Both of Diego's eyeballs turned red. Uncharacteristically what Bella saw.
"No need to be afraid! I'm not going to hurt you." He said again to Bella.
Apparently, Diego could read Bella's mood that turned scared because of her presence.
"The matter of that time... I'm sorry. I have no other choice but to follow the orders of my two siblings." Diego said. His remarks recalled past events. When he and his siblings kidnapped Bella. Then took her into the middle of the forest.
Bella shook her head in disbelief.
"No! You are the same as your siblings. You guys are the same! I won't believe anyone!" said Bella rejecting Diego's apology.
Because for her, Diego's apology seemed insincere.
"I said honestly. You want to leave here, right? Come on, follow me! I'll take you to your house." Diego said as he invited Bella away from the place.
In an indecisive mood, Bella finally agreed. After all, it would be useless if she didn't follow Diego's invitation. The choice is only one, follow him or stay in the empty shed alone.
Bella followed Diego's footsteps walking. They go hand in hand. Bella was still hesitating and afraid to get closer to Diego.
The two walked so far. Because the location of the empty warehouse just now was in a place very far away from the bustling environment. Naturally, Bella yelled like just now no one heard it.
But Diego? Why could he figure it out?
"Y-you.. know where I was in the empty warehouse just now?" Bella asked nervously.
Diego let out a long breath.
"Someone saw you being searched around by Saga. Therefore, I am looking for you." The answer was ambiguous.
"You know Saga?" asked Bella again.
"It's not just knowing. He's still a part of my people." Diego retorted. Answering Bella's question.
"Your people? You mean, he's still part of your family?" said Bella asking.
"It can be said that."
Diego's answer is like a puzzle. It is full of mystery and has its own meaning. Which is difficult to solve.
Again, Diego's answer sounds mysterious as well as ambiguous. Made Bella wonder even more in her brain and heart. But could only undo her intention of wanting to ask Diego again. Because Diego is like a person who is not easy to talk to. Bella chose silence, as she walked to follow Diego.
After a while, they came to the courtyard area of the campus. There was a black car parked around. And apparently it was Diego's car. It was very different from the car that at that time was the transportation for Bella's kidnapping.
"This is my car. If the car at that time belonged to my sister, Alice. You still remember it, it turns out." Diego said as he opened the car door.
Bella shut up unmoved. It was just a nod of the head that she did. In reply to the statement from Diego just now.
"Let's go in! I'll take you home." He said again. Bella then nodded in understanding.
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During the trip, the two were equally silent. There was no conversation or chatter. Such an awkward atmosphere. Diego only focused on the steering wheel of his car. While Bella was in her own mind.
Unconsciously, Bella fell asleep. Maybe she was very tired. Because almost all day ago, Saga was confined in the warehouse. Diego seemed to stare at Bella for a moment. Then go back to pay attention to the road ahead.
It's getting late. Then the night air was even colder. It is even colder than during the day. Traces into the pores of the skin. It didn't feel like, their journey was over. It was right in front of Bella's yard.
Bella seemed to be aware of it. Both eyes slowly opened on their own. It seems to be a whimper to see here and there. She realized, that there was Diego next to her now.
"We've arrived. This is your home, right?" said Diego. Bella nodding slowly.
"I think we're still a long time away." Bella retorted. Diego seemed to want to talk something, but he held back. Is it possible that there is an important thing he wants to bring up?
Bella waited for Diego's next words. But it doesn't seem to be so said.
"I am.. come down!" said Bella.
"Y-yes! You take a break! Good night." Diego said.
Just now, Diego restarted the engine of his car. But her Father Bella came out.
"Bella! Who are you home with? Why not introduce it to Dad?" called Luck yelling slightly.
Luck walked up to Bella. By force, Diego had to give up his intention to leave now. Because Luck is here. It would be impolite for him to just leave without saying goodbye.
Diego got out of his car.
"You're bella's friend?" asked Luck to Diego.
"Yes, Sir." Diego replied.
"Dad, I want to go in. Diego seemed to be tired. Just let him go." Bella said suddenly.
"Bella, take care of your remarks! Oh, his name is Diego. Son, you must be tired because you have taken Bella home all the way. Come on, come in with us. We will drink warm milk and have dinner together. Her mother Bella had already cooked a lot of food. Come on, Son!" said Luck as he invited Diego to entertain his house.
Even if you refuse, you can't. Luck's invitation seemed sincere in Diego's eyes. Finally, Diego agreed resignedly. What's more, he really hasn't had time to eat dinner.
The three walked into the house. Diego was really awkward. Because this is the first time for him. Came to someone's house. Even it is a woman's home. He and Bella didn't even know each other yet. But Diego had already had a chance to enter her house.
"Honey, who are you with?" asked Paulina. Bella's stepmother. After they had already entered the house.
"Diego his name. He is her new friend Bella. Tonight we will have a meal with him. That's fine, right?" replied Luck.
"Of course, this is your home dear. In that case, come on everyone! I have prepared delicious dishes tonight." Paulina said enthusiastically.
