Bella called a taxi and got in before Derrick could catch her. Her mind was really a mess. ' Am I the third wheel in their relationship??? May be Harrison was just playing with me. Rose is from a reputed family; perfect match for him. I am nothing compared to her , most painful truth was I am an orphan. ' Her eyes were wet. She wiped her the tears with the back of her hands.
' Just concentrate on your dream Bella. Love is fake. Never believe in love... True love never exists. Don't be too late to realise that.You have already suffered so much due to that. Haven't you learned from that? Never repeat the same mistake again. Men were born to flirt. Don't fall for it' .Her inner voice warned her.
She swore to herself that she won't fall for love. The truth was she was really afraid to hurt herself again and again.....
' It seemed that Balla was really hurt after seeing Harrison with Rose. Sorry Bella. Sorry for not telling the truth. I know that Harrison really likes you and Rose was his best friend . But, I can't tell you that. I don't want to lose you. I met you before Harrison. I loved you for years. I know I am selfish for you . But, everything is fair in love and war.' thought Derrick . He drove his car to the Tyron mansion; his home.
Soon after he arrived his mansion, Derrick got a message from Bella saying sorry to him. Derrick smiled after seeing her apology. " Apology accepted. But ,you have to treat me for a Dinner later" He replied.
" Ok. Then good night ' He got the message along with a happy smiley.
Derrick was really in a good mood and slept well. But, Bella didn't sleep untill it was dawn.
She got up with two dark circles around her eyes.
" Hey Bella, didn't you sleep well?" Olivia asked her with concern. She knew that Isabella was upset because of the news between Harrison and Rose. She wanted to make both of them pay for hurting her bestie.
" No, Ollie. I slept very late. I want to sleep for a little long. But, I have to go to the office and complete all the pending works. Then, I want to ask leave for a few days . Actually, my album's shooting will start on next week".
" That's really a good news dear. You have to give me a best treat for that, after all my Bella's is going to become a celebrity " Olivia was really happy.
" Stop teasing Ollie "
" Hey Bella, I am not teasing you.I am really happy for you. I knew that singing is your passion and it's like oxygen to you. You can't live without that ." She paused for a moment and continued"
So, we will go to the imperial hotel in this evening to celebrate for this happy news".
" Ok. Sure dear" said Bella.
Both the girls went for work.
Harrison was eagerly waiting for Bella. He wanted to see his beloved woman.
" May I come in Mr. Gu?"
" Yes"
Bella entered to his office. She felt his sharp gaze.
" It's today's schedule Mr. Gu. You have a meeting with the CEO of Nan group in the afternoon " She said without looking at Harrison.
" Ok". He replied.
' It seems you are really happy to meet your future father in law' thought Bella. She knew that CEO of Nan group was none other than Rose's father.
" Today evening, there is a banquet organised by the 'MO' group. You have to accompany me ".
' Why do you want me to accompany you? Tell your Rose to do that. May be she is not available today.'
" Sorry ,Mr Gu. I can't. I don't feel comfortable in parties"
" I am not asking you. I will pick you at five in the evening ."
' What a domineering man!!!. I really doubt that he has a split personality. While singing on the stage, he was very charming and gentle , . But, he was arrogant and domineering in real'.
. '
She looked at him . Harrison was reading a document.
'He is really handsome . His thick eyebrows, thin lips,his face, everything was beyond perfect. ' She wanted to touch his well maintained body.
She didn't notice that Harrison was already looking at her with his eagle eyes. Poor Bella!!!!She was immersed in her thoughts.
" Have you seen enough???Don't you want to leave ??? Then I can make your wish come true or else we can do some meaningful activities here".
" Meaningful activities!!!! What do you mean by that??? She blushed as her mind was running with those wild imaginations.' Stop all those thinking Bella. He doesn't like you. He belongs to Rose only' Her mind warned her.
Bella came back to her senses soon. Harrison saw all the changes that happened so fast. But, he wanted to tease her.
"Actually, I wanted to do some planning and carrying out those important tasks in order to improve our company's profit. Thats all. Did you think about anything else other than that Miss Bella??" He smiled playfully.
' Shameless man. I was really a fool in the past,that I admired him from the bottom of my heart. I can't really think about the fact that he was my idol in the past' thought Bella.
" Excuse me Mr. Gu. I have to do the remaining preparations for the meeting."
" Ok" said Harrison. Bella left in a hurry.
' I know ,you wanted to escape from me. But , you can't; not in this life and the future lives. You belongs to me only. You make me complete my dear. I love you Bella '.
After closing the door, Bella relieved a sigh of relief.
' I really don't want to go to the banquet with him. But, he had not left any other choices for me. Omg! I promised to Ollie that I will go with her for Dinner.I have to tell her' . She called Olivia.
" Ollie, sorry dear. Today, I have to accompany Mr. Gu for an important meeting. I will be late today. So, we will go for Dinner tomorrow Is that ok??." She deliberately concealed the truth that she Will go to the party as his female companion. She knew her bestie after all.
" Ok my dear. "
" Bye Ollie. I am a little busy now. I will call you later" She hung up the phone.