DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 467: Forgiveness
Slowly, Arabella looked at Bill with a saddened look.
She didn't expect that Bill would let go of her hand.
Did he already decide that quickly?
He let go of her just like that without any hesitation.
Arabella's heart clenched so hard and her knees weakened.
She had to gather her composure otherwise she would break down there uncontrollably.
Feeling that Bill was going to leave her and he would choose his mom over her, she could not breathe easily.
Why she even questioned that?
Who would choose someone over his mother?
Why she was expecting that much?
With her thoughts, she felt like a fool.
It was just so funny that she was expecting Bill would choose her.
Somehow, she felt a bit of satisfaction that Bill chose his mother.
She would never wish to hurt Kelly even though Kelly hated her so much.
She never hated her though Kelly kept on blaming her for the death of her husband.
Arabella understood her but, of course, she was just a human too, she felt hurt but she never held grudges toward Kelly Sky.
Arabella even prayed that the time would come when Kelly could open her heart to her again.
She missed her aunt Kelly.
She was very good to her before and she looked up to her as her second mother.
Arabella still believed that their relationship still had hope only if Kelly would learn to forgive her but the big question is when and how?
Kelly was full of hatred toward her and seeing her hysterical action at the moment, Arabella's hope was slowly fading away.
Still, Arabella wished and held a single glimpse of hope for their relationship to be fixed.
"If you choose her, I will not come back to this house and you will never see me again!" Kelly shouted angrily.
She was so desperate to get Bill's answer after all she was his mother.
She wanted to punish her son for taking her words for granted.
As Bill let go of Arabella's hand, he calmly strode forward to Kelly leaving Arabella behind.
With her flushed face due to immense anger, Kelly looked at Bill so desperate to hear his answer.
She was expecting that Bill would give her a positive answer.
Then, Bill held his mom's shoulder.
His eyes were serious looking at his mother.
"Mom..." He sounded so serious complimenting his stern expression. "Don't you want me to be happy?" Bill asked frowning.
His eyes were fixated on Kelly.
Questioning and determined to hear a good answer from his mother.
After all, he is her son and no mother didn't want her son to be happy.
Obviously, Bill was looking for that kind of a mother.
Kelly was stunned.
She knew her son's eyes very well. "Son, listen to me. I am your mother! I know what's good for you and I am doing this for your own sake. Just listen..." Kelly bombarded him so desperate to get her son's side but then Bill was quick to cut her.
"Mom!" His voice was deep and it was obvious that he was controlling his temper for the sake of his mother. "I love her," Bill confessed simply yet firmed.
Hearing Bill's words, the sad Arabella was taken aback while Kelly was stunned.
Kelly didn't like what he was hearing from Bill and it made her more livid.
She could not forgive Arabella until her death for what she had done to her husband and son.
Without any warning, "Pakkk!!!" A loud slap sound echoed in the room.
Kelly suddenly slapped Bill so hard.
His cheek instantly turned crimson due to his mother's blow but he allowed her.
Bill allowed Kelly to hit him and it seemed he would allow her to hit him again and again just to pacify her.
Just for her to accept his relationship with Arabella.
Just for her to accept Arabella and stop blaming her.
Just for her to love Arabella again.
Bill would take all his mom's anger for Arabella and he was willing to be his mother's punching bag rather than her hitting Arabella.
"If this will make you happy, then hit me, mom. Just stop hurting the woman I love." Bill touched his burning cheek calmly as he sounded again with a stern and firm voice.
His domineering poise was there but Kelly took her anger to another level.
Though his cheek turned flushed, his handsomeness never lessened even a bit.
Arabella was happy with Bill's action.
She was grateful and so touch by Bill's guts to go against his mom and for standing up for her.
He defended her and protect her from his mom but undeniably, there was a heaviness on her shoulders and heart.
She never wanted them to be like this.
"You dare to choose that woman? You change because of that woman! What about the company, huh? That's our family's legacy and that is your legacy! Are you still going to be happy when you wake up someday that everything your hard work was destroyed because of that woman?!" Kelly roared angrily as she pointed at Arabella behind.
