Accidentally a Princess

Chapter 4

Belle's POV

"Belle!"

I looked up and saw a very familiar figure; dark brown wavy hair, pair of green eyes, tall, masculine--it's my other best friend, Nathan

I got up and ran to hug him. He gave me a very tight hug and hushed me to calm down. He knew my family problem and immediately got the message upon seeing my mom and sister behind me

"Let's go behind the bushes so that he cannot see us from here"

"We can't. Emerald sprained her foot."

"Maybe you forgot that you now got a muscled man right here" Nathan playfully pointed at himself flexing his muscles. I light laughed at how he made an effort to lighten the mood. He carried my sister in his arms and we were about to go behind the bushes when my phone rang. I quickly answered and it was Kath saying she had arrived. I scanned the area to search for a familiar car but found none

"I'm using the blue car, it's my dad's but I stole it for the meantime so that your dad won't know that it was I who saved you." I looked around and saw a dark blue car which we hurriedly hopped in

After a couple of minutes, we arrived at their mansion. Kathleen instructed his guards to tighten the security and call up the guards on leave as to spare no place in the mansion unattended to protect us.

"Thank you, Kath! You are definitely the bestest friend that I couldn't ask for more"I hugged her really really tight. She guided us into her empty rooms but I insisted that we only share 1 room as to lessen the hassle and to secure each other. Nathan slowly placed Emerald on her bed.

"Gosh, how could I ever repay you both?"

"Don't mind it, Belle! That's what friends are for, am I right Nathan?"

"Of course! by the way, nice dress babe!" He winked playfully as I laughed at his fake flirtatious approach

"Nathan, stop that! You're boosting her ego!" Kathleen slapped his arm that made all of us laugh

"Oh, I'll go down for a while to prepare lunch and ask some of the maids to bring you a pack of ice. Before that, I'll prepare your clothes to change because I know you haven't taken a shower yet 'cause I still smell liquor on you, Belle" I noded as she exited through the door

"Can you join me to the kitchen for a while, Belle?" Nathan asked and I know what he means

"Sure"

As he closed the door, he stared at my eyes and sighed. I gave him a confused look that's why he pulled me for a hug.

"What did he do this time, Belle?" Waters started to form in my eyes as I hugged him tighter

"When I got home, I saw him hitting my mother and sister. It was actually my fault because it was already morning when I arrived. I just can't bear to see them hurt anymore! They don't deserve it! I hate him!" Nathan wiped the tears off my face and kissed my forehead. He still hugged me for a couple of minutes until my sobs start to slow down. He took my hand and asked with a comforting smile

"Want some ice cream? I heard they have it here" A smile immediately formed on my lips as he ushered me towards the kitchen. After eating, I got back in my room and showered. 

Nathan is still here and planned to stay before sunset. Everyone just chattered and laughed inside the room and I can't help but feel happy that I was able to save them, at least. I'm also really lucky to have such best friends in my life who always got my back.

"Belle, we all know that the three of you can't stay in one place for a long time. Especially when it's obvious that you had nowhere to stay except for our houses" I nodded at the reality that no matter how tight the security is, once my father visits a house, he can always do what he wishes because of the power that he has.

"So, Nathan and I decided that it would be best if we take rounds in giving you shelter. You will stay here for the first two days and his place for the next two days again then back at mine. Will that be okay with you?" I sighed

"I'm really sorry for causing you trouble, guys! Don't worry, I'll make a way to solve this as soon as possible" They all looked at me with worried eyes. Yes, I know, it seems impossible but who knows? maybe there would be a miracle. I agreed to their plan and we continued to chitchat to lighten the mood. When it was almost sunset, Nathan bid goodbye and I thanked him again.

When evening came, I slowly laid on the bed where my mom and sister are peacefully asleep. Their bruises were dark but I can see it getting lighter now. I kissed the top of their heads goodnight when a bright light outside the window caught my eye---