The Proposal

Chapter 4

Bella's POV

You stomp into your office slamming the door behind you . What was your dad thinking bring in an outsider , a hot outsider, but still an outsider. Lee Enterprises was yours ,you went to business school , learned everything it takes to run it from the ground up. From the time you were 3 your dad brought you to work teaching you and grooming you to be the president . You missed a lot of moments with your friends. While your friends went to the beach or hung out on weekends and summer vacations you where at the office working and learning the ropes from your dad. You feel infuriated , but also heartbroken. You thought your dad believed in you . You fling yourself into your seat at the desk as you spin around and face your desk looking at all the paperwork you have left to finish. You place your elbows on the desk and drop your hands into your hands trying not to let your emotions flow. You were taught never to cry and you aren't go to start now. You hear a knock at the door , looking up from your hands you ask, " Who is it ."

"It's me sweetie , I'm with your mom can we come in" your dad asks behind the door. You holler out " come " as the door opens and your parents walk in. Your dad looks sheepish at you as your mom walks in with confidence walking behind your desk hugging you and placing a kiss on your cheek. As your parents take a seat you fix you glare on your dad. " Why dad? Why would you bring in Mr. White? You know I have dedicated my life to this company and our family. I don't understand " you voice trails off as you catch the look on your fathers face. What is that look on your fathers face, he looks pained. " What aren't you telling me dad" you ask almost as a plea. " Am ..Am I not good enough?"

Your father frowns and then sighs, " Bella, you my Bella are more than good enough, but you are only 21 and you have spent your life already working to hard. I never wanted you to sacrifice your happiness for this company. I brought Mr. White in so you could sow some wild seeds before you take on the responsibility of running an empire. I just don't want you to miss your chance at happiness and a family. "

"But I am happy daddy. I love working here and I believe I do a great job." You say

" Bella , I believe in you . You can run this empire with your hands tied behind your back , but I am asking you as a favor to me and your mom to please get to know Mr. White . You will see he is only here to help and then take some time and do some things that are fun . Live a little . Go out and find someone that completes you like your mom completes me. " You see the love in your moms eyes as she looks into your dads. You had always wanted that kind of love, but the guys you dated only seemed to want you for your money or just a good fuck. You sigh and lean back in your seat as you watch your dad pick your moms hand up and kiss it gently. Throwing your hands up in the air , you know when you have been out maneuvered , " Fine , I will go talk to Mr. White and I will see about living a little as you say." Your parents grin from ear to ear and you stand up walking over to them both hugging them in a group hug. " your mom finally speaks " We love you Izzy , our sweet Bella. Just give this a chance you won't regret it."

" I love you both" you say kissing their cheeks and shooing them out the door so they can get on with their relaxing stage of their life. You close your door behind them and lean against trying to gather your thoughts when a knock sounds at the door again. Thinking it's your parents again " I told you guys I would give Mr. White .... " you trail off as you realize it's not your parents .

" You'll give me what , Isabella " he asks with a sexy smirk on his face. You feel your face heat up as you stare into those amazing green eyes. Your gaze drops down to his lips and then back up again as you bite on your bottom lip. You realize he is looking at your lips , your tongue snakes out to wet your lips . You watch as his eyes darken with desire. Smiling you say, " I'm sorry, I thought you were my parents . I just agreed to give you a chance Mr. White. I have high expectations ,so don't disappoint me . "

" Does this mean you'll go to dinner with me Isabella" he asks with hope in his voice. You let your eyes travel down his body and back up again and smile sweetly ." Sure why not . A girls gotta eat right. But don't expect anything from me " you say as you wink. Noah catches the wink and a twinkle sparkles in his eyes. " No of course not. I'll be on my best behavior , unless of course you have other ideas" he says with a smirk. Before you can reply he turns and starts walking away , but calls over his shoulder, " I'll pick you up at 7 , wear something nice."