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"Thanks for going for the stuff at Ana's school for me today" I wished it was Diego telling me this....but it was Martins.I nodded."I'm guessing you deliberately skipped it, didn't you?" I said with a smirk."You attended it, you saw how boring it was, I mean who wouldn't want to run away from it" he said.I giggled."I was struggling not to sleep, although some parents didn't even mind, they just effortlessly put their heads down and went to Disney Land" I said , he gave a small laugh."Oh yeah, and he class room teacher asked me to extend her greetings specifically to you" I added with a wink.He rolled his eyes and groaned."Another reason why I'm grateful I didn't go, I mean you need to see the way she aggressively flirts with me, it's annoying" he said not so please.I started laughing, loosing up a little."That's funny, I've never heard you laugh" he said calmly.I blushed."I haven't laughed in a while" I said."Thanks" I added.Then, the car pulled up on this parking lot in front of this massive building.Wait this is also part of this city?I'm impressed.I got out and stared at the building.It was a skyscraper...And it was hugeeeeee.Martins interlocked his fingers with mine and walked me Into the building.I blushed.He's a really nice gentleman.I'm only imagining how he's friends with Diego...they are two contrasting people.Boy you need to see the uncalled attention everyone started giving him."Good morning Mr Martins...How are you doing today Mr Martins...You look lovely today Mr Martins...I love your shirt Mr Martins....It's been a while I've seen you here Mr Martins...."Blah blah blah...With their fake and plastic smiles that fades off immediately he walks pass them.Then, we finally reached the elevator and shut them out."Pheeeew" he exclaimed."So much for a celebrity life huh?" I teased.He tsked."This is even little, wait till you walk with Diego, you won't be able to get pass any crowd, you'll have to wait for an hour or 4 before you'll get pass them all" he said.I laughed again.Then the elevator opened leading us to the top floor.We passed through some doors and then, we reached the last.The door opened and my jaw nearly dropped.This was like heaven...Golden heaven....Golden heaven filled with clothes and shooeeeeesssss... and bags!!!It had everything in it...Mens wear... women's wear...suits ...it had a spar hub...a salon...a make up booth .... accessories collection, both gold, silver, diamond, bronze... name it!!Shoes collection, both male and female, bags collection.... everything!!!!"This is our personal boutique and care hub" he said .I slowly nodded, savouring it all."So, go on, pick whatever you want" he saidI turned and looked at him surprised, as if he was crazy."What?" I managed to ask.He giggled.Then this really cute ginger haired lady walked over to us."Good day Mr Martins, what can we help you with today?" she asked."Oh not me, her. We're going for an event today and she needs a black dress, get her a shoe, fix her hair and nails, you know what to do" he said handing me over to her."Right this way ma'am" she said nicely."Wait wait, it's supposed to be a ball kind of event, and I can't wear a ball gown, I hate that stuff" I said."Not to worry, there are varieties of outfits that would fit you perfectly" she said and took my hands."Alright,get her ready, we'll pick her up by 7pm" he said and walked out."This way ma'am, let's give you a bubble bath first, then some spar treatment before we find you something comfortable to wear" ....I've never felt so much relaxed in my entire life.I know at a point I slept off and found myself in Diego's arms....Wait, what?!!!That's a nightmare....."Alright ma'am, let's get you something comfortable to wear" she said leading me to the cloth section.After trying on several clothes on, I finally got the perfect dress.I remember back then when I use to go there with my dad and my mother and I would spend hours looking for the perfect dress for me.She'd even accuse me of stealing my dad from him because he was always taking me with him instead of her.I exhaled....I must avenge these people, and I don't mind dying while trying to.They started up with my makeup and hair.The makeup artist kept on saying that there was no need for a makeover that I was already effortlessly beautiful, but the other ginger haired lady insisted.When they were done, I looked at myself on the mirror.I almost cried...I was so beautiful...I looked like a goddess...Then, the ginger haired received a call."Ma'am, Mr Martins has arrived and is waiting for you at the lobby" she said.I nodded.I got up and felt a bit unstable because it's been a while since I wore heels.After 5 steps I was good to go and she led me downstairs through the elevator.We got to the lobby, but they weren't there.Now at this point, all eyes were on me.From the stares and whispers, they were probably surprised that I was the same person who walked in few hours ago.We got outside and they were there.Diego was sitting on the bumper of his BMW wearing a black suit and a black button up shirt that showed off part of his chest and this silver chain he had on.He was too engrossed with whatever he was doing on his phone to have noticed my presence.Martins on the