Chapter one
Chapter one.
Isabella.
"Jack! Jacob! Hurry up I'm not going to tell you again. Get down here now or we are going to be late and miss the flight" I shouted my twins from the bottom of the stairs.
We had had this holiday booked for months and I really needed a break. I was still upset that my husband Marcus wasn't coming with us. Sometimes I felt like his work mattered more to him than we did.
I sighed thinking about it. I made my way to his study down the hall and knocked lightly on the door.
" Come in" I heard him call from the other side. I opened the door and looked towards his desk. He was stretched out casually on his black leather office chair mobile phone pressed to his ear.
He barely glanced my way before saying " I'll be with you in a moment take a seat"
I bite down on my tongue to stop myself from saying something sarcastic, I'd learnt a long time ago that my husband didn't like back chat and it was best to keep my opinions to myself.
I made my way over to the black leather two seater sofa that occupied the front of the wall on the left hand side of his study.
The rest of the room was quite bland, plain oak floors and a boring cream colour on the walls.Under the window sat Marcus's desk with his laptop and a few open files. On the other side of the room was a small filing cabinet which he always kept locked.
I never understood that its not like I was stupid enough to go snooping and the boys both knew they weren't allowed in Daddy's study.
" Yes ok then I will see you tomorrow around 1. Goodbye"
I was pulled out of my thoughts when Marcus spoke ending his call.
He turned in his chair and looked in my direction.
My eyes immediately went to my hands in my lap and I twiddled my fingers nervously waiting for him to speak. I know after 6 years of marriage I wait to be spoken to first.
It wasn't always like this.
FLASHBACK.
The bell rang and I grabbed my book from my locker and slammed it shut. I started to run down the corridor to my history class. I couldn't be late again,Mr Henderson already had it in for me and he was just waiting for an excuse to give me another detention.
As I rounded the corner I collided with a solid body and bounced back landing hard on my bottom.
Looking up to see what had caused me to fall, I was met with beautiful smiling brown eyes.
" Oh my gosh are you ok?" He asked extending a hand in my direction. I gulped and my face reddened when I realised I'd been sat here on the floor just staring at him. "Yes I'm fine" I managed to say reaching out to take his hand.
" I'm used to girls throwing themselves at me but this is a first" he laughed. I giggled nervously. I can see why he's so confident of himself hes gorgeous I thought to myself. While I stood at 5 foot 5 inches in my heels he towered over by close to foot. I estimated him to be about 6 foot 4 inches. His muscles rippled beneath his shirt so he definitely worked out.He had brown hair that came down down to just about his shoulders. His brown eyes sparkled as he laughed.
My gaze shot back to the floor as I realised I'd been staring at him again and I spotted my book still strewn on the floor where I'd dropped them when I ran into him.
I gasped when I remembered why I'd been running. Dammit I'm late again im for it now!
I bent to reach for my books and he leant down to help me. I mumbled a "thanks" and started off down the corridor again. " The names Marcus by the way" he shouted after me. " Isabella" I called over my shoulder.
END OF FLASHBACK.
"Shouldn't you be on your way to the airport Isabella?" Marcus asks me.
" Yes we are setting off any minute I just wanted to check and see if you couldn't possibly manage to make it. I know the boys would love to spend some time with their daddy and some nice time as a family would be good for us all." I look up at him hopefully but seeing his gaze darken i look away again.
" Not this again Isabella, how many times do I have to tell you I have important business to attend to. You want roof over your head and food in our sons bellies dont you?"
" Yes of course. I'm sorry darling I just wanted to check again before we left" I whisper not wanting to anger him.
I stand and make my way towards the door.
" You have remembered all of yours and the boys medication haven't you?" He called after me. " Yes of course" I replied.