Both paused and Varonica went to the window to see who had come. She jumped in excitement and spoke with a teasing smile, "Go Miss Bella Evans your Prince charming has arrived."
Bella gave her a disbelieving look and after making herself presentable again and re-checking her makeup Bella went downstairs. Jacob handed her flowers and opened the passenger side door of the car for Bella. Both got sat and he drove off the car towards their destination he had planned.Hope this date will come with a good change. That was all Bella could wish for while looking at the breath-taking night view of the street from the window of the car.Bella was looking outside enjoying the surroundings and weather.Fresh breeze brushing her face, twinkling stars, it was impossible to take my eyes off it. But she tore her gaze from the sight and glanced at Jacob who tapped her shoulder to get her attention." We reached," he said with a cute smile.That was when she looked outside and noticed a restaurant. It wasn't extravagantly lavish, but it appeared to be a pretty decent and elegant one, which she liked." nice place." Bella told him what she felt and he stepped out and opened the door for her like a true gentleman.Bella took his hand and they walked inside, only for her to get awestruck with the interior. Wide dining area filled with round tables, beautiful lilies adoring the place and embracing it in its sweet aroma. Such a lovely place to be.Bella looked at him to which he just squeezed her hand lightly with a smile on his face and gestured to her to follow him. Jacob brought them to a corner of the dining room. In a reversed room for two people. He opened the glass door for Bella. She quietly followed his lead.They sat down and the next minute waiter arrived, passing them a menu to look over and decide what to eat. The waiter waited there until Bella and Jacob finalized on the whole eating thing.Bella was staring at the flower pot which was kept on the table top. At that moment those tulips were more intruding than the man sitting in front of her as she didn't know how to strike the conversation.She knew Jacob, in fact he had her best friend but that was the problem. He was her best friend and she had always seen him like best friend only. Her eyes never went beyond that. And when Jacob confessed his attraction towards her few days back, she was literally shocked. She had never thought about it in her wildest dreams so she didn't say anything at that moment and asked for sometime.Her mind was puzzled, her heart was already broken by the one person she loved more than anyone, more than anything, Ashton Blair. But he left her distorted and shattered.So she wasn't ready to believe in this thing called love anymore. She had made herself stone and decided never to fall for such traps ever again but Varonica changed her mind.Varonica made Bella understand that if Ashton ditched her that didn't mean every next boy will too. And it was not any other random guy but Jacob, her best friend who knew her inside out. Varonica told her that she should give this a shot and should date him and lastly Bella too had agreed thinking him to be a move on option.She hated herself for this. For using Jacob as a move on option but at the same time she thought that maybe if this dating and all would go right then maybe instead of him being just a move on option, maybe she would actually fall in love with him, maybe it would work out with Jacob.Maybe. So here she was now fiddling with her fingers, looking at tulips and totally unaware of what to say cause if he would have come with her as her best friend then she would have been able to be cool about it but she had never been to a date in a long time and that too with her best friend was making it more awkward for her.Jacob glanced at her and noticed that she was quiet all this time. So to make his presence count, he cleared his throat." Bell..." he thought." food is here." he quickly added when he found a waiter entering with their order followed by two more waiters who helped him to set all the dishes on the table and the waiters left after that." it's looks so delicious." Bella chirped." Yeah, here take this." said Jacob and passed her white sauce pasta." Ohh, you still remember it's favourite." Bella said feeling overwhelmed. That his friend still knew her favourites even after not being in touch for a few months." haha, hmm I still do remember not just this but your all other weird habits too." he exclaimed with a