Bella's POV Then he stood up walked closer to me.. "I actually meant it when I said that I like you. I really like you Bella" Peter confessed.I stared at him for while, dumbfounded. He held my hand and it sent a cold shiver down my vein. I began to hiccup all of a sudden. "Sorry!" I managed to say. "I...uhm.. I think I'm feeling a little bit sleepy" I stammered and rushed out of his room.. down to mine. * I threw myself on the bed as soon as I got to my room; sure I wouldn't just doze off like that after he said those words to me. It kept reminiscing in my head and I could hear his voice around me; his face too which I drool for. I tossed on my bed to jerk out of this thought. It was really hard as it gave more meaning. Peter really likes me too? Obviously.. Also, he confessed his feelings for me despite our cringey relationship. Hasn't he thought about what his friends and parents might say when they find out he likes me and if at all, I accept him beca
Peter's POV "We are having big visitors today!" My mom rushed down the stairs, dressed in a simple classy outfit. She almost caught me peeping through Bella's door. I was just coming from there. No, not the other way round, do not misunderstand. I haven't been myself this morning and I don't think Bella has been feeling good about everything or probably because of my mom's arrival. "Big visitors? Who are they?" I asked her. "Chloe's Of course!" Ah! Monica's family. "Hmmn" I didn't say anything. "Actually, only Monica and her mom are coming here. Mr Chloe is caught up with something" Whatever. Wait! Monica is coming here? Damn! Vincent was mad at me yesterday. Now it's time to face Monica squarely and defend myself. "Bella!" My mom yelled and Bella stumbled out of her room immediately,as if she knew my mom was gonna call her. "Ma..'am" She said. "Arrange the canopy, cocktails and some snacks by the swimming pool side" My mom ordered. "
The scene shows Mrs Benson and Mrs Chloe by the pool side, enjoying themselves while chitchatting and laughing. "Did you say, you're taking a midnight flight?" Mrs Chloe asked her. "Yeah, it's not my first time anyways" Peter's Mom said "Oh well, my husband and I will be there tomorrow. Midnight flight is scary..." "I agree but there's a first time for everything you know? and Afterall, things weren't like this not until we were promoted over there. We just need to take risk and try new things" Mrs Benson try to convince her. "Maybe you are right but I am not taking that risk yet" Monica's mom said, chuckling. "Risk; haha" "Oh that aside, remember when Mr Daves said as soon as we were being moved over there, he'll come along with his whole family; instead of travelling here and there" Mrs Benson reminded her. "Err..yeah He's gone now; why do you bring him up?" "That same idea just niggled at me; I'll tell my husband about it.. especially now, that we
Peter's POV I don't know how Monica spent the rest of time alone but as far she doesn't disturb my Bella; it's fine.I know she's already being disturbed after I have admitted to liking Bella. Few hours later, she left even before her mother. Then later in the midnight, my mom left, took the night flight to travel back to her work place just like she had planned. Finally now; it's me and Bella.. *** The next day was a good day to try and get along although it was Monday, a school day. As usual, we woke up very early; she set the breakfast as we got prepared quickly. "Oh! We are getting our mathematics results today" I suddenly remembered and blurted out while we were eating. "Yeah, that's right" Bella responded. "I am nervous, aren't you?" "No, I am not. Instead, I am eager to see a great mark .." "Oh wow.... Optimism" I remarked. "And I guess you are only being nervous because you do not trust me" Bella said. "No.. I mean no, I do trus
Bella's POV I took a deep breathe and checked my script. Behold... What?? I opened my mouth in awe.I mean.. I actually expected this. I didn't fail a single question. It's an hundred percent. I smiled to myself and looked up, only to see the mathematics teacher gazing at me. I bowed my head a little and looked elsewhere. The look on almost everyone's faces wasn't too pleasing, some were. And I guess the teacher looked at me because he knew I scored the highest. The over all mark! I heard someone mouthing my name; It was Peter. He thumbed up and I did the same.. Like the teacher has said, after sharing the scripts, he left the classroom. Now the murmuring started. "What's your score Bella?" Francisca beckoned to me. "Hmmn" I showed her my script and she opened her mouth and I covered it with my hand. "Oh wow, the tutor didn't do well" Monica walked towards us haven seen our reactions. I rolled my eyes and said; "I'll t
Writer's POV"Hi Francis" Francisca walked over to him. He was staring at his script again for the zillion time. "I scored sixty plus, not up to seventy" He told Francisca before she could even ask. "Yeah, I know" Francisca said. "You're not to be blamed because I don't really feel bad" "I know that too, but do you still need my help by the way?" Francisca asked him. He looked up at her and smiled. "I was gonna ask you to be my partner" He said..; "I ... I meant, reading partner" "Yeah, I get. We can do this together Francis"she said She stretched her hands, offering him an handshake, which he received willingly. "We'll start whenever you are ready" Francisca told him. "Okay by me; I'll fix uhm..a date very soon" Francis said. "Okay, now cheer up"Francisca told him and then walked away _-_- Fast forward Peter's POV Just like we planned, Bella continued to be my tutor; not only because I asked her too but a teacher also made that
