full of gratitude.
Cecilia smiled and replied, "Just be my friend, and we'll call it even."
"Deal," Isabella agreed, and they both laughed, chatting as they walked down the corridor to their classroom.
During their conversation, Isabella discovered that Cecilia was in the same class as her.
Isabella remembered what Cecilia had said to Biggie and became curious.
"Was it true, what you told him?" she asked.
Cecilia nodded. "Absolutely, I heard it from Rose. She even has his nude on her phone. Don’t worry, I'll add you to our school girls' W******p group chat so you can get all the details."
Isabella was surprised to learn about the group chat. Her former school didn't have anything like it, and this made her even more interested in Cecilia.
When they entered the classroom together, they immediately drew attention. Isabella, in particular, caught the eyes of all the boys, who looked at her with admiration.
"Wow, she's gorgeous," one boy said boldly.
"Back off," Cecilia retorted. "She's not into kids like you. She's interested in men, and you’re just boys." Then she led Isabella to her desk.
They became desk-mate.
When their teacher entered, the chatter ceased. At noon, they went outside for break, but with Cecilia around, Isabella was no longer troubled by Biggie and his goons. Cecilia showed her around the school, including the sports facilities.
She also took Isabella to the locker room and showed her, her personal locker, so she wouldn't have any trouble getting ready for physical education.
After classes ended for the day, Isabella exchanged contact information with Cecilia and then took the school bus home, which dropped her off in front of her house.
Getting down from the bus she walked inside the house with a smile on her face, opening the screen door, she walked in to her shock she saw Lorenzo wearing only briefs while moving around the sitting room.
Seeing the bulge in his crotch area Isabella felt uncomfortable instantly, when Lorenzo saw her staring at him he asked, with a smile on his face "You want some?"
Isabella's throat dried up immediately. she awkwardly replied "No"
And then gripped her schoolbag tightly and then fled inside her room, bolting the door shut, her heart raced uncontrollably.
After Isabella gazed at Lorenzo's sculpted physique, a rush of emotions flooding her that she had never felt before. She couldn't bring herself to leave the room.
When lunchtime arrived, a firm knock echoed through the door, followed by Lorenzo's deep voice. "Lunch is ready. Would you like some? I made your favorite."
His voice sent a jolt of adrenaline through her, quickening her heartbeat. Her lips felt parched, and as she replied, they trembled slightly. "I’m not hungry; I just had a bite before coming home."
Lorenzo didn’t pressure her, so he simply replied, “Alright,” and left.
Isabella didn’t leave her room until she heard Laura’s voice at the door. She quickly opened it, and upon seeing her daughter, Laura’s face filled with worry.
“Isabel, are you okay? Lorenzo told me you skipped lunch,” Laura said, her tone laced with concern.
“Mom, come in. I need to talk to you,” Isabella urged, pulling her mother into the room and shutting the door behind them.
Sitting on the bed, Laura looked at her daughter with a questioning expression. After a few moments of hesitation, Isabella nervously spoke up, “Mom, Lorenzo walks around naked.
Laura's face was etched with distrust and doubt; it was clear she didn’t believe a word Isabella had just said. She suspected that Isabella didn’t like Lorenzo and was trying to convince her to abandon their relationship.Taking Isabella's hands, Laura sat her down and, locking eyes with her, said earnestly, “Isabel, Lorenzo is a good man. He will be a wonderful father to you. Please give him a chance. He even welcomed us into his home—remember, this isn’t just ours.”Hearing her mother's response, Isabella felt a wave of disappointment wash over her. She hadn't expected her mother to doubt her."If you say so," Isabella sighed, resigning herself to the situation."Come on, let’s have dinner," Laura said, offering her daughter a warm smile.They both went out together and had dinner with Lorenzo, who kept stealing glances at Isabella, making her feel uneasy. She avoided his gaze and ate quickly. After stacking the used plates, she took them to the kitchen to wash them.As she was bus
Isabella instinctively covered her breast with her arm and tightly clasped her legs together, her heart racing. Glancing at the slightly ajar bathroom door, she noticed Lorenzo had stepped back. In a hurry, she finished her bath and swiftly wrapped herself in a towel.After she emerged from the bathroom, Isabella noticed that Lorenzo had left the room. Quickly, she locked the door and exhaled in relief.She didn't dare venture outside, still shaken by the fear that Lorenzo have barged in while she was bathing.A knock at the door made her heart skip a beat."Isabella, are you in there?" It was her mother, Laura's voice coming from the other side.Isabella's racing heart calmed, and she hurriedly opened the door. Upon seeing her mother, she fell into her embrace and burst into tears."Mom," she sobbed.Laura's face was filled with confusion, but she gently patted her daughter's back, comforting her with concern. "Sweetheart, what's the matter?"Isabella didn't speak; she just wept in
It was still summer, and the open bar, though breezy, couldn't lighten the tension between the woman and the girl sitting by the pool.Laura gazed at her daughter Isabella, her face lined with worry and anxiety, unsure of how to begin."Mom, why are we here?" Isabella asked, confused after sitting in silence for two minutes.The table held only two bottles of water, and her mother hadn’t spoken since they arrived. They had just relocated to a new city, and Isabella was uneasy because her mother hadn't discussed their accommodation, despite her repeated questions during the journey.Laura took Isabella’s hands, her eyes meeting her daughter's with tension. She finally spoke, "Isabella, I found you a dad."Isabella’s reaction was one of disbelief, her eyes wide as if hearing an unfunny joke."What?" she exclaimed, shocked and incredulous."I'm sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. It’s been just us for the past eighteen years, but I’ve found someone I love. His name is Lorenzo, and he’s a goo
Isabella stopped trying to convince her mother when she realized her words weren’t being taken seriously. “Isabel, your dad is waiting for us. Let’s head to dinner,” Laura called from the doorway. With a sigh, Isabella set the book she had been reading on her bed and followed her mother out of the room.Lorenzo was already seated at the dining table when he spotted Isabella, and a smile spread across his face. "I've prepared dinner for us. My cooking may not be perfect, but I promise you'll enjoy it."Laura returned his smile warmly. "I've tasted your cooking before; you're the best I've ever known. If every man cooked like you, women would fall in love every day," she said, playfully flattering him.Lorenzo chuckled, his gaze lingering on Isabella for a moment before he spoke again. "Enough of the pleasantries, let's eat."They all sat down and enjoyed the meal in comfortable silence.After they finished eating, Laura turned to Isabella and said, "I've finalized the transfer. You ca