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Alighting from the cab, Isabella arranged her look and brightened her cheeks with a smile, as she looked dull when she looked at herself in the mirror. Her father is very cautious about her. It is really difficult for him to raise a daughter without a mother. But that didn't mean he gave up and married another woman because he loves her mother.She saw him crying, holding the picture of her mother. There isn't a single time when her father hasn't kissed her mother's photo before leaving the house for work.She understood the word love only after seeing her father. In her eyes, her mother and father are forever Romeo and Juliet.
Unlocking the door, Isabella called her dad. She has the spare key, it was also the special key as it has a small dangling frame of her and her father."Dad! Have you made breakfast? I already missed my first class." Isabella is a college student majoring in English literature. She also knew how to speak Spanish. The biggest advantage of being an introvert is that you can learn as much as you want. There is no headache of partying or hanging out."Why didn't you pick up my call? I didn't sleep well last night and why was your phone switched off? Bella, you know, I only have you, and it scares me all the time. I don't want to be walled in your fun life. You need it. But you must inform me," Isabella's dad Bernard expelled all his fear at once.His daughter never went out like this. He always pushed her to chill with friends, which nowadays children do, but this girl is so stubborn and perpetually kept herself in that room, so yesterday not only did his sleep fly away but also the dinner tasted bland."Sorry dad my phone was dead and for loud music, you probably wouldn't hear my voice if I called you from my friend's phone. Sorry, Dad, it won't happen again," Isabella hugged her father and patted him on the back to relieve the anxiety of her father."You smell awful. Did you sleep in the trash?" remarked Bernard, but the one thing he didn't ask was about the dress, which was different from the one she wore last night."I know so I am going to take a shower and can you pack my tiffin please because I don't think I can save time to eat now," Isabella ran toward her room and locked the door behind her before putting the phone on the charger. Her small, well-managed room is lovable. As her eyes fell on the bedside clock, she cursed and entered her small bathroom.When the cold water showered on her head, she closed her eyes with satisfaction. But then suddenly the events of last night unfolded one after the other, which shook her, with her back also touching the wall to support her body. She could not forget the fear she found inside the car at that time. She prayed for the death of everyone, including herself.Then that man, Alexander, she didn't know how she would describe that person. Her woman instinct told her to hate him, but how could she loathe the man who saved her life?"In one night, I encountered almost every human emotion; Fun, fear, crying, and hate. Who says Isabella you're not having any fun in your life? Look, I am on top in just one night." Isabella made fun of herself and then took a quick shower or she would be late for her next class. Today is an important day because a special lecturer will come to give lectures in their college.However, she heard that man had already rejected their college fifty times but still, the college authority invited him as a lecturer for today.Giving a pause to her unstoppable thoughts, she tossed the red dress in the laundry bag and walked out of the bathroom. She wore a pink dress because she felt like wearing pink today and stood in front of the mirror. She looked at herself well in the mirror, which she had never done before. Don't know why she wants to praise her beauty today. She is beautiful, she has got all the features of her mother except for those hazel eyes, though her father doesn't have hazel eyes either.Her father always said, 'You look like your mother, Bella. That's why I felt she is with me in this house.'Her morning hours always passed in a hurry and she never liked to adorn herself in the mirror as every girl does. And make-up, she didn't know when she went makeup shopping. If she needed some, she ordered them online. For max, she used a lip balm and liner.Or bare face was the most casual outgoing look she loves. Grabbing her phone and bag, she got down. And her incredible father made her favorite peanut butter toast and scrambled egg breakfast, as always. But she did not have time to sit down and savor the dish by heart."Bye dad, thanks for the lunch box. You are the best, love ya." Isabella was about to open the door when her father stopped her and then stuffed her mouth with the toast.Isabella nodded incessantly with her full mouth as the cab honked outside the door. She chewed food quickly. To make food smoother, she drank water at the behest of her father.Thank God that her father didn't force her to eat eggs. She kissed her father and hurriedly got into the cab. Their car was broken for two days and her father didn't get time to take it to the garage, but today he is free, so maybe he can take the car to the garage for repairs.Her cab braked right in front of the main entrance of his college "Westwood". Most popular and prosperous college. However, she can enter because of her scholarship which she got after topping high school.You can see spoiled kids with their cars everywhere. They are here just to show off the wealth they have. It was okay to show the wealth of your parents, but there was no need to demean those who enter this