Touch Me, Honey

Chapter 6 - No! He Caught Her

“Bella.” Picking up her phone, Bella heard her twin brother’s cold voice.

“Charles! Why can’t you be kinder when you speak with me? I am your sister. But every time when you call me, I feel like I am talking with a stranger.”

Still, Bella was quite relieved to find it wasn’t a phone call from James.

But Charles made her worry again. He asked: “Are you in trouble?”

“I... Why do you say that? I am not in trouble.” Bella smiled to hide her fear. Though in truth, just being asked that question she was already sweating.

“I hope not. But anyway I have settled it. You stay at home for a while and don’t go out. If you make any more trouble, I won’t save you.”

“Charles, you are the best brother ever!” Hearing his reply, Bella was overjoyed and so grateful, thanking and praising her brother over and over.

But Charles just hung up. All Bella could hear was the “di di” sound. “What a shame, couldn’t you just be nicer?” Bella thought.

She rolled over on the bed and sat up. Since Charles had settled everything with James, now she could stop hiding in the dormitory and go out!

“Bella.” Eve Sawyer came in with a take-out just as Bella opened the door. Carrying the take-out, Eve saw that Bella was well dressed and asked confusedly: “Why have you changed your clothes? Are you going out? I’ve brought you those beef noodles.”

“Forget beef noodles! Come with me. Let’s go for a feast somewhere, then Karaoke. It’s on me!” Bella grabbed the take-out, put it on the table, and took hold of Eve’s hands.

“Alright. Give me some time to change,” Eve replied.

After getting dressed, the two girls left the dormitory hand in hand and headed for the bus stop beside the school gate.

Seeing that Bella was so happy, Eve asked: “Bella, what happened? You hid in the dormitory for days and now you are suddenly OK again.”

Bella was sucking happily on a lollipop and answered vaguely: “Nothing happened. I am just happy. How about Japanese food? I’ll treat you.”

“You always pay for the bill. I...” Biting her lip, Eve lowered her head, she always felt so inferior in these moments.

“Stop saying that.” Bella interrupted. She knew that Eve grew up in a single-parent family and didn’t have much allowance. So, Bella always paid the bill when they went out.

Bella tried to change the subject. “You help me a lot. Just consider it me showing my gratitude. Ah! After dinner, would you prefer to go to a bar or to karaoke?”

Bella was a fun-loving person but she had been hidden in the dormitory for days without socialising. Now it was safe to go out, she was very enthusiastic and spoke passionately to Eve.

Suddenly they heard a loud honk. Bella and Eve tried to find whose car it was. A black Maybach stopped outside the school gate. The elaborate design of the luxurious car drew the students’ attention.

“Very flashy isn’t it?” Bella murmured. Scared by the loud sound, Bella held Eve’s hand and tried to leave.

But Eve stood still and gazed at the car. She whispered: “Bella, the man sitting in the car seems to be looking at us.”

“Does he?” Bella was confused. She was not familiar with anyone who could afford a Maybach.

The car door opened and a mixed-race man in a shirt and jeans walked out. He seemed to be over six feet tall and was incredibly handsome.

Some girls standing beside him started screaming and taking pictures with him on their phones.

The man walked to the other side of the car and bent down to open the door for another man. The man inside the car was even taller than the first. His well-designed suit showed off his perfect figure and long straight legs. He was wearing sunglasses but judging from his tall nose and sexy lips, everyone could tell that he was a gorgeous man.

Moreover, this man was rich and powerful. Seeing him walking toward them, Eve grasped her dress nervously.

Bella opened her mouth and her lollipop dropped to the ground.

It was James Parker! How could he know she studied at this university?

Wondering whether this man was going to kill her to keep his secret, Bella shivered and her face turned white. Meanwhile, the girl standing beside her, Eve Sawyer, was blushing with excitement.

They were both immersed in their own thoughts and did not notice each other’s reactions. James Parker stopped before them and took off his sunglasses. His eyes were brighter than stars.

Looking at his gorgeous face, Eve breathed deeply. This was the most handsome man she had ever met! Facing the man’s cold expression, Eve asked: “What can I do...”

“Bella Green,” the man interrupted Eve and looked directly at Bella, “You are the little sister of Charles Green, aren’t you?”

“I... You must have the wrong person. Actually, I am Charles’ other sister. My name is Bertie Green,” Bella slowly uttered, looking at James’ threatening eyes.

“You lied to me last time. Do you know what I do to people who lie to me?” James still felt shamed by his foolish mistake and was eager to erase the memory if he could.

“I am sorry. I beg your pardon...” Lowering her head, Bella apologized to him.

Meanwhile, Eve was getting upset that the handsome man was not paying attention to her. She thus decided to do something to make him remember her. This might be the only chance that she would get to make friends with such an outstanding man. And such a man was standing so close to her. How could she miss the chance?

Eve pulled Bella’s arms and stood before her. It was only then that James noticed Eve. It seemed that he hadn’t seen her until now. James looked her up and down with an appreciative smile and asked: “Who are you?”

“I am Bella’s best friend, Eve Sawyer. Why do you want Bella? Did she offend you? Whatever she did, please forgive her.” Eve replied with a soft and sweet voice. She often behaved in this innocent, shy way, which regularly attracted the attention of men through their desire to protect her.

Hearing Eve’s words, Bella was almost moved to tears. Eve, you are my true friend!

However, Eve’s introduction didn’t move James at all. He looked straight past her and gazed at Bella again.