Aland seemed heavy to say it everything to Bella. Afraid that Bella would become more and more worried about herself. But if it is not said, Bella's safety will actually be even more threatened. And could not avoid from the danger that came to her.
A long exhalation came out of Aland's mouth.
"Well, I'll say everything I know. But, there are conditions." Aland said.
"What are the conditions?"
"You have to kiss me!" said Aland. Hearing that, Bella took a sip of her saliva. But a few seconds later, Aland chuckled lightly.
"I'm kidding, you don't..." Aland's remarks were cut off by the actions Bella had taken.
Cuppp!
Bella kissed Aland's lips suddenly. The two became each other's eyes now. The look in Aland's eyes was so deeply staring at Bella's two eyeballs.
Aland's smile strokes carved cheerfully. After getting a sweet peck from the girl he likes. It was all obvious that Aland seemed to like Bella. But his feelings were hesitant to say. Afraid that Bella would stay away from him. Therefore, he chose to be silent.
"I've kissed you. So, let's say!" said Bella.
"Fine, fine. I'll say it now."
Aland explains who Saga is. As well as secrets about Diego and his siblings. Which turned out to be a tiger nation. They are one blood relationship with Saga.
Bella looked surprised at first. After hearing who they really are. Did not expect that Diego was a half tiger. No wonder, the color of his eyeballs was fickle. Sometimes it's black, sometimes it's red. Then Saga's own yellow eyeballs.
"No wonder, they are all targeting me. No, more precisely my blood." Bella said after hearing Aland's explanation.
"Thank goodness you know by now. I hope, in the future you have to be careful from now on." Aland gave Bella a warning.
Bella then nodded in understanding as she smiled fluffyly.
"Thank you, for the explanation. I am also grateful for being able to know you." Bella retorted.
"I'll come again tomorrow. It was getting early. You need a break now. I'm saying goodbye!" said Aland as he got up from Bella's bed.
"Good night, Bella!" said Aland again.
"Good night too, Aland!" said Bella, returning Aland's remarks.
HAP!
Aland jumped out of bella's bedroom window. His footsteps ran into the woods. As Aland got, Bella immediately re-locked the window. Then walked closer to the bed again.
After meeting Aland, Bella's heart became flowery. Bella slept with a feeling that was hard to express in words.
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In the morning, Bella returned to doing her activities as a female college student. This time, she was more cautious. And listened to Aland's words last night. Not to be adjacent to Diego or Saga or any other.
Even on Becca, Bella no longer wants to make friends with her. Aland said not everyone can be trusted. Because sometimes, people we trust will actually cause conflicts for ourselves.
Bella went through her studies alone. But when there is a group task, she can't help but have to do it together.
In the canteen.
There were whispers talking about something. And the sight of the people who were there was looking at Bella.
'What are they seeing? What's wrong with me?' Bella muttered silently in her heart.
BRUK!
Suddenly Diego came over and sat next to her. It caused quite a stir in the atmosphere of the canteen. Bella felt awkward now. Because of Diego's sudden presence. Making herself feel uncomfortable being there.
Just now Bella wanted to leave, but was immediately restrained by Diego.
"Sit down! Accompany me to eat!" whispered Diego said.
Forced to, Bella gave up her intention to leave. And went back to sit down together with Diego.
And very coincidentally, Diego didn't come with Josh or Alice. What's wrong with him? Is he hostile now?
"You don't eat? Eat some more. I'm going to eat too." Diego said again.
"What exactly do you want? Your behavior is very strange today." Bella said interrogating.
"Hm, you still think that I want to harm you? Well, then I'll just go."
Hearing Diego say so, Bella actually shook off his hand.
"Wait! I believe it." Bella said.
Diego returned to his seat and finished his meal.
'He just wants to eat, right? Don't want to do anything to me, right?' muttered Bella wondering inwardly.
"I think it's best, why don't we just be friends?" said Diego after finishing all his food.
