Isabella's pov;One year later,Dylan, "What exactly are you doing here? What if Alexander scolds us if he sees you serving?""Sitting idle in the room is boring.""I understand how difficult it is to win against you. At the very least, be cautious with the tables.""Got it!" I gave a thumbs up with a smile and continued serving the customers."Enjoy the Breakfast," I murmured as I set the food on the table with a big grin on my face."How many weeks?" one of the customers asked, pointing to my tummy."14 weeks," I murmured, looking at my large tummy."Is it a boy or a girl?""We have an appointment today.""Good luck," she said brightly and continued eating her food.I smiled at her after giving a nod.I approached the desk and dialled Alexander's number."Where the hell are you?""I'll be there in a few minutes.""You said that ten minutes ago.""I'm nearly there."He hung up the phone.Emily inquired, "Don't be upset. This is not good for the baby.""I try, but he's not letting me.
Chapter - 1"I believed University would be so much better than High school and I could be independent. Believe me, it wasn't at all. I never ran late to school, even if I did, I got punishments like helping out the teachers, standing outside the classroom, picking litter around the school building, but I never had punishment like getting detention, suspension, or kneeling in front of seniors. Actually, the punishment is supposed to be learning from our mistakes, but here they're making us suffer for breaking the rules. In school, we had theory classes, physical education classes and my basketball practice. I never felt tired because of it. But here, we only have three hours of classes a day but I'm already feeling exhausted. In school, I had a test per week but here, they're giving us a test almost every day and to add to that, they're giving us assignments and seminars and worksheets. Woah! I don't even remember when I last slept peacefully. When I was in school, I'll do my assig
Isabella's pov;After getting busted by Mr Davis,I whispered to Tracy, who was sitting beside me, "He's standing behind me, right?" She nodded her head and greeted Mr Davis.I let out a sigh and turned towards him to face him and apologised, "I'm sorry, Sir. I didn’t realise you were here, I hope you’ll forgive me. I promise it won't happen again, Sir. "Whose class is it?" "Um…" While I was stammering about what to answer, Jose said, "It's your class, Sir." Mr Davis said to me, "Bella, Come outside."I looked at Jose and Tracy, they gave a thumbs up while I was leaving the class.Outside the class, in the corridor, he asked, "Ms Garcia?""Yes, Sir?"Did you complete your assignment which I gave you last monday?" If you wouldn't appear now, I would have finished it by copying Jose's assignment. But how can I now? "Not yet, Sir but I'm almost to the end…""Do you remember that you have to submit it today?" "Yes, Sir. But…"Before I finished, he said, "I don't want your excuses.
Isabella's pov;Arghhhh! Why does it hurt like hell?? I clenched my head tightly and groaned in my discomfort while I was walking to my class. I should have left early last night. I shouldn't have hung around when Gia asked me to. From the moment I woke up from bed, till now, it's been painful like torture. How many drinks did I have last night? Since it's been days that I got drunk myself, last night was a hell of night. Julian hit me on my shoulder and inquired, "What happened? Why do you look like someone who rose up from the grave?" "Headache. I think it's hangover from last night."He gave a flick on my forehead and mumbled, "Baby."Baby? I gave a stare and took my scarf which was tied up to my bag and draped it around his head and gripped it tightly.He yelled in pain, "Hey! What are you doing? It's hurting! Take it off…" I asked him while gripping the scarf around his head, "Can you feel how I felt?"While I was squeezing his head using my scarf, Carlos separated us and remo
Isabella's pov:"Where are you taking it?" Mr Martinez asked me while I was eating lunch at the dining table so I turned and looked at the direction he pointed and saw the guitar lying near the door. "My friend is participating in the freshy contest so he needs a guitar.""But I bought it for you.""I'm not using it so it's better to lend to him for a few days than keeping it aside by one corner leaving dust to form all over it." "Why aren't you playing it then?"I ignored him and finished with my food and tried to leave the dining hall. Mr Martinez asked, "Where are you going?""To give the guitar to him." "I have some business to do so I'll take you there.""It's fine. I'll go with Mateo."While I was wearing the shoes, Mr Martinez took the guitar and left the house. I tiptoed with one leg and asked, "Where are you taking it? I have to give it to my friend." "I'll take you there." And he got into the car. I let out a sigh and put on my shoes.In the car, Mr Martinez was sittin
Isabella's pov:In the car,The night sky was clear as the day, the moon shining brightly and illuminating a path for us. It was painted black, the same dark shade of purple as the night, but not quite as black. The wind blew gently and carried with it some of the last remnants of the sunset from hours before. A warm breeze rustled through my hair, making goosebumps break out on my skin. The ambience was silent, not a single sound to be heard except for the low rumbling of engines. I asked Mr Martinez, "Why is it so cold tonight?""If you brought up the window, it won't be anymore." He answered while driving the car."Where did you learn to do that?""What did I do?""The Sarcastic talk.""Probably from you." And he made a smirk at me.I let out a sigh and asked, "Have you ever thought about how fast the night changes? We were strangers by one night and now we're...""We are...?"I looked at Mr Martinez who was driving us to the house and answered, "Nothing." And continued to look o
