Isabella 'Bella' Marie Rickman: I'm Still Standing

Part 13

Sophie had gone to pick Bella up from Charlotte's home and to take her back to their home. Sophie was hoping that Jacob would help her get out her funk and brighten her day up.

Once home, Bella just went and sat on the sofa and switched on the TV. Jacob came into the living room and sat next to Bella.

"Bella, what is going on? Please talk to me." Jacob pleaded.

"It's nothing. I just wish that dad would take an interest into what I am doing in my life. I've always attended Red-Carpet events with him, but he won't come to one small dance recital. My first dance show." Bella managed to tell him.

"Me and mum will come and watch you perform on stage." Jacob told her.

"That's not enough. You're my Godbrother. My own father won't be their cause of contractual events that he has to attend the premier of Chamber of Secrets. Same with Tom, he also has to attend." Bella started to cry.

"You really want your dad and boyfriend to see how much you have accomplished don't you?"

"Oh Jacob. I have learnt two solo dances and some group dances. Also, I have been having singing lessons with a tutor that my dance class teacher has brought in, alongside my speech therapist. I have some surprises for my dad and Tom that night. But they won't be there to see them, so why bother?" Bella got up and stormed out of the room.

Bella had put her phone on the coffee table, and it started to ring. Jacob picked up the phone to see that it was Tom ringing her. Jacob answered the phone.

"Hey Tom. Bella isn't available to chat to. No, I wouldn't, she's not in the mood at the moment. She's angry Tom and you coming here won't help matters. Yes, yes, I do know what is wrong with Bella. No, no Tom. I'm not going to tell you anything at all. Not without Bella's express permission. You can tell that to her dad as well. He needs to think about his family. His flesh and blood. Don't bother calling back. Bella will call you when she is ready Tom."

Sophie walked into the room when Jacob had put the phone down.

"Who was that Jacob?" Sophie asked of her son.

"Tom wanting to speak to Bella. I told him to back off." Jacob told his mum.

"Good for you. Now I am booking tickets to see Bella for her dance recital. Would you like to attend to see your God sister dance her heart out?" Sophie went over to the website.

"Yes mum. I would love to attend."

"Well at least Bella will have some form of family attending her first recital."