Eliana’s POV Bella sat beside me, her eyes on the screen but not focusing on the movie. Her eyes kept drifting to her phone and mine and her leg kept tapping on the floor. She looked nervous; I didn't understand why. I tried to focus on the movie but I was having issues focusing with the sound of her foot tapping the floor. I turned to her, "Bella." She didn't respond, her eyes still glued to the screen. I tapped her again, "Bella." I said, louder this time and my voice jolted her out of her trance. "What, what?" She responded, looking pale and scared. Her appearance confirmed my suspicions, something was definitely going on with Bella. Anna lowered the volume and both she and Mia turned to look at us. Bree crawled into my lap, something I've noticed she liked doing. "Are you okay, Bella?" Mia asked, coming to seat beside us. Bella nodded with a fake smile, "Yes I'm fine, why are you asking?" I scoffed, "Don't fucking lie, Bella." I tried to take her phone from her but a mess
Eliana’s POV Another gunshot rang followed by another thud, and the rapid running of people into the warehouse brought me back to the present and I remembered to breathe."Yes! I was afraid I wasn't going to get those shots." Alex grinned as he came into my peripheral view.I shook as they lifted Oliver's body off the floor effortlessly, his eyes losing life slowly as they rushed him out followed by his associate's body, my mind reeling at what could have happened if Alex had missed the shot.My eyes moved to Noah who was on the floor gripping his side where Oliver had hit him. I ran to him, my eyes filling with tears. What if Alex had come just a minute late? What if he missed the shot? What if Oliver was faster than him?What if I lost the only person I loved more than my life today?"Noah, noah baby." I said, my hands shaking as I tried to talk to him. He looked at me with his hooded eyes and he smiled, "Eliana,"I burst into tears and held him close, my heart still trying to gra
Eliana’s POV After the party and cleaning up, Noah and I silently walked into his room, his hand never leaving mine as he opened his door. It was just as neat as I remembered, and I smiled as I saw the wrinkled paper on his nightstand. It was the letter I wrote before leaving that day. I looked back at him, and he smiled, the sides of his eyes crinkling, "That was the only thing that kept me going when you weren't here."I smiled, hooking my hands behind his neck, "Well, Bella kept reminding me about how much you loved me."He looked offended for a bit, "You doubted my love for you?" I stroke his little moustache, his hair needing a trim, "I doubted your love. Not because I felt you didn't love me, but I felt that I might have messed up my chance with you."He cradled my face in his hands, my heart beating racing as his eyes, my weak point, shone with love and adoration, "Because you told Oliver about the contract and what happened to my mother?"I nodded, sighing, "If I wasn't i
Chapter 114 Eliana’s POV We’ve been all over each other since the incident, but lately I saw his less mostly because of the noise after the opening of my boutique was yet to calm down. I had a lot of orders to meet up, but I missed seeing him as often as I normally did. I finished up my part of the work and put my appointed manager in charge of the processes for the weekend. I didn’t mind, she was a reliable woman so I knew my business was in good hands. I packed up and went home. I opened my door, and was met with rose petals on the floor, leading to a trail around the couch and I picked a sticky note on the mirror. It read “Oh look, the fairest of them all!” I immediately got the joke and I giggled, following the trail and heading into the kitchen, and I was led to another sticky note on the oven, it read, “I can be hot as fuck, but nowhere as hot as you mama,” and a face with a wink was drawn on it. Oh God, that was so bad. I laughed as I followed the trail out and it led to m
Chapter 115 Eliana’s POV Positive. It came out Positive. It was Official. Eliana Brookes is going to be a mother. My vision blurred as the test fell from my hand. I felt a million emotions, but the one which stood out was fear. Was I cut out to be a mother? Bella’s excited scream pierced through my thoughts and brought me back to the present and I almost choked as she wrapped her arms around me. “Oh my God Eliana!” She screamed again in my ear, not noticing my tears rolling down my cheek. I choked down a sob and that was what drew Bella’s attention. “Eliana!” Bella gasped as she saw my tear-stricken face. She used a tissue to wipe my eyes and I subconsciously thanked God for waterproof cosmetics, or else my eyes would have been stained with black streaks from my mascara. “Eliana, what’s wrong?” she said, looking at me. I played with the test in my hand, “What if I’m not good enough for my baby Bella?” I know I have said this before, but it was a genuine fear for me. But Bella
Eliana’s povI couldn't believe either my ears or my eyes. Noah was… Proposing for real?"There's no pressure if you don't want to but I just know you are the perfect person for me and I want to make you my wife and treat you the way you deserve and make babies with you and take you around the world but it's okay if you don't want that I mean I understand I'm not the best person in the world and it would be okay if you don't want this. God, i'm ranting. Get it together, Noah." He rambled in the span of a second, his nervousness showing in his laugh.This isn't a dream. Noah wants to marry me."So," He cleared his throat, " what do you say?" He said, looking at me expectantly.I nodded, big drops of tears falling from my eyes."Use your words, baby.""Yes," I choked out. His eyes widened, "Yes?""Yes!" I screamed, flinging myself on him. "I will marry you, Noah!"He laughed as he caught me in his arms, swinging me around. "Yes! Now I'm the happiest man in the world. I love you so much."
