Because of You

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Summary

Everyone has their own past, so is Isabella Collins. Her life was not easy, yet she can passed it. But can she went through the same thing happened to her in the past all over again? Isabella's life was never been easy. After that accident her life is a living hell. Everything turned upside down. A happy easy going girl turned into a sarcastic girl with trust issue. Without her brother he might be a broken emotionless girl. Long short story she escaped her hell, but can she went through it once again? "Do you know what it feels if your existence is a nightmare for the people you loved? It feels suck. I gave her everything, but she blamed me for everything. Sometimes, sometimes I feel people is way scarier than ghost." "Is she the reason you didn't like it?" Isabella turned, looked at him in the eyes, "One of them. It just, the name just brings many bad memories. I just want to forget."

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
1
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

Chapter#1

The court judgment ended the trial today. Isabella’s parents officially divorced. Yes, right. Today was the day of Isabella’s parents divorced. She still can’t believe what happened today. Felt like a dream. Yesterday her mom called her brother to come to London. She only asked them to come. Isabella never thought it was because of their parents divorced.

Every people already went off of court room, but not Isabella, Nathan and their mom. From where Isabella sat, she can saw her mom crying silently. She knew how sad and hurt her mom to her dad. Long time ago her family was perfect but, it suddenly changed after the accident that happened toward her and her sister. Her dad started came home late, angry with no apparent reason, and hit her. He started beating her, only when her brother not around and her mother just ignored it. But when her brother found out, he started beating him when her brother protected her.

Three hours ago her mother told them everything happened when they were run away. After they ran away, her dad attitude was getting worse. He brought his mistress to home and he hit her mother instead. And the worst, his mistress made my mother as her personal maid. She was really angry after heard that. She wanted to hit her dad mistress when she saw her in the court room.

She realized how stupid she was now. She always believed that her dad wouldn’t hurt her mother. These past years they lived with their parent, Isabella and Nathan did everything to prevent her dad to divorce their mom. Even she didn’t let Nathan throw him to jail in change of her mother happiness.

They knew how much she loved him even though she knew how asshole he was. Their mom must be really suffered these past three years. Even Isabella didn’t really like her mother, she blamed herself for let her brother to ship them to Oxford and can’t protect her mom anymore from these evils. God knew how much she hated him.

The court gave her mom the custody of Isabella since her dearest father didn’t give a fuck about her. Nathan stood up, came to her, and asked her to go home. Their mom didn’t speak a word to them until they arrived at her mom’s apartment. He sat her mom on the couch and Isabella took seat in front of her. Her mom still in dazed and she chose to sat silently while look around the living room. There was only a couch, table, flower vas, and a television. Not much. Half an hour later her mom finally spoke.

“Let’s go to California.”

She looked at her mom and raised her eyebrow. “Wh―what?”California? Maybe I misheard. No way had she asked us to go with her.

“Let’s go to California.” Their mother said once again.

“Why Mother?”Nathan gritted his teeth.

Elizabeth, her mom, gripped Nathan hands. “I didn’t have a reason to stay in this country again. So, I want you both to came and stay with me. I need you both. I don’t want you far away from me again.”

“So you need us now.” Isabella heard her brother muttered.

Isabella thought awhile. If they moved to California, there was nothing she needed to worry about. She didn’t have friend or boyfriend who she will leave behind. But different with Nathan, he had many friends. He was really popular at school so it must be hard for him if we decided to move. She glanced at her brother who already staring at her. She could feel his anxious. She squeezed her brother hand and gave him reassuring smile. But she knew from his face he would argue with their mom.

Isabella sighed, “Okay.”

“What about our school? Our friends―”

“I don’t have friend.” Isabella cut off.

Nathan glared, “I knew. I mean my friends. And what about your boyfriends then?

“We broke up.” She cut off again. Nathan gave her you-should-explain-later look.

“We can’t leave everything behind. This is our senior year. How about this, you move to Oxford with us?” he continued.

Elizabeth pinched the bridge of her nose. Frustrated with the situation. She didn’t want stay in England anymore. She wanted to come back home. She had to. She didn’t have anything here. She was broke.

“Please Nate… I really didn’t want to stay in England anymore. To much memory here. I need to forget everything. I know I am selfish to ask both of you to leave everything for me but I need my children to come with me.” Elizabeth pleaded.

Nathan saw sadness, tiredness, disappointment, and hurt in his mom’s eyes. He sighed and said, “Okay, I come with you.”

