Its Too Late To Forgive

Bella couldn't sleep the entire night. She had curled herself into a small ball and kept sitting near the window.

At dawn she thought of calling Jason. She knew that it was too early but she had to meet him and tell him everything about herself, her past, and her responsibilities. And most importantly about Henry Jackson.

After struggling for a long time, finally Bella called Jason. The line got through at once. After few rings when Bella thought the phone won't be picked up suddenly the phone got connected. Before Bella could speak , she could hear a sweet voice coming from the other side,

"Hello.. how is this?" said the woman.

"Ah.. C... can I speak to J..Jason ple...ase?"

Asked Bella in both nervous and trembling voice. The owner of that voice seemed to be irritated by her voice and replied very coldly.

"Jason is very tired and he is sleeping right now."

"May I know who is speaking?"

Bella don't know how and from where did she get this courage but she asked. She really wanted to know why was there a woman near Jason at this time and why was she answering Jason's call. Eventhough Bella never had hoped for her future but just few hours back she thought of starting a relationship with Jason.

"Excuse me.. who are you and who gave you right to ask me such question. But anyways I am Sara Kol, Jason's fiancée."

It seemed that Bella’s world collapsed again. Jason was with his fiancée last night. Ofcourse why won't he be. Bella laughed on herself just when a drop of tear fell from her eyes. She controlled her sobs and disconnected the call.

She started laughing on herself hysterically. 'What a fool I was that I thought I can also have a loving future.' For one reason she was happy. Jason deserves a better person then her and by being with his fiancée, for sure Henry won't harm Morris Industries anymore. Bella never wanted to harm anyone. Then why will she think ill about Jason. After all, even though it was once, but , she felt loved, cared and warmth that she was longing for.

Later that day,

Sheryl called her and informed her that as Claire will not be coming to the club till late evening or may be morning, so she is incharge of all the attendants as she was the PR head.

She also informed Bella that she need to reach the club sharp by 05:00 in the evening as some customers wants to entertain themselves and Sheryl recommend her name. Bella felt obliged towards Sheryl but suddenly her expressions became cold and she froze for a second when she heard that the booth where she will be performing tonight is none other then 1001, the Big Boss's booth. Bella knew nothing good will come out of that booth but she needs money and she needs them fast. Hence without hesitation she agreed.

Third anniversary of the club was right around the corner. Claire had been extremely busy with all the preparations for the gathering. This will be the first time that her boss, Henry Jackson will be attending the party himself hence almost all the big dignitaries were to be invited. And to do so, Claire sent the invitations personally. She personally visited the invitees with the invitation card and a small gift as a token. As she and her assistant Lily were busy with the preparation, Sherly was made incharge for the personalized booths.

As informed Bella reached the club by 4 in the evening. She dressed up in a red colored dress reaching upto her ankel. There was nothing fancy about that dress but it was better then her loose shirt and trouser, which she surely wore.

Bella stood infornt of the elevator and waited for it to come. She still had some time left before going in the devil's den. The elevator came and Bella entered and pressed 10th floor. But elevator door could close tightly, a hand stopped it and the elevator opened again.

Bella froze when she saw the person entering the elevator in a hurry. The person also looked at Bella in shock when he entered inside.

"Bella...."

The person looked at Bella as if his soul had flown out of his body the moment the doors opened. Bella's face went white.

"Sorry sir, you've gotten the wrong person. I'm not Bella."

After that she reached to press the open button and started to go out of the elevator.

"No... wait.. wait !" The person blocked her way in a hurry. He grabbed Bella's hand.

"Bella. You're Bella. I'm not seeing wrong. I know you're Bella."

"No sir, I'm not. You've got the wrong person."

"Bella, I'll able to recognize you even if you've turned into ashes. Bella, please forgive your big brother. I'm so sor...."

Bella's heart skipped a beat when she heard the words 'big brother'.

"Sir, I'm not what you think. I don't know you sir."

"Bella, how are you? I miss you so much. I'm so useless. I've wronged you. I feel remorseful towards you every day. Bella, did anyone bully you in the jail? Why do you look so Wan and sallow? And what's wrong with your voice?"

Brandon grabbed Bella’s shoulders tightly and said excitedly,

"Let me take a good look at you. My Bella has gotten thinner...."

"Stop it! I told you to stop!"

Bella couldn't control her emotions anymore. How could he say such considerate words to her?

You're remorseful? It's been more then four years! Have you or any of the

am I? Can't you tell me how am I? You

is asking if anyone bullied her in

"Bella, I'm sorry...."

Who wanted his apology?

easily come to visit me in the prison. I would've been so grateful. Mr. Evans, you don't have to

my

"Working hours?

What working hours??

you working???"

confused. Bella turned her head suddenly and looked at Brandon.

then isn't it

"That's not possible."

again. I'm working here. I make my earning by

Brandon did not know Bella anymore. He was furious.

money? How can you do that kind

don't believe this Bella, a qualified and dignified person like you can't do this

and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, she suppressed all the sadness, pain, anger and hatred within

have the same blood, grew up together and you feel sorry for me, lend me one million

Hmmm... Bella give me your bank details , I

for a second. Bella saw genuine care and affection in her brother's eyes. She didn't wanted to hide anything from him. If he transfers the money in her bank then Henry will come to know about it for sure and then he won't let her

don't know why and how but I owe it

Bella said flatly.

nothing to you, right. However, I need them very badly

Evans. She also did not want to borrow the money from anyone of them. But yesterday night's event has forced her to

get one million bucks from her brother and add to her bank card and once she makes eight million in total, she could then give Henry

Brandon heard Henry's name, his face

"Sorry....."

She looked at her brother in

"What did you say?"

Henry had already ordered us. It's either we don't take you back or the Evans will

felt guilty and

already suffered alot four years back because of you and Henry. He and his methods are more ruthless then you

Her entire brain was occupied with what Brandon had just said. After a while, she lowered

make it harder for you anymore Mr.

like this. I don't have a

of cash. From the looks of it, there was about

should keep this

She did not take the money. Brandon grabbed her hands and shoved the

be as stubborn as before. What ever happened that time was all your own doing and eventually you had to

There was a sharp pain in her heart. It was so painful that

those words. But it was too late. He saw Bella's expressions and felt guilty. How could he say such

my clients. I know I'm in need of money, however I don't want

voice and handed over the money back into

will not suffer because of me. I know you have already

a small pause,

and having two beautiful kids. Please try

shocked to

come home? And why didn't you

feeling to remorseful towards me to even recognize me standing

And ..... "

this is the last time I'll

this, the elevator made a sound and the doors opened. Bella stepped

know you. You

22 years said that to her, she sunk her nails into her thighs. That was the only way she

have a family. Four years ago, the Evans gave up on you. Bella, don't be sad. The tears and the pain in your heart should be dead and gone after those four years you had to endure in

repeated those words ten times, twenty times...

lifted her head and removed Brandon's hand that was

work today, what about tomorrow and the day after that? They'll come and spend money here as long as LAS DEUX is still