The bad boy wants me!

ella's dad. “What do you mean by I don't know what you are talking about?” Cynthia said, shouting at the top of her lungs. “Oh God, not again!” Bella said and signed in frustrati

e out, Patricia was done with her phone call. “Oh hey Bella, you almost came late today, is everything okay?” Patricia said, looking a bit concerned. “Thank you for asking Patricia but I'm fine I just had to put one or two things in order”. She replied with a small smile. “Are you sure Bella? You know you can talk to me right?” Patricia uttered giving Bella a supporting look. “Awn my boss loves me so much” she replied and they both laughed at Bella’s statement. Patricia is like the aunt Bella never had, when she is having a bad day, or when she is stressed, Patricia is always there to cheer her up. She always asks Bella about her day at school, something her parents haven’t asked her once. Bella always tells her everything except her past which only she knew about. New customers who come to their store would think that they are related. “But seriously, I'm ok Patricia. I'm just stressed that’s all,” Bella said, trying to sound convincing. “Oh God I hate lying to her, but I can't tell the truth at least not yet,” Bella thought. “OK…… if you say so”. Patricia said stressing the ‘OK’ while giving Bella a doubting look. “And before I forget, you will have to close the store for today because I just received a phone call and I have to leave early to attend to some issues. I will be leaving by 2 pm, hope you can manage on your own?” She asked. “Of course! I can, you don't have to worry”. Bella replied, “But if Mr will decide to show up today what should I tell him? Bella asked, smiling knowingly. “Bella!” Patricia shouted as they giggled together. “Just tell him I went home early” Patricia replied and Bella nodded as they went on with their daily routine. Patricia left by 2 pm and Bella continued on her own. Two female customers walked in, and they requested coffee. “Two Americanos please,” one of the girls said, “and please don't add too much milk,” she added. “Alright ma” Bella responded politely, a few minutes later she brought the two coffees to the customers’ table and served them politely. She couldn't help but overhear their conversation, she knew eavesdropping was bad but they were so loud that she couldn't stop herself from listening. “Gia, do you remember that car I told you about? The one I said my dad promised to buy for me on my birthday!” The girl that ordered two coffees asked the other girl sitting with her, whose name was Gia. “Yes, I remember, why?” Gia asked enthusiastically. “My dad bought it for me this morning as an early birthday gift!” She replied, squealing joyfully.“Really?!” Gia asked happily, “I’m so happy for you sweetheart, I know how much you have been yearning for it, you deserve it!’ Gia added genuinely happy for her friend. “But wait, why didn’t he wait till your birthday like he promised? Gia asked, “not that I’m complaining” she added and they both giggled. “That’s what I thought too but he said he had to go on a business trip