Chapter 3: Bella in action
''This engagement is cancelled" Mr. Addison snatched the ring from his daughter's hand which she was holding very possessively and it directly landed near Bella's feet.
She bent down and clasped it and gaze it with sorrowful expression. Closing her eyes, Bella pressed her palm angrily holding a ring and remembered how Ben proposed her in London. So many tears rolled down her face and she angrily brushed it off and throw the ring on the dustbin. That unpleasant memory was still fresh in her mind. Suddenly her head was throbbing in pain. It was so confusing. She tried hard to compose herself as she don't want to miss this scenario at any cost. Her demeanor changes by the scene occurring in front of her.
''I am Amelia, wife of Benjamin Davis..'' Everyone get froze by the shocking news. A girl was standing in front of him claiming herself as Mrs Davis, whereas entire audience started gossiping and badmouthing about him.
''Is it true Ben?'' Mr. Addison was shooting daggers at him. He knew about his past affairs but wasn't aware he could stop so low and tried to play with Ava, who is gem of his life. This wasn't go easy for him. He rose up in rage.
''Who the hell are you??'' He greeted his teeth. Ava;s father came forward and threw the photographs on his face which she showed before ceremony starts.
''You don't recognize me? Amelia sighed. ''I am your wife. We are so much in love and married since an year and if anyone still have doubts then see these photographs..'' Angelina came forward and get hold of those photographs which was now lying on the floor.
She eye her brother in disbelief who is rooted in shocked and surprised state. She was unable to believe her brother will do like that. But one cannot ignore the proof that clearly stated that this lady probably telling truth. Bella smiled wickedly seeing Ben's face color and signal Amelia to go ahead.
''I don't expect much from you, Mr Davis. As a person like you never be loyal for anyone, in-fact you don't deserve to be a human. I have only came here to save this poor soul. I really don't care what is my future after that. I don't want her life to get spoiled like you did mine..'' Amelia showed her fake tears and began sobbing looking down.
Ben was in deep confusion. To his surprise, he was seeing this girl first time. He don't recognize this lady. Who is she and why is she telling lie and showing false proof? He thought eyeing her doubtfully. Seems she is well trained actress. Everyone pointing finger at him without giving him any chance to speak. Upon that, this unknown girl showing her melodrama and creating scene into his mansion. That's it! He can't take all these s**t anymore and voiced back.
''She is bloody liar..I don't know who is she.'' Ben stated but no one ready to believe him.
''Enough Ben. I will never gave my daughter hand to a cheater like you..'' Mr. Addison stated unpleasantly and turned to take Ava out of this mansion, but she protested.
''Dad, I love Ben. I really don't care who is she or what relation she shared with him. He is mine and I will only marry him. These photographs are fake. I trust him more than anything and I know he can never ditch me..'' She walked near Ben and grabbed his hand faithfully. Her father lost all his control and furiously slapped her to broke her false delusion.
''You have gone completely mad into his blind love. Can't you see what he has done to this poor girl. You still think he is innocent and wanted to tie knot with this Casanova? This guy don't deserve you and I will never allow you to marry him.'' Mr. Addison stated sternly.
''I don't know her and never saw her before..'' Ben yelled but Mr. Addison didn't give heed to him and started dragging Ava out of premise. Media circled him and starred asking in-numerous questions.
Michael hurriedly came forward to clear the crowd and anyhow handle the situation.
''What the hell is going on?????'' Benjamin greeted his teeth to stop himself shouting at him when in a sudden Angelina stopped him placing hand on his shoulder.
''Who is that girl.'' Angelina asks him
''Di I swear, I don't know her and from where these damn photograph came I have no idea..'' He was getting frustrated.
''Dad please..'' Ava began teary and look at Ben for help. He was loosing his sanity.
''This marriage won't happen Ben. That is final'' Saying this, he walked out dragging Ava forcefully along with him who is giving hard time to him.
Ben's mind began running speedily and doubtfully he glance at Bella who was standing in a corner enjoying the new drama occurring very calmly with her favorite Chickpeas and chips in her hand. The moment she noticed his heated gaze upon her, she gave her wicked smile that rage him more. He was about to lash upon her but stopped hearing his Di voice.
"How could you do this. I am feeling ashamed to call you my brother'' Angelina roared He snarled frustratingly and prefer to stay silent. His eyes fixed at her as he had strong feeling Bella is behind all this. She could do anything to destroy him. For the first time, his Di, who is his world accused him because of this middle class girl. It was unbearable!
