Isabella's POVIt's morning again, I said as I got out of bed and stretched out.The events of the previous day came rushing to my head, I remembered the moments I had with Thelma yesterday.It is a new day today which means that Thelma will be leaving today.This remembrance had me straight in my feelings. I already felt bad that I would get to see Nate in a long time only for Thelma leaving to add to it.I was trying my best to be cool about it but it was a whole different scenario in my mind.I was trying my best to keep it cool so she wouldn't feel too bad about leaving but I guess I was failing woefully at it.The old ladies in the house had noticed my mood change this morning and they had commented on it.I was silently doing my house chores and going about my day. My home tutor came earlier than usual today so she also left early.I felt like the time was running so fast because it was already time for Thelma to leave by the time I got to the room after my class.Hey girl, Thel
Isabella's POVIt was morning again I muttered to myself as I gradually opened my eyes to the breaking off the day.Yesterday was a lot of emotional rollercoaster for me and I just hoped that today will be better.I missed Nate so much and with Thelma also gone I felt very lonely.I shook off my feelings a bit as I gradually got up from the bad and I went to the bathroom.As I was in the bathroom, I began to reminisce everything that had happened in my life up until now, this very moment.The days where I became an orphan and I only had my very old grandmother to take care of me.That face passed after she died and I only had myself for myself. I began to do different menial jobs form a tender age. I was exposed to all sorts of situations even as a young girl.I dropped out of school because I couldn't afford to even feed myself much more for me to see myself through school.There was no friend, no family and no help from anyone.That continued for a long time before I got a job at a
Isabella's POVI was already dressing up when I heard a knock on my door. I was surprised as Lisa came in after the knock.I greeted her and she answered and then asked her if she wanted me for something but she said she had only come to check on me since I had not come out of my room since and it was unlike me.I was glad that she came to check on me.I told her that I was fine and that I'd be down soon after I was done dressing up. She then left afterwards.I woke up early but I didn't know why she came to check on me so I grabbed my phone from the bed to check what the time was.I was shocked to see that it was already past 8 am. I did wake up early but I had spent most of my time thinking and answering phone calls just this morning.I hurried up with my dressing and dashed out of my room as soon as I was done.The old ladies were all outside and they were making breakfast.The breakfast was a small one because there were only four of us in the house.I greeted them and they all an
Nate's POV.I have dismissed every one of them and I was left alone with my thoughts.I decided to call Isabella first. I just wanted to speak with her before I faced all the work I had for the day.It was still early though but I decided to call nevertheless.I picked up my phone and I dialled her number. She picked up at the first ring and she yelled at me.What? Why are you calling me again?My heart dropped immediately when I heard this and I didn't know what to say nor did I know how to react to what I just heard her say to me.Since I didn't say anything the first time, she then asked again.It was only then I found my voice and I just called her name “Isabella”.She then apologised to me immediately when she heard my voice. She explained why she had yelled earlier and it made me laugh.I didn't even know that I was still able to laugh. She didn't say anything and I could tell that she was embarrassed at her behaviour.There was nothing to be ashamed of but she was cute for act
Nate's POVJack then asked what made me think that my brother has some dirty secret dealings.You know how your brother can be. You know he doesn't like you, so sometimes he just does something to you to put you in harm's way and cause you pain.I do know that, I answered. But this time around I could feel it in my guts that he was doing something bigger than what he has always been known for.You know I told you guys that when I visited home and I told my father what the problem was, his countenance changed.My father has always been on the side of Justin. Justin was his favourite child, in all honesty, Justin was his only child.You guys know that I'm just a nobody to my father. At least you have witnessed it first-hand several times while we were growing up.My father never really counted me as a child much more, than his son. He treated my brother as his only son which was one of the things that fueled my brother's wicked act towards me.He knew that our father had his back at all
Nate's POVI have been calling Isabella's phone for the past hour now but she hasn't been answering her phone.What could be the problem?Different thoughts and scenarios have been flooding my head.I couldn't even think straight.I can't leave here now because I am expecting the boss of that mafia group that launched an attack on me.After trying a couple more times but to no avail, I decided to call her friend, Thelma.Immediately, I tried her number and she answered the call after a few rings.Hey Thelma, could you please pass the phone to your friend, Isabella? I have been trying to reach her since but she hasn't been answering her calls.Oh, I'm sorry sir. I left the house yesterday, I thought she told you.That's true, I'm sorry I forgot. She told me about it. Sorry to disturb you then. I will leave you to it now, thank you. I hope you're good though.It's no problem sir and I'm fine thank you.I will also try to reach out to her now and hopefully, she will answer my call.We sa
Nate's POVAfter I had dropped the call,I contacted the boys and alerted themon what was going on so they needed to move fast.I was told that the boss of the mafia group I was expecting was just an hour away from me.I was happy with that information.I knew I would get my brother soon, his tactics would not work this time. Since I'm not in these alone to get him would be the easiest of things for me.He caused a chaos at my workplace by disrupting my work.I'm sure he just wants to distract me but I'm on top of his game already.I picked up my phone to call Dan and Jack I told them the situation of things.Then Dan told me to use the Isabella card in Mike.I told him I had reached out to him earlier but he was yet to get to me.He then said that I should send him another text to confirm that Isabella was with me. Jack also supported the suggestion Dan made which made me also see the reasons behind them.After the call ended, I called Mike, but he didn't answer the call, so I sent
Nate's POV Upon hearing this, my heart came crashing down into tiny pieces.I tried my best to keep myself composed so that Mike would not sense my weakness.It might be a front; my brother can be very cunning.He does everything in his way.Moreover, even if he finds out where Isabella is, that doesn't guarantee him bringing her to you.Does it?He needs to go through me to get to Isabella, and I would make it very difficult for him, which in turn will take a lot more time than you can spare.But you see, if we go by me, we just need to speed up the contract allocation process, and Isabella is yours.You are the key to having Isabella back, so my advice is that you make such to unlock the right door, if you know what I mean.Thank you, Nate; I didn't understand what you meant, and I will get to work now.I will give my father a call and I will make sure to persuade him.I'll convince him to help you get the contract.I don't think that's the case. I don't want him to help me, I want