Isabella's pov;"This fits very well."I tried on the outfit which Mr Martinez bought for me while I was sleeping. A pink crop top with white shorts. He knows my preference well. Did he wake up before me to get this dress? Where did he get it? Did he go shopping? Haha. Even thinking about Mr Martinez shopping for girl's clothes makes me laugh. I wonder how others looked at them in the shop. While i was giggling in little, Mr Martinez said, "If you're done, let's go."He was dressed in casual wear, blue and white striped shirt with white pants. I wonder how he looks handsome in every outfit he's wearing. Every time the light reflects off his hair, it's a masterpiece of beauty and charm. He is gorgeous, with his hair being combed back to his head and his piercing red eyes that can take your breath away. His body is perfect, muscular but still slim, perfectly formed from all the training he does each day. How did he do that?"Where?" I asked him when he asked me to go with him."Breakfa
Isabella's pov;At college,"You are supposed to be here at 7 am. Look at the time now. Why are you late?" Mr Davis questioned me when I entered his class.It's 7.10 am. It's just ten minutes. Why is Mr Davis shouting at me like this? If you want to send me to a detention room, just say so. Why are you shouting at me pointlessly? He gave me a bunch of keys and said, "Give this to Ms Hilton in the sports club." "Yes, Sir." To a sports club? The sports club is situated near the playground which is two stories away from this building. To make me walk a long distance, he could have sent me to the detention room in the first place. Today's the freshy contest day, it'll be fun today since it's my first freshy contest after joining here. I hope Jose gets first place for the contest. He didn't even say the song name he's going to perform. Why did he keep it a secret from me? I wonder which song he's going to play on the stage. Whatever the song is, I hope he wins. While I was on the way,
Isabella's pov;One year later,Dylan, "What exactly are you doing here? What if Alexander scolds us if he sees you serving?""Sitting idle in the room is boring.""I understand how difficult it is to win against you. At the very least, be cautious with the tables.""Got it!" I gave a thumbs up with a smile and continued serving the customers."Enjoy the Breakfast," I murmured as I set the food on the table with a big grin on my face."How many weeks?" one of the customers asked, pointing to my tummy."14 weeks," I murmured, looking at my large tummy."Is it a boy or a girl?""We have an appointment today.""Good luck," she said brightly and continued eating her food.I smiled at her after giving a nod.I approached the desk and dialled Alexander's number."Where the hell are you?""I'll be there in a few minutes.""You said that ten minutes ago.""I'm nearly there."He hung up the phone.Emily inquired, "Don't be upset. This is not good for the baby.""I try, but he's not letting me.
Isabella's pov;On Christmas Day,"Isabella…" Who is calling my name so delicately?"Huhhh…""Wake up, Isabella," they said, their palm touching my cheek."Whyyy…"When I opened my eyes, Mr Martinez kissed me on the cheek and whispered, "Wake up. It's time to open the diner.""What time is it?" I massaged my eyes."10.""What!? Did I sleep in? What day is it?""It's Christmas. Did you forget about it? You were decorating the restaurant the day before.""Did you just f*ck me on the day before Christmas?""It's called making love," he replied, flicking my brow."Whatever." "Arghhh!" I exclaimed when I attempted to sit. I felt a sharp pain in my back.Mr Martinez raced up to me and grabbed my hands, asking, "What happened?"I tapped him on the shoulder and said, "It's all thanks to you. Why did you do it after I told you it was enough? Are you a moron? Did you not hear me? Argh…""Shall I call a doctor if it's too painful?" he inquired as he helped me sit."Take me to the restroom. In t
Isabella's pov;"If you're serving clients on the weekend, who's going to perform today?" While I was receiving their orders, one of the regulars inquired."We didn't have anything planned for today. We have a tight schedule because Christmas is approaching, so we're preparing for that."They conveyed their menu by nodding. I heard someone strumming the guitar strings while I was shouting out orders in the kitchen. Maybe it was in my head, so I kept giving the meal orders. Someone was singing in the diner. I came out of the kitchen to see who it was.Mr Martinez sat in the chair, holding my guitar, and singing on the raised stage where I perform for my clients every weekend. Is Mr Martinez singing? I was astounded after hearing Mr Martinez's singing, he has a wonderful voice. Wow. What a gentle and charming voice he has. Everyone began shouting and taking pictures of him singing.When the previous song concluded, he said into the microphone, "The next song will be a dedication song fo
