Bella stood in front of the huge building and stared at the signpost that was boldly written "scholars college". She couldn't believe that she had been given a chance to finish her studies, her first experience in college was not nice but this time would be different because she would do her best so that she wouldn't cause any scandal. Since she couldn't get a transfer letter and recommendation from her previous college, she will be starting afresh but she doesn't mind because this time, she intends to finish college, and she won't waste this second chance that life has given her.She thought for a moment about her former college and her one and only friend Ana. She couldn't bear to keep in touch with her friend after what she had done to her cousin, she hoped that she would one day forgive her for killing her cousin even if it was self-defense. Ana was the only person who had stood by her in those trying times with Jeremy and it shamed her to have cut ties with her best friend but li
Bella was late for lecture, damn, she had to get into the lecture hall before the lecturer did. She wasn't able to escape the heavy traffic today, she was panting as she rushed towards her lecture hall, she bumped into some people on her way and mumbled sorry but didn't stop to even stare at their faces."What the hell" someone screamed but she didn't pay much attention, she was almost there and from where she was, she could see the lecturer already headed towards the class"I'm so sorry" she mumbled but a leg shot out and she tripped, she fell face down"How dare you try to run off after falling my things on the ground" a voice mumbled and a hand fisted on her hair, the voice sounded so damn familiar, no doubt, she had heard that voice somewhere"JoJo, she's not worth it, don't dirty your hands over her," someone said and Bella's eyes widened, did she just hear Jojo? The same Jojo that Brittany had warned her about? The school barbie"Oh no, she groaned and turned to face Jojo, she g
Bella struggled to free herself from the grasp of those holding her but couldn't until she was dragged into an empty classroom at the far end of the school and was thrown unceremoniously across the room"What are you doing? Let me go, I already apologized to you"Big Sam snarled as he cracked his knuckles, "The day I'll let you go is the day that you'll leave this college but until then, you've caught my attention and I'm gonna teach you how not to mess with me ever again""This college isn't yours and you can't force me to leave""I see that you're quite the stubborn type" Big Sam replied and signaled that his friends wait for him outside while he handled her himself, "no one can save you from me here, it's just you and I""You're so mean, you're happy that everyone fears you but let me tell you, you're not feared because you're respected, rather you're feared because you're a monster"Big Sam help her throat, "I'll show you what a monster is" he raised his other hand to hit her and
Bella entered the house exhausted, she just came back from the office and was about to go to her room when her eyes caught a card lying on the table. Curious, she went closer. It was an invitation to Nikolai Klaus for a function. She frowned, this card was clearly for Nikolai Klaus, why is it here? She was going to find out about this instance.Picking it up, she went towards Daniel's room and entered, she was too preoccupied with her thoughts to even knock.Daniel was just stepping out from the bathroom with a towel around his waist and he didn't seem to notice her standing there. Her eyes widened and she stood there transfixed, goodness, she must admit that her husband's body was one to die for but what she didn't understand was why she was noticing his body and how hot he looked."Like what you see?" He asked not even bothering to glance at her. Her cheeks colored and she averted her gaze, damn, she is acting as if she hadn't seen a male body in her entire life"I'll just come bac
Bella stared at her reflection in the mirror, she was quite eye-catching and the dress fit her quite well. She had to admit that Daniel's mother had quite a good fashion sense. The dress was an off-shoulder long black dress with silver designs that showed off her slim waist and accentuated her baby-blue eyes. Daniel had given her the dress along with a simple silver necklace and matching earrings, a silver shoe, and a purse to match so that she was now dressed in all black and silver and the effect stunned her. She had always known that she was beautiful but never knew that a simple dress could add to that beauty. She applied very light makeup and smiled at herself, pleased with how she looked.Walking out of her room, she had to go slowly because she wasn't exactly used to wearing heels but she was grateful that she could at least walk in these otherwise, it would be too sad not to put on such a beautiful pair of shoes."You look beautiful" Daniel's voice came from behind her. His vo
Bella was seated alone worrying about Brittany and was wondering where she took him, probably to the washroom"Hello gorgeous" A raspy voice whispered in her ears sending goosebumps all over her body."Nikolai Klaus" she whispered just as he came into view, he was putting on a black fitted suit and a mask that covered his face but Bella could not deny that he looked mouth-watering. She frowned at her trail of thought but still, she was very happy to see him. "How come you are seated all alone?" "I was here with my friend but she probably went to the washroom with my boss" she replied"I'm glad to see that you are alone" he rasped and gently took her hand, he placed a kiss on the back of her hand.Bella's breath whooshed out at the sensation of his lips on her hands, her heartbeat thundered in her ears and she frowned at her reaction. It's not possible to feel the same way about two people right? Because this is exactly how she feels with Daniel."Er...I have something for you" she s
The music stopped and Nikolai gently took her hand and led her outside. Here they have more privacy and time to talk, he took her to a carved chair and they both sat on it "I can see that you have feelings for me, do not even try to deny it and I must confess that I have feelings for you too""But I am married" she replied"But you said that you don't love him, that means you can easily leave him""It's not that simple, if a divorce happens to us, it will be after a year because that was our agreement""Are you saying that after a year you'll divorce him to be with me?""I...I... don't know. I have to go" Confusion etched her face as she stood up to leave but he pulled her back so that she fell against him and his lips caught hers but it was only for a moment before she pushed him away"In as much as I have feelings for you, I do not plan on cheating on my husband, not now and not ever" She angrily pushed away from him and stomped off, too angry and agitated to notice the smear of li
Bella heard the whispers as soon as she entered the office, some of the staff were gathered in groups and some even dared to point fingers at her "She is definitely the boss' mistress, he even took her to yesterday's function" she heard someone whispered and she frowned in confusion, "what are they talking about? They think she is a mistress to their boss?" She thought, angry that they would even think such a thing about her.She battled with herself whether to confront them or not and decided not to, let them think whatever they want"Bella, I need you in my office now" Ollie called her, his voice was somehow cold towards her and his eyes were lacking the usual warmth each time they greeted her. She stood up and followed him into his office."I can't believe what I am hearing Isabella, you're sleeping with the boss? I thought you were married?""How can you even believe what they are saying about me? Yes, I am married and no I am not sleeping with the boss""How do I believe you? The