He held his sister's hand. 'Di, trust me..i don't know this girl and I promise I will sort out everything sooner and will found out real culprit who wanted to break this alliance and misleading us..'' She waved his hand and walked off in disappointment.
Sooner guest walked out from Davis mansion. This was a news for today's headlines. After facing so much humiliation, he was getting hyper. This girl is getting on his nerves.
Bella began walking toward the exit once everyone retarding back, but this time he didn't tore his gaze from her. Before she took another foot, Ben grabbed her hand with a force and then dragged her along with him toward a vacant area.
''I will not spare you. I know you did it all..'' He almost shouted and grabbed her . She look back waving his hand off furiously and immediately put a wide smile on her face.
''Sweetheart-you know me so well." Bella smirked making a mockery of his emotions.
''How dare you!!!!!!!!!'' He roared holding her firmly into his muscular arms. His finger print mark on her skin and she literally pushed him behind for touching her.
"Don't you ever dare to touch me again". Bella worn with bitterness.
''I am not even interested!'' She glanced at his face and raised her eyebrow.
''Oh really then why you sleep with me?" She taunted sarcastically and try to walk when he stopped her.
''Why you did this dammit. answer me!'' He roared loosing his patience and she gave a victorious smile.
''Chill baby! Shouting will only increase your blood pressure..'' She was calmer than ever and turn to leave but found herself into his strong arms once again.
"You think I will let you go so easily. No one able to stop Benjamin Davis when he needs anything..'' His statement compel her to met his eyes directly.
'Who knows about it better than me..'' She sigh bitterly.
"Feeling so much pain? Today you realized how does it feels when you try to voice for yourself but no one able to believe you and reject your love in a instant. This is just a beginning. I would snatched each and every happiness from your life and make you beg in front of me like a beggar but there is no mercy for those sin you committed in haze..'' Saying this, she walked out leaving him in rage and aggression. He remove his cell and made a call
''Hello Michael. Listen carefully..''
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''God please forgive me for being such a selfish and mean soul.'' Bella sat near the terrace and closed her eyes before glancing at the open sky.
She asked forgiveness as the guilt of messing up with her close friend's life was eating her up. Today she have seen new side of Ava. A girl who is blindly in love with that jerk don't see anything other than him. She don't know how will she react when she came to know about my past relation with Ben. Does she hate me?
She still remember Ava's reaction seeing Amelia. Thanks to Mr. Addison. He saved her on right time. Looking at the brighter side, she feel secure and happy by playing her cards against that arrogant and rude Benjamin Davis and broke his big fat ego.
She was lost in deep thought when she felt a tapped on her shoulder. Bella gave her hundred watts smile turning back and gesture Jake to sit beside her.
''I..I want to tell you something..'' His voice comes like a shutter.
His reluctant tone make her feel suspicious. His eyes was swollen and she noticed he was avoiding his gaze.
She touch his face. ''Hey look at me..what happened? Is everything alright..?'' He turned facing his back and she made him look at her.
''Why you crying like a baby. You know what, you look so cute like this..'' she pinched his cheeks and giggled finding it humorous. He open his mouth to say something but her continuous blabbering put a full stop on his mouth and she doesn't giving him chance to reveal. Here he is trying to gather courage so that he able to tell her about her reports but she does not care to listen him. He was staring her unblinkingly.
''You know Jake. Today I am very happy. I feels like dancing. That Benjamin Davis is finished. You have missed a golden opportunity to see him getting humiliated in front of entire media. His face was ought to watch'' She stood up and narrated him what had happened in RM.
''Yah, I have seen in newspaper. There is only his marriage news spreading in every news channels. But Honey, be careful. He has been humiliated very badly. He is only a kind of man to accept his defeat easily. Definitely, he will try to harm you. That's what I fear the most..''
''Don't worry, he won't do anything. He don't have that much courage.'' She got up and started swinging her legs and dancing happily and inhaling the fresh breathe of the cold breeze. He admire her cuteness. His heart felt content seeing her smiling so freely after long.
Should I tell her about her pregnancy reports? Is it right time to burst out? He is not sure about her reaction. May be she will broke down but he can't hide it. She need to know about her unborn. He was unsure. She looses her balance and her foot titled making her winced. He heard her scream and before she fall down, he hold her carrying her into his embrace.
