Isabella's POV Thelma came towards me after seeing how dejected I looked.He is gone, right? She asked and I answered her grumpily.oh! I see. Is that why you look so down? Come on girl, don't be such a baby about it. I am very sure you would not want him to miss work. He needs to go to work.He had already promised to also keep in touch with you, she said reassuringly as she patted my back. She made me feel a little better.I then sit up on the bed to look at Thelma.She had not had enough rest since I woke her up this morning.She had only slept for just an hour. She looked exhausted and worn out.Trying to get out of my feelings, I shook off my thoughts of Nate away and I concentrated on Thelma instantly.Oh! Thelma, you look very dull, and your eyes are also heavy. Are you okay?Of course not, I feel so sleepy now. I had not had enough rest and it's making me act like a grumpy old lady when I'm not.I think you should get some sleep then, we will continue with work later. I can
Isabella's POVIt was the living room upstairs and Lisa had already set a corner with a big table and two chairs.There was a white marker board at and side with a few coloured markers and a duster.I walked up to Lisa and I nudged her by her side with my elbow.Lisa, when did you do all of this?I can't believe that you have prepared all this and I didn't know when.She smiled at me and said take it as our own little surprise to you.I was the only one who did it, Anna and Christabel are in on it too.Oh my! I exclaimed as I hugged her.I'm grateful to you guys.I will come to thank you properly when I'm done with my class.Lisa asked the tutor if there was anything she would be needing but she said she was good at the moment.Lisa told her to call her if there was something she needed and she said the same thing to me too before leaving.Thelma also came to my side and cheered me on before she left with Lisa.I had never stayed in the living room upstairs before, this was my first t
Nate's POV After I ended the call with Isabella, I took a long deep breath before I got down from the car and went into the house.My coming back to this house brought back a lot of memories. Some are memories that I cherish with all of my heart and that I carry everywhere I go. Some are memories that haunted me, the ones that I wanted to forget so badly.Most of my childhood memories held a lot of pain and hurt. I have been heartbroken countless times being a member of this household.I have seen it in movies and also heard of various stories where it was the female child that was detested in her family, especially when the family expected a son both the mother gave birth to a female child.In this case, I was experiencing the worst, as my father expected to have a daughter but I was given birth to, as a son. I can't recall any sweet memory that I had with my father, it has always been war around us.Then my brother was the true definition of the devil himself and he didn't spare
Nate's POVAs soon as I stepped out of the car, I was hit by the cold air of the cool night, which caused chills to run over my body. I had not told anyone that I was coming, not even my mother was expecting me.I did this as a safe ground for myself so that my brother wouldn't plan anything against me.He has always been the cunny one who does things in secret and gets away with it. He was a smooth criminal.I needed to be careful not to fall into his trap. I took my step away from the car and my my way to the door.Some of the workers around the house saw me and they could not believe their eyes. I could see the shocked expressions on their faces.They greeted me but I answered none of them. I was too pressured by what might come next after I went in through that door to be concerned about their petty pleasantries.I don't know what the future holds because that can only be determined by what awaits me behind this door.I took deep breaths as I stood in front of the door, trying
Nate's POV I retired to my room after a short while. The day had been filled with a lot of activities and I was exhausted. The thoughts of Isabella came crashing into my mind. I thought to call her so I checked the time but it was already too late to call her. I'll just make sure to call her early tomorrow morning before my day starts. I gave into the sleep that enveloped me. Morning came too quickly, I struggled out of bed. I reluctantly showered and got dressed. I don't know what today holds for me so I tried to prepare myself mentally. I gave Isabella a call cheering her on for her class commencing. She said she was nervous. I totally understood her as I was nervous also. It happens when you don't know what is about to come your way next, you can only hope for the best. I encouraged her and we talked for a bit before we ended the call. I had promised her that I would call her during the day when I got a chance to call. I also let her know that I was swamped w
Nate's POV Upon leaving my father's office space, I let out I deep breath that I didn't even know that I had held down the whole time I was with him.I never seem not to get intimidated by him all the time.He had traumatised me a lot while growing up and caused me so much pain in my heart that was yet to heal.My healing from all the pain will take so much time and it can only be done by one person, which is Isabella.I went back to my room and pondered hard on what my father said.If he actually meant it, that he wasn't aware of what my brother was up to then I need to act fast.My brother always has his evil ways he uses to get at me.I made a conference call with Jack and Dan to let them know about my meeting with my father.I was calm that my father had no hand in it but that doesn't take away the fact that I needed to run from my brother.It was certain that he was up to no good.He also lied to me using our father which means he would go to any length to get the company from m
Isabella POV:"Isabella?" I heard my boyfriend Mike calling my name.I felt my heart drop slightly from his tone.It was gentle, too gentle and Mike was always angry.Standing up on my feet, I tried to see if he brought someone else with him.When I saw only his head, a little breath left my lips before tilting my head down."Come here, sweetie." He said.I found myself nodding my head, I didn't want any beating, I'm still healing from the old ones.I hate when he beats me, I hate when he insults me and makes me feel small.We have been in a relationship for 2 years and in those 2 years was only beating and apologizing for what he did, then beating again.The same routine over and over again.As I walked towards Mike, memories of our tumultuous relationship flooded my mind. The scars, both physical and emotional, served as a constant reminder of the toxic cycle we couldn't escape."Isabella, you know I care about you, right?" Mike's words contradicted the cruelty she had grown accust
Isabella POV:The next morning, I woke up to an empty house.Mike left without telling me.I didn't know if I should be happy about this.Am free for just two days.Something like this had never happened before.I kept asking myself if it was ok for me to escape, maybe try again.But I know He would still find out because Mike always knows.Shaking my head, I rolled out of my bed and walked toward my bathroom.My eyes connected to my room, the sight of my face made me sick.Mike never hit my face, he didn't want people to notice it.So it was only my body.Shaking my head, I took off my clothes, before walking into the shower.A sigh left my lips as the warm water ran out."Now what? What job can I look for?" I thought In my head.It is hard to look for a job especially when I didn't finish school.No one will want to accept me.Shaking my head, I stepped out of the shower, grabbing my towel.When I was done cleaning, I grabbed my big hoodie and shorts.I didn't want people looking at