college with a scholarship.Even Isabella could not escape this so-called college rule. On her first day, some rich girls tried to stop her from entering. They even splashed water on her, but thanks to some senior boys, they helped her. But not everyone is as lucky as her. Most of the girls were jealous of her looks.They can't accept that a scholarship girl is more beautiful than them where they spend a thousand each day on their makeup.As she crossed the gate, two monkeys jumped on her both shoulders and they are Bethany and Danny. She has much to say but two of them do not let her talk."Girl, we can't believe you hide it from us. We are not your enemies if I remember we are friends from our first day of college. Then why did you hide it?" Danny shouted while Bethany taunted Isabella, following Danny, "She doesn't heartily accept us as her friend, so it's normal for her to do that.""Did you drink a lot last night or did you hit your head with something and what all this crap are you two spouting?" Isabella looked at them and tried to guess if they were pranking. Otherwise, why are they suddenly talking in riddles?"Ow! Innocent lad. Don't you understand what we are saying? Okay, Danny, let's explain her," Bethany quipped over Isabella's acting."You fucked a guy last night. Now you're trying to be innocent in front of us." As Danny finished, Isabella's eyes widened with shock and she put her hand on Danny's mouth to silence her."What the hell is this? It is not funny! Look, everyone is watching us," Isabella reprimanded them in anger. Danny's voice was loud so those students passing by turned their heads toward them."Bella, we heard a guy on your phone talking brazenly to us, saying we took you to an awful place and we're an evil company," completed Bethany.And Danny resumed. "Why didn't you say you have a secret boyfriend, so we'll take his permission before taking you to the bar.""What lover? I had an accident last night, and a man saved me. Maybe he talked to you. I called you several times before leaving the bar, but unfortunately, some goons assaulted me and they pushed me into their car. I didn't think I'd survive, but thanks to that man, I'm standing in front of you," Isabella concluded with a sigh. It was a tragic night she experienced. She knows last night will leave a mark on her life forever.That's when three of them heard a loud commotion outside the gate, and every student ran that way as if some superstar had come to shoot."Hey, Johnny, what happened? Why is everyone running like a mad bull?" Bethany remarked and she loves to annoy Johnny. He was gay but a big-hearted guy."You, party nerd girl, didn't you hear a lecturer is coming today? And I heard the lecturer is the sexiest man in this world. He's so hot," remarked Johnny like a fanboy and again got a jibe from Bethany."Is he gay? Then take good care of him. Haha."
"Shut up! If the principal hears us, a notice will reach our house by the afternoon," Danny spoke and she clearly remembers that the last time they gossiped about a teacher she had an affair with a student. And a letter reached their house. It implied that spilling the truth is a crime.
"Let's go to our class. The Lecturer will be there, no need to run like them," Isabella said and started walking. Also, Bethany and Danny began asking her about last night because Isabella hadn't finished it yet.
★★★★ "You should file a police report. Those bastards must be punished," Danny and Bethany were so angry their fists tightened with Isabella's every word. They were scared as well as furious. They couldn't believe that so many things had happened to Isabella, and they didn't know. What if something had happened? Would they ever be able to forgive themselves? It was their fault that they took her there, but did not take care of her. "I'm sorry Isabella," Bethany hugged her at first, while Danny wiped her tears before hugging her, "I'm sorry, too. We were so careless last night. It won't happen again.""Stop it, it was not your fault. We went there for the party and you can't just babysit me there. It was my misfortune," Isabella smiled while her both hands were patting their back to calm them down. These are two of the best gems she has had since the beginning of her college. Apart from her father, she has these two crazy women as her supporters.Bethany and Danny were both rich gi
★★★ "What kind of lecture is that? We felt like we were standing in front of a devil and one mistake could perish our souls right instant. Damn!" Danny and Bethany both huffed their breath, which they had been holding. They brought their little mirror, lipstick, and powder for touchups, as they thought it dulled because of the fear they had received from the new president's appearance. Isabella didn't say a word as her mind was still twirling at that moment when their gaze collided, which might not have been intentional as she had believed. When their eyes met, she saw the fire. It was giving her the feeling of the victim, as if the trap was ready, waiting for her to step inside."Darling, Isabella. You're still intoxicated by the lecturer. Oh, sorry, sorry, our new president. Haha." It was the first time Bethany noticed Isabella was absent-minded. And her eyes had not yet left the door. And what is this thing called: an infatuation, when you saw someone sexy and spiced."Have you s
