Jesse groaned as the sunlight streamed into his bedroom through the open curtains and he slowly sat up in bed. He winced as a sharp pain sliced through his head and he groaned again. This head splitting hangover was always part of the reason why he never drank too much alcohol. He turned his head to look at who was in bed with him and frowned when he realized it was Bella and she was naked with the duvet covering her from waist down then he looked down at himself and he paled."Oh God, no." He muttered. "What have I... Did it really happen?".Bella stirred and turned to face him and she had a smile on her face. She threw her arm around him and tugged thinking he was the pillow but frowned when she realized how hard the pillow was then her eyes flew open."Jesse?". She croaked out squinting at him."Morning." He averted his eyes away from her chest.Bella sat up and pulled up the duvet to cover herself. "What are you doing in my room and why are you...", Her voice trailed off as her e
Jesse frowned. "How did you know that?"."So it's true?". She beamed."How mother?". He demanded."It's all over the internet. A photo of the two of you kissing indecently in front of a club." She huffed. "You know reporters will soon be all over both of you like rashes right?"."The security in this estate is tight so they can't come in." Jesse informed her. "And yes... Bella and I are dating.""Since when? I'm your mother Jesse and you didn't even think to tell me?". Martina looked hurt. "We used to be more than a mother and her son Jesse, we were also friends.""The boat sailed a long time ago." Jesse told her. "You watched your husband condemn my daughter to death and now you want me to remember the time we were supposedly friends?". He air quoted the word 'friends'. "We've been talking for almost twenty minutes now and you have not asked about Gwen once.""I'm sorry. Where's she?". She asked.Jesse leveled his mother with a glare and stood up. "I was just about to leave before yo
"Hola Papa." Bella waved as her father's face appeared on her computer screen."Hola princesa." Vincenzo smiled. "How are you?"."I'm fine Papa and you? How was your vacation?". She asked."It was good. Estrella and I had fun but we missed home and the kids so we came back." He shrugged. "How's Vi?"."Mom is doing good. She wanted to call you but I uh told her I would do that instead." Bella said. "She's not told you about her crazy plan to marry you off to her godson right?". Vincenzo leaned forward in his seat. "I mean, I love the woman but she comes up with mind blowing stuff sometimes." He chuckled softly.Bella laughed. "She told me.""You said no right?". Vince looked hopeful."I... did at first." She replied sheepishly."At first? What does that mean?". He frowned. "You've said yes?"."Si.""What?!". He exclaimed."Papa look, Jesse is a wonderful man and a doting father. He loves his daughter very much and I equally love the little girl like my daughter." She informed him. "I
"What?." Martina paled. "Vincenzo Arroyo told you that?". "Yes. Bella and I are distant cousins." He replied. "Why didn't you tell me Mom?". "I didn't think it was important." She muttered. "What else did he say?". "They've been searching for you for years." Jesse shrugged. "Isn't it time for you to go back home?". "I'm very happy here." Martina said. "I don't wish to go back." "That's not what I mean and you know it Mom." Jesse sighed. "But it's your call." "They tried to sell me off to that stinking old man." She seethed. "I'm glad I was able to escape or else I probably would've killed myself if I'd ended up with that man." "It's all in the past now." He rubbed her back. "You're very happy with dad and I like that." He told her. "I really don't care if he hates me and my daughter." "But he doesn't hate you or Gwen." Martina protested. "That's what she said." He rolled his eyes. "If he doesn't hate her then why would he tell me to leave her to die?". "James is..." "Excuses
"We should get up." Jesse said."We should." Bella agreed but they didn't make any move to do so. "Do you think Mom knows?"."About what?"."That we've been... doing this?". She looked up at him. "You know, the morning we had breakfast on the patio and Mom asked us how our night was and we told her it was good?"."Yeah.""She had this 'I know what you've been up to' smile on her face." Bella chuckled.Jesse smiled. "I like your laugh." He kissed her forehead."Thank you." Bella blushed. "We should really get up though. You have to pick Gwen up from school remember?". She sat up.Jesse groaned. "How did the time go so fast?". He sat up and rubbed his face with his hands."Only when you're having fun." She sighed."Want to join me in the shower?". He winked at her."You know we'll never get out of there." She countered. "I'll go in after you.""Alright." He leaned forward and kissed her then got off the bed and sauntered to the bathroom."Lucky me." She squealed. "I get to have all of t
"Mom!". Bella called rushing into the living room."What is it mi bebé? Why are you crying?". Aviva stood. "Is Jesse okay?"."He's fine." She sniffed. "It's Gwen." She sobbed. "She passed out in school. I think it's her heart again Mom.""Oh my goodness." Aviva gasped. "Did he tell you the name of the hospital he took her?"."Yes." She nodded."Let's go then." Aviva said and picked up her phone from the table and they both rushed out."I hope she's fine." Bella whispered tearfully as the driver drove out of the compound. "I can't lose her Mom. Jesse can't.""Everything's going to be okay darling." Aviva pulled her close and rubbed her back. "Gwen's a strong girl."Bella wrapped her arms around her mother's waist and silently prayed for Gwen's recovery.Jesse sat in the waiting room of the hospital anxiously waiting for news about Gwen but none was forth coming. He'd called Abby to tell her Susan was with him in the hospital and told her not to worry and to just drive safely. He couldn
The next day"But I don't want to be homeschooled daddy. I'm fine." Gwen said and looked over his shoulder at Bella. "Mommy, please tell him I'm fine."Bella sighed and came forward to take Gwen's hand in hers. "We don't want you to be homeschooled too honey but that was what the doctor suggested and you know doctors are always right." She smiled assuringly at Gwen. "Daddy is very worried about you and so am I, infact everyone. You gave us quite a scare there Gwen.""I'm sorry." She apologized and looked down at the hand Bella was holding. "It's just... I won't have anyone to play with and what if I get a mean teacher who's not nice? Miss Ursula wasn't nice to me before but now she is.""We'll find you a very nice teacher." Jesse promised her. "We just want the best for you sweetheart.""I know." She smiled. "Will it be like normal school? I get to play during recess and stuff?"."Sure. It can be like normal school." Bella said. "Except you'll close earlier from homeschool than actual
"Good morning Mr Billion. I'm so sorry that I kept you waiting." The head master Mr Vitalis apologized closing the door behind him and hurrying to his seat. "It's fine." Jesse said. "To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit sir?." Vitalis asked. "I'm here because of what happened to my daughter two days ago." Jesse replied. "I assume that you were informed of the situation right?". "Yes. I'm really very sorry Mr Billion. Is Guinevere alright?". Vitalis inquired. "Yes but she won't be coming back to school." Jesse informed him. "Oh Mr Billion, don't tell me it's because of what happened that you want to withdraw your daughter. I had a word with Miss Frances. She's the teacher who gave Gwen's mother permission to see her. I warned her never to try that again." Vitalis told him. "She's also very sorry about what happened." "Well, what happened caused her to go into shock." Jesse said. "I almost hit my daughter with my car and that is something I'm yet to forgive myself for." V