Lost In His Emerald (COMPLETE)

Chapter 10

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It had been two days now, no call or text from Bella. Marcus was almost losing his mind. He was shocked at himself...he just met her recently, but she meant a whole lot more to him than one could imagine.

Tory noticed his odd behavior, but decided to stay quiet about it. But now it was way out of line. He had never seen Marcus this way, and it bothered the crap out of him.

"What's wrong Marco" He asked in a seriously concerned tone.

"It's just...it's.. Uh i don't know how to say it" Marcus was lost of words, something that rarely happened. He had never told Tory about Bella. But now seemed like the right time.

"I met this girl at the empty room i usually chill...i was so drawn to her, extremely drawn to her. I know it's hard to believe that someone actually piqued my interest, but she's special. Her aura is surreal bro...i trust her and I love her,not in a romantic way. I feel so secure with her"

Tory's eyes were wide open at this confession.

"Whoaw! " Is all he could manage to say. He had never seen his brother so interested in someone. And even felt...secure? Who is this girl..

"Tell me Marco, what happened between you two that you're now restless"

"So she told me she had feelings for Xander, your bestfriend,  and that he was going to tell him about it... But then i told her Xander was gay, before she could go hurt herself. And now she's not picking any of my calls or replying my texts. I'm so scared...what if she hurt herself "

"Again, whoooaw! This is mad information " Tory exclaimed, clearly amazed...and now curious who this girl was, the girl who had his beloved brother pacing restlessly..the girl who fell in love with his bestfriend.

"Tell me about this girl Marco..do i know her? "

"I don't think so, she barely talks to anyone except me....and well i think she has this crazy obsession with pink. Pink hair, pink lipstick, pink outfits.. "

Tory froze.

No no noo.. It can't be the same girl, right? Of course not... The same girl draining my thoughts.. Noo

"Are you okay bro? "

"What's her name"

"Bella Harrison "

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His mind was even more disturbed. Questions piling up, the puzzle getting even more complicated to put together. Who exactly was she. She was poor. And rich. What the heck!

Why did she have all that makeup on.. She was clearly hiding from herself. And the way she dances.  Those instrumentals. They held something dear to her. Her tiger eyes. Her wild aura. It was totally different from her outlook. That wasn't her. He wanted to figure out who she was...the real her.

"Oh hello son, you're already here" Erico Hernandez stepped into the room, and the atmosphere was suddenly too unbearable for Tory. He loathed breathing the same air with the man infront of him...his so called father.

"Don't waste my time. Get to it" Tory hissed, clearly enraged by his father's fake attempt to make small talk.

"Still the wild little Tory i know " Erico teased, knowing just the right buttons to push.

"Well i called you here to inform you that we got a partnership with the East Wing mafia.. " He began.

"And how is that my business " Tory snapped at his father.

"Allow me to finish,will you?... As you know they're very powerful and influential..Their heiress will be attending the Ball to discuss the terms of our deal... And I would like it to be more than just a partnership, if you know what i mean " Erico smiled knowingly, watching his son fume with rage...

"You're out of your damn mind if you think I'll get involved in your filthy bloodstained business, or even think of helping you merge the two mafias!!!!! " Tory was close to snapping the life out his arrogant father. Erico expecting this of course, had just the right antidote.

"I know, but I don't think you'd love to see your brother involved in the family business now, would you " He knew what he would get in return. The response he wanted.

"What do you need me to do " Tory growled with balled fists, as he watched his father  clap in aporoval.

"Lure her to marry you...Once i get my hands on both mafias.. You and your brother are free to live your lives"

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