slight chuckle." ho, what do you mean by weird habits Mr Jacob Hunter?" Bella asked with fake angry glare.She raised herself up from the chair a little to smack him but in that process the drink fell and spilled on her dress." Are you okay?" Jacob questioned and stood up to go towards her." yeah I am fine, just my dress got a new colour." Bella said with sarcasm and laughed." haha so Miss Evans finds it funny." Jacob too laughed and gave her a disbelieving look." yeah a bit." Bella took tissue and tried to clean her dress." I think you should go to the washroom Bell." Listening to his advice Bella nodded and left for the washroom.Bella went to the girl's washroom, she cleaned her dress all the while cursing and huffing. As it was an annoying chore to clean it up. Finally after a good 10 minutes she sighed in relief when she found her dress in a little better condition, now the stain wasn't that clear.She walked out of the washroom with a winning grin.She had just taken a few steps away when she felt herself pulled by someone with strong arms holding her wrist in a firm grip.She was about to shout and scream but none of it happened as words betrayed her mouth. She didn't know why she wasn't about to react was that because of his hold or because of him. Her mind went blank. She refused to believe it was him again in front of her." Ashton... " the only word left her dry throat like a mere whisper.Ashton. The only name which held power to make her numb. Ashton was taking in her presence. He also couldn't make out that it was her, he couldn't believe if it was real or was he hallucinating. How much he had waited to see her, to embrace her. And finally after 2 years.After freaking 2 years she showed up in front of him again. He wasn't able to hold his joy of finding her and he didn't want to when his eyes caught her coming out of the washroom. First he thought he was imagining but when reality dawned upon him. He was on cloud nine because of her presence.So without thinking anything or giving it a second thought, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her. Now both were standing very close to each other, with their heart beats speeding up each second.His both hands rested at her waist and pulled her towards himself leaving no space between them. He wrapped his strong arms around her, embracing her in his tight hug giving her the essence of his being but actually he was taking in her warmth."I missed you." That's all he managed to say with his voice slightly cracking.His both hands rested at her waist and pulled her towards himself leaving no space between them. He wrapped his strong arms around her, embracing her in his tight hug giving her the essence of his being but actually he was taking in her warmth." I missed you." That's all he managed to say with his voice slightly cracking.Bella for a moment was startled and she was confused as to what to do, for a split second she thought of hugging him back but then old harsh memories came back rushing in her mind and she decided against it.Ashton was waiting for her to wrap her arms around him but it never happened. Instead all he felt was a slight push which made him stumble a bit but he managed to stand still. He looked at her which met with her devoid eyes.Her expressions were unreadable, her blank stare was radiating cold. "How could she change? ", was the only question that rang in his mind. After two years they were in front of each other but it still felt like they were far apart.He hugge
Ashton was helpless. He didn't know and could do anything but regret. Regret the day when he thought he would vanish from her life after he won the bet and it won't even bother him. He didn't know that while making her fall in love, he would be the one falling harder and deeper.But he remained there, standing and not moving an inch, without blinking his eyes in fear that he would and Bella would no longer be there then. He was staring at Bella keenly, just her. Rest of the surrounding was blurred until Jacob kissed her forehead." You moron keep your lips to yourself." and he closed his hands into a fist.Ashton was all ready to go in and rain punches to distort Jacob's pretty face but when he saw Bella smiling at him. Floor slipped and Ashton felt like he was falling in a never ending tunnel. The anger he had for Jacob was replaced by hurt. Lastly the song ended and Bella couldn't be any more happier. Finally she was done with this whole dancing thing.Jacob kissed Bella's forehead.