In fact, yesterday was the day of her Mother's death. But tonight, she cooked so many meals. Perhaps Paulina did all that as a celebration of her growing familiarity with Bella now.
"Bella baby, eat a lot. This is your favorite butter sauce lobster, right? Your dad said, you like lobster and other seafood foods very much." Paulina said enthusiastically giving Bella the menu of dishes that were in front of them now.
Bella just nodded slowly.
"What about you, Diego? Do you like lobsters too like Bella?" asked Luck suddenly at Diego.
Paulina cooked several food menus. There are meat steaks combined with BBQ sauce, butter sauce lobster shrimp, vegetable salad, and avocado juice.
"I like it, but prefer it even more when this lobster is still half-cooked." Diego replied as he watched the lobster on his plate.
"Wow, you guys have the same thing in common, it turns out. Dad was very happy to hear that." Luck continued to say.
They all ate this dinner menu very gusto- Especially Bella, it was because since this afternoon she hadn't eaten anything. Paulina noticed Bella. The strokes of her smile carved out sincerely. She was happy, Bella loved her homemade dishes.
After finishing the meal, Diego immediately said goodbye to go home. Because it's getting late. Luck also told Bella to go straight to bed rest and enter her room.
"Thank you for this dinner, sir!" said Diego as he said goodbye to Luck.
And now, they are near the entrance of this house.
"You're welcome, boy. I also thank you. Because you've got Bella home safely." Luck retorted.
Diego smiled slightly as he nodded slowly.
"I say goodbye, Sir! See you again!" said Diego as he walked up to his car.
Luck looked at Diego's departure, until the car was no longer visible from his sight. Both of his eyes looked to his left which was a jungle. Yes, Bella's house is indeed very close to the forest.
"Baby, are you still outside? Why not come in?" called Paulina from inside there.
"yes, I'm in!" said Luck. As he walked into his house. And don't forget to lock that door.
BRUK!
On the other hand, Bella was busy writing about the events that happened today. Recount it into her diary. While looking at the window of her room. Which leads in the direction of the forest. Expect Aland to come and knock on that window. But reality is not what was expected.
"Hm, are you coming?" muttered Bella. Still expecting Aland.
Bella chose to sleep. After closing the diary book again, she belonged. Because what was awaited did not come. Aland wasn't here the way Bella had hoped.
'Didn't he promise to come here every afternoon? Then why didn't he come?' said Bella wondering in her heart.
When she want closed both eyes. Suddenly there was a knocking sound from Bella's bedroom window. Hearing that, her intention to sleep was undo again.
Bella got up and down her mattress bed. Both eyes peeked out of that window. Seeing who knocked just now. And it turns out..
"Aland!" called Bella enthusiastically.
KRIEK!
The window of the room was opened quickly by Bella.
"Shhh! Slow down, others will hear later." Aland said.
Bella nodded slowly. As her smiled, she looked at Aland.
"Come on, come in!" invited Bella, telling Aland to jump into her room.
HAP!
Aland had actually walked in and was inside Bella's room. The two sat on the bed.
"Why did it just come?" asked Bella.
"I have already come this afternoon. But I didn't see you being in this room. Where are you from?" replied Aland turning to ask.
Bella exhaled a long breath.
"It's a long story, I was arrested." Bella said.
Aland's two eyes widened in shock and did not expect it.
"What? You're being held captive? Who is the person who wiped you? But you're okay, right?" retorted Aland with a plethora of questions.
Aland's hand was raised stroking Bella's face. Swiftly, he hugged the girl.
"I'm okay. But.. I was about to die of hunger. Luckily Diego came to my aid." Bella said again.
Aland stretched his arms. Then looked at Bella with a questioning look.
"Diego it is.. the one who had harmed me while in the woods in the past." She continued to say.
"They're still deterrent, too, it turns out." Aland said furiously.
"No, it's not Diego's fault. But someone else." Bella said as she shook her head softly.
"And then?"
"He's named Saga. I don't know who he is. His eyes are yellow. He said, he likes the scent of my body. Especially he likes my blood very much. What does that mean, Aland? I don't understand those words. The same words were spoken by Josh a long time ago." Bella babble explained.
Aland's face changed lowered. Then looked up again. While gently rubbing Bella's hair.
"Bella, you were targeted by the tiger nation." Aland said.
Bella wrinkled her forehead for a moment.
"What? Tiger? Why? Did I wrong them?"
Aland then shook his head softly.
"No, you're not mistaken. But they're the ones who are wrong." Aland's answer seemed ambiguous. Bella was not satisfied to hear his answer.
"It seems that you know a lot of things. Aland, please tell me everything. I beg you!" said Bella expectantly.
Is Aland going to tell you everything?
About whom is saga and the ELIONER gang. Including with Diego. That they are all from a half-tiger nation. Who is eyeing Bella's holy blood. And Bella was the person they were all targeting.
So what about the true story about Aland? Would he tell Bella about it too? About who he is. Who became a half-wolf man.
What if Bella finds out that her friend is a human being affected by the curse. Does Bella still accept his? Or also distance yourself from Aland. After knowing Aland's true figure.