Peter's POV I stood still, refusing to do any of her matchmaking rituals. "You are really not gonna ask her to be your girlfriend?" My mom asked me again. "Never!" I fired. "I'll go first then, let me be the one to ask him to go on a date with me and be my boyfriend" Monica suggested, beaming. "Oh no dear, it's not right for a lady to ask a guy out. It's improper" My mom said and I scoffed. How else was she gonna force me to date her? Does she really thinks I'm a kid, she'll order or threaten to ask her out and I'll do so? No, no. It's never gonna happen. I smirked and gave an annoying smile. My mom smiled too, but she came closer and held my hand, I didn't know what she was up to now.. "Since both of you are here; i'll be the one to bring you two together" She said and drew me closer to Monica. She held Monica's hand too and forcefully intertwined her fingers with me. "What on earth are you doing mommy?" I screamed. Monica on the other hand, seem
Peter's POV I went into Bella's room that night, haven made sure that Mom and Dad was fast asleep, so we won't get caught. I've secretly wept and wept, because Bella broke up with me; I haven't even had the time to proof myself as a boyfriend; we've only began the complicated relationship. Things wasn't going on smoothly for me, my mom has literally ganged up with Monica against me.. leaving me with no choice and frustrated. "I'm sorry Bella, for putting you in this position. Or if I must have offended you, I'm sorry. I haven't been myself these days, I've been emotional and mentally stressed up. Why did you break up with me? You don't like me anymore..give me sometime, I'll fix these issues.." I rushed all the pleading words as soon as she opened up the door for me. "Breaking up with you doesn't mean that I do not like you anymore. Of course I do, I really like you Peter. But..but.. i-i don't think it'll gonna work out for you, apart from the fact that we are just kids
Peter's POV "Hi guys" I sighted them from far away, I rubbed my face and tried to brighten up my mood. Then I hurried up to catch up with them. "You were the one who suggested we meet, now you are just coming" Francis said. "Uhn, sorry" I muttered. "So what's wrong? " Vincent asked. "Oh! The impromptu meeting? I suggest we go to the gym, I'm bored of staying at home" I said. "No, I mean what's wrong? You don't seem fine" Vincent scrutinized my look."And did you just say you are bored of staying at home. What about Bella? She isn't around to keep your lonely company?" "No, She's at home" I didn't know why they were asking after her. They must have known that we have something in common; (feelings)"Are you both quarreling?" Vincent asked me. I didn't answer that question. " I see. They are having a lovers quarrel" Francis said. "No, we are not. Forget it guys, I just wanna be away from home. It's not Bella" I told them. "Is it Monica?" Vincent guess
Peter's POV Frank and I didn't go to the gym, instead we hanged around, somewhere cool and quiet. I told him all the problems I was facing at home but he kept on saying everything will be fine. When I was calm at least, we talked about random stuffs, he wouldn't even stop telling me about his first date with Francisca. I wasn't jealous but I wished everything was fine between Bella and I..we too would have had a first date, gone on an outing, shared our first kiss; we would be happy by now but reverse was the case. It was getting late, I stay out forever just because i'm having issues with my mom. I do not have my own apartment yet and besides, I left Bella at home. She must have been scared and worried about me, even if we are no longer dating. Speaking of Bella being scared, hold on! I left her alone with my mom! Oh shit! My mom must have stepped on her nerves, just like she's doing to mine. I went home quickly then bumped inside. I didn't meet mom in the living ro
Bella's POV "What's today's date dear? " My mom asked me while she strained her eyes to look at the calendar."It's monday" I answered her. "Oh, Flora will be here on Monday, next week Monday. She promised not to change the date this time around" My mom said. "What a relief." I responded. "Okay so, how far have you gone with the investigation?" I asked, I was done eating after all. "Pretty much far, at least we have made some findings" My mom said. "Something new? What is it?" "I have come to figure out that your father used to work somewhere at Cenway?" My mom resumed. "Oh really. We only knew it was very far from home, I never knew it was as far as Cenway" I remarked. "You father was a secretive but lovey man. I wouldn't have hid this away from us, if only he had known that he would die soon" My mom mumbled. "He wanted to surprise us remember? Let's not blame him. He is the best Dad in the whole world" I said and my mom smiled a bit."He migh
Bella's POV I returned to the Benson's place the next morning. Last night, I couldn't sleep well because I was worried about who the culprit might be. Sooner or later, my mom, Aunt Flora and the assistant cop will be at The Benson's place to interrogate them too. This will cause alot Mrs Benson will definitely fire me because we are indirectly trying to accuse her and this will lower the chance of Peter and I ending up together. Infact, Mrs Benson wouldn't want to have anything to do with my family anymore. My mom doesn't mind anyways; Finding who killed Dad is what's at the uppermost part of her mind regardless of whoever the killer turns out to be. I guess I'm only being concerned and scared that it shouldn't turn out to be our loved one. I sighed as I wanted into the house; I might Mr and Mrs Benson having a conversation in the living room but when I came in, they stopped. I greeted them perfunctorily, thanked Mrs Benson for giving me the permission to visit my mom but she
Bella's POV "Mom" I muttered her name. "Actually we are here to see Mr and Mrs Benson" The man beside my mom spoke. "You are to see my husband and I not Bella?" Mrs Benson asked. "Yeah" instead of my mom, the man responded. "Who are you please?" Mr Benson asked. The man brought out his ID card and showed it to their faces. "A retired police officer. My fellow police offers will take over from wherever I have stopped." He said, they didn't understand him though. "Why are you here?" "Ahem! " My mom spoke. "I'm sorry Mr and Mrs Benson, i'm not tryna disrespect you but..." She paused. " I really have to do this. I was the one who brought in the cop" My mom told them. "What? Why??" "Cop?" The Bensons exclaimed. Why do I feel like they all seemed suspicious now? God! "Please I'm not asking for anything much but total cooperate okay?" The police offer resumed. Mrs Benson looked at me suspiciously. "Wait! Does this have to do with yo
Peter's POV My parents and Monica's parents are the prime suspect for Bella's father's death? At first I was glad, haven realized that My parents and Bella's late father were once acquainted. I thought fate was trying to bring Bella and I together but no, it doesn't have to be this way and I don't ever think that my parents are responsible for her father's death. Nah! They are not evil besides for what reason will they murder someone? Like I have overheard, Mr Daves was their bossom friend, my mom often talks about him and Dad on the other hand can't even hurt a fly. He is easygoing. So no, my parents definitely didn't kill Bella's parent. What about Monica's parents? Gosh! I don't know. I looked at Bella, who moved away from me immediately after the cop announced my parents are suspect of her father's death. Oh God! Don't let it be. "What? What do you mean by we are your prime suspect?" My Dad quarried the cop. "What right do you have to accuse us?" M
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