Love for Belle

Chapter 2

                     Isabelle Dumas sat in her chair, trying and failing to focus on her work. She was distracted by the flowers, she received that morning. Forget-me-nots.

Flashback to a few months ago.

Isabelle left the kitchen with satisfaction that everything was going according to plan and was making her way to the garden where the party was located. Then she saw him, standing in front of her, handsome in his black suit. His steel glaze hypnotized her, causing blood to rush through her body like fire in her veins, as electricity filled the air. She forced herself to look away, she took a deep breath and walked, looking straight ahead of her. She was only able to breathe again after she passed him.

Suddenly, strong hands grabbed her by the arm and dragged her to the study. Inside, Isabelle took her time looking around her, not ready to face him, yet. As she looked around, she noticed the painting of a bouquet with forget-me-nots, baby's breath, and white rosebuds that was leaning against the table.

« How much longer are you going to ignore me ? »

Isabelle sighs and stares at him as he leans against the door blocking the way.

Their gaze met.

« How can i help you Mr. Black ? » she asked politely.

« Mr. Black ? We're past formalities, don't you think ? »

He pushed himself away from the door and started walking towards her, stopping in front of her. He was so close that she could feel his breath. She took a step back and swallowed while looking away.

« I don't know what you are talking about ? »

« I'm talking about this »

He said as he stepped forward and raised his hand to touch her cheek. She felt hundreds of butterflies dancing in her stomach when he touched her.

« We can't », she said shaking her head.

« Why ? »

« You... you are my employer's brother. »

« Not anymore. »

« No, not yet. The reception haven't ended.»

He smirked.

« So, you are saying that we can talk about it, after the wedding? »

« No ! I mean there is nothing to talk about »

He lowered his face to hers and nuzzled her cheek, causing her to shiver.

« Are you sure ? »

Isabelle felt her knees weaken, his arm grabbed her waist, pulling her to him. She was shaking. This man, made her feel things, she never felt before. His presence made her feel vulnerable and she didn't like it. She hated feeling weak and helpless. Anger began to rise in her. She opened her eyes and she used the anger as her strength. She pushed him away and walked to the door.

« Yes, I'm sure and now if you would excuse me, I have to get back to work. »

« You can't ignore me forever, you know », she heard him said as she opened the door.

Isabelle didn't stop and didn't look back.

She hasn't had any contact with him or seen him since that day, but she has been getting flowers every day since, usually forget-me-nots with a card that just has the Blackbird logo on it. However, it was different on that day.

- Dinner tonight at 20h00.

    I will pick you up.

                                  Blake.