Arabella’s POV
While trying to convince Debbie about my decision to accept Michael, I had totally forgotten about Declan.
I had been too distracted by Michaels’s sweet kisses and caressing that I didn’t even think of checking my phone. She said he has been here all morning, looking for me.
I dialed his number and he picked after a few rings, sighing with relief as he spoke into the receiver,
“Hey, babe, where the hell have you been all morning???
I came by the hotel and I also checked the studio but I couldn’t find you anywhere and you weren’t taking any of my calls.” he muttered tiredly, sounding so stressed up and tired.
“Am sorry Dec, I had a photoshoot this morning So I had to leave very early so I can get there on time. I left my phone in the car while working, that’s why I couldn’t take any of your calls.” I lied through my teeth. I can’t believe that I just lied to Declan with so much ease.
Dear God!!
I think am gradually turning into a chronic liar. I did not even blink an eye or stutter, I just let it out so fluently, like a pro.
Gosh!!!!
Am such a bad person.
Declan did not respond to me immediately. He stayed quiet for some seconds, which is kinda strange but I stayed calm and waited for his response.
“Hello… Declan, are you still there?? Come on Dec, I ain’t got time for your pranks right now. Speak up already,” I urged him hurriedly so he can say whatever he has to say and hang up quickly. I need to take care of some things before Michael comes back. I want to be ready, looking so hot and sexy as before he arrives for our outing.
“Is there a problem my love, Are you okay??” he asked me after some minutes of absolute silence. He sounds so confused and disturbed and I have to wonder if I have said or done something suspicious to make him suspect me.
“Yes of course, am fine. Why would you even ask that??” I replied to him with a question of my own, sounding a bit nervous.
“You haven’t called me by my name since we started dating, it’s just sounds off when you use my name.” he responded with a light chuckle, trying not to sound so serious. But I know it’s only an act. I can tell from his voice that he is bothered by it.
I want to assure him that everything is going to be fine, but that’s just going to be another big lie, and it’s going to break his heart when he finds out that I’ve been lying to him all this while.
“Am so sorry, am just under a lot of pressure lately and am so stressed out, can we talk about this later??” I asked him calmly but I still couldn’t bring myself to be warm and cozy with him like I used to be.
I can’t even believe that I’ve once fancied myself to be in love with him. Merely talking to him this way is making me feel nauseous. Am so sure am going to puke if he tries to touch me or kiss me.
“I guess it’s gonna have to wait a while because am at the airport right now, am going for a conference in New York. We can plan for another date when I get back, this time, it’s going to be more special, I promise.” he said teasingly, hinting to me that he plans to take this relationship to another level, but I decided to act ignorant about what he’s talking about.
If only he knows that his words are awful and annoying. Michael would break his neck if he finds out that he’s trying to get me into his bed.
I’ll just keep coming up with lies and excuses until I decide on how am going to break up with him. I just hope he doesn’t find out about Michael and I until after our breakup, he’s not going to like it at all, it’s gonna be so horrible.
After our call, I went into the bathroom and showered, then I got dressed in my blue jeans and a white top that accentuates my boobs and stops just above my belly button.
I tied my hair in a ponytail and wore my white flat shoes as I went up to the restaurant to meet up with Debbie and to have some coffee and my favorite cupcakes.
My face brightened up with a huge smile as I recalled that Michael seem to love calling me cupcake. It’s so sexy and alluring whenever he calls me cupcake, and I always heat up whenever I think about it, like right now, I can already feel the blush spreading on my face as I walk up to Debbie in the restaurant.
“I don’t even want to know why you’re blushing so hard because I know it’s related to you Wolf guy and am not a fan of his, so please don’t tell me about it.” She said angrily as she drops the file containing the documents I need to sign and she stood up and walked out of the restaurant.
I don’t get why she’s so upset since I told her that am going to accept Michael. She had left the room in anger after telling me that Declan was here in the morning, looking for me. She doesn’t approve of my relationship with Michael and I just can’t say why.
I’ve told her about my background and she knows how important it is for a werewolf to find her mate. She should be happy for me that I finally got accepted after two rejections. It’s been my dream all my life, I’ve always wanted to be accepted by my people. Now my dreams are finally coming true and she’s not happy about it.
I won’t let that bother me. She wasn’t there when I got treated worse than an omega, so she doesn’t really know how happy I feel to be accepted by them, after years of rejection.
I believe she’ll come around when she gets to know Michael and when she sees the wonderful qualities that I see in him. She’ll love and accept him when she sees how happy he makes me feel. I just hope that everything works out well when he finally presents me to his pack as his Luna.