“Thanks honey.” Elizabeth hugged them tightly. After that they guided their mom to her bedroom to rest. Their mom walked to bed and lay down. Isabella could see that she was fast asleep. She stroked her face as she studied it. Her mom was getting older these past years. It must be due the condition she had been. She sighed then covered her mom body with the comforter.

She glanced at her watch, saw it already 12 p.m. She yawned and went to guest room with Nathan. They laid in the bed and Nathan cover them with the comforter. They stared at the ceiling.

“What happened?” Nathan asked.

~Two days ago~

Isabella stood at the driveway studied the three story house. Today was 1 years anniversary of her and Alex relationship.She decided to come at his house at 1 a.m. to give him surprise. She giggled with the thought how happy Alex will be. She walked to the front door then knocked. She knocked for several times but nobody response it. Is he not at home? But his car at the driveway. Isabella tried to open the door and Tada, it wasn’t locked. Her boyfriend was really careless. She entered and went to his room in second floor. Alex would be really surprise to see her. His bedroom door was slightly open so she walked in.

“Hey Babe, Surp―oh my gosh….” She said as the last part came out in a whisper.

She felt like struck by a lighting when she saw what happened in front of her eyes. My boyfriend is having sex with another girl. She cleared her throat. Alex and the girl froze then slowly looked up, when their eyes landed on me their eyes widen. The girl quickly put her clothes and ranout while Alex still froze. His face was really pale. He must be really shocked saw his girlfriend on his door-step. Isabella felt hot tars roll down on her face. Alex who saw that quickly put his clothes and walked to his girlfriend.

“Oh my gosh. Izzy, Angel, this is not like what you see. I can explain.” He cupped her face then whipped her tears.

“Are you crazy?? Did you think I’m blind? Can’t saw what you did with that slut?!” she screamed as got away from his touch then walked away.

“Angel, baby, please hear me out. I can explain.” Alex grabbed my hand but she yanked his hand away and walked away.

“Angel please….” He begged.

She suddenly stopped the turned around. “You’re an asshole. Sex-craved manwhore! Fuck you Lex! FUCK YOU!!!!” Alex gaped. This was the first time he heard Isabella cursing.

Alex opened his mouth to reply but Isabella cut in. “ We’re done Lex. Go to hell!” she run of the house.

She heard Alex’s footsteps following her and she rush out to the taxi that she asked to wait before. She got in as he banging on taxi’s windows. She quickly asked the driver speeding away to her dorm. She heard faintly his voices called her name. She cried while clutched her chest. It felt very sick to betray and let down. Her phone suddenly rang. Alex’s name flashed in her phone screen. She rejected it and turned off her phone.

“That Son of bitch!” Nathan jaw clenched. He clenched his fists. What Alex did to her sister made him furious. He really want to beat his asshole best friend. Isabella squeezed his hand made him loosen his fists. He pulled her for hug.

“I’m so sorry Annie.” He said, using his nickname for her, as his face still burrowed in the crook of her neck.

“It’s not your fault Nate.” Isabella rubbed his back. He looked up and Isabella saw he had anger look with a mixture of sadness.

He kissed the top of my hair. “It is. He was my best friend. I was the one who introduced you to him, encourage you to let him in. I felt so horrible.”

“Don’t blame yourself anymore. Just forget it. Forget him. We’ll leave this place tomorrow. Let’s left every bad memories behind.”

“I love you little sis.”

“I love you big bro.” Isabella snuggled to his embrace and felt asleep.

Around five in the morning, Isabella woke up. She swept cold sweat on her forehead. She breathing heavily and her tears started to fall. She quickly walked in to the bathroom. Isabella locked it, turned on the shower then sat down under it, sobbing. Let the water drenched her. Hoped her mom and Nathan didn’t hear it. Not knowing how long she cried under the shower. Skin of her finger and toe was pale and wrinkled. Suddenly she heard her mother called from outside the bathroom asked her to come out quickly.

“Yes Mom. Wait a minute. I’m still changing clothes.”

Isabella hurried wore the pile of clothes she able to snatch yesterday. She wore a white crop top matched with a black skater skirt. The sun already upped when she out of the bathroom. The clock in living room showed it already 7 o’clock. Isabella saw her mother was busy packing her clothes to her luggage.

“Honey, have a breakfast first. I already prepared your favorite pancakes. I will take a shower.” She said as walked to Isabella. Patted her shoulder then entered the bathroom.

Isabella confused with her mom sudden sweetness. She just shrugged it off and walked slowly to dining room which is beside the living room. She grabbed her breakfast and brought it to the balcony. The air in the morning was really refreshing. The view was good too. Isabella finished her breakfast when her mom out of the bathroom. Her mom already dressed neatly.

