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As I walked towards the table, I noticed two people. Xavier and Violet were standing with two other people just their age. I walked towards them. "Hi?" I said looking at the other two. "Bella, meet my date," Xavier and Violet said at the same time. Xavier grabbed the other girl and Violet grabbed the guy. I looked at the two pairs in front of me. "You know what, let's take this conversation to our table," I said walking ahead.

Mr. Knight and his father looked up at us when we approached. "Isabella," "Ms. Kingston," They both said. "Hello Robert, I hope you are comfortable," I asked. "Robert?" Mr Knight said, looking at us. "Do you have a problem with it Nick?" his father asked, raising his voice. "Of course not Dad, calm down," he said. "And who are you?" Mr. Knight said, looking at the two pairs.

"Yes please introduce yourselves to Mr Knight," I said glaring at him. "This is Melissa, my date. Mel this is my brother and my dad and this Bella, she is like a sister to me," Xavier said. "Oh, so it's Mel now?" Vi asked as Xavier glared back. "This is Ashton, Ash this is my sister Isabella, and her boss Nick- I mean Mr Nicholas Knight," she said. "Seriously Vi?" Xavier asked when she used a nickname.

"It's Violet," she snapped. "Yeah Sure," he snapped back. "Wait so you are not each other's date?" Mr Knight asked. "Please could you add two chairs to this table?" I asked the waiter going by. "Absolutely not," Mr Knight said angrily. The waiter nodded and walked away quickly. "If you two are fighting, take it at another table," he snapped at them. "This is family only," he said. "Mr. Knight," I said, trying to convince him. "Absolutely not Isabella. You know how I am, you cannot possibly side with them!" he said.

"I don't know what has gone wrong between you two but have fun with your dates," I said. "Really?" they asked. I nodded as they walked away in a different direction. "You have met Dad I presume?" he asked, calming down. I nodded. "Why would you allow that?" he asked, pointing at where our siblings just walked away.

"They need this time apart. They will realize their stupid mistakes. And I know we treat them as our younger siblings but they are responsible adults. They'll be fine," I said, waving my hand. "I don't trust Xavier," he said. "I do I know he will be the one to sort it out, Vi has too much ego," I said. "Anyways Dad, please," he said. I looked confused between them. "Don't worry I will stay put here," he said seriously.

"We have to greet the guests," Mr Knight said. I got up nodding. I stopped a waiter nearby, "Please tell Ms. Thea that this table will only have no lactose food," I said. "Please tell her that it is a special request from Isabella," I said. He nodded, going away.

" Please enjoy the food, Sir," I said to Robert. "How did you know?" he asked. "Mr Knight and Xavier both have the same thing," I said smiling. "You are a smart child," he said. "Thank you, please enjoy the night," I said, walking away with Mr Knight.

The entire time we met with our business partners they complimented the arrangements and then started talking about business. There were so many details to remember that by the end I was tired both mentally and physically. I was about to go sit down when Vi and Xavier both approached me with something in their hand but they were walking from opposite sides.

"Bella, you have to try this!" They both said handing me something. "Okay.." I said taking a spoon from Vi's dish first and then from Xavier. "They both are delicious," I said but the two were busy glaring at each other. "Okay, what's wrong?" I asked. "I don't know, you ask her! She was mad at me first!" he said. "I was mad at you?! You were making out with a girl!" she said, snapping at him. Wait for what?

"Wait so you are mad at him for making out with a girl? Why?" I was confused. "I don't know.." she said softly. I smiled knowing exactly why. "Well, that's your problem!" he said. "You idiot! You don't get it, do you?!" she asked. "What?" he asked. She just rolled her eyes and kept the dish walking away. Xavier looked at me with a toothy smile. "GO!" I said and he ran behind her.

"So you are also a matchmaker?" I turned to find Robert standing there. "Oh Hi! No... They said they want to be friends, I am just helping them with that," I said smiling. "I see... Isabella, Can I trust you with something?" he asked. "Yes, Absolutely!" I said. "Could you please make sure Nick is working a little less? He has been working non-stop for the past eight years now. I think as his father, he needs to start relaxing a bit. I was the one who put him in this position and I want you to help me take him out of this," He said.

"I would love to help you, Sir," I said. "First thing first you need to stop calling me, Sir," he said. I laughed nodding. "Mr. Knight!" I heard a loud voice. "Kevin," Mr. Knight Sr? said. "It's so nice to see you mingling!" Kevin said coming to him. What did he mean? "And who is this beauty?" he asked looking at me. "Bells?" He said. "Damn you look hotter than that day!" he said, hugging me. "Okay," I said, hugging him.

"I am mad at you though, you didn't even invite me to the slumber party and Nick just hung up on me!" he said. "I am sorry about that but I didn't have a say in it! They all just showed up!" I laughed. "Nick was at your house?" Mr Knight asked. "Yes, actually we had a presentation to make, and I wasn't well, and Vi and Xav wouldn't let me go to the office, so they forced him to stay in," I explained. He nodded.

