Chapter 40 Fear
Isabella had an idea on who drove into the compound.
However, as she peeped through the window, Isabella's heart which was already racing calmed as she saw a delivery van.
Her heart rate went back to normal as she soon realized it wasn't Luciano.
She had no idea that the fear of the man in particular was already causing her to see things.
Isabella was sure that fearing him alone was enough to take out about ten years from her life span.
She hadn't even noticed that that sort of fear had come to form in her being.
Quickly shaking her head at the stream of thoughts that formed as she heard the tires crush the limestone, Isabella approached the door.
She was going to watch the movie and have a little fun while she still could.
“Might as well!”, Isabella said as she headed down the stairs and towards the living room.
Everything looked and felt different. It was expected as she wasn't in Luciano's mansion.
‘The amount of properties the man had!’, Isabella thought as she heard the ladies make noises as a scene popped up on the screen.
She looked at the window to see the sun was going down.
The thought of Mia and Madam Paula leaving made her feel unsettled, like she would be alone for the rest of eternity.
“We're watching romance Isa!”, Mia said as she saw Isabella.
“Come on! Take a seat, we saved a tub of popcorn for you!”, Alex said as she scooted over for Isabella to sit down.
Welcoming the gestures, Isabella simply smiled as she sat close to Alex.
The storyline of the movie soon captured Isabella's attention.
“Nooo!”
“Shit!”
“Why?!!!!”
“Oh my God!”, the ladies said at once when a scene featured two people kissing.
“I wish they hadn't shared that kiss!”, Mia said, expressing her unwillingness for the story line to go in the manner it went.
The atmosphere the ladies' reaction to the movie had created was suddenly interrupted by Madam Paula’s phone ringing.
“Ohhhh! I'm afraid we have to go. The Don’s calling!”, Madam Paula said as she showed the ladies the number calling.
“Oh well, guess we have to go then!”, Mia said as Madam Paula left the living room to answer the call.
“You have to tell me what happens to the lady!”, Mia said as she grabbed Isabella's hands tightly.
“Okayyyy, I got it! I just hope I don't forget!”, Isabella said, letting out a cute smile.
“You could just watch it back in the mansion!”, Alex suggested.
“That is an even better idea!”, Mia said as her eyes shone brightly.
“You're such a genius!”, Mia complemented as she hadn't thought of such a beautiful idea.
“Come on Mia! The Don wants us back in the mansion!”, Madam Paula said as she packed her bag.
As she grabbed her sunglasses on the table, she turned to Isabella and Alex.
“The Don will be here Tonight or tomorrow! Then he'll spend about a week and a few days here. For his food, he wants you to make his favorite…!”, Madam Paula addressed the ladies.
Alex quickly interrupted, “but I can't cook!”
“Ohh you don't have to worry about that! Isabella knows how it's made!”, Madam Paula said.
“She's very good at it too!”, Mia complimented.
“Oh alright then. Would that be all?!”, Alex asked.
“Yes, that's basically everything he told me over the phone!”, Madam Paula said.
“Alright then! How about we walk them out!?”, Alex asked as she faced Isabella.
“Sure! Definitely!”, Isabella said.
“I'll miss you so much Madam Paula!!”, Alex said as she led Madam Paula and Mia towards the exit.
“Heyyy!!! What about me!?!”, Mia asked.
“Of course I'm going to miss you! But you wouldn't do anything if I told you to come again Soon!”, Alex said, causing Mia to open her mouth in shock.
“That's not true!”, Mia refuted.
“It is true! She doesn't give the orders, I do!”, Madam Paula said.
Isabella simply watched the interaction between the three ladies as they approached the car which was already waiting for them.
She wondered about two things…
"Who the hell tells these drivers that they're ready to go!”, Isabella thought as she noticed the drivers were always ready to pick up.
And then, she also didn't expect that she would find such a loving sisterhood when she was sedated to be confined as a guarantee.
“Come on Isabella! Come hug me goodbye!”, Mia urged, breaking Isabella out of her reverie.
“Ohh sorry!”, Isabella said as she went forward to hug Mia.
“Don't tell me you're possibly thinking about the hot man from that movie!”, Mia teased.
“Oh please!”, Isabella said, rolling her eyes.
“Come on Mia! We have to get going now!”, Madam Paula said as she pulled from her hug with Isabella.
“Alright! Alright I'm coming!”, Mia said as she went down the stairs.
“Careful!”, Alex said as she held Mia up as she almost tripped.
“Bye!”, the ladies said as they waved.
The car rolled out, its tires driving on the limestone path towards the gate.
“Sooo!”, Alex started as she turned to see Isabella already heading back to the living room.
“Hey! Wait up!”, Alex said, running to catch up with Isabella.
“Can I help you with anything?!”, Isabella asked as she slowed her steps.
“Ohh nothing in particular! I just wondered if you were okay!”, Alex said.
She continued as she closed the main door behind her.
“You seemed quiet when the ladies were here! Are you usually like that?!”, Alex asked, oblivious to the fact that Isabella wondered what sort of torture Luciano would put her through.
“I'm not so sure! I'm used to talking when I'm supposed to!”, Isabella answered.
“Oh that's fine! Are you still watching the movie or you want to get started on The Don's food!?”, Alex asked.
“Are you watching the movie?!”, Isabella asked back.
“Actually no! I'm very curious to see how you'll make The Don’s meal. It's something alla something…!”
“Chicken alla cacciatora!”, Isabella corrected as she let out a small smile.
“Oh man! That dish is nice! The last time Madam Paula cooked it, I had a second plate!”