This is a short story starring Bella Adler and Alexander Reed. You would get to see a little bit of our lovebirds Eliana and Noah, and also a glimpse of our questionable couple, Anna and Sebastian. The story starts from the point after they first met, so enjoy the ride.Bella's PovI practically dragged myself into the bar, my waist twisting with each step it took. I knew I looked gorgeous, I hardly look anything like anything less. But I wasn't feeling my best. For starters, I just had an argument with my mother over the phone, and she was getting extra cranky at the absence of love in my life. She didn't believe I was trying and she was pressuring me to come out of the closet, if I was in any.As much as I loved my mother, I hated talking to her about my love life, or lack of one. She always compared me to my brother who was about to get married and It always put a damper on my mood, like now.The other reason I wasn't feeling like the goddess that I am is because of my date tonig
Chapter 3 Alex’s POVBella crossed a leg over the other and focused on her phone. Her eyes kept darting to the door, no doubt expecting her date but it has been two hours. I seriously doubt if the poor fellow is going to show. The men around have been trying to talk to her but with a polite smile and a wave of her hand, she dismissed them. For some reason I decided to stick around, maybe because I felt the need to protect her if things got out of hand, like a true friend of Noah’s.She was surely attracting a lot of men, and It wasn’t a puzzle why.Her skin shone under the light, and her slender legs were like magnet to the light. Her body looked ethereal in the little silver dress and don’t get me started with the open back. What was she thinking? Driving we potent men crazy with her sexy skin and yes, the tattoo thaws sat on her lower back. That damn tattoo. If I could just run my tongue over… A flash of her moaning came into my head, stark naked and th
Chapter 26AlexNoah didn't take it well. As expected. He even broke my nose and jaw because of it.I understood. Not only did I break his trust by fucking his sister who I swore to protect, I didn't tell him when it started. Thankfully, Eliana was there to calm him down or else I wouldn't have had a face anymore.Things were stiff between us the first few days, then he accepted it. Said he couldn't have trusted anyone else to be with his sister if not me.Things were perfect between Bella and I. Linda reached out to Bella, and made her not only an ambassador but the manager of a new division that was opening here in the city.Bella was excited. She flopped the first meeting, but Linda said basically what Laura of Pearls said. Bella was self dependent, and that's what truly mattered. I on the other hand never felt happier. She was all that mattered to me and being with her has made everyday of my life better than the last. We had crazy sex, every orgasm better than the last.I loved h
Bella's Pov Alex smiled at me, his thumb cleaning off the lone tear that escaped my eye. "I said I love you, Bella."Say something! My brain screamed at me and I recovered from the shock. "Why?" I asked, whispering, afraid that the moment might end if I was too loud.He chuckled softly, "Why? You are perfect. Compassionate and beautiful. You light up a room with your presence. A perfect example of beauty and brains. I could go and on, but those wouldn't still explain why I have fallen in love with you.""But I'm impulsive and inconsiderate. We haven't known eachother for long…""You aren't impulsive and inconsiderate. You are passionate and driven. The things you see as faults, aren't faults at all. And we haven't known each other for long, but it feels like I've known you forever.""But, but…" I stammered but he placed a finger on my lips, shutting me up. "But nothing, Bella. If you don't feel this way, it's okay. I just want you to know that, my heart's yours, even if you don't wa
Chapter 24BellaNoah was shocked when I asked him to replace my guard. He wanted to know what happened, but I wasn't giving him any explanation. I didn't want to think about anything. I immersed myself into my work, creating more content for the brands I worked with and spent the other days drinking. I didn't want to leave my home. I didn't want to stumble on Alex.That night felt like a bad dream. I hated myself for believing Antonia. Even Fiona didn't want me there.I should have maintained my pride. I should have walked away when the drinks poured on me. I should have never made that deal. Maybe, just maybe…I brushed that thought away, taking a gulp of my wine. I didn't want to feel anymore. I didn't want to regret anything anymore.Maybe I should have listened to Alex. Maybe I shouldn't have said those words. Maybe I shouldn't have let my lack of judgement and frustration coupled with jealousy get into my head.I hated Antonia. And seeing her wrapped around him with her lips on
Chapter 23Alex's POV"You know I can see through you, right?" I said with a smile as Antonia spoke about how hard it was to be related to a legend.She gasped, placing a hand on her chest, "What do you mean Alex?"I chuckled, playing with my dinner knife, "I know you have a plan to ruin things for Bella."Her eyes widened and she laughed, hard. "I knew there was a reason I liked you."I chuckled, "I see through snakes like you. Now, it would be wise if you stop whatever you are planning. "Bella came, her eyes emotionless as she saw Antonia giggle. She was going to take it the wrong way. But did she even care? Did she care enough to lose sweat over whatever I do? She was so driven by her career, I loved that about her. But she was willing to ruin what we had for something that was obviously a trap. She didn't care if after this, I would keep my distance far away from her.It didn't matter to her, all that mattered was this opportunity to meet her idol and become an ambassador for th