After signing the documents, I handed them to one of my staff to take it back to her. I left a note in the file, reminding her to get the documents ready so I can transfer the ownership of the house to Michael. Who knows, I may end up living in that house after all, but this time I won’t be haunted by the sad memories of the death of my parents, instead I’ll be building happy memories with my gorgeous mate.
I had them pack up some cupcakes for me and I took them with me as I got out of the restaurant and headed to my photo studio. I don’t have much time to spend at the studio so I simply assigned every task to my desk to my staffers.
I know they can handle it. They have worked with me for a while now and they are very good at their jobs. I was very addicted to this job because it’s a hobby and it keeps my mind occupied and it also makes me happy, that’s why I never entrusted anyone with it, I have always done it myself.
But I won’t have enough time to work as hard as I used to because I just found two new hobbies that are more addictive. They are both so important to me, so am going to devote more time to building my relationship with Michael and Phoenix, because spending quality time with both of them is now my new hobby.
It was almost 3pm when I got back to my hotel. Debbie had already gone to check on my other establishments, so she wasn’t around to bug and bother me which is a good thing because I don’t want to get those angry vibes from her right now. I want to be happy while having all the fun I can have tonight.
As I got out of the elevator, I met Celine and Josephine waiting for me right outside my room. Celine is wearing a blue halter neck gown, with a flair from the waist that stops just above her knees.
She wore a colorblock peep toe high-heeled sandals and it compliments her gown perfectly. She has a purse with a gold chain handle hanging on her shoulders.
Josephine wore a black dress that has a boat neckline and a bow on the shoulder. It hugs her body perfectly, bringing out her hourglass curves, stopping just below her ass. She wore a gold, ankle strap hills and she carried a matching purse that’s hanging over her shoulder, just like Celine’s.
Merely looking at their very expensive designers would tell you that they are extremely rich and wealthy. Their clothes scream wealth and affluence and I just love being around them, not because they are wealthy but because they remind me of Lisa and her friends in my former pack and it’s quite beautiful to be loved by my fellow wolves for a change.
They both had full makeup on and they look drop dead gorgeous. I don’t even think that they need the mate bond to attract men to them, With these stunning looks, am sure that those guys would walk on hot coals just to keep them.
“Where the hell have you been girl?? We’ve been waiting for you for over an hour!!
Jeez!!
We need to hurry up and get you ready, the guys are waiting for us in Michael’s suite, they’ve been whining and nagging like little girls all day.” Josephine announced as soon as I stepped out of the elevator.
“Don’t listen to her Bells, they ruined our girl’s fun day, so they can wait all day if that’s what we want,” Celine added as she scrunched up her face angrily. I giggled at her dramatics as I opened the door with my thumbprint.
“Remind me never to get on your bad side,” I said jokingly as I pushed the door open and walked in.
“By the way, you girls look stunning. Am sure the guys would be drooling when they set eyes on you two.” I teased them both.
They both chuckled at my compliments and they sat on the couch, turning on the Tv to their favorite channel while I went into the bathroom for the second time today. Running around town has made me all dirty and sweaty.
I quickly showered and walked out with a bathrobe to search for what to wear. I keep scattering all my clothes but I just couldn’t decide on what to wear. Celine and Josephine keep complimenting me on anything I wear but I kept finding faults in everything until my eyes landed on that one gown that am sure would make him go crazy.
It’s a red off shoulder gown that stops just below my ass. It hugs my every curve and accentuates my whole body, making my boobs and ass stand out. My thighs are in full view, making me look like an enchanting seductress.
I applied full makeup, just like the girls and I combed my hair and left it down my shoulders. I wore a black open toe stiletto heel sandals with elastic strap button ankle buckle, then I carried a purse that compliments my dressing.
When I finally stepped out of my room to the living room, the girls kept cooing and applauding my looks, telling me how I look so awesome and all that, but I don’t fancy their compliments.
All I wanted is to be seen by the one person that matters, My gorgeous boyfriend Michael. I want to feel his eyes as they roam my body in lust, watching as they darken in pure lustful desires.
I cold hear Phoenix, she’s howling happily, planting crazy ideas in my head, urging me to go get our man. For once I agree with her, I want to go get our man, I want him so bad.
“You see Bella, we want the same thing. We just have to learn to work together and everything is going to be fine.” she said happily.
“I know Nix, I’ll also like us to get more bonded. We haven’t had time to get to know each. What do you say Nix??” I asked with a wide smile on my face.
“I say let’s go for a run later tonight.” she replied happily.