"Unfortunately, he doesn't love me anymore. He discarded me."Bella's words at the library never left his mind. Somehow, it made Brandon's oxytocin, the happiness hormone, skyrocket. He knew he shouldn't feel happy over Bella's suffering, but he couldn't hide the surge of emotions because Julius let go of Bella. That meant Brandon now had a chance to have her.Brandon didn't care how difficult the obstacles were, he would face them. He was determined to win Bella's heart."You said you're looking for a job, right?" Brandon asked.They were now in Brandon's car. Bella nodded. "Yes. If you hear about any job openings, please let me know," Bella said with a smile.Brandon nodded. "Yesterday, while I was eating at the cafe I frequent, I saw a job opening brochure. Would you mind working as a waitress?" Brandon asked.Upon hearing that, Bella was very happy. "Of course! Let's go there! I want to apply immediately!" Bella said very enthusiastically.But Brandon seemed hesitant. "Are you sur
Damian doesn't like what he sees. On his phone are several photos of Bella with Brandon on campus and at the cafe. They look romantic, and Bella looks happy to be around Brandon.Damian sighs deeply. His hand gripping the phone tightens. Arabella's relationship with Jullius must not end like this. And he is determined to make sure it doesn't happen."I don't care if I have to defy the master's orders," he says firmly.***The next day, Brandon comes to pick up Bella. Bella looks surprised as Brandon is already standing in front of her car, he who was playing with his phone immediately shifts his gaze to Bella."Brandon?" she calls out, sounding confused.Brandon smiles at her. He approaches Bella. "Are you ready?" Brandon asks.Bella nods. "But I didn't ask you to pick me up. I was going to take the train," Bella says. Her words seem to politely reject Brandon's arrival. But Brandon is not offended."Right. This is my initiative," he replies. Creating more furrows on Bella's forehead.
"I've told you that what that woman does is no longer my concern," said Julius, his grip on Damian's collar tightening as he pulled him closer, allowing Damian to see the veins popping on his forehead."But you love her, sir." Damian was serious, stating that he didn't care if he had to defy Julius to make Julius and Bella reunite.Julius's jaw clenched, unable to contain his emotions any longer as he struck Damian forcefully.THUD! THUD! THUD!Damian did not fight back, letting his master unleash all his emotions on him, even the sadness Damian could see in Julius's eyes.Not just once or twice, Julius hit Damian repeatedly until Damian's lip tore and blood flowed.Julius's breathing was rapid. "You're talking shit. I don't care anymore about her," he said, in denial.Damian snorted, rising while wiping the blood from the corner of his lip. "So, have you now turned into a coward?" Damian looked challenging in his gaze.Julius's narrowed eyes, this was the first time he had seen Damia
"JULLIUS! STOP, I SAID!" Bella screamed, but Jullius ignored her. Bella knew his demeanor; Jullius wouldn’t stop until his opponent passed out or even dead! And Bella would not let that happen!Bella desperately grabbed Jullius’s shirt, which was untucked, with all her strength. And yes! She succeeded! But Bella had to stumble first, almost falling if Jullius hadn’t noticed and caught her.Thud!Jullius pulled Bella’s body until she was drawn into his embrace.“Aaaa!” Bella tightly shut her eyes. Her forehead creased, and her hands clenched in front of her chest.‘This scent.’It was the scent of Jullius's cologne, and she smelled it very clearly. Her eyes flew open, realizing something, and she pushed his body away.Her eyebrows nearly met, her teeth clenched with her mouth tightly closed. There was no gentleness in her gaze."Don't you ever dare touch me again," Bella said with emphasis. Hatred was clearly depicted in her eyes.Jullius's heart sank at those words. The flat expressio
Bzzz... Bzzz... Bzzz...The ringing of his cell phone, which was right next to his head leaning on the table, woke Jullius up. Jullius blinked his eyes."Fuck." He cursed, his head was pounding! It felt like it was about to explode! His fingers massaged the bridge of his nose to ease the damn headache."What?!" he picked up the call without looking at who was calling."Master, where are you? It's almost 3 in the morning, and you haven't come home yet."Damian was worried. He already knew that today was the day Jullius planned to pick up Bella again. But until dawn, his master hadn't returned. Damian was worried something had happened to them.Jullius stood up, taking his jacket that was hanging on the chair. Without answering, he unilaterally turned off his phone and got back into his car. Several times he hit people and objects because his driving was staggering.Jullius tried to stay conscious. His face leaned on the steering wheel, his grip on the steering wheel tightened. He was h
Damian and Bella waited anxiously for hours outside the operating room. Damian appeared calmer, while Bella looked very weak. Her face was so pale, and she had been biting her lower lip until it was bleeding. Their fingers intertwined.Click. They both immediately turned their gaze to the open door. The doctor and nurse came out.Bella and Damian quickly stood up and approached the doctor. "How is he, doctor? How is my boyfriend?" Bella asked hurriedly, interrogating the doctor.The doctor looked exhausted, evident from the beads of sweat on his face.Bella is becoming more worried, especially since the doctor's face didn't look happy. Her heart was pounding irregularly.'Has the surgery failed?' That's all that was going through Bella's mind now."The surgery went smoothly," the doctor finally said.Bella and Damian breathed a sigh of relief."Thank goodness," they both said simultaneously."But--"They immediately tensed up again. Their hair stood on end. Bella clenched her fists t
Julius blinked hard, trying with all his might. He could feel the soft yet firm grip on his hand. He knew it was Bella’s hand.“Love, I’m here.” Her voice was like a melodious tune. His heart beat faster as he heard Bella call him "love," and it was recorded on the monitor.Everyone immediately saw Julius’s heartbeat quicken.“Is my boyfriend okay, doctor?” Bella asked again. The worry never left her. She repeatedly glanced at the doctor and then at the monitor.The doctor checked Julius’s condition. The doctor nodded. “Mr. Maverick's condition has improved. This is a good sign because he has regained consciousness,” he said.“But his heartbeat—“ Bella didn’t finish her sentence because something surprised her.“Love? Did you just call me love?” His voice was barely audible, almost like a whisper! But Bella heard it very clearly.Bella stared wide-eyed. “J-Julius? Did you just speak?” Bella asked, confirming. Julius’s eyes were still closed. His face looked blank, but then Bella saw t
He walked closer to Bella, putting the dark red box back into his pants pocket. Click. Bella's body turned, her smile appearing when her lover came into view. "Love," she called, walking closer to him and hugging him tightly. "I missed you so much," Bella expressed. The couple had become more romantic since they reconciled at the hospital. Julius was silent, not saying anything, which made Bella a bit puzzled, but she didn't want to overthink it. "What's wrong? Your face looks a bit pale. Are you having a relapse?" Bella asked, her forehead creased, lips slightly pursed, and eyes narrowing. "I told you it's better if you stay home. Don't go anywhere. See? Your illness must be acting up again," she scolded Julius. Julius knew Bella probably still wanted to scold him, but to stop her from continuing, even though he loved every bit of her chatter, he suddenly knelt on one knee, took out the maroon box, and opened it in front of Bella. On top of the box was a small light illuminating