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After coming back to my room, I called my mother. She picked up after few rings, Hi ma!

Hi Bella - how was your meeting? Are u okay? Did u eat anything? Yes ma I have eaten dinner with my boss. Meeting went well and we got the deal . Ma I want to tell you something,I have never hidden anything from you as you are my best friend. Yes Bella!! Have you lost your job,u know it's okay. You ll find another. No ma - Today my boss took me to dinner and out of the blue he asked me to marry him. I told ma every single detail of the evening.

Mom - oh!! and what did you replied?

Me-Ma I told him that I ll talk to you

mom - Bella, you are mature enough to take your own decisions. do you like him?

Me - yes ma, he is caring I told you about that incident but marriage is a whole different thing. I don't know him well enough. Shit! I don't know him at all.. I just know his name, his hobbies, likes and dislikes , about his parents and sister, what he earns in a month.

Mom- I think that's all one needs to know. But if you are scared because of your father and my relationship,don't be. I chose to stay with him because of you two. I didn't have any option. But you have - I ll never force you to do anything. You are just 20 ,you have your dreams with you . You can say no, I think he knows you well enough if he observed that you are mature enough.

Bella- yes ma, but I am so confused. He is a really nice guy, and it's so shocking that he asked me --- someone who doesn't have anything in life.

Mom - you are wrong Bella, you have everything in you - you are kind,loving,caring,hard working and mature enough. You are the best daughter and sister anyone can ever ask of

Bella - Ma but it's your view, right now I am so confused and I have an early meeting tomorrow.

Mom - Then take rest ,and think about it.

Bella - Yes I think it would be best. Bye Ma,luv u.

After talking to my mother I felt somewhat relaxed and light. At least she ll be there for me. I pondered over it till midnight. I thought about every pro and con of this situation. And finally I got my answer.

Next morning I woke up and did my routine. I did 3 meditations to calm myself. And then I went downstairs to get breakfast. Liam and Derek were already there. Both gave me a smile. We had our breakfast and left for the meeting . After reaching there, we went to Arnold's office directly. He told us that he need another concept with this one. And he need some changes in this one . We discussed everything and had lunch with him. After lunch we went back to hotel and left for airport.

Next day at office, Derek called me and asked me for my answer. I told him that i am ready for marriage but not now . as we barely know each other. He smiled and told me that it's okay. He is ready to wait. He asked me about my routine . He gave me his personal number and asked for mine. He asked me about my residence in the city. I told him about my rented room. We talked a little bit and then we both returned to our work. In evening as I was ready to leave, his secretary called me and told me to wait for him. He came and we both left. He told me that from now on he ll drop me in the evening. I felt a knot in my 💓 ,as before today nobody ever did anything special for me. He talked about my course, I told him about my semester exams,he gave me some tips and we talked about our upcoming project. He dropped me off and went to his home.

At night I received a message from him - "Have u eaten dinner?"

bella - yes! what about u?

Derek - ya I just had it .

bella - So who cooks for you?

Derek - I have a cook, and a housekeeper.

Bella - oh!

Derek - tell me about your mom . I am guessing you are very close to her .

bella - yes,she is my lifeline and my utmost priority. She is my everything .

Derek - I know.. I ll let you study now and we ll talk tomorrow

Bella - GN

Derek - GN

Next day we got our schedule of exams at college. me and Chloe discussed about notes and everything.

I made my timetable at lunch and ran for office as I was late .

As usual Derek showed exactly at leaving time. We left the office and he drove me home. It became our usual routine.

One day I got a call from my mother that my dad has been admitted to hospital. I just left directly from college. I was so worried about my mom that I forgot to inform Derek or Liam.

I reached hospital directly and ran for ward where my dad was. Mom told me that he is on ventilator . I told her to go home and take some rest. She refused but I persuaded her and she left for home. At 8 that night I got a call from Derek.

Derek - bellaa r u okay?

Bella-yes I am fine.

Derek- I thought you are coming late so I waited for you but when you didn't show up I got worried . It's not like you to take a day off from work. Are you ill?

Bella - No Derek I am okay,but my dad had a heart attack and right now he is on ventilator.

Derek - Is you mom okay? Do you need anything?

bella- she is a little shook up and have sent her home to take rest .

Derek- so you are alone?

bella- right now yes but I know mom,she ll be here within an hour or so. My brother had his exam today so he didn't know about this

Derek - Bella just remember this physically I am not there with you but I am there. Anytime you need me,just give me a call. I ll call u back after reaching home. bye,take care and luv u

I was shocked ,did I heard right or I was too shooked up. He told me that he loves me . May be it's a slip of tongue.

That night my dad left us,I was sad but was relieved for my mom . after 21 years of tourture she was free .

Next day at funeral, I was kind of relieved to see Derek there. My mother told him when he called me last night. I was asleep,she forgot to tell me that he called.

He was there till the last minute and he supervised everything. He didn't let mom pay for anything. My little brother was impressed from him. after returning home I took him to my room and we both lie down on my bed. He hugged me and instantly I started crying. He just holded me. We didn't need any words for each other. After dinner he left after talking to my mother.That night mom told me that Derek is a really great guy. He is mature, caring, kind hearted and most of the important he understands me and gives me my space. I officially applied for a week's leave as I never wanted to show off my relation with Derek. I knew that work ethics are important. Days passed and mom got better.

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