"Crazy girl" I wonder why she tells on me, if she tells mom then the stone will be gone. She is so devilish I promise to get back at her. Bella said pacing around her room. "Idea" I know what to do. I will keep the stone and lie that it got missing, but they will see through my lies. "Oh! Bella, think, think." Bella sat on the bed and combed her hair with her hands. Yeah, I will keep it under my pillow, and if mom asks I will tell her I misplaced it. I can at least try to lie for the sake of that stone.
Bella! Bella!. Mrs smith called.
"Oh, my God!" Bella said putting her hand on her forehead. It has happened, she has done it. Nan has said it.
Yes, mom am coming. Bella quickly took the stone from her bag and hid it under her pillow and set it properly in a way no one will be suspicious. Bella cleaned her hands on her jean and rushed downstairs. "Take it easy Bella you can do this." Yes, mom, you called for me.
"Is what Nancy said the truth? Did you buy a stone for two hundred dollars?"
Hmm... Hmm yes, mom but......
But what? Bella, you just wasted two hundred dollars on a stone. Now let me have the stone. I want to take a look at the stone.
Hmm... Hmm... Mom I misplaced it. I kept it in my bag but when I got to my room to take it, I couldn't find it.
Oh! So you are telling me that you misplaced a stone you bought for two hundred dollars.
Yes, mom.
What!!!!! I can't believe this. You wasted two hundred dollars on something worthless and now it's missing and you didn't even go to work. I got a call from your boss and he told me you haven't been going to work. Start your explanation.
Hmm, mom, I was the one that asked Bella to quit her job and work in my dad's company with me since she knows a lot about designs and jewelry.
What!!! You both decided without informing me about it, how nice of you both. Mrs smith said and sat on the dining chair.
No mom we didn't mean to hide it from you. Nancy said putting her hand on Mrs smith. Yes, mom, I and Nan didn't mean to hide it from you Bella said looking at Nancy.
Bella and I wanted to surprise you. But her boss called too early.
Haaa haaa. Everyone laughed. Mrs smith stood up to check on the food but stopped. "Will you both manage to work at the same company without issues cause you both are cat and rat."
No ... No .. No Mom I and Bella will be doing fine just that I'll always tease her. Yes, mom and that's what will make me break Nancy's head.
Oh! Miss Bella Smith aka Dolly. Do you think that you'll go scot-free after breaking my head? My dad will hunt you down.
Hahaa haa. They both laughed and Mrs smith went to the kitchen.
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Thank you so much, mom. The food was yummy. Nancy said wiping her mouth with a tissue. We will clear the plates. Bella said and both Nancy and Bella stood up and took the plates to the kitchen.
"When we are done here, you must tell me where you kept that stone," Nancy said.
"You must also tell me why you lied to my mom."
Mom I and Bella will go upstairs now. If you need us I mean if you need me to keep you company just say the word and I'll be here like a magician.
" But you are not a magician," Bella said covering her mouth to avoid bursting into laughter.
Look mom I'll deal with Bella if she continues to tease me.
You know what. You both should just go and spare me.
Bella and Nancy went upstairs.
Now you better start talking. Where the hell is that God dam stone?
I don't know. I misplaced it.
Nancy looked at Bella who has here eyes on the ground down trying to avoid her gaze.
"Are you lying to me?"
No no, Nan. Why should I lie? You should know me better than that. I seriously misplaced it.
Oh! Yea why should you lie?
So why did you lie to my mom? Bella asked.
You fool. Don't you know I did it to save you from mom? Or else she would have talked some sense into your head till you lose consciousness.
Well, you are right thank you. But why should I even thank you when you got me into all this mess?
Hey, you better don't blame me. I only told mom about the stone but knew nothing about your work. Well, you will start working with me on Monday.
Wait... Do you mean this coming Monday?
Yes, any problems?
No... No problem just wanted to be sure.
Hmm... Dolly, are you sure you are not hiding anything from me?
No ... No why should I hide anything from you.
Whatever. The calmest and most honest person tends to be the one that kills faster.
What!!! What do you mean by that? Bella said.
No ... No I was only saying what I heard from someone.
Better or else I would have ripped your skin off.
You'll try.
Should we try now and see?
No, I will soon get going mom must be waiting for me. Nancy said.
I see, someone is trying to escape because i might beat her up and her boyfriend will tell me to thank you.
What!!! Nicholas will hunt you down for ruining his girl's face.
Or he will leave you and move on to the next person. Bella muttered.
Sorry please come again. I didn't get that. Nancy said.
Oh! I didn't say anything. Forget about it. So... When are you going.
What!!! Do you want to get rid of me?
No... I thought you said mom must be waiting for you and I know you will also visit Nicholas before you go home.
Yes. You are right Dolly. I guess I should be on my way.
I'll see you off. Bella said as both of them stood up to leave. Bella turned to look at the pillow where she kept the stone and sighed in relief. Little did she know that her journey just began.
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"Good news or bad news?" A man in a red cloak asked the prophetess.
Bad news Nathaniel. The stone is in the possession of a lady but I couldn't see her face. But one thing I know for sure is that the stone is no longer with your mom.
"Human?"
Yes, Nat. A human.
Ensure that she doesn't reach here after the lunar eclipse. Nathaniel said and stormed out of the throne room.