BELLA [Slow Update]

Chapter 4

Bella looked around her and was at lost of how many people were there. With her own wide eyes, she look at the people's expectant eyes towards her. But instead of getting better, she was more likely afraid and shaking from fear going on to the center part.

Why did their parents invite so many guests? It would have been okay if it was just relatives but there are still businessmen.

"Bella, princess. Listen. You have to go there and say something alright." Zachary said.

She looked at him with her eyes saying 'Please help me. I dont know what to say.'

Zachary was helpless on the situation. He doesn't want to see his baby sister like this. If only he could scold his parents for this and stop the party, he will. It was their parents plan to expose her to so much people during her birthday. She was sheltered all her life. Homeschooled, with no actual friends. They decided to introduce her around with so many people and her birthday party seems to be  the great timing for  them. All the rich and famous were invited with no reporters around.

As everyone was all curious of what the precious daughter look like. They all immediately accepted the invitations. And distant relatives would also not want to miss this out.

Eventhough they were familiar with the Monroe's Family or close like a relatives. Isabelle and Joseph wouldn't want to outstake their daughter's information. They put a high-security on their house to make her safe.

Because as what the saying goes, the danger could be lurking close to you, and scheme against you. There are cases like that, right? Sometimes when you are really greedy for something, you will do everything to snatch it even if it means betraying your close friends or family.

After what happened to Bella years ago the Monroe Family were kind of wary about trusting people. They stopped having visitors 13 years ago.

Zachary was hesitant about his parents choice about Bella. He thought that if Bella could make friends out there then it would be okay as long as his sister was okay. But he haven't thought about this coming.

Bella haven't seen so much people her whole life but now there were more than fifty of them.

"Zachy"

A soft voice called out to Zach and he suddenly snapped out of his thinking stupor. And looked at his sister who was looking for help.
 
"The guests are all waiting for what you will say, princess. Are you going to disappoint them?" ,Zachary. 

He hate to make his baby sister feel guilty but he thinks that it would be the only way to make her come up with courage. "Are you going to disappoint our parents though?" He addingly asked.

It seems to work because Bella slightly shook her head sidewards trying to say 'no' as her answer.

"Then go there confidently, like a princess should be. " Zachary said it with smile.

Bella seems to brighten up and stand up straight. She started to walk straightly towards the center, where her father is. Walking elegantly like a real princess. She didn't forget to put on her smile showing off her perfect set of white teeths.

Isabelle and Joseph looked on their daughter feeling proud deep inside them.

As Bella arrived at the center, her father gave her an encouraging smile before gaving her the microphone.

Bella started to feel her palms getting sweaty again but she paid it no mind.

Halfway putting the microphone near her mouth she stilled for a moment and look to the crowd,

With a shy smile, Bella stood in front of the gathering, her eyes sparkling with a mix of excitement and bashfulness. 

"Um, hi, everyone," she began, her voice soft but filled with genuine warmth. "I, uh, didn't really prepare a speech, but, um, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you all for being here, and, um, making my 18th birthday so, you know, special."

She glanced at her parents, Joseph and Isabelle, with a heartwarming grin. "Mommy, Daddy, you're like the best planners ever, and I'm really lucky to have you. And, um, Dad's spoon and glass thing was really cool, right?"There were a few chuckles from the audience, and Bella's cheeks turned a subtle shade of pink. 

"Anyway, being 18 feels kinda big, right? Like, officially adulting or something? But, like, it's also super exciting. I've got this whole life ahead, and I'm, like, super curious to see what happens."

Bella's eyes twinkled with innocence as she continued, "So, let's just, you know, enjoy tonight. Thanks again for coming, and, um, here's to making lots of, um, fun and happy memories. Cheers!" She raised her glass, and the room echoed with the sweet sincerity of Bella's words as everyone joined in the toast.

"A-and oh, I baked the cakes and cupcakes for everyone" after that she suddenly gave the mic to her Father.

It was embarrassing to stay longer in front so she strived towards the spot where her Mommy and Zach were with small, fast steps, which seems even cuter to watch because her gown is big and she's like dragging it.

Everyone laughed. No one could help but look amusedly at her.

" Haha- thank you princess, so you all heard the girl, enjoy and have your fill everybody. And don't pass on her cupcakes." Joseph seemed to forgot his composure as he spoke. He couldn't help but be happy and laugh along everyone.

And now, the venue seems to regain it's noisy atmosphere after Bella's speech. The place began to fill with conversation and laughter .