Bella's POV Examination is at the corner, about few weeks to go. We the students were offered a week break to get prepared and then the following week, but when we return to school; examination begins.. and then we'll go on a long vocation. Which means I'ld have to stay here with home with Peter and become his full time maid. Except if his mother permits me to go visit my mother for some days. But this isn't part of the deal. Peter was in my room that every day; we were reading.. Honestly, we have been busy reading these days; yet still smiling, gisted for a while, staring at ourselves while reading but yet, we were serious. It's obvious that Peter has improved academically too; and I'm so glad that I'm the one behind it. He barely even have the time for his friends; neither do Francis and Vincent... And even Francisca. As it should be, everyone was busy reading... It's our final exams so... Except for Monica though, she do call Peter every now and then.. and there w
Bella's POV. "Okay, Okay. Let's take a break" Peter suddenly announced. We had managed to continue reading even after I agreed to date him. It's our first time; we literally do not know what it means but that's what people who likes themselves does. Dating. The one whom I'm working for is now my boyfriend. Let's see how far this relationship goes ... amidst Peter's rich parents certain disapproval and Monica's trouble. "I was about to say the same thing. Yeah, let's take a break." I smiled at him.. "I'll use the moment to go prepare the dinner" "Wait a minute Bella" He said. And came closer to me, he held my hand and intertwined it with his. My heart raced, and I blushed "Yeah, we could go out of the room together if that's what you want" I told him... "And I could join you in the kitchen, so you won't feel bored." "What?" I exclaimed. So this is what's dating is all about. Lovey dovey and stuffs. "To be honest, I've always wanted to kno
EPILOGUEFast forward**************Peter’s POV.“Dude,What’s the use of a scalpel? ” Vincent asked.“Dissection. Meet Tyler, he will explain better” I replied.“Why? Are you going somewhere? ” He asked.“Yeah” I answered while taking few books off the table.“You wanna see some babes”“Shut it” I fired back.“I’ll like to come along, I might be of help you know? ” He teased.“Darn it, take care of yours first”“And when will you get one? ” Vincent asked.I smirked.“Listen Dude, I’m hungry” I said.“While I just had my lunch”“See yah later then” I said and left. I met Tyler here in college, yeah! We are studying the same medical course with Vincent while Francis chose something entirely different in another college. Of course, he gained admission into the same school his girlfriend chose. That's what me and Bella decided two years ago but we didn't talked about it further. We didn't mention any college. So I don't know where she's at, neither does she know where I am.I wish I d
Peter's POV I received several calls from extended family and friends. Delivery men came knocking on my doors, passing presents sent to me because I already told everyone that they don't have to come over here. "This private birthday is just perfect" Bella exclaimed just after we cut the cake. "You think so too?" I asked, shoving a piece of cake into her mouth and she did the same to me. "Yeah, it seemed like both of us are us are left alone in this world" She said. I agree. "You told me to get prepared earlier. For what?" I asked. "Oh that. You are getting a birthday gift from me!" Bella said. "Oh wow. You insisted on getting me a birthday gift even when I told you that you are the best birthday gift ever" He said. "Yeah. You said that. So I'm giving myself to you" She responded. "Huh...what Bella, I ... didn't mean it that way" I stuttered. She bursted into laughter : "I don't mean it that way too. You little boy with a naughty mindset!" S
Bella's POVI'm not a night owl, the last time I stayed awake in the middle of the night was during the examination season. But this time around, I was only busy with my boyfriend and I was planning to have a french kiss with him. I returned to my room. My heart was still beating really fast, I touched my cheeks, I could feel it reddened and hot. I tossed on my bed as I began to recall the whole scenero, I didn't know that it'll make me so nervous. His simple touch, made it look like we were in a romance mood. I kinda love that feeling though. Somehow, I wish we completed what we've started even if it's just the french kiss and intimate cuddle and maybe the romance. I picked up my phone, hissing at it because it ruined that mood. I've forgotten that I was the one who set the alarm. I smirked and unlocked my phone. I noticed that I have a message. Haven opened it, I found out that it was from my mom. ~'Flora is here. Come say Hi to her tomorrow' It reads. Huh
Peter's POV Vincent left shortly after Monica has gone. Obviously, he came here because of her. Looks like everything is settled now, afterall Vincent and I spoke casually, we talked about other random stuffs before he left and it doesn't look like he was still mad at me. Bella, Francisca, Francis and I had the best time of our life. Well, Bella and her best friend, Francisca were gisting while Francis and I were together. Until, it was getting late. We heard to depart. They wished me a happy birthday in advance again and that was when I noticed they had gifts for me. Awwn.. After the F couple have left, I called driver Joe, who came to pick us up. * * * We got home late in the evening, Surprisingly, Mom already cooked the dinner, we only ate a little because we were already filled up haven enjoyed ourselves to the fullest earlier at the restaurant. "Let's spend my birthday Eve together" I told Bella, when we were just about to retire to our rooms.