“Honey, hurry packs your clothes and wake up your brother. We’ll go to in an hour. I’ll go outside for a while.” Just Isabella wanted to ask, her mom already got out.

She sighed. “Okay. Let packing Isabella.” She muttered.

****

“Aaaarrrggh….” Isabella growled frustrated. If she knew she only stay a while in London, she will not brought a lot of clothes. She brought almost all her clothes to London not like her brother who only brought a luggage. Her first plan was only to spend last summer holiday here. Turned out she will spent her entire summer, maybe her entire life in California. She hoped it’ll be fun. She never went to California.

“Finally done.” She wiped her sweat with her back hand.

She then walked to vanity table and her eyes widen when she looked at her reflection. Her eyes were puffed and her face was pale. That must because she cried all night. She just hoped her brother didn’t see it before. She didn’t want to make them worried. Isabella quickly put counselor to hide the bag under her eyes and used a little bit foundation and powder to make her face brighter. And she also used a lip-gloss on her lip. She looked better than before now. After finished, she put her make-up to her make-up case. She took her favorite ankle boot and wore it when her mother came and her brother finished his shower.

“Are you finished?”

“Yup.”

“I’m not. I need to pack first.” Nathan said.

“I already did it.” Nathan ruffled her hair as he mouthed ‘thank you’.

“Okay. Let’s go then.” They took all their suitcases and went out, went to the airport.

Goodbye London……

After in the air for god knew how long finally they arrived in California, Elizabeth hometown. Isabella felt she would like to stay here. This was a new start for them. They walked out of arrival gate as Nathan was pushing the trolley which contained their suitcases. There were a lot of people handed board up with names of people they’ll picked up. But there was no sign of people handed board up with their names. Maybe they hadn’t arrived yet. From a distance Isabella saw a guy wore ripped jeans with football jersey along with football cap and black sunglasses. People almost couldn’t see his face. He’s tall and build, maybe around 6′7". Isabella saw he smile wider when he spotted her mom. Then he walked faster to them. Weird.

Her mom suddenly stopped made her crushed to her back. “Ouch!” She groaned as she caressed her forehead.

“Mom, why did―?” Isabella stopped her whined when the guy who wore football jersey embraced her mom and she happily hugged back. Who is this guy? Mom looks so happy.

“I missed you, mom.” He said as they loosen their embraced. Nathan and Isabella dumbfounded. Their jaw dropped.

What’s wrong with this guy? He called my mom “mom”?? Isabella pushed him away then snapped, “What’s wrong with you? Who’re you anyway?”

“I’m Nick. And who are you?” He asked Isabella back. He had a curious look. He eyed Nathan and Isabella head to toe.

Isabella felt discomfort with his stare. Nathan quickly hid her behind his back and glared at Nick who smirk with Nathan sudden reflect. Nick then grabbed Isabella’s hand dragged her out of airport with Elizabeth and furious Nathan followed them. Isabella and Nathan gapped when they saw the car that picked them up. It was a FREAKIN LIMOUSIN. Nick and Elizabeth chuckled at their reaction. Nick had to drag them to get in to the car. In the car she sat beside Nathan who held her hand firmly, liked afraid Nick will take her again. Nathan still furious and staring dagger at Nick while Nick just smirk which annoyed the hell of Nathan.

Nick glanced at them every now and then as he chatted with Elizabeth. Trying to figured out who these two teenagers. The boy was really protective toward the girl. The girl looked like him, only had different hair and eye color. He felt a strange feeling, and this feeling wasn’t a good one.

Isabella glanced at her mom and saw her face brighten every time she spoke to Nick. Who is he? Why he called her ‘mom’? Is he my brother or step brother? I think she hide a lot of things from us. There were lots of question in Isabella’s mind. But she’ll not take a conclusion by herself. She’ll wait her mom told her everything. She decided to sleep again. She still felt sleepy. She couldn’t sleep well on the airplane. She rested her had on Nathan shoulder then fell asleep.

“Annie….Annie…..” someone shook her body gently. Isabella woke up and saw her brother face.

“Get up. We’d arrive.” Isabella got off of the car.

Her eyes widened saw the house in front of her. That wasn’t an ordinary house. That was a mansion. Really, really big mansion. It bigger than their mansion back in London. Her mom must be really rich then. Isabella felt so confused why her mom was keeping secret from them. So do Nathan.

