Its Too Late To Forgive

Earlier -

Bella was not surprised when she came to know that Henry's grandfather is hospitalized. She was already informed by Leo that this was the last chance he was giving her to escape. She doesn't know why Leo was helping her and frankly she didn't wanted to know.

She hated this place. This place was full of her bad memories and betrayal of her loved ones. Till yesterday, she had a little hope in her heart that may be, may be someday she and Henry might actually have a peaceful life together but as always Henry disappointed her.

She was about to sneak out of the house when Rose caught her at the gate.

"Madam, are you going somewhere?"

Bella was frightened seeing her but soon composed herself. Leo has said that this last chance that she can get to escape.

"Yes, Mrs. Rose , I was going to Manager Claire's house to celebrate her birthday."

"But young master Jackson didn't inform me."

"Oh really. Just a minute."

She took out her phone from the pocket, pretending to dial Henry's number. Then kept the phone on her ears and started speaking,

"Today is manager Claire's birthday and I have taken your permission to visit her earlier itself. So...."

She pause for a second. And spoke again,

"Oh.. okay okay, you take cake. Yes, I will. Then.. Bye."

She hanged the phone and looked at Rose and said with a small smile on her face,

"Thank you Mrs. Rose for being so considerate. Young master is with Grandfather Jackson, who is admitted in the hospital. I shall also drop by and visit him after meeting manager Claire."

"Yes, that would be a great idea. Even though both the masters don't get along well , they are still relatives and young master Jackson is the only heir of the Jackson empire. And you are his lovely wife, I am sure he will like you."

"Ya, I hope so too. OK then, I will leave now."

Saying that, Bella turned, took a deep breath and walked out of the house building. A black convertible Mercedes Benz came forward with a driver assigned by Leo for Bella to go to her destination.

Leo has already set everything for her. Mansion's landlines were cut. A new driver was assigned for Bella who will be kicked out by the evening, after handing over a huge sum of money. Bella's personal guards were also given half day break.

By now everyone knew that Leo had hit Bella and Henry did not do anything about this. Hence, everyone assumed that Leo's position was much higher then Bella, so no one wanted to offend him. Thus everyone agreed to whatever he asked them to do.

Soon Bella reached Claire's house. They both greeted eachother at the entrance. Claire was happy to see Bella again but somehow she felt that there was something different in her.

They both headed towards a restaurant. After finding a good place they got settled. Both of them shared a little talk and then Bella told her everything that happened few days back between herself, Leo and Henry. And also how Henry still hesitated to believe her.

Claire was shocked to her all this and too was disappointed by Henry. She patted on Bella's hand, making the latter give her a small smile. They then celebrated Claire's birthday by cutting a small cake which was enough for two.

Since, Bella has started taking treatment from Carson, her health has been improving. Her throat, comparatively, hurts less now. She is now able to eat cold sweet soft things, like cakes, ice creams, pastries.

After finishing their meal. Bella called Claire,

“Claire!!”

Claire was hugged tightly by Bella.

was the most worthwhile thing

different in Bella today. She slowly opened her own hands and hugged the woman in front of

“You…decided?”

“Hmm… I’m sorry.”

to clear what happened then with young master Jackson? Your innocence can also been confirmed by Leo, then the misunderstanding between you and the boss will be resolved eventually. Do you

shook her head and

grievances between me and him have already started from his distrust since the year, he mercilessly raped me and threw me into prison. Now there is no room

the misunderstanding can

deceive themselves and others.

to myself like that. But I

that I feel day and night reminds me of the things that have happened. Self-deception is the saddest thing

believe in me? When she asked him if he

her ID

he can’t keep

grievances and curse Henry with all kinds of unpleasant and foul words and can

parte. At the moment of parting, she was happy like a child, holding an ID card that everyone has and said

no longer hold me Up!

simply shows the eagerness Bella has to leave Henry and

“Where are you going?”

for

TO

arms of

pause, as if thinking of

sky in city M is clear blue, the water is clear, and the wind is refreshing. Snow is white. It can’t

tell anyone, don’t come to her, just leave her alone in that place.' was like a hidden message behind

last question Bella.....”

Claire asked,

still love

contentedly while

that I even

raised her head and shook her head. Looking at Claire, she spoke softly,

“I don’t know.”

face was stunned. I don’t know what? What does it mean? As if she understood Claire’s stunnedness, Bella

don’t know.”

many things have happened, does this question have any meaning?

.... many, many times... I have no sleep.

the

as I have enough money to survive. Since I saw him again in the LAS DEUX, I have never dared to love this person again. What I thought was just paying off the debt he implied on me. I just wanted my

Nothing else.”

not prepared to talk about “Al” with Claire

leave when