Isabella's POV I wanted to still be in his arms for as long as I could.It hurts me to see him travel today.Why is it morning already? I muttered.I can't believe that work will take him far from me soon and I don't even know when he will return.I shrugged as I surrendered to the defeat of not being able to stop him from attending to his work.He needs to work and that he was going to do. It would be bad of me if I took someone away from their other duties because I just want them to be with me.That's a totally selfish act and I wouldn't like that.I remained settled in his arms that were wrapped around me. His body warmth almost pulled me back to another sleep.It was already morning and I didn't want to sleep any more, I waited to enjoy his body warmth a little bit more before I tried to snuggle my way out of his embrace.I lifted his arms up, gently, while I gradually moved myself out of his embrace.I came to his side of the room and planted a kiss on his forehead before leavi
Isabella's POVWe got right into cooking. The whole house was still asleep even though I and Lisa had almost finished cooking.By the time the food was ready, I asked Lisa if she knew what was the reason behind everyone sleeping in this morning.She said she also had no idea.She told me we should both go to everyone's room to check on them.That's fine, replied.We both went out of the kitchen. We headed for Anna's room first. We knocked on her door only to hear her tiny sleepy voice telling us to come.We greeted her, then asked her if she was good.She was still in bed and she had to stretch out and give a loud yawn before she answered us.What time is it? She asked with a confused look.It is way past 9 am and you are still in bed, Lisa said to her.Her eyes widened as she heard what the time was.I slept late last night, I'm so sorry, she said.Don't be, we only came to check if you're good. We will be leaving now to check on Christabel also.Oh! Do you mean she's not out too?Ye
Nate's POVI had breakfast and waited a little while to see Isabella but it was taking too long so I went back to the study roomI called Damien to my study room and I told him to have the boys ready.I told him that I would be travelling later that evening and he should have the car ready.He also needs to pack up some of my things because I don't know how long I would need to be away.He left and I got back to work.I had received a series of work emails from Jane.She told me that I had missed two site inspections I was supposed to check the previous day.I had completely forgotten about it.I told her to reschedule the meetings if it will be possible for this afternoon before I leave.She gave me a response minutes later.The site inspection had been rescheduled and the date was for today.She was going to join me so to the inspection site.Also, I needed to pass some documents that I had worked on to her so she could disperse them to our clients.I kept on working on some work em
Nate's POV I had been stuck with work all day and I did leave the study room.I kept replying to messages and sending back messages.Jane sent me a reminder in about two hours to remind me of the first site visit.I then called Damien to get ready because we would be leaving the house in about one hour.I wanted to see Isabella a bit for the next one before I left.I was also famished and I needed food.I called Isabella and I asked her to get me something to eat as I was hungry.She came back in no time.She was carrying a plate of potatoes and peppered chicken.I asked her where she got it from and I was expecting her to come with some snacks instead.She said she had prepared it for me and just happened to call her right on time when she was about to come and serve me the food.I was happy and I asked her to join me.She joined me and we ate together.After eating she wanted to leave but I told her I had less than forty-five minutes to spend with her so she shouldn't leave yet.Su
Nate's POVWe arrived at the first site for inspection in good time even though I had told Damien to pass by the office so we could pick Jane up.The client was yet to arrive at the venue but Jane had called them earlier to find out where they were. She told me that they were close.I got out of the car and checked the supplies and the layout that had been done so far.This project was a new one and the client was a first-time client.This was our very first work with the client and he seemed like a great person.Today was just for a survey and supplies check for the project work.Nothing much to be done on-site here.Work hasn't really started in full force but after today's survey and further plans, everything to be done on the work will kick off at full speed.The clients arrived and did a bit of a run down for him, concerning everything that was to take place on the site.After we finished, he left and then I headed back to where the car was parked with Jane and we headed for the
Isabella's POV Thelma came towards me after seeing how dejected I looked.He is gone, right? She asked and I answered her grumpily.oh! I see. Is that why you look so down? Come on girl, don't be such a baby about it. I am very sure you would not want him to miss work. He needs to go to work.He had already promised to also keep in touch with you, she said reassuringly as she patted my back. She made me feel a little better.I then sit up on the bed to look at Thelma.She had not had enough rest since I woke her up this morning.She had only slept for just an hour. She looked exhausted and worn out.Trying to get out of my feelings, I shook off my thoughts of Nate away and I concentrated on Thelma instantly.Oh! Thelma, you look very dull, and your eyes are also heavy. Are you okay?Of course not, I feel so sleepy now. I had not had enough rest and it's making me act like a grumpy old lady when I'm not.I think you should get some sleep then, we will continue with work later. I can
Isabella's POVIt was the living room upstairs and Lisa had already set a corner with a big table and two chairs.There was a white marker board at and side with a few coloured markers and a duster.I walked up to Lisa and I nudged her by her side with my elbow.Lisa, when did you do all of this?I can't believe that you have prepared all this and I didn't know when.She smiled at me and said take it as our own little surprise to you.I was the only one who did it, Anna and Christabel are in on it too.Oh my! I exclaimed as I hugged her.I'm grateful to you guys.I will come to thank you properly when I'm done with my class.Lisa asked the tutor if there was anything she would be needing but she said she was good at the moment.Lisa told her to call her if there was something she needed and she said the same thing to me too before leaving.Thelma also came to my side and cheered me on before she left with Lisa.I had never stayed in the living room upstairs before, this was my first t
Nate's POV After I ended the call with Isabella, I took a long deep breath before I got down from the car and went into the house.My coming back to this house brought back a lot of memories. Some are memories that I cherish with all of my heart and that I carry everywhere I go. Some are memories that haunted me, the ones that I wanted to forget so badly.Most of my childhood memories held a lot of pain and hurt. I have been heartbroken countless times being a member of this household.I have seen it in movies and also heard of various stories where it was the female child that was detested in her family, especially when the family expected a son both the mother gave birth to a female child.In this case, I was experiencing the worst, as my father expected to have a daughter but I was given birth to, as a son. I can't recall any sweet memory that I had with my father, it has always been war around us.Then my brother was the true definition of the devil himself and he didn't spare