An Italian's Escort Lover (IRS Book 2)

Chapter 12

Flashback Continues...

Niccolo Point of View

I'm in a dilemma!

I was in a dilemma from the past months of staying away from Bella. Why am I keeping my distance from her?

Is it because I agree to what Vald said about family name?

Or was it because I don't want either of us hurt?

If I was even slightly affected by Vald's words, then does it make my love any less for Bella?

The agony of not being able to talk to her touch her was almost unbearable. The only thread that kept me sane was looking at her from far. Though I did not meet her show my face to her, I always kept an eye on her, watching her from afar.

I watched her crumble down emotionally and cry in arms of her dark room. It hurt me infinitely knowing that I was the reason for her current state.

I knew if I left her unattended in the House, then the supervisor lady she is so scared of will leave no stone to torture her, so I even went as far as to talking to one of my friends who is a part of House's authority chain and asked him to put Rick as the supervisor for the wing Bella is now staying in.

If it is in my hands, then I would kill the lady supervisor brutally but the House' authorities are quite protective of their staff so they sent her away from House at my request.

I wish she pay for all the wrongs she did without me getting involved. If I get involved, then she would have to pay them with her dear life.

I caressed Bella's face which frowned in pain even in her sleep. What probed me to leave such a treasure? I should've stayed with her not minding about any other things.

She has become so thin and pale that the once chubby cheeks has gone flat. Her once pink flush skin is now pale white with lack of blood and energy.

"Oh Bella, what have you done to yourself!" I mumbled to myself, placing a kiss on the side of her sleeping head.

When I got the message from Rick about Bella going out to a mall with another girl, I immediately put hold on all the important meetings and paperwork and rushed to the store only to look at her from far.

I saw how disturbed and diverted she looked. It was as if she has no interest in anything, not even on herself. While her friend was going around the store shopping happily, she stood outside with a long face. And when her eyes locked mine which caused her to faint down, that was my last straw. I rushed towards her and took her away from her male guard telling him he would take care of her as her master.

It pierced my heart when her eyes looked so hollow and lifeless. That was when I understood, my Bella was hurting more than me.

It made me scold myself for taking a selfish decision. I wanted to slap myself for putting her in such sensitive situation.

Love is such a harsh feeling; it gives you pleasure like owning the whole world and on the other hand it will also not allow you to enjoy it.

Love is cruel!

"Huh... Please" I was brought back from my self-condemning thoughts by the sweet voice I was desperate to hear.

I looked down at the petite woman whom I love so much thrashing on the bed probably due to nightmare. I held her body down with mine, soothing her with whispers of comfort.

"Ssh, calm down Bella." I whispered, patting her head softly. "Yes, calm down. I'm here." I assured her, pulling her into my arms.

I lay down on the bed beside her and hugged her tightly to bring her out of whatever nightmare she is having. "Please Niccolo... stop." I stiffened when she cried out in her dream.