"Wow, it's nice to see my father, my best friend, and my brother like you more than me Ms Kingston," said a deep voice making me jump. "Nick!" Kevin said, hugging him. "Cool party!" he said. "I didn't do anything," he said. "Of course, you didn't! Goddess Isabella! I adore you for your many talents! You are a killer cook, you can throw an amazing party, you are adorable, and most importantly you can tolerate him 24/7!" Kevin said bowing down to me.

"Shut up!" Mr Knight snapped. We all laughed. "Isabella?" Mrs. Suzane said to come to me. "Hi, Mrs Suznae, you look beautiful," I said smiling. "Oh Stop! You are too nice. I am here to give you a heads up that Eric is coming," she said walking away. My eyes widened. "Isabella, can I talk to you?" Eric said, approaching me.

"Eric, I told you-" "I know I am here to apologize," he said. "Mr Matthew, we are having a private conversation please talk to her later," Mr Knight said, and his eyes widened as he nodded and walked away. "I asked you to fire him!" Mr Knight said. "I am not going to fire him because he flirted with me Mr Knight," I said, rolling my eyes. "Ms Kingston," he warned. "Fine I will do it on Monday," "You better," he said.

"She is just like Lily," Robert said out of the blue, making us look at him. Who is Lily? "Dad?" Mr. Knight asked immediately to go to his father's side. "Don't you see it Nick?" he asked. "Ms Kingston I think you should leave," Mr Knight snapped. "Is everything okay?" I asked as he helped Robert sit on the chair. "Ms. Kingston, leave," he said again as I took a few steps back. I looked at Kevin who now was on the other side of Robert giving me an apologetic smile.

I looked at them one last time before walking away. For the next hour, I had my eyes on them as Mr. Knight never left his father's side. I didn't go near them, I think something triggered his emotional attack. I was walking to the main gate when I bumped into Xavier and Violet.

"Hey, where are you going?" Vi asked. "I just need fresh air, Xavier. I think you should go talk to your dad," I said. "Oh No. He had an attack, didn't he?" he asked. "I think so... I don't exactly know. Mr Knight asked me to go away," I explained. "I think I should go..." he said and I nodded. "Wait, I'll go with you," Vi said. I nodded at them and walked outside.

I stood outside the hotel, the wind hitting my bare skin causing goosebumps to rise on them. I rubbed my arms together trying to create warmth. I could hear the loud noises of chatting and laughs coming from the ballroom.

I felt a presence behind me and I let out a shaky breath turning around. There he stood, his face was back to an expressionless one. I wanted to ask him about so many things. So many secrets that he had. But I refrained from turning around in my place.

"Is he okay?" I asked after a few minutes of silence. "He always is," he said but his voice was a lot closer. I let out a warm breath again rubbing my arms together. "Let's go inside," he said. "No, I'll stay here," I said. "Isabella?" he said. "Ms. Kingston," I corrected. "Don't behave like a child," he said. "I am sorry about my behavior Sir," I repeated. "Stop that!" he said, turning me around to face him. I looked at him without saying anything.

"I never thought blue would be your color," he said. "This is very unprofessional Mr Knight," I said. "And now you care? Now when I think I am ready to be friends with you?" he asked. "There is no need for that," I said. "Isabella," he said, making me look up at him. "You don't know about my father's condition and you saw how he reacts when he starts warming up to people!" he said. "So instead of helping him out of it. You put him in the house and let him be alone so that he wouldn't get over it?" I asked.

"What do you mean?" he asked. "You need to start helping him, let him interact with people. If not, he will keep getting emotional attacks whenever he is around new people! I know I don't know what caused it, but I didn't mean to hurt him!" I said. "I know," he said softly. "Please let's go back inside," he said. "Fine," I said, walking ahead, not waiting for him. "You know you look cute when you are angry?" His voice hollered in the long hallway to the ballroom.

"I am starting to regret giving you the privilege of being my friend!" I said walking ahead. "You know you love it!" he hollered. He caught up to me and we walked back into the hall.

After Mr. Knight's speech, the main course was served. After dessert, everyone started taking their leave. I walked out to the main reception to find the manager. "Mr Reed this is the remaining half of the money," I said handing him the cheque. "Thank you, Ms Isabella. I hope the event was successful," he said. "Yeah," I said, nodding.

"Isabella?" I turned around to find Mr Knight's father standing there. "Oh Hello, do you need anything?" I asked. "I am sorry about earlier. You must have freaked out," he said. "Mr Knight elders should never apologize to younger kids. Please don't apologize. I am just glad you are okay now," I said. "You are a very well-mannered child," he said. "Thank you," I smiled.

"I hope to see you soon," he said. "Definitely," I said as he walked away. "Bella?" Violet said, yawning. "Sweetie I am so sorry you must be tired," I said. "I am," she said. "I have to wait to make sure everything is clean," I said looking at the clock. 11 pm.

"I'll drop her," Xavier said, coming in and placing a hand around her shoulder. "Awesome, let's go," she said, dragging him with her. I laughed as he waved at me. "Come on, we have to clean everything up!" I said to the decorator as he gathered his crew.

