Bella’s Pov A small smile formed as I climbed out of the car. “It’s beautiful.” I whispered as I looked at the huge beach resort that we would be staying at for the next two weeks. The resort was bigger than any building I had ever seen before. It was like 10 times as long as our company. The pearly white and black trimming of the building almost seemed out of place if not for the clouds and the mountain that were in the distance. “How is there snow on that mountain but not here?” I asked. I furrowed my brows and looked at the mountain that clearly had a lot of snow on it. I looked up at the sky and stared at all the blue that should’ve had at least a few clouds blocking it. I didn’t have to look behind me to know that the sky was clear above the ocean. The beach was what I paid attention to as we drove down the curvy road that lead the the resort. My arm was grabbed and Lucas was guiding me forward not answering my question which was okay. I would find out everything I nee
Bella’s Pov I couldn’t help but feel like a pampered prisoner as I gently moved my legs through the water. I held the railing on the side of the indoor pool that was somehow in our suite and allowed my body to float out a little.“This is unfair.” I mumbled as I pushed myself away from the edge. I floated forward as I kicked my feet a little not really remembering how to swim. I was at least lucky that Lucas had taken the time to give me floaties to keep me from sinking to the bottom. He had at first tried to give me a tour but the stubborn part inside of me had refused. If not for him listing off what I could do during my time locked away I would’ve never known about the pool. “I think this is totally fair.” A super sweet voice sang from the side causing me to look behind me. Monica was standing by the pool with her hand on her hip as she stared down at me with a sly smile. “Why are you here?” I couldn’t help but ask as I narrowed my eyes at her. This was our suite and she was w
Bella’s PovA small smile was plastered on my lips as I allowed my feet to wiggle in the sand. The coolness of it as I pushed my feet deeper brought a sense of comfort to my body. The constant swish of the waves brought a sense of peace that had me loving this moment. I looked across the wooden table at Lucas and couldn’t help but blush as he leaned forward a little. “You aren’t eating.” He pointed out as he pointed his fork that had a piece of meat on it towards me. I couldn’t remember for the life of me the name of the meat that he had ordered. “I am not really hungry.” I murmured as I pulled my feet out of the sand with a sigh. “Eat.” He ordered even though I clearly stated I wasn’t hungry. “Now.” He added when I made no move to eat. A scowl formed as I looked down at the fruit salad that he had picked out for me. It had everything from mangos to grapes all covered with Carmel drizzle. Had I not been so memorized by everything around me than maybe I would’ve had a bigger appe
Bella’s Pov The alcohol that was in my body had me relaxing more into Lucas’s hold. “I told you not to drink.” He mumbled as he brought me a little closer. I lazily looked at the fire out the corner of my eyes and smiled as it blazed brightly. “Danny said it was okay.” I sighed as I looked up at him and gave him a kiss on the side of his lip. His stubble had me kissing that spot a few more times. “I like your stub.” I mumbled as I gave him another kiss. “Do you?” He asked with a voice that had me looking at him with lust filled eyes. “Can you guys at least wait until we get home.” Monica’s loud voice had me furrowing my brows and Lazily looking at her.The way she looked like a spitting image of me when the night hit was haunting. Anyone could mistake her for me. Would Lucas mistake her for me? That thought had me mentally shaking my head to rid myself of any negative thoughts. “Everyone here does have eyes.” She continued when we made no indication of saying anything. “He
Bella’s Pov “Baby we have to go soon.” Lucas whispered into my ear as I snuggled more into the blankets. “I took my shower.” I mumbled as I grabbed the pillow and put it over my head. I had taken a shower like he had asked but decided that I would go back to sleep after I got dressed. The grogginess I had woken up with didn’t go completely away when I had taken a shower so I decided I would sleep all day. The pillow that I had put over my head was snatched away swiftly and my arm was grabbed before I could grab another pillow. “Up now.” He demanded as he lifted me up like I was a rag doll. A small whine left me as I looked up at him with a pitiful expression on my face. “I don’t feel good.” I mumbled as I willed myself not to take in how handsome he was this morning or maybe afternoon. “You slept enough now up.” He ordered. I had no time to prepare for him lifting me up and setting me on my feet. His hold on me didn’t loosen as he walked us out of our room. I looked back at t
Bella’s PovThe loud breakfast hall as I would have liked to call it was crowded with people dressed to perfection. You would think that they were here for a business meeting instead of lunch that consisted of breakfast. Most of the woman that were walking around had on the finest cocktail dresses and the men had on everything from suits to ironed dress shirts and pants. My bright yellow sundress kind of seemed out of place with all of the sophisticated outfits that everyone had on. It felt like I was the only one that was here for lunch while everyone else was here to mingle and talk. “Why didn’t you warn me there would be so many people.” I mumbled to Lucas as I leaned more into him. I couldn’t lie and say that I wasn’t horrified. The loud chatter going around and the people that were constantly coming up to us had me feeling flustered. “Mr. Connery what a pleasure to see you again.” A lady purred from the side of us. I looked over towards her and narrowed my eyes that her cl
Bella’s Pov“Don’t move or you will regret it.” Dr. Hickory declared as the man that was in front of me pulled out a needle. I would’ve never thought that Dr. Hickory was this shady. I knew he was not the best brain doctor but I didn’t see him as a thug. Threatening a woman with a big buff guy in a suit seemed below him. The man that had the needle in his hands seemed to be almost emotionless. His eyes seemed to be a black hole and his posture was a little of the rough side. He seemed like he should be a security guard somewhere shady. I looked at all the witnesses that were clearly watching this mess unfold and narrowed my eyes. “Is nobody going to help me with these thugs?” I asked in frustration. Clearly they were thugs and unless everyone in here was a thug someone should’ve already called for help. I knew I couldn’t ask Lucas for help because he had hired these thugs. The man that was holding the needle actually chuckled like being called a thug was the most hilarious thin
Lucas’s PovThe anger I felt as I walked back into the event hall was tangible. Everything was going perfect and of course something had to have happened. Maybe if I would’ve acted faster this wouldn’t have happened but I had been baffled and had reacted late. “Mr. Connery, I I am so sorry.” Pete cried in a pleading tone that had me chuckling. How could he think that I would accept his apology when my wife tried to leave me? “Please you have to understand that I wasn’t thinking clearly.” He continued when I walked towards Janet. “We will no longer be considering a partnership with Mr. Kali.” I stated sternly as I got towards her. Janet’s eyes went wide before she was instantly nodding her head vigorously. “Mr. Connery you have to understand that it was a simple mistake.” Pete insisted as he grabbed my hand. I looked over at him and took in his sweaty forehead and flushed face and pulled my hand away in anger and disgust. “A simple mistake?” I asked as I raised my brow and smi