In the library, Isabella leaned against the bookshelf while her hand was gripping a rack behind her. She couldn't forget Jenny's crying. She looked pitiful. Isabella realized that Jenny's spirit was broken. The way she begged was the last door she could express her love, but in the end, she gave her life to revive her soul."Rest in peace, Jenny. Now God will be with you. Goodbye!" prayed Isabella. She had one thing in her heart; that she would never fall in love with someone like Alexander. A girl should be alone forever, but never give her heart to someone like Alexander. "Hi! Bella," a handsome man carrying a charming smile approached Isabella. "Hi, Noah. How are you? I heard you went to London," asked Isabella and gave him a friendly smile. They've known each other from day one, but what set them apart was their status. A month later, not caring about these things, Noah came and befriended Isabella's group. "Yeah, family business. Fathers had some work with me," Noah replied,
★★★Isabella looked at him strangely, as if she had heard something unusual and could not be justified. Not that Alexander was a ghost who could disappear whenever he wanted. She was busy evaluating Alexander and forgot to answer him, who was looking at her with displeasing eyes. "Fuck," Alexander anathematized at the slowpoke, who became mute and still can't get the sound back. "You are late. Don't you know punctuality? Second, don't do anything beyond your ability. You have entered this college on your scholarship. You know what I mean. I hate disobedient people," said Alexander slowly, straightening his posture which was leaned against the wall earlier. His gait was swift and royal.One harsh word after another ran into her ears, and Isabella's balance was shaken, her eyes full of hostility and her mouth forgetting to humble, "I am not a pet, which can be obedient by training. I was in the restroom. If it makes you impatient, why didn't you come there? Second, I got the scholarsh
★★★"What did he say? Has he threatened you?" the two girls rain their questions simultaneously on her before Isabella could breathe in the fresh air. After leaving the hell room, she felt how sweet the fresh air was. Her tense nerve relaxed, which had been tense in these few minutes."No, he didn't say grave things, just he asked me to do some of his office work, and instead, he will approve our majority letter to save Rachel's canteen. Now you two go and make a paper, where take signs of the students as many as possible so that we can save Rachel's canteen," Isabella explained everything to her friends and asked them to hurry because she thought they needed to do this work quickly before that the devil changed his mood."That's it! He agreed with your condition!” The disbelief was profound before resuming, “And wait, wait! What kind of office work has he given you?" Bethany asked."Yes, how can you agree to work when you have no experience?" Danny said, after Bethany, they just wante
★★★ Four girls entered with their snappy steps, their heels clicking on the restroom floor, and their vulgar high scented perfume just percolated into the restroom as they walked in. "We don't have time shitting with you guys. Move on," Bethany said annoyingly. Her two fingers just pressed to the tip of her nose because the smell of those girls wafted and gave her a headache. But looking at Bethany's daring, Alexy and her group blazed in anger. Their painted cat eyes were scrunched at them and their steps become violent from stylish as they approached them. "How dare you? Do you know how much our perfume costs?" Rinnai opened her mouth first, who was closely related to Alexy, as they were cousins. "Well, ours from Gucci and Channel, and they smell great," Danny smugly said, not because they wanted to talk about the brand, but because they gave a quick reminder that Rinnai and Alex's perfumes are not from the same brand as this group was obsessed with parading brand names. "Hu
"Noah," Isabella stood and turned to look at the man, and it was Noah, bright sun on a cold winter night. "Wow! I know your excitement isn't because of me. I pity my life," Noah said truthfully, sighing at his luck. How much he expected to see this enthusiasm in Isabella's eyes for himself, but it was all his dreams. "No, obviously, you're here with our group. Why wouldn't I be excited?" Isabella quickly covered up her excitement with her own words. Her attempt to tell a terrible lie made her cheeks red and the laughter of the two best friends only made her blush further. "Sweet. By the way, here's your book," Noah brought out her book under his shirt and handed it to her, for which she was forced to attend this bonfire. "Thanks, Noah," smiled Isabella as she took the book. Books are the closest to her. She always felt in her alone time that if she needed something, that was a good romance book. "You are welcome. Sit down now. I have something interesting for you girls," said No
★★★★ "Bella, come on. Spill it," Paoli, that girl, uttered again, and Isabella dislike these things if someone tried to force her about something. Moreover, she knew Paoli was doing this intentionally. "You've taken it too far, Paoli, which is wrong. By the way, I need to go, so I pass," Isabella didn't polite either, though her expression and words are gentle, her voice isn't. "That's mean, what we have heard is true that you are a virgin," Paoli spat and snickered as she stood up then resumed again, "I am confident that you haven't kissed anyone." "Shit!" everyone started whispering. Their mocking eyes were unbearable. Everyone turned their full attention to Isabella, activating their judge eyes and giving the vibe that being a virgin was a crime. "Okay, whatever. You are such a disgusting woman," Isabella answered and stood up. She threw the paper cup on the ground before crushing it with her feet. "How dare you? If I am lying, why don't you kiss someone right now? You can'