Her veins popped up on her neck due to excessive shouting while her eyeballs bulged.
Arabella was stunned again.
Her heartbeat was racing so fast.
She didn't know about Bill's company and why Kelly was mentioning this.
Is there a problem with Bill's company?
He never mentioned it to her.
Is this about the bombing happened on the Sky Corporation's anniversary?
Is his company was greatly affected by it?
Arabella felt the urge to know about it.
She could not find her calm and wanted to know all the answers to her questions immediately.
She could not just watch Bill setting aside his problem in front of her.
If her thoughts were right, she was sure that Bill was sad and he kept everything to himself.
She didn't like it.
Arabella wanted to comfort Bill.
She wanted to help him.
She wanted to be there for him and would not leave his side like what he did to her.
"If I have to choose between my legacy and her, I will not hesitate to choose Arabella, mom," Bill answered Kelly firmly.
His eyes were deep and had a sense of strong determination.
"Are you insane?" Kelly shouted in disbelief and anger.
She never thought that Bill would say it and the fact that he was choosing a woman over his company was a hell of a joke to her.
Bill's life is his company so there's no way she could believe his words.
She could never accept Arabella Jones.
"That is my final decision, mom." Bill seriously answered Kelly amidst her extreme anger.
He was meeting his mom's furious eyes as he seemed to be ready to take her mom's punishment.
"Pak!!!" Another loud slap sound echoed in the area.
Kelly was so disgusted and pissed with Bill's decision and not only that, she could not accept his decision as she knew her son well. Whatever he decided, he would stand for it.
He was the type of man with one word and no one could make amendments to it.
His words were irrevocable especially when he had given his decision.
On the side, Arabella was petrified.
She didn't want Kelly to hurt her son.
She wanted to stop the chaos immediately but she didn't have enough guts as her feet were still not cooperating.
She wanted to cool everyone down but her knees softened.
She wanted to defend Bill and Kelly to Bill but her speech seemed to run out of her.
Arabella clenched her fists hard to muster up her courage but by the time she was determined to pacify the situation, Bill had grabbed her and dragged her away leaving Kelly alone with a despising look at
her.
She could not blame Kelly as she was a mother.
Her son had chosen a woman over her.
With her thoughts, she could not help to feel pity for Kelly.
Arabella swore that she would find ways to reconcile the mother and the son as soon as possible.
She and her family would not be completely happy without Kelly's acceptance of her.
For Bill and Adam, Arabella was determined to
Shortly, Bill put Arabella inside the passenger seat of his sports car.
Arabella was silent and could not find her calm.
She looked at Bill as her eyes widened seeing his cheek flush.
With an impulsive instinct, she quickly cupped Bill's face.
"Are you... are you, okay?" She asked worriedly.
Bill's serious face turned gentle as he smirked cutely at her.
Then, he caressed Arabella's long hair, and after, he grabbed her toward him.
He hugged her as he rested his forehead on hers.
"I'm sorry," He muttered softly as he kissed her forehead gently.
Instead of replying to him, she hugged him tighter.
Arabella was more than satisfied with Bill on her side.
She felt no one could hurt her anymore.
Bill and Arabella went to the school.
He never left her side the whole day.
He watched her teach her students with admiration.
Bill was taking his time with her.
Arabella smiled at him sweetly.
Undeniably, she liked Bill's effort to be with her.
Who would not?
Seeing him closely gave her inspiration and until now, she was still mesmerized by his beauty and sexiness.
He was like a vitamin for her eyes and he would not mind seeing him every day but somehow, she still felt bad about his relationship with his mother.
Arabella was hopeful that they would reconcile sooner.
"Teacher!" Someone sounded from her students which made Arabella snap back to her senses.
She smiled at Miley, one of her students to acknowledge the young lady.
"Yes, sweetheart." Arabella sounded sweet.
"I have a suggestion." Miley cooly said. "Teacher, what about if your handsome boyfriend will join us? I saw him play earlier." Miley added smiling.
Arabella was stunned a little as her eyes traveled to Bill who was also looking at her handsomely.
"Teacher, I think that's a good suggestion." Three of her students agreed at the same time.
