My Broken Billionaire

Chapter 14: Mutual Feelings?

Isabella POV

Yes, it has been confirmed, I like Nikolas Taptiklis. Not because of his appearance or his good-looks. There's something unique about him, and I like it, something that other men don't possess. Something that's locked up in his heart that makes him Nikolas. Do you know what I mean? He's just like a magnet, attracting me towards him even though he's not trying to impress.

Nikolas has come back now, I'm glad he didn't take too long because I was beginning to think that he wanted to be away from me. I don't know why I had that worry floating in my mind, but I guess it was my nervousness that was overpowering me. " Bells, are you going to answer my question? I asked you what your favourite subject was in school? "  His lips are pressed into a firm, thin line, it looks as if he is almost trying to prevent himself from saying something insulting to me. Or it could just be my nervousness...again.

I raise my eyebrow mockingly, just like Nikolas did to me earlier. " Is that your best question? "  A storm begins to brew in his mesmerising eyes, and I have a feeling he isn't too pleased about my question. All of a sudden, his lips curve into an amusing smile. " You know, Bells...I think Biology was...although I hated homework, I always found Biology homework interesting."  Really? He is not the type that would be intrigued by Science. Nikolas continues with a mischievious smirk forming on his lips, and I am shocked at what he says, " I found the topic of reproduction very astonishing."  Why would he tell me that? Oh God, now I have that image planted in my mind.

The evil smirk stays plastered on his face, like he is pleased with what he has told a woman. Only Nikolas would do something like this. Only Nikolas. He chuckles lightly, flashing his astonishingly white teeth, " Bells...you are so easily manipulated. I did enjoy Biology though, I got the highest grades in most subjects."  Woah. Never knew Nikolas was a nerd. Nikolas sends me a smile that causes my heart to swell a little. This is the real Nikolas. This is my Nikolas, the one that took me on a date and the one that shared happiness with me. His expression gives off a small glint in his eyes, almost like he is a cartoon character, but this is in real life.

" Isabella...I-I have to tell you something, but please don't get scared. Promise me? Please? "  What could he possibly tell me that would scare me? It must be something very serious as he called me by my name. That's the first. Taking in deep breaths to prepare myself, " Okay, I promise I won't get scared. Now please tell me."  Nikolas slowly, but gracefully walks over to me, his strides very short. His large hand cups my right cheek, and when we make contact, it's like everything else in the world has been froze. Like a time lapse. The tantalizing feeling of his fingers brushing my cheekbone spreads through my body. And I don't bother moving myself because it's like my body isn't foreign to his touch. Like we fit together.

My breathing hitches and I close my eyes, trying to prevent myself from making a stupid move. " You are beautiful...my Bells."  His husky voice whispers as I feel his hot breath fanning my neck, leaving tingles in my skin. " I-I think that...I like you. Yes, you may be my secretary, but would you do the honour of going on a date wtth me? Again? " Nikolas' hand moves to scratch the back of his neck, as he glares at the floor, waiting for a positive reply. His eyes hold a little hope. For me. Hope. For me.

" Nikolas...what about the workers? I can't, it's unprofessional for the both of us."  His eyes travel up to reach mine, but now, they hold desperation. His expression turns into a grimace, like he's disgusted. " You're right, Bells. I shouldn't be doing this, but don't complain if I kiss you out of the blue. I can't resist this no more."  That's the end of me. He's still not letting me go. How could that be? When I just told him that we won't work out? He's still going to chase me? Nikolas' grimace contorts into a hurt expression, and I immediately have the signal to comfort him.

" Nick, it's not that I don't like you...I would love to go on a date with you, but you know what's going to happen..."  He looks at me, gradually lifting his gaze, not wanting to stop our staring contest. This look he sends me, causes my heart to beat ten times faster. And it's almost difficult to breathe, he's trying to make me give in to him, I know what he's doing and what he's capable of. Nikolas is using these invisible powers that he possess secretly, the ones he uses to get something. The irresistable powers. The spells that you can't break. He has casted one on me. Now I am stuck in a trance the revolves around him.

" Okay...just once...nothing more than that, okay? Nick, this is the last date ever."

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Nikolas POV

" Bells...stay with me...don't go anywhere. You might get hurt."  I don't want Bells in danger because then it would be my fault, and I wouldn't be able to forgive myself for hurting such an angel. I would never forgive myself. Bells just rolls her eyes but her sweet smile remains on her face. " Let's get the tickets and then we can go on anything you want."  My lips instantly curve into a grin as I see Bells jumping in glee. Bells is an angel from heaven. A gift from God. Her smile warms my heart, causing my blood to be warm. The guy asks Bells, " How many tickets, madam? "  A cheeky grin plastered on his devilish face. Bells smiles as always, which makes his grin wider, " Two, please."  The guy nods and completely ignores me, handing Bells the tickets along with a little note.

The guy winks at her, making my fists clench. How dare he?! Nobody is touching or taking my Bells away from me. " You better leave her alone or I will kill you."  My voice comes out deep and intimidating, just how I wanted it to be, so I could make him back off. Bells shakes her head at me, but a little smile makes its way to her pretty face, and I know she knows that I am being possessive. Or in Bells' words, jealous.

" O-okay...sorry."  The guy's face contorts into a frightened expression, his hands up, defensively. A smirk makes its way to my face, glad that I received the reaction I longed for. Bells motions for me to walk over to the rides, and so I do. My hand automatically reaches for her soft hand, like it's supposed to, like that is a necessity when we are together. " The Ferris Wheel! Oh my...I love that so much. It's so romantic."  Bells' expression causes her eyes to light up like a firework or a spark in the moonlight. This makes me smile; not the fake ones I cover up with, a true one. The one that was plastered permanently on my face when I was with my mother. It's all coming back...because of one girl.

Isabella Williamson.

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