Varonica was very happy to know that her best friend had a good time without knowing about the tornado named Ashton who had made his re-entry into Bella's life."He won't come again." was all Bella hoped for she didn't want a second encounter with Ashton at any cost.She went out of Bella's room to sleep in her room. Bella closed the door and tears started brimming in her eyes. Her silent sobs were taking a toll but she palmed her mouth, muffling her cries before they could turn worse.Her legs felt wobbly, they weren't able to hold the weight of her body, she leaned on the door and let her body slide down. She clutched her knees and took sharp breaths to steady her heart beat.I won't ever let you cry Bella.But who had known that one day Ashton would be the sole reason for every tear she shed. He promised to be the reason for her happiness but did otherwise. She knew it now but it was too late, she was broken already.You are my shining star Bella.But who knew he would be darkness
Sun had shown, screaming the start of the day. Most of the people in the city were out of their houses, going at their works and children going to school. There was hustle bustle all around like a normal day.Pretty normal right?Nah! There was Bella who was still in her bed covered with bedsheet and snoring heavily. Varonica was calling her from downstairs while preparing breakfast but after getting frustrated of calling out her name for like thousands times, she went up stairs.Varonica turned the knob and the door opened smoothly without any creaking sound. She palmed her face at the sight. Bella's room was in a complete mess.Popcorns were all over her bed while the half eaten pizza was lying on the floor and Bella was on her bed, wrapped in the sheets and in deep sleep.Splash!!Varonica emptied the whole jag of water on Bella and put the now empty jug back at the bed side table. Bella's eyes widened and she hurriedly sat on the bed in indian style with her eyes wide open and nos
That familiar musk perfume filled her nostrils. And Bella's heart beats raced rapidly, she felt the hot breaths at the nap of her neck and the shiver ran through her spine, giving her goosebumps. She didn't need to turn around to know who the person was as she knew there had always been this one person who had such an effect on her body and that familiar fragrance but still she was hoping for herself to be wrong. " Hello Miss Evans." but her hopes came crashing down when she heard the voice. It was him. It was Ashton Blair. Bella exhaled a heavy breath and turned with a poker face, all blank and didn't even flinch a bit. She held her head up to meet his eyes with full confidence while her fists clenched and teeth gritted. She was facing him now and when he looked in her eyes, there was something different in them which he wasn't able to interpret and that feared him. For the first time he wasn't able to catch on what was going through her mind. " Hello Miss Evans." he said again
Soon the delivery boy came with Ashton's order and was shocked by the huge tip Ashton gave him. Thanking him he vanished while Ashton closed the door and headed upstairs in his room to have his dinner with a happy face, after a long time.Bella was standing at the door step. Everytime she raised her hand to turn the knob but withdrew it in the mid way. She closed her eyes and inhaled a deep breath, gathering strength she opened the door.Opening the door, Bella peeped inside to check if the way to my room was clear or not but to her dismay luck wasn't on his side the first thing her eyes caught was a familiar thin figure." what are you doing Bell?" Varonica looked at her suspiciously." What... What am I doing??? I am doing nothing.. Yeah nothing. Why are you asking me this?? Do you think I am upto something?? Oh come on Varonica how could you think about me like this. You are doubting me.. Like seriously. Our 6 years of friendship and you are still doubting me. " Bella pointed at he
Ashton and Peter both had a talk on call about the meeting and their plans for tomorrow. After sometime they talk about absolutely nothing but crap and lastly declined the call. Ashton laid back holding pillow close to himself and his thoughts went back to that time, replaying the memory of his first encounter with Bella. He started to think back about how his friends were around Varonica and that look of terror on her face that was the first time when Ashton had met Bella. -----Varonica backed away, Tina was ready to punch or kick her butt and Ashton would have enjoyed the show too but he stopped her cause he didn't want her to have all the fun alone he wanted it too. So rest of Ashton's friends had surrounded Varonica and waited for Ashton. " I am sorry. It happened by mistake." Varonica half smiled in fear as Ashton kept coming closer. " Tch Tch don't be sorry it's okay." her back hit the table and she stumbled. " Stop what you are guys doing. Stop bullying her. " a sweet whis
After Bella had the talk with her subconscious, her body got relaxed a bit as a burden was relieved and besides tiredness took a toll on her as her eyes started dropping. She yawned and hugged pillow more tightly, cold breeze tickled her face and she stared at the roses intently until she fell asleep. Both were in sleep with an enchanting smile on their faces due to overwhelming feelings. They were amused how they fell in love with each other despite their not so pleasant first encounter but this is what love is. It was morning but Bella didn't seem to wake up until the alarm rang merciless, shutting it off she woke up with a pout feeling sleepy but still dragged herself to the washroom and had a shower. Bella hastily came out of the washroom, the cold water awakening her completely. She had wrapped a towel around her dampened body. She plugged the hair dry and dried her hair and lastly got changed into a red tank top and black jeans. Before going out of her room her eyes involunta