“You guys come in first.” Elizabeth asked.

“Come on!” Nick said as he grabbed Isabella’s hand and dragged her in. Once again he dragged her like a freaking doll. And a grumpy Nathan followed them.

Isabella yanked her hand. “I can walk by myself you know.” She sound irritated. But, Nick grabbed her hand again made she rolled her eyes. Every time she yanked her hand, he grabbed it again. This man was so stubborn. He even held her hand tightly. Isabella groaned frustrated. That made Nick chuckled. She was too busy loosen Nick gripped to know that he suddenly stopped, made she bumped to his back really hard.

“Aww…” She moaned.

Nick turned around and checked her from head to toe. “Are you okay?” Nick and Nathan asked together.

“You think? Why you suddenly stopped?” she asked irritated at Nick.

“Sorry I―”

“What happened? Why are you guys not come in? Your grandma was already waiting for us.” Elizabeth cut his off.

Elizabeth knocked then come in after heard voices from inside. Nick, Nathan, and Isabella both followed her afterward. There stood an old lady, wore an elegant suit. Her face brightened when she saw Elizabeth and she embraced her. They pulled away then Mrs. Taylor noticed Isabella, Nathan, and Nick also in the room. She walked to Isabella and Nathan, then embraced them.

“So this is my other grandchildren?” she said as she pulled away. “You grew up. So beautiful and handsome I’m glad to see you. You look like him a lot” She referred to Isabella. Isabella just gave a tight smile toward her. Him? Who is this ‘him’? Meanwhile Nick seem really confused and curious.

“Nick, can you walk them to their room? They must be really tired.” Mrs. Taylor said, snapped Nick from his thought.

“Of course, grandma.” They excused themselves and followed Nick. They followed Nick quietly as listen to his little speech.

According to him, this mansion had ten bedrooms, fifteen bathrooms, an office, a two story library, a chef’s kitchen, a big dining and living room, a game room, an oak-paneled elevator, 3D theater, a big Jacuzzi, an infinity pool, a the-car garage, a wine cellar, a pool house, and a guesthouse where the servants stayed. They went to second floor where all the bedrooms. Isabella and Nathan rooms were beside each other with two other rooms in front of them, which is Nick and his brother room. Nathan went to his room while Nick followed Isabella to hers. The room was so beautiful dominated with white and gold color even though to girlie for her. Many teddy bears around the room with different sizes, in the bed, couches, vanity table, everywhere. Isabella also noticed several boxes in the corner. She opened one and found it was her things in dorm. She wondered when these things shipped here.

“I can tell you like the room.”

Isabella jumped surprised heard another voice in the room. She turned around and found Nick sat on her bed starring at her deeply. “I like it.”

“I’m glad you like it. Grandma was décor it by herself. Who are you anyway? Are you my sister? I heard my grandma said you’re her ‘other grandchildren’.” He quoted.

She sighed. “Honestly, I don’t know. Obviously she is a liar.” She whispered the last part. But Nick heard it.

“Who is a liar?”

She just shrugged as she avoided answering his question, “Is Elizabeth your mother?”

“Yes. I’m really happy finally meet her again. You know the last time I saw her when I was three years old. What’s your name?”

“I’m Isabella and the guy next door is my older brother Nathan.”

“So―” Isabella’s phone rang cut off what Nick will say. She looked at her phone screen. It was unknown number

“Hello?” She answered.

“Babe, Angel, this is me, Alex.” Isabella froze. “Babe, where are you? I came to London to find you. But, I can’t found you anywhere. Babe, I’m so―?”

“What do you want?” she asked flatly.

“Angel, I―”

Out of nowhere Nathan suddenly appeared and took over her phone. “YOU JERK!! DON’T YOU DARE CALL MY SISTER AGAIN!!” He snapped and throw Isabella’s phone across the room. Nick wolf whistled while Isabella’s jaw dropped.

She hit the back of Nathan’s head. “That’s my phone you asshole!” she walked to grab her phone and inspect it. There was a scratched and the screen broken.

Isabella looked up and glared at her brother. “NATHAN ASHTON GRAY! You broke my phone. You owe me a new one.”

Nathan scratched his neck, “Sorry. I’m just mad. I don’t want he called you again.”

Isabella just glared at him as she folded her arms. Nathan walked to her and tried to grab her hands that Isabella yanked. “Anne, I’m so sorry.”

Isabella ignored him, gave him silent treatment. She knew Nathan can’t stand she didn’t talk to him. “Please don’t ignore me. Say something.”

