Apology!
Author's POV
"What took you so long?"
Grace asked when Bella came back.
"You are looking pale Bella... Are you okay?"
"Yes... But i think i am feeling sleepy because of medicines i took..."
Bella lied with assuring smile.
"We are done... Let's go home and then you can sleep comfortably..."
Grace replied.
Bella gulped down the lumb in her throat and followed Grace blinking back her blurry vision.
Tight feeling around her chest was making her suffocate.
"What took you so long honey?"
Anamika asked.
"It was crowded"
Bella answered.
"Okay let's go and don't stress yourself... It's not good for your health..."
She said while opening the car door for her.
"We'll deal with Alex... You don't have to worry about him... Next week we have to come back again for check up."
Bella nodded and sat inside. She went home and went to sleep. Alex wasn't there. After taking medicines she was quick to fall in sleep.
Alex came back when she was sleeping. He wanted to talk to her but wasn't ready to wake her up.
He sat beside her and gently stroked her head.
"How do I make you understand baby... Why it's happening with us..."
He kissed her forehead and left.
******
Bella woke up next day her head was heavy after sleeping so much.
She groaned holding her throbbing head and within seconds dashed towards the bathroom because of morning sickness.
"Fuck"
She huffed and sat on the bed.
She frowned when her eyes fell on the gift box. It was obvious that it's from Alex. She picked up the card which was on the box and opened it.
'I don't want to ruin our beautiful relationship... You matter to me, my love. My than anything and anyone... I accept that i reacted stupidly, I am sorry... I have a meeting after that I will wait for you, address is behind the card... Please come, we have lot to talk..
-Alex.
Bella crumbled the paper in her fist and threw it on the floor.
"Beautiful relationship"
She scoffed.
"Bella!"
Bella quickly wiped her angry tears when she heard Anamika.
"You didn't come down for breakfast so i decided to bring it to you... Are you okay now? How are you feeling?"
"You don't need to pamper me so much... I would have come down..."
Bella smiled at her sweet gestures.
Anamika chuckled.
"Trust me this is the only time when people pamper you... Enjoy it... Alex told me you might want to eat something spicy so i hope you like it."
"Thank you so much..."
Bella took the tray from her.
"By the too much spicy and oily food is not good... I am giving you this because you were upset.."
She warned.
"I can't promise when you are making it."
Bella chuckled.
"It's good to see you smiling..."
Her eyes fell on the box.
"Ohh gift... Looks like someone is trying to make up... Can I open it, Let's see what he has given you as apology gift."
"It must be dress... He wants to take me out."
Bella said.
Anamika opened it and huffed.
"Was it that obvious?... But it's beautiful... Wear as much dresses you want to wear because you are not going to fit in it after few months..."
"I am going to get fat, aren't I?"
Bella pouted.
Anamika laughed.
"Don't worry we will buy cute pregnancy outfits for you... That's my responsibility... Now enjoy your breakfast and take rest... Don't forget to take your medicines... I am not going to the office today so if you need anything just call me..."
She stood up to leave.
"Maa, I love you..."
Bella said looking at the woman who probably love her more than her own mother and going against her own son.
Anamika smiled.
"I love you too, my child... Take care of yourself..."
Bella's smile disappeared when she looked at the black gown.
Her stomach churned with the thought of whatever Valentino has told her.
Day passed in blur, she changed into dress and went for the venue where Alex is waiting for her.
It wasn't easy for her but she was hoping that it all turn out to be a dream. She would wake up in his arms on the bed where she accepted his proposal.
She wants to revert all these days but it's impossible and she knows it.
She was dropped at the restaurant by the driver. She took a deep breath and walked inside.
"How may i help you ma'am?"
The manager asked with over friendly smile.
"Alexander Marino"
She simply said his name. She knows that she doesn't need to explain anything more. His name is enough.
"Yes, of course please come this way..."
His smile disappeared and his face filled with discomfort.
"Mr. Marino is waiting for you... I'll drop you there..."
He said while entering the elevator.
Bella looked around the high class Seven star hotel. People roaming around in expensive clothes and drenched in arrogance.
"Ohh! Limited edition... How did you get that purse... It's worth millions..."
The lady beside her exclaimed.
Bella looked at her purse, same purse which Alex gifted her when they went for the shopping for the first time.
"My fiance gifted it to me."
She replied.
"Lucky you, actually I booked the last one but i was told that some man paid double amount for this... What a jerk... I really wanted it."
She rolled her eyes.
Bella ignored her and looked ahead.
"Are you up for selling this bag..."
She asked and Bella looked at her confused.
"I mean come on you must have used it before this and ladies like you shouldn't be using one purse twice... It won't suit you..."
"I am not interested."
Bella replied Dryly.
That woman scowled.
"Come on don't be a bitch..."
Bella completely ignored her mean words, her all attention was on the coming conversation with Alex.
Manager gulped at her words.
"Mrs. Adriano she is Fiance of Alexander Marino..."
Her face drained colors.
"I didn't mean it, okay... I am sorry..."
She started rambling.
"Can you please keep quiet... Please."
Bella said irritatingly.
That woman got out on the next floor.
"I am sorry for her behavior, Miss..."
Manager said and Bella nodded at him.
Finally elevator chimed and she got out.
"he is waiting for you"
Manager said and went back.
Bella walked through the rose petals, scented candles. This scene wasn't new for her but before she used to feel butterflies, this time she felt disappointed and angry.
She saw him looking at her adoringly. He was looking handsome as always, black suit, neatly styled hair, everything perfect but Bella didn't feel those tingles.
Her every step towards him was taking her thousand steps away from him. She stood in front of him with blank face. No smile or no anger, nothing.
"You are looking stunning, my love..."
He pecked her lips and pulled her in a hug.
She didn't hug back.
"Thank you so much for coming."
He led her towards the table and made her sit.
Bella looked at the wine glasses on the table while he took a seat in front of her.
Alexander sighed at her dry behavior.
"Bella i have decided___"
"You. have. Decided.__"
She repeated every word slowly, like it's a venom.
"You always decide Alex and i obey... What's new?"
Alex frowned at her words, she never talked like this before.
"Bella i know you are angry... But I___"
"I met Valentino yesterday... In the hospital"
She declared and Alex closed his eyes.
Their meeting will do nothing but make the situation worse. And it has definitely added the fuel in fire.
He rubbed his forehead frustrated and cursed.
"Don't trust him... You know he is not a good man. He is trying to use you against me... He wants to ruin our life because I killed his daughter... He is no one to you Bella..."
He said looking at Her.
"He is lying!?"
Bella asked.
"Of course he is"
He confirmed.
Bella nodded and took out the file from her purse.
"Same file which you snatched from my hands that day... It's not lying Alex..."
She said and Alex closed his eyes in regret.
It was over for him.