other hand wore the same thing but with a black tie.He was relaxing on the car with their body guards surrounding them."We're here sirs" The ginger haired lady said, getting their attention.They looked up.I saw the way Martins face changed into a pleasant smile...Diego? he could hide things...he was talented at hiding emotions...gushhh.I was his expression, he was impressed, but then he quickly changed it and acted all normal."Veronica you did an explosive job on her , like oh my God I can't even recognize her" Martins said smiling."Thank you sir, we are best at what we do" she said with a smile and left.I had on me this black spaghetti hand leather dress that stopped above my knee, black heels and my dirty blonde hair was well straighten and arranged.The makeup was nude and beautiful, I knew I was beautiful, whether Diego says it or not.But it wouldn't hurt if he just says it for once tho."You look amazing Bella, I'm wowed honestly" Martins complemented.I smiled."Thank you" I said."Alright, alright, let's get going" Diego said entering the car.I got into the middle,in between the both of them.Then, we took off."Okay so they're some stuffs I need to tell you about" Diego said getting his eyes off his phone.I nodded."Now there's a massive probability that your enemy.... whoever he is...will be present tonight or maybe his ally, now first of all, put this on" he said handing me his ring.I took it from him."What's this for?" I asked.It had the initial 'DD' on it with gold."It's a legal sign to show that you're my property, and no one has any permission or whatsoever to hurt you" he explained.I nodded and put it on."Now, a lot of people think you're dead right? now this is the perfect opportunity to show them that you aren't and now coming out publicly is like a signal telling your enemy that you aren't scared anymore and that you're ready to face him. So tonight you have to look and talk very intimidating, make them feel like you have your plans all set up and that you aren't afraid of anything, do you understand? " he asked.I sighed and nodded."Now don't be scared, I'm dreaded in this country, no one would dare think of hurting you, not when you're with me" he said and I nodded."Thank you" I said.He didn't respond, he just went back to his phone.In as much as he acts like he's all though and all and like he doesn't like me, he's still caring.Don't think about it too much Bella... don't think about it too much at all.It was either he was doing all this just so I can come for the event with him just so people wouldn't think he's gay.Come to think about it, what if he's gay?Naaa, that's impossible, he has a daughter and I'm pretty sure he has a wife too...or girlfriend.We approached the event building and my heart beat increased tremendously.It's been years since I last came here.I swallowed hard and tried controlling my breath.I sighed.Diego is doing me a favor of getting me out of this country....the least I can do is this.I felt a small squeeze on my hand...It was Martins.He noticed I was tensed.He gave me a reassuring smile and I nodded.The vehicle stopped.The door swung open and Diego and Martins stepped out..They were the center of attention for the moment.Everyone started taking pictures of them and screaming their name.Diego stretched out his hand and I took it.I got out."Remember, don't look intimidated, intimidate them" he whispered to me.I nodded and got into the spotlight.Everyone froze in shock...Yes...They didn't expect it to be me...Diego, Martins and I walked in boldly into the hall.As soon as we walked in, everyone froze.For solid 5 seconds, not a word was made.Then the hall bursted into intense chattering and
Her pov .....................................................The sound of an explosion jerked me off my bed and I found myself running out of my room, towards the hallway. I met my dad and mother at the stairs."What's going on?" I asked, panting."We are under attack, it's Mario, quickly, you and your mother should get your brother, use the back gate and get out of this city, don't look back, don't turn back!" he instructed."What about you? you're in danger too?" I asked."Don't worry about me, I'll finish this off on my own, your safety is my concern now run off before you get into trouble, quickly" he said.My mother grabbed my hand and we began running, we bumped into my younger brother who looked terrified. My mother didn't wait a second, she grabbed him too and we both ran out through the back door and out of our house.Everyone was running, both young and old, bomb blasting everywhere,. we managed to get some people to follow us, and some of our
"I know... I've been a really... like... I've haven't been so nice to you and all, I mean well that's actually how I am and all but, meeting the only survival of Mr Hampton, I'm supposed to be at my best behavior but, I had trust issues and...I didn't know you and... maybe if you had told me from the beginning .....""It's okay" I stopped him from talking any further.I looked up at him and locked eyes with him."Look, I understand, I'd do the same, you can't just bring a stranger into your habitat and all, and I was scared of telling you because I thought maybe you could be a friend to Mario or something, I was just scared of being captured again""Friend? to Mario? that man is my enemy, I don't want to count the amount of times I've had issues with that old hag and how many times he has instigated useless war that I choose to avoid, I hate that man, I despise him, he disgusts me" he said with hatred in his voice."And all this time I was filled with insecurities" I said shaking my he