''Careful Bella. Don't stress yourself. It is not good for your condition.'' He said holding her stomach protectively. She looked back confused.
''What condition? What do you mean?'' He closed his eyes painfully and tried to voiced out. But how would he snatched her newly found happiness. After so long she got happiness and it gave him unknown solace.
''What are you waiting for lets celebrate. It's party time!!!!!!!'' His eyes popped out when he saw her opening whisky bottle in one go and in no time fill the glass to sulk it down her throat. Before she bring the glass near her mouth and gulp it, he snatched it from her hand immediately.
"Are you nuts..you can't drink alcohol!!!!!'' He took the bottle back from her hand.
''But why. A small pack cause no harm..'' She argued back and carry her hand to take glass but his sharp voice halted her
''Why you are so stubborn, Bella. I said no means no.'' Without giving any ear to him, she adamantly took the bottle from the desk where he kept and remove the knob to drink it in one slip. Within a second, the bottle been throw on the floor and it broke into pieces leaving her puzzled by his rudeness. She wanted to bark at him but stopped not wanted to spoil her mood.
She began walking away and went to leave when he grabbed her hand.
''Wait. I want to tell you something..'' She shoved his hand and tried to walk away but he came forward blocking her.
'Leave me Jake. You are very bad. I am not in a mood hear anything currently..'' She made a face and look away crossing her arms.
''Don't you want to know why I m supposed to stop you drinking alcohol'' Taking a sharp breathe, he open his mouth to reveal the shocking truth of her life.
''Bella, your reports have come and it say you are carrying a bab-...'' His words left incomplete when her cell rang. He groaned and Bella keep on talking with a cheerful smile on her face.
''Hey Amelia.Thanks for helping me and making our plan successful. Without you it couldn't be possible..'' She was pleased, while Jake looked her frustratingly.
Anyhow he need to tell her. She had every right to know about her baby and whatever the consequence after than, he will handle her. He know she will be shattered by deciphering the person she hate so much, his part was growing inside her womb but what he should do. He can't risk her life anymore. She is very precious to him. He looked back and saw her busy in Chatting on phone.
''Amelia. You have done superb job. I became a fan of your acting skills..'' she grinned
"You are embarrassing me, Bella. Your father have done a lot for me and it was my honor that I able to help you. Don't be so formal and enjoy." Bella smiled back and they began talking for few minutes and Jake was waiting for her to finish it off quickly.
''And yes I have send your flight tickets. It's not safe for you to stay here longer..so hurry up and pack your stuffs immediately. I have done all the arrangement for you to leave this city. Your flight boarding time is at 10 pm..'' Bella holding her stomach as it started to crunch.
''Jake..'' Her voice was low and she went on her knees clutching her stomach. Jake shut her phone off and she started trembling as the pain getting unbearable. He get panicked seeing her hissing. Immediately, he picked her up to take her back into her room. Within a second, he made a quick call to Dr. Steve. While Doctor assure him nothing to worry as it is normal in such condition.
Heaving a sigh of relief, he came back and feed her dinner without giving any heed to her nagging and gave her medicines. It took him some time to made her sleep. After few hours, when she was in slumber, he took a sit beside her and looked at her painfully
"Why Bella..why you do this to me..Why you submit yourself to him..why you trusted him and gave yourself to him?????'' His eyes filled with tears. Anyhow he control himself and spread the duvet on her and went off before switching off the light.
After an hours, she open her eyes lazily to look aside and saw water jug is empty. Her throat dried. Slowly, she got up and went toward kitchen to drink water. There was a sudden gravity pull from third hand. There stood him with a grim look on his face- Benjamin Davis- Her biggest enemy.
'What the hell you doing in my house!'' She look on perplexed and wriggle herself to freed herself from his clasp and within a second, he clasped her into his arms and she began fidgeting.
''Leave me!!!! what are you trying to do!!'' Before she raised her voice to scream, he pressed her mouth and stopped her voice not letting her to speak a word.
''Your stubbornness will cause you a lot..'' He started to drag her and within few minutes, she found herself into an unknown place away from her house.
She was clueless. She had no idea how to run from this den. He was staring her taking a seat on the recliner in front of her and slipping black coffee very calmly.
''I can't let you win Mr Davis. You may be accommodated of wining but this time you loose..you loose Davis..you loose..''
''Hmm..'' He replied curtly and she don't know what his answer meant and why he kidnapped her.
To be continued!!!