"How are you?" Bella asked immediately when the door opened and she saw Zack.
The man laughed. He looks satisfied but no denying his fatigue. Bella decided to welcome Zack and gave him water to drink immediately. Bella understands his fatigue. It was early in the morning when Zack came down the mountain to talk to Detective and it was already dark when Zack got home.
"We went to Ernest, the right-hand man of Christopher. He spoke to us kindly and I expressed my interest in the island. For now, it seems, Christopher doesn't want to face me right now. He said he would try to talk to Christopher but told me not to expect. The island is said to have been inherited by Christopher from his parents and has sentimental value. That's why he thinks even if it's bankrupt, he isn't thinking of selling it. It is possible that it will be difficult for me to buy the island because of that, " Zack explained at length.
Bella nodded and worried. Zack laughed slightly when he read Bella's emotion. "Bella, let's be positive. He has a lot of debt to pay. He'll think about it too."
Bella nodded, and then breathe deeply. It's hard for her to be discouraged at such a time, especially when she sees Zack's positivity.
"I'm going to serve," Bella said. She didn't wait for Zack to answer and immediately went to the kitchen. She didn't ask Zack to help her either because she knew he was tired.
"Looks delicious. Do you know my favorite?" Zack said happily as he put down the pork stew. Bella didn't have a hard time preparing it because she has spices. Every afternoon someone hunts nearby so she asked them. There were plants and vegetables so she took the ingredients there. Bella really hopes that passes Zack's taste.
"Really? " Bella asked with a smile. She was secretly happy because Zack appreciate her cooked.
"Of course," Zack said and looked appetizingly staring at the stew until he laughed a little and shook his head. "Even though I haven't tasted it yet, it looks delicious."
"Eat well until you get full," Bella urged as she poured water into his glass.
Bella waited patiently for Zack's verdict. He nodded and chewed. Her heart jumped when she looked at him. Bella immediately bent down to avert her eyes.
Zack did not speak. He even took the bowl and sipped the broth.
"It's not delicious," Zack said but obviously he is lying.
Bella burst out laughing. Her heart melted. Even though Zack is denying it, it was obvious from the reaction that he enjoyed her cooking.
Zack laughed and squeezed his chin. "The answer is obvious. I liked the mixture and cooking. Perfect. "
Zack even took a dish and put it on my plate as well.
Bella floated in joy. Zack held on to Bella's chin. She couldn't eat anymore because her heart had almost exploded with excitement!
She had completely forgotten to frown at Zack.
They ate well until they finished. Zack volunteered to wash the dishes. Bella stopped him but he became insistent so she finally let it go. Bella just watched him while washing dishes.
"It's embarrassing for werewolves when they see you washing the dishes, they might scold me," Bella commented while standing behind him.
Zack laughed. "I might even scold them. "
"Wow!"
They both laughed. "Don't think about them anymore. They are also very indebted to you. If it wasn't for you, Robert wouldn't be able to live. Okay? "
"I know."
"Wow!" Zack joked.
Bella, on the other hand, laughed because of their exchange of lines. Eventually, Zack laughed as well and shook his head. Zack face Bella when he had finished washing dishes.
"Take a rest."
Bella nodded. "You too," she said and she take Zack to the door.
Bella already opened the door. Bella still wants Zack to stay longer and talk but how would she say that?
Bella bit her lower lip so hard that Zack finally got out.
"Ah, Ella…" Zack said and face her.
Bella's heart pounded and she faced Zack. "W-what's wrong?" She asked anxiously.
Zack was stunned.
Bella's chest tightened in anticipation. That's when she knows that the suspense was deadly. Her whole system almost went crazy waiting for what he would say until Zack laughed hesitantly and was gently shaken.
"Thank you for dinner. Take a rest," Zack said and left.
Bella was stunned. She felt that Zack wanted to say something else.
Has it faded? Nervous? Shy? She no longer knew. As far as she knew, she felt bad for not hearing anything Zack wanted to say.
Bella just sighed.
***
"Angelo!" Bella calls one of the wolf warriors that pass by. He immediately stopped and faced Bella. Bella took a deep breath. She didn't want to call Angelo because Bella wasn't comfortable with him. I know he is kind and obedient because all of Zack's instructions are followed without complaints but ... he is strange. He was too quiet. Bella felt the bubble inside him so she avoided it.
"Yes?" Angelo said.
Bella averted her eyes before answering. "I haven't seen Zack yet. Have you seen him?"
Angelo nodded. "He came down early to go to the forest of Ava. He said goodbye to Zara earlier."
"Angelo!" Zara called him and she quickly approached.
Bella was secretly depreciated. She didn't want to ask Zara because she was also avoiding her. Zara approached them immediately.
"What do you need from Angelo?" Zara asked incredulously.
"He's looking for Zack," Angelo simply replied.
A corner of Zara's lips rose. "Zack went to Ava," she said meaningfully.
Bella feels there is something in Ava. She knows for a year that Zack goes there but Bella doesn't think there is a deep reason.
"All right. Thank you," Bella replied simply.
"Come on, Angelo, let's go," Zelda forced Angelo to join her and they left Bella for good.
Bella started to be bothered, she entered the hut and walk back and forth. She wonders why Zack didn't tell her about it until Bella heard a knock on her door.