Chapter 1: Chapter 1

BELLA

I stepped down from the car like the princess I am. Two guards were standing by the car. "Welcome ma'am" they greeted. I nodded and find my way to the house, feeling so tired and stressed out. Work today was a bit stressful, adding up with a heap of interviews I had to do. My manager couldn't reschedule a lot of them early enough. You might be wondering if I'm some sort of celebrity. Well, I am, not one of the ones you're thinking of; I'm not a musician or a model or even a dancer. I'm a professor of Arts and I lecture at St Andrew University. School of Art and Entertainment. Like I told you, I'm a celebrity but just a professor celebrity. I also love my job, despite the stress I get from it.

"Welcome, miss Bella" Kira, my maid greeted, me when I stepped into the living room.

I found myself a sit and sat down. Relaxing, I yawned slightly. "How are you, Kira"

"I'm fine, Ma'am. You look so tired. I will go prepare your bath". I nodded. My mouth was so heavy, I couldn't say a word. I feel so thirsty too but I just couldn't open my mouth to ask for a drink. "I'll get you something to drink, ma'am"

I gave her a warm-hearted smile. She just read my mind. After Kira left to get me the drink, I decided to check my phone for possible calls. I had silent it to avoid distractions at work. I brought it out from my bag and scrolled through it. Just five calls from my dad and... What?. I blinked my eyes. Just a message from my boyfriend. Not even a call from him?. I sighed. Why will he send me a message rather than call me?. "Maybe he isn't allowed to call in the hospital," I thought. I decided to open the message and see.

I grinned at the first words I saw. It was more like a lovestruck goofy grin. 'Hey love' I read out aloud. I was beginning to doubt his love but with these, first words in this message. I think I can trust him. I continue to read the message out loud. I shouldn't read it in my mind right?. 'I know I should have called you, but I'm sorry. I stopped reading and smiled. I'm happy he's sorry for not calling me. 'I just think this is the best way to end this relationship'. I blinked my eyes as the warmed-hearted smile on my face faded quickly to sadness. He isn't trying to end this relationship right?. He is not ending a relationship I've spend so much on!!. "Maybe, he's playing pranks on me." I thought. I should read the rest of the message and see. 'I know you've spent so much. You've done so much to make this relationship work but I just can't go on with it. I'm tired of your constant care. I think you're obsessed and I can't keep up with you. I'm sorry I have to do this. It's over between us".

I blinked the tears threatening to fall. He can't just break up with me like that. Not after everything I've done for him. Didn't I just send him a million dollars for his mom's surgery?. What about his business I've been investing in?. I screamed. This can't be happening to me. Not again!!. Kira rushed in my direction. "Are you ok, ma'am?. I had you, scream"

I stared at her. I could see concern, written all over her face. I can't tell her I just lost another boyfriend. It's not even up to three months since I lost the last one. I sighed. "I'm fine, Kira. I just need some rest"

"But, you're...". I gestured with my hand to stop her from talking. I dragged my bag from the couch and sluggishly dragged myself, up the stairs and into my room.

**

I couldn't get over the breakup test. So I decided to give him a call. And as much as I tried to stop myself from crying, I couldn't. "You can't leave me, Jake. That wasn't our agreement" I cried over the phone.

"I'm sorry, Bella. I can't do this anymore" this was all he said before the call ended. I slumped to the couch next to me, tears streaming down my face, reality finally hitting me hard. I had thought the breakup was a joke and when I call him, he would laugh at me like he always does and tell me it was just a prank. I can't believe I just got dumped again, this time through a text. This is my fourth break-up since the year began. Why can't mine be any better?. At age 26, I was already successful. Being known as the youngest professor at St Andrew's University was a dream come true. I'm not just the youngest in St Andrew but also America. But why can't I find love, like every other people?. Why is true love not coming my way?" I thought as more tears dripped down my face. Every day, I watch people getting married, having kids, and living a happy life but my case had been different. Born into a rich family, and been an only child, a lot was expected from me, and I have delivered to them as much as I can but in the aspect of love, I have failed. Though I had made name for myself, not through my dad's influence or fame. I still do not have the happy life had dreamed of, as a child. To be married at 24 and with a beautiful kid at 26. I sniffed. I don't think I can nurse this alone. I will call my friends over for comfort.

**

I wrapped myself in a blanket, with a bowl of chocolate ice cream in my hand. Two of my friends were seated on the couch with me. "Bella, what's going on?" Katie asked. I ignored her. Can't they understand why I'm seated here with a bowl of ice cream and a pile of used tissues? I'm nursing my already broken heart!!. "Bella..."

I groaned. It seems they can't get it. "Jake broke up with me over a text" I yelled at them in tears. I just needed to vent my anger on something. I shuddered with the wave of rage that swept over me. Getting heartbroken isn't a joke!!. I stuffed some ice cream into my mouth.

Kate furrowed her brows. "Are you been serious right now?". Tears streamed down my face and Katie pulled me into a hug. "I'm so sorry. I am. He's a jerk to have to leave you. It's ok, darling" she consoled me

"Come on, Bella. You shouldn't be crying over a guy. More is coming your way" says Diana who dropped men the way she likes.

I gave her a smoldering look. Did she just tell me that?!!!.