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Chapter 19

(Isabella's POV)

My mouth dropped open at his words, I can't believe he's saying this right now "What do you mean dad?" his head dropped in his hands, he collected himself for a moment before glancing my way. "I need to go on a business trip for a few days I will be back before you know it. I already talked to Ms Franco and she said that she is willing to take you in till I come back" he spoke, guilt washing over his face, I wanted to tell him what's been happening with Zach, the motorcycle club and Andres potentially being after me but I couldn't he deserves to go in peace.

I mustered the biggest smile I could to ease his worries "I'll be fine dad, don't worry" he sighed coming up with a small smile "Thank you kid" he said giving my forehead a light kiss, before heading towards the stairs to pack his bag, I couldn't help but notice the bounce in his step as he did so, he seemed more upbeat and happier than usual, I didn't know what brought this on but I was glad he was finally finding some happiness.

After everything I had put him through and I'm still putting him through I'm glad he's able to find some joy in his life. I moved towards the stairs stopping mid-step, his words dawning on me, I will be living with Zach for the next couple of days. I was thankful that my dad went upstairs to pack because I can't keep the beaming smile and the giggle that left my throat.

A knock sounded on the door, I hurried towards it hearing Ivy yelling for me to open the door for her, she must have heard that I'm going to be staying with them. "You're going to be living with us" she screamed jumping on me as soon as I opened the door, I laughed embracing her in a hug.

"Only till dad gets back in town"

"Whatever" she spoke dismissing me with a wave of her hand, I grabbed her hand dragging her to my room. "We need to get you packing" she wondered into my closet taking out the luggage, I jumped on the bed watching as she took out different pieces of clothing.

My eyes widened at the amount of clothes she took out of the closet "I'm only going to be gone a couple of days and I live right next to you, I can just come here to get clothes if I need to" she huffed rolling her eyes, knowing that I'm right. I can't believe that in the next few days I will be living under the same roof as Zach Franco, its both exhilarating and scary.

I'm really falling for him and being in the same house as him can take our relationship to a whole new level, which is scary seeing how my past relationship have gone but Zach is different, he's sweet, protective, smart, handsome, every time he smiles at me with that little sparkle in his eyes I feel like I'm about to burst with happiness.

But now I'm not even sure he wants me around.

Flashback

"How do we lure him away from his gang? You need to understand Isabella we need to do this without losing our men." My mind raced with a thousand of possibilities but only one stuck out to me, it's the only way for Andres to be gone from my life without me having to worry and look over my shoulder with every step I take.

"You're going to tell him where I am, tell him that you found me. He'll come for me" Zach gripped my thigh snapping his head towards me, his eyes read one thing, fear and rage. "We are not using you as bait to get him here" Zach snapped raising his voice.

"You don't know him like I do" I tried to reason with him, he didn't understand where I'm coming from. He got up harshly making his chair fly back into the book case "Zach just calm down" I called out to him watching as he paced the room, my eyes found Knox's, I could tell he's onboard with the whole thing.

He didn't have much to lose, he either kills Andres or we both get killed. "He's not coming here and you're not going to get into contact with him. He'll kill you" he spoke emphasizing his words to Knox.

"He won't kill me"

"How can you know that?" he screamed slamming his hands on the table before gripping his head in his hands. "He had many chances to kill me, he didn't. He doesn't want to kill me, he wants to break me"

Flashback Ends

After I said those words he was gone with a slam of the door, Knox and I arranged for him to call Andres in the next couple of days to tell him where I am, Knox's job after that is to make sure Andres is taken out. I'm putting all my trust in Knox and his men if they don't pull through I'm as good as dead, it makes me glad that my dad is going out of town he shouldn't be around for this.

"Has Zach been home?" I questioned leaning my head to look at her, she stopped packing to take a seat on the bed, "He didn't come home last night, I'm worried about him Izzy" tears ran down her face, I reached out to her "It's going to be fine. I promise, he'll come home" I wrapped my arms around her not knowing what else to tell her, I hoped that everything will be fine that the good prevails in the end, but in most stories I have read the villain ends up winning in the end.

"He really likes you Izzy I hope you know that. Be good to my brother" I nodded in her shoulder, not knowing what else to say.