Chapter 22Bella.The trip back home was the worst. Alex and I still didn't talk to each other. That continued even after we got home. We barely spoke when I wanted to go out, and I only went out once. The week was the worst as I planned on how I would style my dress for the wedding at the end of the week.I tried to distract myself by meeting up with Eliana after my brother rudely asked for me to help her get ready for their date. He looked suspiciously happy, and I was happy for him.She wasn't in a good stare because of what went on with Oliver, but by the time we partnered up to make her gorgeous, she forgot all about the incident and focused only on her date with Noah.Something was up with that relationship, one minute they look like they want to kill each other, then the next they look like they can't wait to be in the room together. Eliana always blushes when we talk about sex. One would think she was a virgin but knowing my brother, that was next to impossible. Unless the un
Chapter 21Bella's Pov The dinner party started twenty minutes before we got there. Alex and I got to the hotel two hours before the time for the party to start, and that wasn't nearly enough time for me to get dressed.Alex was ready ages ago and actually offered to help inform me that I wasn't going to take much time,but I explained to him that I had to be fashionably late or I wouldn't be taken seriously. He decided to just leave the room since he was feeling restless. I wore a sparkly deep blue mermaid sequins dress with a high slit. It was off the shoulder, my cleavage evident but not spilling. I made my hair into waves and swept it to a side, then wore my jewellery which consisted of dangling earrings, rings and a little bracelet. Wore my silver heels and after doing my soft yet fierce make up, I was ready to go.I walked in front of the large mirror, a smile on my face as I checked myself out. I twirled in the mirror. The door opened and Alex stepped in, clad in his muscle
Chapter 20Bella's Pov I walked into the room with my robe on. Alex was already under the covers, turned away from my side of the bed. I let out a silent sigh as I wore my night wear and crawled under the covers.Looking at his back, I couldn't judge if he was asleep or not. I tapped on his shoulder, "Alex?" No reply. I tapped him again and I felt him grab my arm."Wha…" I didn't have time to process what was happening as he pulled me into his arms."Alex, you could have told me you wanted to cuddle." I giggled, laying in his chest.He scoffed, "I don't want to cuddle. I just want to steal your warmth.""Deceive yourself all you want, but I know you are obsessed with me." I tapped his nose and he rolled his eyes."Whatever makes you sleep, butterfly." He muttered into my ear and we fell into a deep silence.A lot was going through my mind. What are we doing ? Why did he feel offended when I said what I said about him?Was I wrong? Was it just my fear talking? What if I was getting
Chapter 19 Bella’s Pov It was seven o'clock, and I was dressed and adorned for our first shoot. Alex sat beside me in our car as we trailed behind Pearl's crew closely to the venue. I felt a lot more confident, like the real Bella people saw. Beautiful, fierce, unbreakable. All thanks to the one man I never knew could make me feel so beautiful, so seen. I blushed as I remembered events that happened earlier today in the dressing room while I was getting ready, his head between my legs as he handed his daily meal. He ate pussy better and more passionately than anyone I’ve ever met. And while I wobbled out of the dressing room to show the crew my look, he whispered assumingly dirty words to me like, “I so want to fuck you with that dress bunched around your waist.” Somehow, he managed to make that statement sweet by adding how beautiful I looked after saying that. And I felt beautiful, not just because he said so. He showed it, he made me love every one of my insecurities by mentio
Chapter 18BellaWe met the pearls crew in Dubai. They were all so nice and friendly. I couldn’t meet Laura personally but I met her assistant, who led us to the hotel where they already booked a room for us. It was a majestic five-star hotel to my taste, crawling with rich Arab men and beautiful women.Even Alex was impressed about this fact after criticizing the kind of plane ticket they bought for us, hence why we had to go on his private jet instead.The room was just how we wished it could be. It was a suite adorned with luxurious furnishings and breathtaking views of the city skyline.We settled in the suite after a brief arrangement to meet early tomorrow morning for our shoot. We had the whole day to rest.Alex was already in the suite when I walked in with a towel on his waist and water dripping down his chest.“Hey,” he greeted, taking my attention off his chest and to the teasing smirk on his face as he caught me checking him out. “I could pose for a picture if you like,” h