Isabella's pov;Finally, we arrived at the restaurant.I got out of the car and went to the restaurant. Mr Martinez grabbed my hand just as i was about to open the door, causing me to turn and stare at him."What is it?""Aren't you going to give me a kiss before you go in?""Why should I?""Because people who are dating kiss before they part.""Duh! We both share the same residence.""Let's do it like a genuine date," he murmured, taking my hand in his."Okay." I asked Mr Martinez to approach me. When Mr Martinez came closer, I grabbed his collar and pressed my lips against his and parted away.Mr Martinez, "Do you call that a kiss?""I'm exhausted. Go away."When I tried to enter the restaurant, He drew me into a deep kiss that included our tongues. I resisted at first, but I let things go with the flow because I was always drawn to his deep kisses. He licked my lips to get into my mouth, and once inside, our tongues rubbed and twisted against each other. While his tongue was ruling
Isabella's pov;While he was driving the car, he seemed upset. What exactly did I just do? Is it possible that I disturbed him as a result of my fear? He was overjoyed in the morning that we were going out, but now his face is expressionless."Mr Martinez?""Yeah?" asked while he was driving the car. "What is tubing?""It's similar to sledding, but you ride on the top of an inner tube.""Will I be able to roll down the hill in tubing if it's like sledding?"He smiled and replied, "No, you will not. The sled has a flat surface, so you can jump out of it, whereas tubing requires you to submerge half of your body into the tube, so you can avoid falling.""Really? I can ride without rolling down the hill?""Yes.""Take me there. I'd like to give it a shot.""Okay."We eventually got to tubing.When I looked around, I noticed people in tubes rolling down the hill. Some were racing with others, while some were fighting with their mates on the tubes. It appeared odd and funny. "Shall we go
Isabella's pov;Mike, "I think I made a decent decision in keeping him here.""What?"While he was handing me the meal in the service area, Olivia called him back to the kitchen. What made him say that?I served the food to the customers after bringing it out of the kitchen. The couple who received the food from me, both laughed and glanced at me. Is it my imagination or are they laughing at me?Emily brought me to the counter and said, "I know you were married recently and have a great husband, but do you have to flaunt it like this?" "How many times do I have to advise you not to refer to him in that manner?"She put her hand on my neck and whispered, "Listen to me, Do you want all of our customers to know what a wonderful night you had?""What!?"I dashed to the restroom to see what it was. When I looked at my neck, I thought, "A hickey?" Can he really do this to me? Now I see why everyone was staring at me. I'm humiliated. I'll start by changing my shirt.When I exited the restro
Isabella's pov;"What exactly are you doing here?" While I was serving the customers, I asked Mr Martinez."Of course, for eating." And slid onto the seat.Since he was at my table, I took his order and murmured, "Don't eat outside very much."Suddenly, he kissed my cheeks and whispered, "Thank you for being concerned about me, but how will I see you then?"Out of shyness, I dashed to the restroom after giving the orders at the service area. What made him suddenly kiss me? I should have become angry at him, but instead I ran over here. When I looked in the mirror, my cheeks and ears were as red as Tomato. You are not a teen! Stop getting shy just from an unexpected kiss! I got out of the bathroom after washing my face when I heard a knock on the door.When I was going to leave after serving Mr Martinez, he looked around and commented, "Looks like you're getting a lot of customers.""Since the CEO of Skyland corporation started eating here, many people have been here to try it.""Am I
Isabella's pov;When I first walked inside the restaurant, I was startled by the bursting sound, which caused me to jump in the air. When I opened my eyes, which had been closed due to the sound's force, colourful confetti rained down all over the room, even on me."Congratulations, Bella!" Everyone yelled at the same time."What exactly is this? Is it true that our restaurant made the news?" I inquired of them, unsure of what was going on."Stop thinking about the restaurant all the time," Emily murmured with a brush of her hand over my brow."Then what is the point of the celebration?"A voice from behind me replied. "It's a wedding present for you." It was Dylan who I saw as I turned around.Emily took my hand in hers and pointed to my ring finger, saying, "You claimed you were going to a friend's wedding, but you actually went to get married. Here's where we need an explanation."They all nodded in unison when I looked at them."Is it true that you're working against me? I'm the o
Isabella's pov;"It's surprising since you were the one who made the call." Julian teased me while holding a glass of wine in his hand.I said, "It's been a hell of a week and I needed a break." And placed the glasses for Carlos and Jack.Carlos took a look around and asked, "How's your restaurant now? You changed the decor?""Yeah, I wanted some change and the restaurant is getting back on track. When we explained it to the people, some believed us and some didn't. Our regulars spoke for the restaurant and tweeted many good things about the restaurant. As a result, we started getting customers even though it's a small amount but it's good. We're catching up. By the way, Why didn't you bring Leah with you?" "She's still in her hometown. What about Gia? Did you call her?""Yeah, I did. She said she's on a business trip." And drinked from my glass.Zoey, "Bella, Can I leave? I have a class to attend tomorrow.""Yeah, yeah. Just go. I'll take care of it."After Zoey left, I said to Carl