Arabella didn't need to ask Bill to agree with her students.
She felt awkward and of course, Bill was a famous figure in business and everywhere.
He had a strong and powerful aura.
People looked up to him highly.
Lots of people knew him and not only that, the upper-class people to be more specific.
She won't think Bill would like to entertain those people and in addition to that, Bill was a busy man.
Being with her today is enough for Arabella.
Sooner, Bill would have to go back to his company and his regular busy schedule.
With her thoughts, Arabella smiled awkwardly.
She was looking for perfect words for her students.
"Hmmm... my..." Arabella was about to decline their suggestion but then, "I agree to join." Bill cut her off which made her jaw instantly drop.
Her eyes widened in shock.
She could not believe that Bill had announced something that was not to her imagination.
Arabella quickly looked at Bill with a questioning expression.
Bill winked at her cutely as he strode forward and then without any warning, he kissed her lips in front of her students.
She blushed as her students were clapping their hands and cheered.
Bill then smiled at her as he caressed her blushed cheek with his index finger delicately.
"Are you sure?" Arabella looked at Bill in disbelief.
Bill smiled at her. "Of course."
Hearing his answer again, her students cheered louder.
They were excited about their performance with Bill Sky.
Surely, people would love it.
Days were too busy for them.
Arabella was so grateful for Bill's help and effort.
Since the Mayor's event was fast approaching, they kept on practicing and Bill was so sincere with his words.
He was punctual with the practice schedule and was very professional.
They had to perform together on the last part as a finale of their performance.
Also, Bill is their surprise guest to everyone.
Arabella was so excited.
"Thank you." Arabella could not help to hug him and kissed his lips one night after their duet practice.
It would be their last practice as the event was scheduled for tomorrow.
They are going to perform together and that was something special in Arabella's heart.
Bill hugged her and kissed her back.
Then he whispered. "If you are really grateful, can you show it to me in bed tonight?" Sexy as hell, Bill whispered as he purposely brushed his luscious lips on her ear.
She instantly felt burning everywhere as she bit her lower lip to control those burning sensations inside her body.
Then she smiled and nodded. "It would be my pleasure, Mr. Sky," She whispered back.
Bill was satisfied as he held her hand and they went home together.
Morning came so fast.
Arabella was a bit nervous at the backstage.
Bill was one of the VIPS in the Mayor's event.
Even the mayor had no idea that Bill would be joining their performance.
Arabella gathered her students as she briefed them and inspired them to do their best in front of a big crowd.
She could see they were nervous and admittedly, she is also.
It was a long time before she went back to playing and performing in front of a big audience.
"Are you okay?" Bill sounded behind her all of a sudden.
Arabella was sitting trying to muster all her positive energy and courage.
She heaved a deep sigh before she smiled at him.
Arabella never thought Bill would go backstage just to meet her.
"Yes... I think so." She answered plainly still trying to gather her cool.
"You can do it. I'm here for you." Bill held her shoulders and squeezed them a little behind her.
Arabella held Bill's hands on her shoulders.
"Thank you. It's my honor to play with you today." She said sincerely.
"No, it's my great honor." Bill refuted.
When the program started, they also started performing.
Arabella got all the energy she needed to perform wonderfully.
Applauses were heard right after their performance.
Then as planned, Bill strode in front to play with Arabella for the finale.
Everyone was shocked forming a noisy clamor.
They couldn't believe what they saw.
Bill sat beside Arabella which made the people quiet.
Then a deafening silence invaded the hall.
They smiled at each other lovingly before they started playing.
It was magnifique!
With a standing ovation, the crowd cheered at them.
The Mayor was very happy and proud of the mighty Bill Sky performing at his event.
Arabella was also so happy.
She was satisfied seeing the crowd cheering at their wonderful performance until her eyes landed on a corner.
Her smile instantly faded and her eyes were shocked like she saw a ghost.
Her heartbeat raced so fast meeting someone's resentful eyes.
She could not be mistaken.
She saw Trishia Meyer even though her half-face was covered with a black cloth.
She was standing in the corner looking at them.
In just one blink, Trishia was gone.