Isabella's POV Life has been so difficult for my mom and I especially when Dad left us to rest in the bossom of the lord. It happened so suddenly and unexpectedly. He had an accident on his way back home, from work.. My Dad was an hardworking man, he struggled very hard to get us our daily bread, he wanted to make sure I graduated from high school, went to college and become someone great in future just like he was. He wanted to build or rather buy a mall or a grocery store for my Mom because she was very interested in business and very hard working too. He wanted to make sure our family was a fulfilled and happy one but all his plans crashed. Even after he left, it couldn't come to fulfillment. His accident was so brutal and painful that he died right on the spot, before he was even rushed to a nearby hospital. He was hit by a speeding vehicle, his car was seriously damaged and couldn't even be sorted out to repair. Dad has always been our bread winner but after this whole gri
Bella's POV The Benson's driver arrived very early the next day, sincerely I wasn't ready yet but one thing i know that no matter how I tried to get prepared, I can never be ready. I had no option than to leave. Mom and I shedded more tears before we eventually departed. The driver barely said a word to me in the car while he drove, we passed by the expressway where I usually deliver newspaper then it go to a point that I didn't know the main road. I just had to stay close to the window and watch where we headed. Soon we arrived at a mansion with a huge close gate right in front of the building, on getting to the exact front of the gate, the gate opened by itself and he drove in. "We're here" The driver announced. Soon he pulled the car brake at the garage, I guess. I came out of the car and glared around the strange beautiful environment. "You can go in" He told me, pointing at an entrance door. "Mrs Benson is expecting you" He added and I nodded gently. "Oh...err... Thank
Isabella's POV * * * * * * * “Hey Bella, Wake up” I heard a voice shouting my name, followed by a tap on my shoulder. "Oh shit, it's morning already when would she get off the bed" The voice said again. I guess it was Mom but why is she waking me up when i can sleep as much as i want to until it's time to collect some magazines to sell.. “Mom”I muttered and yawned. Then began to stretch my hands with my eyes still shut. “Good morning mom”I said rubbing my eyes. “Mom? ” "Who's your mom?" Now the voice doesn’t even sound like my Mom’s.. It was a Muscular voice! What? Who could that be? and what is he doing in my room? The voice wasn’t even familiar so I didn’t bother opening my eyes. I shut it. “Isabella! ”The muscular voice called again. I finally opened one eye first before i opened the second. I almost screamed but he covered my mouth with his palm when he noticed that i was about to scream. It was then I remembered where i was. “ I’m so sorry” I said removing his palm
Bella's POV I guess I woke up on the right side of the bed today and very early this morning probably because I didn't want Peter to wake me up like he did the previous day, I don't wanna make him or his mom regret employing me. Plus I am enjoying my stay here but I'm missing my mom as well.She called last night and we spoke for some minutes, she prayed for me and wished me goodluck in every of my endeavors. I love that sweet innocent soul. I went to the kitchen to do the dishes and to make breakfast for Peter and I. While cooking the meal, I went ahead to do all other house chores quickly and fortunately, it was easy and very fast for me because it's just Peter and I. The Housemaid job is not that stressful and that's because I'm working for only Peter. While working, I thought of a song to sing at the same time because it makes whatever I'm doing at that moment, faster.I bursted into a song which has to do with what i was presently doing. "i’ll try my best to make things righ
Isabella's POV I was so eager to go to school the next day that I could hardly sleep the night before that day. And then it got to a point, I put on my school uniform and rehearsed how to behave when I get to the school. Well, I eventually fell asleep when it was past midnight yet, I woke up very early.. prepared our breakfast which Peter and I ate at the same time on the dining table. Then the Driver who brought me here was the one that took us to school but with a different car... This people are freaking rich. Peter also told me that this man is his own personal driver. Peter welcomed me to his school when we almost got to the school entrance and I couldn't stop smiling and blushing especially when I saw the signboard; WHITES. I can't believe I would ever attend WHITES of all schools.. well the school I attended when my Dad was still alive was a great school too although it wasn't classy and it's not majorly for rich students like this one. "We would be getting down here" Pet
Bella's POV We had few more classes after recess and then few hours after noon, school dismissed. I swear, It is very hard for me to keep hiding it that I stay with Peter, most especially from Francisca. Francisca is too clingy, she's actually being friendly in her own way unlike Monica who kept stealing glances at me and made sure I caught her doing so, then she would roll her eyes and look elsewhere. I can't believe Peter is dating a girl like her, they're completely words and opposite when it comes to their character and they're not even compatible. "So where do you live?" Francisca asked me as she hung her backpack properly on her back. "I... Uh... I stay at CenWay" I stammered. "Wow, you are a girl from a very wealthy family" She said and I wondered why she said so. Oh wait! The buildings in that avenue are mostly mansions, penthouses.. "Uh...Err... It's not like that" I continue to stammer. I didn't wanna say the truth neither do I wanna lie to her. "However it is, I wou
Bella's POVI made more friends the next day although they weren't as clingy as Francisca. Francisca is still the only person I'm very intimate with. While the remaining friends I made, all we say to ourselves were just casual friendly greetings like: Just "Hi, Hello Bella" "Hey" "Good morning Isabella".. I guess what made Francisca and I more close is because her seat is just behind mine. Before we left home this morning, Peter gave me some sum of money to spend during the recess period. He is so nice. Today I tried so much not to step on Monica's nerves, well I haven't been stepping on her nerves yet she has been the one causing troubles between us. After Recess, we had mathematics which is literally everyone's worst subject except mine. Many were not even listening to the teacher, many were sleeping.. "Questions on This Topic would definitely come out in your examinations" The teacher said and it's made everyone afraid and they tried paying attention. "Even in college, you wo
Bella's POV " Waiting for everyone to exit the classroom before we leave.. We are literally delaying ourselves from getting home quickly and it might get us suspicious, Vincent almost did" Peter said when we got home. "Sorry" I didn't know what to say but I think I'm the cause of all this. "I'm not offended.." He said.."So stop saying Sorry" "Okay.. sorry.. oops, I'm sorry.. I..I.. I won't repeat that word again" it was hard for me to avoid the word 'Sorry'He chuckled. " I came up with an idea" He said."You would go to school and also leave first during the closing period and I would come later. How about that?" He said. "Errm.. the driver" I stammered. "Your friends knows Joe has your Driver""Oh that's true, we can't come to school with the same driver" He said and I nodded. "Mom and Dad's Drivers are not available too" He added. "What are we going do? " I said; afraid that we might have to let the whole class know that we live together.. so that we can come and go home w
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