Bellissima

Author’s POV

Bella tried to sleep but her stomach growled in hunger. She haven’t eaten anything since afternoon. She drank water and went back to the bed, she has learnt how to sleep on empty stomach. Her father used to starve her sometimes as a punishment so this is not a new thing for her.

“This will change our lives, i promise you Jasmine… Just few more days, wait for me.”

Bella mumbled and fell asleep.

She woke up in the morning and after freshing up she dashed downstairs towards the kitchen. Her stomach was growling with hunger.

Bella entered the kitchen and saw basket of berries on the counter, she grinned like a greedy child. She grabbed fistful berries and stuffed her mouth. Maids were busy in their words so no one was paying attention to her.

“Amanda?”

Bella gasped and quickly turned around when she heard powerful feminine voice.

“Mother in law!?”

Bella mumbled mouth full of berries.

“Mother in law”

Bella mumbled looking at the woman who is Amanda’s mother in law. They have told many things about Anamika and Bella understood that this woman is overall good. But her gaze was making her uncomfortable.

She quickly gulped down the berries and looked at her nervously.

On other hand Anamika looked at the girl who was standing in front of her in shorts and tank top, lips coated with berry juice. She was kind of messy and Amanda isn’t like this.

“We need to talk”

Anamika said sternly.

Bella nodded and walked towards her, Anamika frowned when she saw handprint on her cheek. She touched Bella’s cheek and her face turned furious.

Bella looked at her confused when she stormed out of the kitchen. Bella grabbed the tissue paper and wiped her mouth.

“Stop eating like a pig Bella, you are Amanda now.”

She scolded herself.

Anamika went to the living room where Alexander was waiting for them.

“Did you raised your hand on her?”

Anamika asked madly.

Alexander’s head snapped towards her. He was angry yesterday and he didn’t realise when he slapped her. He regret it later. He knows that his mother can tolerate anything but not violence against women. If she learnt that he slapped her then it will be another problem to deal with.

“No, i didn’t…”

He lied keeping his face straight.

“Don’t you dare lie to me… Her cheek has turned blue Alex… I haven’t raised you like this. No matter how bad your relationship is, you have no right to slap her… If she is not being physical then you can’t do it either… Respect those boundaries.”

Anamika said madly.

Bella came out after cleaning her face and then looked at them confused. Anamika turned towards her.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

“Who slapped you?”

She asked angrily.

Bella looked at Alexander and he threatened her with his scary eyes. Bella doesn’t want to anger Alexander even more, she knows that he will hurt her again when Anamika leaves so she tried to play safe.

“Dad!”

She said and they looked at her Confused.

“He slapped me because I fucked up very badly this time… He was frustrated and did this…”

Alexander sighed in relief but looked at her with frown, he wasn’t expecting this from Amanda. She would have definitely complained.

Anamika glared at Alexander.

“I am not a fool”

She said and he looked away.

“Sir, breakfast is ready…”

Suddenly maid came and declared.

Bella’s stomach growled after hearing about breakfast and she looked at them embarrassed.

“Actually, I was on diet so I am very hungry… Can we talk while eating breakfast, please”

She said with awkward smile.

Anamika looked at her confused but nodded.

“Fine, let’s go”

They sat at the dining table and Bella’s mouth watered when she looked at the buffet. She has never seen so much food together.

She was drooling over food when Anamika called her, grabbing her attention.

“Look Amanda, we all know that you two are not happy in this relationship… So it’s better that we end this here… You will get your freedom and he will get his… I know you might don’t like my interference in this but if you two decided to solve this the. It’s going to be a mess… I have papers sign it and end this…”

Anamika said and Bella looked at her shocked.

Valentino has sent her there so she can handle the situation until Amanda arrives. He has strictly warned her about Divorce, he knew that Alexander will do something like this. And Anamika was set on getting them divorced.

Bella’s gulped as she got stuck from both sides.

‘Think about something Bella… You can’t sign these papers because you are not Amanda…’

“Mother in law… I know till now i have created only problems but I have realised my mistakes… I don’t want to divorce him… I think our relationship deserve a second chance…”

She tried to convince them.

“No fucking way… Sign these fucking papers and get out of my life.”

Alexander growled at her making her flinch back.

“Will you calm down”

Anamika glared at him.

“She just want my money… Why would she divorce me when she is getting everything in golden plate… I swear if you didn’t sign these papers then I’ll kill you.”

He Threatened.

Bella gulped listening his words, she has no idea how to handle this situation.

“Alexander please”

She tried.

“I am sorry, please give me one chance… Give me 15 days and if you want to divorce me after that then I won’t deny it.”

She suggested.

“15 days?”

Anamika looked at her confused.

“I don’t want to give you even a minute”

He spat.

“Yes 15 days… I really want to try for this relationship… If he didn’t change his mind then I’ll leave him… Please, give me one chance. Everyone deserves a second chance then why not me.. i know I am spoiled brat but it’s not my fault that my father raised me like this… I have realised my mistakes”

She tried emotional blackmail.

“Fine!”

Anamika said.

Alexander looked at her in disbelief.

“She is lying, can’t you see that she is acting… She has some plan”

He accused.

“Alex calm down, eat your breakfast and we will talk in the office…”

Anamika assured him and he sighed irritated.

Bella sighed in relief when Anamika agreed. They started eating and Bella grinned happily.

She was excited to try everything.

“Sorry”

She apologized when her left hand touched anamika’s right hand. Bella is lefty.

Anamika looked at her amused and she ate everything happily. As usual Alexander wasn’t paying any attention to her.

“Alex we need to talk”

Anamika said and stood up.

“A presto Amanda” (See you soon Amanda)

Anamika said looking at Bella and Bella looked at her confused.

They told her everything but didn’t teach her Italian. Bella has no idea what she said and gulped nervously.

Anamika Smirked and walked away with Alexander.

Bella sighed in relief and got up too. She walked out and took out her phone which Valentino has given her. It’s controlled by his team, she can’t call anyone and no one can call her except him.

She looked at the telephone which was in living room and hope sparkled in her naive heart.