I've been overthinking lately, more than usual. I mean I know Diego said he's not afraid of Mario and he can handle everything and that as far as I'm his legal property no one can attack me and all, I'm not worried about me, I'm worried about him. I'm worried about all the possible things that could happen to him, I'm worried about what Mario can do to him, to his kingdom.It's crazy how he's putting himself on the line to help me, someone that was so bent on getting me out of his territory.I mean why is he all of the sudden helping me? this much?Or was it just because of my dad? because he feels like he owes my dad a. lot? or ... I don't even know, I'm just over thinking things. I was roaming round the big house because of nothing to do. Martins went to New York, Williams went with him, Kaybee and the other were on a mission and I haven't seen Anastasia for a while now.I wandered into this room that the door was left slightly opened.My curiosity got the best of me and I go
Martins said he was only going to spend 2 days in New York, but he called in and told Diego that this is the vacation he deserves and has decided to stay longer, till whenever he decides he wants to come back..But then Diego threatened to cut down his salary and he reluctantly agreed to come back in seven days.Those seven days here with Diego was heated...I don't know what's going on with me but I think I'm going crazy.I've been avoiding him.... usually I do that a lot but that was because he didn't like me but now he does and whenever I see him coming or heading my way I just run along or use another direction.I just don't know why but I'm finding it hard to look him directly in the eyes again...yes I know you're free to think I've gone crazy.I'm just hoping Martins would come back soon because staying without him was really weird right now.This whole big house and it's just Left with me to wander around. Alone!!That was my only problem here, I always get bored ."Miss Bella"
His pov Usually I don't do this... it's unlike me. But I just had to. I've been there before, I know how it feels. Loosing your entire family and coming back to the memories. She's a strong woman, the strongest I've ever seen actually. The trauma alone of seeing them killed is enough to knock her out, but then surviving all these years, alone, all by herself, running, hiding and still living in the memories of the past. She's strong to even think of coming here in that first place and I applaud her for this. I noticed her body started shaking slowly and I heard her trying to suppress sobs. I knew she was crying, and I knew that she needed someone to comfort her. I wasn't good at this, it wasn't my thing. Like I swear I wouldn't even tell Martins because he would not believe me. But she needed someone by her side, and presently, I'm the only one around here that's able to do that. I had to shred 50 layers of pride and walked up to her slowly and hugged her from behind. I noti
Her povThings have been been different for the past few days. First of all, I haven't seen Diego since my birthday, he's been in and out of the city. He'll leave in the morning as early as 5 am and wouldn't come back until late midnight. And there was no one around, Martins hadn't come back yet with the others because Ana insisted they stay a bit longer. So all I did was fiddle with my phone all day. But regardless, I've been more to myself lately. I don't even leave my room unless I want to cook. The sight last time was traumatizing and it'll take a while before I finally get that memory off. Diego was right. Today I woke up a early and decided to cook something, at least for the maids and some of Diego's men, they do compliment my cooking skills which makes me happy. When I was done, I decided to go take a shower before heading out. But when I got downstairs, I was surprised see who I saw .It was Martins, Williams and Kaybee. "Bella I missed your cooking "Martins said mu
I was having a peaceful nap when someone knocked on my door.Great, just when I thought I could finally be at peace."Who is it?" I asked scrubbing my eyes and yawning."It's Jamal miss" Oh Jamal... rightI dragged my lazy ass out of the bed and then went to the door and opened it."My boss would like to see you, he's outside on the field, he said you should wear something athletic kind of" he said.I looked at him with a mix of sleepiness and confusion."Athletic why? are we running?" I asked yawning.But then something hit me...oh my God what if Mario is here and he wants me to run away."Are we under attack?! why ?! what happened?" I suddenly panicked."No... nothing near that actually, just what he said I should tell you" he said.Oh ...I nodded and shut the door.I was still sleepy...I stared at my bed...Let me just place my head there for a second...or two ..or four......I didn't even know when I dozed off.Then...I was forcefully woken up by my phone ringing.That was awkwa