Chapter 46
Chapter 46
Driving back home, Ethan made a call across to Axel to ensure the arranged meeting with Dr Gomez was still in place
Pulling into the driveway way the butler walked to him.
“Bella. Has she gone to the exhibition already?” He asked.
“No. You returned home early” The man stated.
Ethan in his usual manner gave a non committal sound heading inside. He headed straight up to his shared bedroom
Ascending the staircase, he headed directly to his shared bedroom, where he found Bella in the midst of preparing for the
evening’s exhibition. There she stood in a gracefully flowing dress, a mixture of beauty but a sad and thoughtful look was evident
as she stared at her reflection in the full-length mirror
Ethan’s entrance, different from his usual late night returns, caught her by surprise. “Ethan!” she exclaimed with girlish
excitement. It was indeed a rare sight for him to be home before nightfall.
The invite to the exhibition still open?” Ethan asked with a small smirk. Knowing fully well he could get into anyplace as long as
he wanted he still asked. She nodded eagerly laughing from happiness.
She was relieved he would be coming with her.
“Well, I’ll go freshen up.” Ethan said walking past her into the bathroom. Bella’s entire demure had changed completely, she was
radiating with pure joy. Minutes later Ethan exited the dressing room his expensive perfume filled the room. He looked up
midway as he buttoned his shirt, Bella stood in his view her eyes full of hopeful glimmer as she stared at him.
His eyes roaming over his wife, she looked beautiful standing there in an exquisite nude dress that matched her skin.
“You look beautiful Bella.” He said quietly.
She smiled brightly.
Walking up to him slowly,she reached out on her tiptoes grabbing his tie and helping him
into it
Done she turned her back to Ethan with her head bent, he reached over swooping her hair over to the side and helping her put
on her emerald necklace.
The two looked good together, the affluent and influential couple. The Alpha and Luna perfectly suited. Caught in the moment,
Ethan planted a k*ss on Bella’s back bone. “Ready?” Ethan asked.
Yes. Bella replied with a smile.
Seeing her genuinely happy with his presence, Ethan couldn’t help but feel guilty. He was going for a completely different reason.
While Bella felt fulfilled. Rumors had been going round in their socialite circle of she and Ethan having issues in their marriage,
they hadn’t been seen together in public in a while This should keep Mirabella and her cohorts shut. She muttered to herself
Hand in hand they headed down the stairs entering their customized Rolls Royce.
Jasmine headed home very early that evening. She’d left before other co workers. The security man at the gate looked relieved
to see her leave early for the first time since their employer, Nathan travelled. Jasmine walked briskly home feeling a mixture of
excitement
and nervousness.
It
Making her way home swifty, she took her bath and had her makeup done. Her long hair which was always tied up in a functional
Ponytail was let down cascading around her shoulders which swirled around her waist as she walked. The dress she’d picked
was a a simple flare short white dress which she paired along with a black chunky platform shoes and white striped stocking.
She stared nervously at her reflection, she looked so young. would be hard to believe she was in her twenty four already while
she looked eighteen. That look had gotten her into several situations where she was thought to be underaged. She had settled
for heavier makeup so as to look her age but her baby face still refused to give in. Nervously tucking a loose strand of hair back
in place she took a deep breath heading out of her apartment. Stepping out she noticed some changes in the apartment next to
hers.
Someone finally moved in. She muttered to herself. The flat had been empty for months after the previous occupants moved out.
The moment she stepped out of the elevator and out of the building she was immediately filled with regrets when the chilly
evening air hit her. She considered turning back to retrieve her jacket but as she stared at her apartment on the eleventh floor
she was hit with a wave of laziness. We’ll just have to brave through this.” she said walking on and beside she was late already.
She walked on our of her street. She sensed she was being followed again.
Walking briskly, the cery feeling of being watched resurfaced, but she dismissed it, muttering. “You’re just imagining it, Jas.”
Just last night, her overactive imagination had gotten the better of her and she had frightened an elderly lady taking an evening
stroll along with her cats.
Even with that she couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease.
She walked faster coming out to the road and hailed a taxi. When she settled in she breathed a sigh of relief then mustering
courage glanced back and the car drove away. There was no one there. “See?!” She scolded herself inwardly hating how easily
she got startled and frightened.
The car Jasmine’s was in halted to a stop in front of the huge building. She made the payments to the driver and gracefully
stepped out the evening breeze lightly toussled her hair She made her way through the small crowd looking around and ooglin
the large and exquisite building After showing her ticket she was given a pass and allowed inside. The floors were white and spa
c i o u s
“Wonder how much was spent on this” she wondered silently to herself as she stared at a huge chandelier
deanwhile Outside the exhibition hall there was rukus as a luxurious car pulled into the driveway
Guards stepped out immediately opening the doors for them. The power couple Ethan and Bella Wild stepped out, the media
went wild taking several pictures of the two. Hella siniled brighdy, an epitome of class and grace while Ethan stood tall and
radiantly handsome with al look. His eyes however were watchful and cold. Bella had been frequent in several event but it had
been a while since they two had attended an even together in public. As they made their way to the building some female
socialites cast glances their way Exha tid glaring her say in envy Bells clutched him a ughter and la
stared at them till they made their way to the front.
Jasmine stood for a moment staring at the couple and other socialites as they made their way past her. It took her some
moments before she snapped out setting her plan in motion, she had to meet with and talk to Dr. Gomez, she walked about
looking for him. After walking around for about an hour she got exhausted and Still there was no sign of the man. Finally she
decided to stand close to where the ushers worked, close to the table filled with wine, water and all other refreshments. She
reasoned that Dr Gomez would surely get thirsty later on and come this way she thought to herself. She would wait here seizing
an opportunity if she found one. He didn’t reside in the country anymore and once he left he would go completely off grid, she
couldn’t let that happen. She stood there partially hidden feeling completely out of place among those wealthy socialites. In as
much as she loved. going to art galleries, she felt odd in this particular one.
An art piece grabbed her attention and she walked towards it striken by its look
Engrossed in what she had in mind she was bumped into by a guy, loosing balance she bumped into a waiter handing out drinks.
The sound of shattering glasses as she shrieked in fright with cold wine dounced on her dinner dress.
“Oh no no.” She whimpered. “The dress was really expensive. She uttered sadly.