He ate so fast. Even Bella's food is still a lot. Bella squealed in shock not expecting. After seeing that the plate Diego had brought was gone.
'Means that what Aland said last night is true. Diego is half a tiger.' Bella muttered silently in her heart.
"You're daydreaming?" asked Diego. His voice interrupted Bella's reverie.
"Ah, w-why? What did you talk about earlier?" retorted Bella turning around asking.
"Shouldn't we be friends?" said Aland.
"Friend?"
"Yes, friend. Do you want to?"
Bella wrinkled her forehead for a moment. Thinking aloud. What should he do? Accept him to be a friend or refuse? A difficult choice to answer.
Remembering his help yesterday. With the statement of facts said by Aland last night.
"I am.. w-what about your two siblings?" asked Bella.
"You mean Alice and Josh?"
Bella then nodded slowly.
"They won't bother you anymore. Trust me."
"How can I believe in someone who has kidnapped me in the woods a long time ago." Bella's satire.
Diego seemed to exhale a long breath.
"I'm really sorry for the incident. My intentions now are good. Just wanted to ask you to be my friend. That's it, there's nothing else." Diego babbleed.
"Are you sure? Can you believe your remarks? I'm not sure." Bella said dismissively.
"I'm serious, Bella."
At this time, Diego's voice sounded serious. Made Bella speechless unmoved.
"What now? Do you want to?" asked Aland.
Bella exhaled a long breath.
"All right." Bella replied.
"What? I didn't hear." Diego said pretendingly.
"Whatever. I'm not going to repeat my words." Bella continued to say sarcastically.
Now, Bella and Diego are officially friends. Something that was never expected. Because before, their relationship was not good enough. But now, turned into a friend.
That is the so-called secret of nature. Because it is God who flips through the hearts of human. When can that human being turn good, from the originally evil. Or even vice versa.
Yes—all only God knows. God of hosts.
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Bella tells Aland about Diego's changing attitude. How Diego said and took her to eat together in the canteen. Then asked him to be her friend.
"What did you answer?" asked Aland. After hearing all of Bella's stories.
The two were now inside Bella's room. There was neither Luck nor Paulina. Because they will return home when night falls. And now it's still at dusk.
"His voice sounded sincere in my ears. That's why I... accept him as my friend." Bella replied.
"Convinced? If it's just a friend." Alan said again asking.
Bella nodded slowly.
"So what? You think I'll accept him as my boyfriend?" said Bella.
Aland chuckled slightly as he shook his head.
"No, it's your choice. And only you have the right to determine what you choose." Aland retorted.
Somewhat disappointed to hear Aland's answer. Bella wants Aland to be jealous of Diego. But the reality is not like that.
"What if one day Diego declared his love for me?" said Bella suddenly.
Both of Aland's eyes widened wide. Surprised to hear Bella's words just now.
"That' s... it depends on whether you are willing to accept it or not."
"Aren't you afraid when I accept it?"
"Afraid? I'm afraid, if he will hurt you. Or it was his family who hurt you." Aland said.
"Huh, all right. It's up to you alone." Bella retorted as she exhaled her breath.
"What did you expect?" asked Aland, displaying his grinning smile.
"Nothing." Bella replied sulking.
Here the one who looks upset is actually Bella. Aland even from earlier held himself back from being angry or jealous of her. But the hearts of women and men are different. Women can't hide their jealousy. Although women can hide their feelings of love, even up to a thousand years in length.
But men, can survive to cover up his jealousy. But can't help but feel their love for women. Yes, that's what distinguishes between women and men.
Hearing about the holy blood that Aland said not long ago, Bella found out even more by herself. The girl was so curious about the mystery things that she hadn't solved. It doesn't feel satisfied if you don't know it first. Compared to having to start asking questions and asking others about it.
Bella came to the national library by herself. Looking for mystery books. Especially regarding the holy blood. There are three to five books she has encountered.