Isabella POV I slowly woke up, lazily stretching my limbs, feeling the remnants of last night's party. As I sat up in bed, my laptop and smartphone caught my eye. I quickly reached for both devices, only to realize that my phone's lock screen still demanded a password.I entered my old password and my phone suddenly unlocked, revealing the familiar homepage. A smile spread across my face as I realized that all my beloved music, documents, contacts, pictures and apps were still intact. As I scrolled through my contacts, I decided to give my Mother a call, eager to share the news of my well-being and to hear her voice.After a few seconds, she answered, "Hello, Bella?" "Yes, Mom. Are you alright?" I asked, placing a pillow on my lap and I heard a sigh of relief on the other end. "Yes, I'm just glad to hear your voice. How are you holding up?" She inquired. "I'm doing fine, but how's everything back home?" I questioned."Your father is doing well and the shop is running smoothly,

Isabella POVFinally, the weekend has arrived and today I am scheduled to meet Justin's relatives, the Martínez family. Through various media and magazines that my father often brings home, I've seen the Martínez family featured in them quite often.They always look so perfect and flawless as if they have this picture perfect life that everyone dreams of. So, I'm keeping my hopes up that Justin's family will be different from him; perhaps less arrogant at least. I haven't actually spoken to Justin since the photoshoot though we live in the same house, but I have noticed that he tends to be cooped up in his study room and hardly ever around. As for me, I find myself engrossed in the enchanting world of books, spending most of my time in my bedroom and exploring the vast collections within the mansion.I casually made my way downstairs in my light blue waffle knit lounge set and comfy slippers, my attention fixated on a paperback cookbook. As I stood in the lobby, I caught snippets

Isabella POV"Isabella, perfect timing." I encountered Miss Sonia as I came down the staircase in my casual evening dress and sandals with my hair combed in a high ponytail."Assist me in the kitchen, if you may." She added as she walked away in a direction and I quietly followed her until I found myself in a kitchen.I looked around as she carefully placed the utensils on the marbled counter before heading over to the oven with a pair of mittens."Did you get enough rest?" I heard her asking as I took up the utensils from the counter while she looked in the oven.I nodded, knowing Justin was too busy with his work to provoke my slumber."You can bring those to the dining room." She told me and I nodded while she quickly added, "It's the right turn on the left." I exited the kitchen with the utensils, following her directions and I ended up in the dining room. The twins were seated at the dining table, engaging in a conversation about soccer. As I placed the utensils at the respecti

Isabella POV Then suddenly, I felt someone's presence inside the bedroom. I looked to my right and I saw Justin staring at us from the doorway. Then I was almost sure I caught him smiling before he cleared his throat while entering the bedroom."You had a baby for the day without telling me?" He asked and I slightly blushed while he removed his tie. "Well, I'm just babysitting her until Lisa comes back." I said as I returned my attention to Crystal while she started to practice her jumping skills on my lap. "I will be leaving for a business trip tonight." He informed me and I looked as he went towards the bathroom door. "I don't have to come with you, right?" I said, curiously. "Well, no you don't have to, I'm going to be quite busy with the new project since a fashion agent of mine couldn't get the job done and I ended up firing him." He claimed while he stood at the bathroom door. "So, when will you be returning?" I questioned and he ruffled his hair while he looked at me. "

Isabella POVIt has been approximately two weeks since Justin went on his business project trip and he still hasn't called anyone. Mother-in-law has been quite worried since she tried to call him many times, but he never decided to pick up his phone.Why didn't he answer his own Mother's calls?His step-father, Tom, also went on a business trip yesterday and I think he's an entrepreneur who owns a private business in town. My big sister, Jean, still hasn't returned home and my Mom is extremely worried about her. She even told me, Jean informed her the last time they both were on a call, that she's not returning home. I don't actually know what's been happening to Jean since lately, but she's definitely not the big sister I knew I had. And I think my Father is doing just fine although I haven't spoken to him since the wedding day. Pearl, my best friend, always calls to check up on me once a week. We would talk about random things which included Justin, most of the time. As I walke