Peter's POV Then I sighted Vincent, standing at the entrance and watching us from there. "Vincent" I muttered. "Where is he?" They all turned to look at him. And then, he started walking towards us. My heart was racing a little, I was afraid that Vincent might ruin this special day maybe that's why he agreed to come here even when we aren't in good terms. "Hi guys" He said to all of us when he came closer. "Hello, Hi Vincent" We responded back. He smiled widely instead.. "Happy birthday in advance Peter" Vincent stretched his hands towards me for an handshake. I hesitated a little before recieving it. He had an handshake with the rest before he took his seat, beside me on my other side. "As... err.. as I was saying before you came in, order whatever you want. All bills are on me" I repeated, signaling the waiter to come over and he did. We ticked the menu lists, gave it to him to go bring our orders. "Did you invite Monica?" Vincent su
Peter's POV Since our parents knew that Bella and I were back together again, they left us alone to have our nice time while they spent their own nice time in their room. Bella and I were preparing for the outing, the time we fixed was in the next an hour. Bella wasn't aware that I ordered a very beautiful outfit for her and we were expecting it that morning. Talk of the devil, we heard a knock on the door and the visitor announced that he was the delivery Man. "Go get it. The order isn't for me. " I gestured to Bella. "I didn't place any order too. Probably your parents" She replied. "No, they didn't" I smiled. "Just go get it" I told her. She looked at me suspiciously as she walked to the door to meet the delivery Man. I came closer to watch the scenero. "Hello, I think you've got the wrong address" Bella said to the delivery Man and I chuckled inaudibly. "No. I'm at the right place. One Miss Bella Daves placed this order" He said. "What
Bella's POV We did not stop kissing until we heard some footsteps coming, probably close to us. He held my hand and gently pulled me to his room. I bit my lips, smiling and blushing. I touched my cheeks as I could feel it hot and red. Peter was smiling widely too. I wanted him to speak first but right now, I was so shy. Then He coughed in an awkward way then finally said something; "I miss you Bella" "Me too. I miss you" I replied. "Well... obviously. We went through alot. So we didn't have time for us" He said,holding my hand and intertwining it with his. "I'm sorry..." I wanted to apologise again but he interrupted me by placing his finger on my lips and I smiled. "I'm sorry about your father's death issue" He said."It's okay. Now I believe that whenever you say everything will be fine, it different will be" I told him. "Exactly" He replied. "I have alot to say to you. It's been piled up in my mind" "Spew it out. Talk to me every now
Bella's POV "Peter" I called his name after he has taken some steps away. He stopped walking but he didn't say anything. He didn't even turn to look at me. I didn't know where to begin, so I kept mute. He wanted to leave again, so I began to spew out my heart. "Peter I'm sorry. Stop avoiding me and talk to me!" I said and began to cry but he scoffed like he didn't care. "Peter!" I screamed his name. That was when he turned to look at me. "Is it high time we communicate now? No, I don't think so" He smirked. "I'm sorry" I repeated. "Okay. I'm glad your father's killer has been found. It's been making you worried. That's all I have to say to you" He said. "Peter" I muttered, moving closer to him slowly. "What is it Bella?" He asked. "Are you mad at me? Why?" I mumbled. He sighed heavily. "Yes, I am mad at you. I'm super mad at you. First, you totally believed my parents must have killed your father" Peter said. "No - I... " I stam
Monica on the other hand, Speaking of Monica, haven sobbed and sobbed over her broken family, she decided to start a new and better life. She started with apologising to the people she has offended, most especially Mrs Benson. Not only does she wanna apologise, she also wanna stay alone in her own lane. She doesn't wanna associate with anyone thereafter. She took a deep breathe in, let them all out before summoning up the courage to knock on the door. Since she didn't get a response at the first knock, she hesitated to knock again. She wanted to leave, she thought they'll resent her but Bella opened the door just when she turned to leave. "Ah... Hi" She stammered nervously, remembering that she owes Bella an apology too. "Hi" Bella responded sheepishly. "Err.. is everyone at home?" Monica asked as she walked in slowly. She was so scared of meeting The Bensons, she thought of what they might think about her. "I'll go announce to everyone that Mr Withney