Chapter 42: Unexpected Encounter

Even though physically Isabella looked calm, deep within her, she was shaking in fright because she knew that everything could get shattered and destroyed at any moment. If Professor James should see her, she immediately looked away before he could even sense her presence. He was very good at that and easily able to sense her presence. Unknown to her, he had already seen her long before she even looked around or tried to find anybody in the crowd. He had seen her when she was greeting Alex's mom, and he was surprised that they were meeting at the same wedding. But he stayed calm, watching her while pretending like he didn't see her. He looked away, not even glancing in her direction.

Meanwhile, Isabella was shaking as she fidgeted with her fingers, trying to calm herself. Alex immediately noticed and placed his hands over hers. "Can you stop it already? What is making you nervous?" he whispered to her, hoping that she was not nervous because she was scared of having her own wedding. 

But she quickly covered it up. "It is nothing. I don't know what's wrong with me these days. I easily get nervous. Nervous over unnecessary things. Can we go early today?" Isabella pleaded.

Alex laughed loudly. "Are you crazy or what? You are the one who told me you want to stay here and see how the wedding would end. You wanted to stay here until night time, then go home tomorrow. You are the one who planned everything! I told you that I would be busy on Sunday. You still pleaded with me, and now you're saying can we go home early? We are staying here until it's done. We won't be going home until Sunday morning." Alex said before removing his hands from hers as she continued to fidget.

Still feeling scared, she tried her best to concentrate on the wedding. But all her thoughts were on James. Yes, she had turned a new leaf and now wanted to concentrate on Alex. But seeing James again in that tuxedo made it hard for her to breathe. It felt as though she had seen her one lost love, someone who could ignite the fire within her. She could feel the fuel burning up inside her. Her body was yearning for him. Despite her inner pleas to stop thinking about James, she continued to dwell on him until the moment the bride and groom kissed each other.

As everyone stood up, clapping for them, she quickly looked toward James's direction and was surprised that their gazes fell on each other. James's facial expression showed no shock. Isabella pretended to be shocked to see him and looked away quickly. Meanwhile, James clapped slowly but loudly, knowing Isabella would hear it very well. She looked back at him, and he was still staring at her with a smirk on his face as he mouthed, "See me outside after this."

She quickly looked away, her heart beginning to pound loudly in her chest, making a thumping sound only she could hear. What did he mean she should meet him outside? She did not want to get into any trouble anymore. She wanted to stay away and focus on Alex, only for Professor James to come out of nowhere, insisting she meet him outside. At first, she tried to act stubborn, but immediately after the bride and groom were escorted out, she looked around and did not see him again.

She looked back at Alex, who was holding tightly to her hand while clapping for the bride as they sprayed her with flowers. "I need to ease myself. Where is the bathroom around here?" she asked as Alex looked around and pointed to a corner where a banner was placed. 

"I'm sure it's somewhere around there. I've been to this church multiple times; I know it will be at that corner," Alex said and slowly let go of her hand as she rushed away.

Meanwhile, Alex did not even consider that anything suspicious could happen as his attention was on his aunt, who had finally gotten married after so many years. He was so happy for her, especially when she turned her attention to him and began to dance with him. 

As the car was getting ready to take everybody to the reception hall, Isabella rushed quickly towards the toilet. Before she could even try to find the women's restroom, she was dragged into the men's restroom harshly, her mouth covered. She felt terrified, wanting to scream, only to see that it was James.

Yes, while she was in the church, she felt scared, but having James pin her to the wall and covering her mouth made her feel an unexpected thrill. She wanted him instantly, but she couldn't act on it. She tried to force her way from him, but he did not let go and instead started laughing.

"You are a very funny girl. You make me laugh sometimes. What gives you the right to think you could just escape? But fate has a way of turning the tables around, and here we are, meeting at my brother's wedding," James said to her as her breath caught in her throat. 

What was she going to do now?

“I always told you but you never took me seriously, you can never escape from me.” He warned.

Meanwhile, Isabella tried her best to get  

back our words together. 

"Who said I was trying to run away from you?"  

"You were the one who vanished into thin air and never called again."  

Isabella tried to prove that she was also right, but it made James laugh even louder. 

Just as James was about to reply to her, she heard her name and oh my God, it felt like her world was about to crumble.  

"Isabella, what are you still doing in the toilet?"  

She heard a very low sound.  

She knew it was Alex calling for her from the female toilet. “I heard you brought your little boyfriend with you. I hope he does not get to find you in this situation, or else your relationship ends."  

ProfessorJames added with a smirk on his face, ready to see Isabella beg for help from him.