Ch10
Bella walked out of Chief Newton’s office the next morning with her head held high. His office was made of windows, so people were able to look in like it was an exhibit, so no doubt the whole floor saw Bella getting reprimanded. As Chief pointed his finger, Bella was sure people imagined her tail fall between her legs. But the scolding was over and she was put on probation, which she didn’t mind. It only meant she got a week off from work; a week off from Luke. Maybe more if she decided to transfer.
She walked up to Nick’s desk, as she promised to talk to him.
“Hey!” He exclaimed with a smile as he hugged her tightly. “I missed you!”
“I missed you too.” She said softly.
“Here, sit, I wanna know everything.”
She sat down in his chair and picked up his rubber band ball as he sat himself on the desk. “Well…” she began. “I told Luke how I felt.”
“During the mission?”
She let out a sigh. “He got into trouble, so when I went to find him, I may have forgotten all about the elixir. Well, when I found him being tortured I took down the goons and freed him. He realized I didn’t get the elixir and freaked out on me.”
“Seriously? You saved his life and he yelled at you?”
“Yeah. And he called me careless and my emotions just sky-rocketed and I let my feelings slip. I walked away and rushed home to Texas.”
“Wow…Well I’m glad you said something.”
“…So, last night you said Luke was going crazy?”
Nick looked around then back at her. “He’s nuts!”
“What are you talking about?”
“He’s getting married Friday.”
“Friday?!” She shouted as she sat up straight.
“Shh!”
“Friday?” She whispered. “Why?”
“I guess he’s trying to forget what happened by rushing into his marriage. It’s not healthy Bella, you have to talk to him.”
“What can I say to him? I haven’t spoken to him at all since that night in Paris, what makes you think we’re on speaking terms?”
“Come on, you two are like milk and cookies! Or icing and cake! One half just isn’t complete without the other. Come on leche! Go get your cookie!”
Bella rolled her eyes and stood to her feet. She placed her hands on either side of him and got in his face, making him lean back. “Don’t ever call me milk again, even if it’s in another language.”
Nick smiled softly. “You got it. Now go! He should be at home.”
Bella knocked hesitantly on the front door of Luke’s apartment. She heard two pairs of voices yelling at each other. Luke and Candice were fighting. She knocked once more and the door swung open.
“Oh great! It’s you!” Candice barked. “Look who’s here honey! You’re one and only love!”
“I didn’t say I was in love with her!”
“You might as well have! And who do you think you are to tell him your feelings!?” She shouted in her face.
Bella took a step back, she entered the room 5 seconds ago and already regretted her visit.