I grabbed all the flowers out of the vases and placed them in the boxes. "Isabella?" I turned around to find Mr. Knight standing there confused. "What the hell are you doing?" he asked. "Umm, Work?" I said. "This is not your job Ms. Kingston!" he said. "But I have to wait and supervise everything, instead, I could help do it faster," I said.

"Shut up and let's go!" he said. He looked at the decorator. "You better make sure it is taken care of," he snapped and grabbed my hand dragging me with him. "Where are we going?" I asked. "Are you not tired?" He asked. "Mr. Knight, I work late hours and get up early. Also, I am used to running around the entire building, this is like a daily thing for me," I said.

"Right I forgot you were Superwomen," he said leaving my wrist as I walked by his side. "Well I didn't say it, you did," I laughed. We walked out and went towards his McLaren. He opened the door for me and I raised my eyebrows. "I didn't know you were the gentleman type," I said. He got in the driver's seat. "I didn't say it you did," he smirked starting the car.

"Wait you came in a limousine didn't you?" I asked. "I had my driver drive it here," he said. "That makes sense," I said. His phone vibrated, making me look at it when I saw a bottle of pills. I grabbed them. "What the hell are these?" I asked. "Isabella put them back," He said. "Absolutely not! Do you have a sleeping problem?" I asked. "Isabella," he warned. "These are not good for your health!" I said accusingly.

"I can't help it! I need them to sleep!" he said. "Mr. Knight, those are very harmful, please don't tell me you take one every night!" I said. He was silent. I threw them outside in the bin when he stopped at the signal. "What the hell! I just bought them! They were new!" he shouted.

"Are you crazy or something? You need to start sleeping and that too without those!" I said. "I can't! I tried!" he said. "Do you have work stress?" I asked. "Well yes that is partly the reason," he said. "Okay, then whenever you think you can't sleep you are going to give me a call and tell me what is stressing you out until you can't sleep," I said. "You think that will work?" he asked.

"Yes, we are going to reduce your caffeine intake," I said. "Okay doctor," he chuckled. I picked up my phone calling Xavier.

"Hey!" he said as I put my phone on speaker. "Where are you?" I asked. "Home?" he said. "Great, go into your brother's room and open his bedside drawer," I said. "Wow, Bella, I didn't know you were into this stuff," he said. "I will come there and hit you," I said. "Okay... There is a lot of stupid stuff in here. Notes, documents..." he said. "That's not stupid those are important!" Mr Knight said. "He is with you?!" he shouted. "There will be a bottle of pills in there," I said.

"Yeah..." he said. "Okay take it out and hide it somewhere in the room and text me where it is," I said. "Am I supposed to ask what is going on?" he asked. "No do as I say," I said. "Okay done," he said after some shuffling. "Good now get out of there," I said. "Geez you are turning into my brother, stop hanging out with him," he said. "Good night Xav," I said smiling.

"Good night Bella," he said, hanging up. After a minute I received a text. I smiled.

Xavier: It is in the same drawer.

I laughed. "You know you just deprived me of sleep right?" he said, stopping the car. "I told you... You need to get natural sleep and you can call me to share your problems," I said, taking off my seat belt. "Don't mind me if I call you every day," he said. "Good night Mr. Knight," I said, opening the door.

"Good night," he said as he drove off. I smiled walking to the building and going up to my house. I found Vi soundly sleeping in her room so I turned on the AC and put the comforter over her and closed her door. Walking to my room I finally undid my hair and put it into a bun. Taking off my make up I sighed as I took off the dress and got into my pajamas. I washed my face getting into bed.

To Mr Knight: Please don't work too much.

Mr Knight: Can't help it.

I immediately called him. "Do you want me to take your laptop as well?" I asked. "Relax, I am going to bed," he said. "Mr. Knight, don't lie to me," I said. "Fine, I am now going to bed," he said. "You will be fine right?" I asked. "Don't worry, I don't take them every day. But I get only four hours of sleep," he said. "Then you need to increase that," I said. "I am trying!" he said.

"Good night," I whispered. "Good night," he said. But none of us hung up the phone. I put it on speaker and placed it beside me. After a few minutes, I still heard some shuffling. "Tell me something you haven't told anyone before," I said. "You are still on the line?" he asked. "Stop shouting Xavier and your dad must be sleeping!" I said. "Okay Okay," he said.

"You know when I was in high school there was this teacher who hated me... So once when she was entering the class I had put transparent glue on her chair and she went ahead and sat on it. So after like 10 minutes when she wanted to get back up she just couldn't..." he chuckled. "Why would you do that?" I asked. "She failed me in a test and I was benched from the game!" he said. "Wow! You played a sport?" I asked. "Yeah Football," he said. "That's cool," I said.

The next half hour I spent time listening to him when his voice started sounding tired. "Mr Knight?" I said. "Yes?" "Go to sleep," I replied. After a few moments I heard his even breaths and I ended the call after a few minutes going back to sleep.