Isabella rolled her eyes and walked to her bed, sat beside a laughing Nick who found that situation amusing. Isabella wrapped a big build guy like Nathan in her little fingers. He wasn’t surprised at all. If she was his sister, he will be much like Nathan.

“What’re you laughing for?” Nathan said irritated at Nick.

Nick smirked, “Nah. You’re just amusing.”

“I’m glad I entertain you.” Nathan scoffed.

Nick glanced at his watch. “Kids, time to sleep. We’ll talk tomorrow morning.” Nick chuckled when heard both of them muttered ‘asshole’ at same time. He shook his head and left the room.

****

Isabella groaned as she felt someone shook her shoulder. She burrowed her face deeply into the pillow. The person was quiet persistent. She took away her comforter and shook her harder. “Go away.” Isabella mumbled.

But the person still shook her and called her name louder this time. Isabella finally woke up. But she closed her eyes again and groaned because her room too brightens. Apparently the person who woke her up decided to open all curtains in her room, made it really brighten. After adjusted with the light, she opened her eyes to meet with a woman around her late twenty.

“Who are you?”

“I’m Elena your maid, Miss. I’m sorry I’d to wake you up because it’s already ten. You need to have breakfast now. Mrs. Elizabeth wants to have words with all of you at ten thirty. So you have thirty minutes to get ready and have breakfast.” She explained.

“Oh.” Isabella got up and when to her closet. Yesterday she found a lot of clothes in there so she didn’t bother opened her suitcases to take one. She needed to hurry up after all.

“Do you want me to bring your breakfast here?” Elena asked.

“No. I’ll have it later after the talk. You can continue your other job.” Then Elena excused herself.

Isabella found a cute white crop top with bow in the back and a blue high waist shorts. She chose it then placed it in her bed. She went to her bathroom to have a quick shower. She didn’t have time to awe-struck with her big bathroom. She finished shower in ten minutes, wore her clothes, and put some mascara on her eyelashes and lip gloss on her lip. She looked at the mirror and seems satisfied with her appearance even though her crop top exposed her tattoos on her back. She just shrugged it. Final touched she wore her flip flop and walked to living room.

Everyone already there except her grandma and Nathan. Elizabeth motioned her to take a seat but her eyes bulged when she saw Isabella’s back. “ISABELLA Who the hell gave you permission to have those tattoos?” she yelled.

Nick and a guy Isabella didn’t know suddenly looked at her back. Isabella can saw amusement in their eyes.

“I am.” Nathan shout then sat beside Isabella.

“You don’t have a right.” Elizabeth stated.

“Of course I am. I’m her brother and I am practically raised her not you.” Nathan said coldly. Isabella jaw dropped. So do the other two.

“Watch your language young man!” Elizabeth snapped.

Isabella grabbed her brother wrist when he wanted to speak again. She whispered something to calm him down.

“Enough with your drama. What do you want to talk with us? I don’t have many times Mother.” The guy beside Nick said.

Elizabeth sighed. “Please don’t interrupt when I speak. I’ll explain something important to you.” They all nodded lazily. “Lucas, Nick, she is your sister, and he is your step brother.” Isabella, Nathan and Nick gaped meanwhile, Lucas jaw clenched. He had furious look. The first time he saw Isabella he can knew she related to him. She looked like female version of him.

“Years after I left Wilson I met him again, and we drunk and slept together, then two months later I found out I was pregnant. I hid it from James. But James found out she is Wilsons when Isabella had an accident when she was fourteen. James was furious when he found out, he wanted to leave me. I didn’t know what change his mind to stay with me these whole times, though. I’m so sorry kept this from you.”

Nathan laughed, not a happy laughed but an angry one. “You know what change his mind? He beat the shit of Annie!” he yelled. Isabella froze. Lucas and Nick jaw clenched.

“But he said he hit you because you disrespect him.” Elizabeth stated.

“Disrespect him? If she just accidently broke his pen you mean she was disrespect him then you are right.” Nathan said disbelief at his mom who still love and believe her ex-husband.

“I’m glad that bastard not my father. I know now why he suddenly changed from an angel to a devil.” Isabella said coldly.

“Watch your language Missy.” Elizabeth snapped.

“Don’t you dare snapped at my sister!” Lucas yelled at Elizabeth. His deadly toned made everyone in the room scared.

