Under His Protection

Isabella could not believe this, Audrey had been her only hope of getting away from this problem, “What is going to happen to me now?” Isabella exclaimed biting hard on her lips, Audrey had never failed in getting a solution to their problem and this only meant she was doomed.

“Calm down Bella,” Audrey said trying to console her from her constant wailing. ” There must be a way, we just have to figure a way out,” she continued, as she ransacked her mind in search of other options,”

“But you said they have all the evidence in the contract!” Isabella noted bringing attention to the obvious.

“I believe there is more to Mr. White’s allegation than just having a wedding,” Audrey stated he words firm and assertive, “Come to think of it, you were engaged to be married to Timothy New House while under this contract and he never had issues with it,” Audrey continued.

“What are you trying to say?” Isabella asked her interest suddenly piqued by Audrey’s acclaim, if Mr White knew she would get married soon why add that to the contract in the first place?

“But why would you sign a contract of such nature in the first place?” Audrey asked rhetorically as she gave out a heavy sigh, she knew Isabella was not at fault, she had been forced into the contract with the Whites by her mother.

“I think there is a way out!” Audrey announced suddenly with a mischievous grin as looked at Isabella, she knew Isabella may not approved of it but they had no other option after all.

“I think we would have to inform Vincent about this,” Audrey said as she glanced a quick stare at Isabella whose expression showed her disapproval.

“I don’t think that’s a great idea,” Isabella replied trying to move on with the topic but Audrey pressed further. “I know you are trying to take care of your own business but this is above us, you know I would not asked for this if I was not sure about it,” Audrey replied.

Isabella knew Audrey was a difficult person and would not be easily convinced, she opted for the easiest way possible.

“Our marriage is contractual,” Isabella acknowledged her eyes shifting away from Audrey, she had purposely withheld that part of their marriage from Audrey.

“Why, was that part of Vincent’s condition to marry you?” Audrey asked waiting for an answer.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“No, it was mine,” Isabella replied, that she didn’t want Audrey thinking badly of Vincent after all she would not have agreed to the marriage if it was not contractual.

“But that does not matter, you are still the mother of his baby,” Audrey confirmed turning to Isabella, “He definitely would not want the mother of his child going through this.” she continued as she tried to convince Isabella.

“I know he would not want anything happening to his child, but Vincent does not owe me anything and this does not concern his child,” Isabella argued, she did not Vincent to show her too much attention because it may destroy his career.

“All I know is that this marriage is for a short period and afterward I would go back to my normal life,” Isabella affirmed with a serious tone.

“Really! you call living under the control of your mother and the white’s normal life!” Audrey snapped at Isabella, her tone slightly increasing, she was not in support of her marriage to Vincent from the start but she knew Isabella was better off with Vincent than going back to her former life.

“What do you have me say!” Isabella replied her voice harsh and wobbly, “I like that I am with Vincent but I am scared,” Isabella confessed her voice shaking from her spilled emotions.

“Scared! but why?” Audrey asked her voice laced with confusion,

“This is only temporary, I do not want to get used to Vincent always being there for me and I also think he may have someone he truly loves,” Isabella confirmed, her voice low and firm, she had tried to convince herself to think otherwise but she knew this was the truth.

“I know what you are saying is the truth but that doesn’t mean Vincent would not help you for now,” Audrey replied but Isabella looked at the What do you mean by you the truth?” Isabella asked as she looked at Audrey suspiciously.

“I did not want you tell you because I did not want you worrying,” Audrey stated trying to pacify Isabella.

“Worry! What is this about?” Isabella asked suddenly agitated by Audrey’s reply. “Vincent has a girlfriend in the industry,” Audrey declared her voice calm and calculative.

“Girlfriend?” Isabella asked waiting for Audrey’s explanation, she could recall Vincent had told her he wasn’t into ladies and also Vincent had never acted like someone who was having any relationship.

“Yes, a girlfriend and I have been scared about what might happen when she finally gets ready to come after you?” Audrey stated her voice laced with concern.

“After Me?” Isabella asked her voice low and firm, ” She is known for always protecting Vincent against women, and for a fact she had done terrible things to ladies who had tried to come in between her and Vincent,” Audrey explained her words hard and firm.

“But how come she has not reached out to me yet?” Isabella inquired, as she gazed at Audrey as if her eyes could search for answers Audrey didn’t know why either but she knew for sure that Jessica knew about Isabella.

“Maybe Vincent had warned her against hurting you,” Audrey replied, she wasn’t sure but she knew for sure Vincent cared about Isabella and the baby and would have made sure to stop whatever was going to cause harm to them.

“But who is this lady?” Isabella asked wanting to know if she had come across her anywhere close to Vincent.

“Her name is Jessica Myles, she is one top female actresses in the country and is known for her rich background and hot temper,” Audrey replied trying her best to explain who Jessica was.

“Do you mean JM Diva?” Isabella asked her voice full of Surprise, she knew there was no way she could compete with Jessica over Vincent.

Jessica was in every way better than her, she was one of the best actresses in the country while on the other hand, Isabella herself was just an upcoming actress who barely had enough contracts to go by, and also Jessica was richer and more beautiful than she could ever be.

“I think things have just become worse, we now have two problems. Mr White and Jessica’s” Isabella Lamented staring at Audrey.

“I still think Vincent is the best shot!” Audrey asserted as she walked Isabella to the cab, “Thanks anyway,” Isabella replied as they both gave each other a warm hug.

As the cab drove back towards Vincent’s Apartment, Isabella somehow wished she had not been informed about Jessica, she suddenly felt some form of betrayal as she thought about how Vincent had treated her with care since they got married.

Vincent, on the other hand, had decided to treat Isabella to something nice since she had left the house in an unpleasant mood, he had made up his mind to make Isabella never had to worry about anything and was diligent towards it.

He had made up his mind to treat Isabella to whatever could take her mind off work and her family problems, he knew Isabella would not be able to fully forget about what had about at her family’s house.

As he watched he walked into the room, he waited for Isabella to take a seat before asking her. ” I guess you had a fun day with Audrey?” Vincent asked as he tried to create a conversation with Isabella who seemed to not be in an interactive.

“It was more about work,” Isabella replied in a cold tone devoid of emotions, she wondered why she was acting that way.

“I understand, how is Audrey?” Vincent asked in a more jovial tone but Isabella was not in the mood.

“She is fine, she sent her regards,” Isabella replied her tone now calm, she knew Vincent was only trying to be nice and had not done anything to deserve her getting angry for no reason.

“I would like to have some rest,” Isabella said, trying to stop Vincent from having any more conversation but he had his goal.

Vincent knew Isabella had never liked any form of intimate conversation between them. “I knew you would want something to calm you after work and that was why I decided to buy us a movie ticket for tonight’s show,” Vincent announced as he waited anxiously for her reply.

“What do you mean by movie tickets?” Isabella asked feigning ignorance. “I want us to go on a dinner date!” Vincent announced.