“You know why we both never fighting back? It was because of you. Because she loved you so much. He said if we fight back he will divorce you. But I reached my limit when he tried to rape my sister.” Lucas and Nick froze. Isabella silent tears fell down her beautiful face. “Thanks to god Uncle Brent save us. He threatened him and helped us to go away to Oxford. You see tattoos on her back? It to hide the scar he gave to her. We both have so many tattoos just to hide those ugly scars.” Nathan spilled all their pains these past years.

Elizabeth shook her head. “You’re lying. He is a good man.”

Nick stare disbelief at her. “Are you crazy? You still believe he is a good man after what he done to my brother and sister? I heard from grandma he also hit you and cheating from you.”

“That’s because that whore. He never means to hit me.”

“If I know you are as worst as him, we’ll never come here with you.” Nathan stated.

“They will stay with me in Paris.” Lucas decided.

“You wouldn’t?” Elizabeth eyes widen. “They are my children and Isabella under my custody.”

“I’ll take her under my wing. Don’t you dare to block my way. I can make your life miserable.” Lucas threatened. His voices fill with hatred. Elizabeth felt scared and helpless. She can’t argue anymore. She stood up abruptly and walked away.

“Damn, you’re good.” Nathan praised while Nick chuckled. Lucas gazed at his sister who still froze and tears still fell down her face. Lucas walked to her, picked her up and sat her on his lap. Hugging her and muttered soothing words in her ear. He ran his hand through her hair. Nick sat beside them and patted her head softly while Nathan just sat there watching. A small smile appeared in his face.

“I’m so sorry. I’m late.” Lucas whispered to her over and over again. She circled her hands around his neck and buried her face in the crook of his neck. She was sobbing. She cried until she can’t cry again. She didn’t know how long they stay in that position. She felt her eyes so heavy and fell in slept.

Lucas felt Isabella’s breathing was steady which meant she was sound asleep already. She carried her bridal style into her room. He laid her on the bed. She stirred a little but then just snuggled herself completely to the pillow. He pulled the comforter to blanket her with warmth then kissed her forehead. Then Nick followed his act.

“I’ll stay here.” Nathan said. Nick and Lucas raised their eyebrows. “I worry she’ll has bad dream or panic attack. That usually happened if she remembers about it.”

“Nah. I also will stay here. You, big bro, must go. I know you come here not only to have a talk with her. You have business to do, am I right?” Nick asked.

Lucas sighed, “Right. I’ve to fly to Italy after my meeting. Oh, I will come back here again in two days to pick you up. I’ll send my people to ship your things to Paris.”

“Yes sir.” Nathan mocked salute.

Lucas hugged him then patted Nathan’s head. “I’m sorry. Take care of our little sister.” He said then walked away with Nick walked him to front door.

“Is he always has that serious face?” Nathan asked when Nick came back to Isabella room

Nick chuckled as he placed and set his x-box. “Always. Because he is the oldest. He has to take over everything in young age.” Nathan can detect sadness in his voices.

“Where is your dad?” Nathan asked.

“He died thirteen years ago. Luke had to take over the company when he was seventeen and take care of me and grandma. It’s too much baggage for seventeen years old boy. Besides, he was eleven when mom left us. His hatred toward her was too much. I bet now he really, really can’t forgive her after what she did to both of you. Me too, you know. I didn’t hate her even she left me. I believe she had good reasons. But God know I was wrong, after what you told me and said to us made me realize she wasn’t a good person. She is too blind with her love to him. I can’t believe she is our mother. I just, I just can’t forgive her now. She makes me feel horrible. I live happy meanwhile you both live suffer. I don’t even now this whole time I’ve little sister and step brother who really need our help. I’m so sorry.” Nick buried his face in his palms.

Nathan walked to him and sat beside him. He patted his brother shoulder then squeezed it before he spoke. “That’s not your fault. You both didn’t know we are existing. So enough with the apologize. Let’s play some games.”

Nick grinning at her brother statement. “How about COD?” Nathan nodded. “I’ll beat your sorry ass.”

“We’ll see big bro. We’ll see.”

****

Two days later….

“Why you didn’t go to Paris with us?” Isabella asked Nick. They all gathered in airport waiting for their flight.

“I can’t. I already told you just start my career. I can’t leave it behind. I’ll visit. I promise.” He hugged her tightly.

All passengers on French Air flight 2207 must go to the gate. The plane will begin boarding in 10 minutes.

Lucas approached them and said, “That’s our flight.” Isabella and Nathan said their goodbye to Nick and promise to have video call every day. They followed Lucas to the plane. Their jaw dropped when they saw inside of the plane. It was a first class. Until now, they both still couldn’t accustomed to their brother’s life style.

Here we go Paris…….