Bella's PoV

I was beyond angry on him. How could he bring me to an altogether new country? How dare he? I know I couldn't return back to my apartment but that doesn't mean that I could go with him anywhere he wishes to be.

Nevertheless, his house is in a middle of a large forest, a beautiful house or I must say a beautiful villa stood there in full glory. Is he so rich that he owns a freaking giant house?

The house was incredibly beautiful from inside. It looked like some royal house from outside but it was nothing once we seen the beauty behind the door. It was more like a house in a middle of the city, with stylish floor, beautiful ceilings and long staircase.

It was like the one which I always imagined in my childhood, like the one which sleeping beauty or Cinderella would live.

I was overwhelmed by the beauty of my room. It was twice the room Pearl had let me in before. There was a huge bed in center. There was bookshelf on the other side of the wall.

"Pearl had specially designed this room for you, Bella." Melissa said beside me. She also live here with her mother, Grace.

"When did he design this room?" I asked in curiousity.

It was not exact the like the room in his penthouse in New York, it was twice the old one. In fact it was as big as my whole apartment.

"A week back." She answered and then continue. " You can freshen up and then come downstairs after you are done."

"Okay."

"Feel absolutely free to ask me anything, alright?"

I nodded and smiled at her. She grinned and closed the door, leaving me alone in this spacious room.

I instantly liked Melissa. She was very cheerful. She had blond hair, green eyes which she inherited from her mother, Grace. Grace was a wonderful lady. She was the head cook of this house since pearl's childhood.

I went inside the bathroom and took a nice hot shower. I could feel my muscles aching due to the long traveling. It was really tiring. After cleaning myself, I made my way to the closet. After dressing, I went and stood by the window.

The house was definitely surrounded by beautiful forest. There was a garden surrounding the house. The green forest under the blue sky made warm scenery. I always wanted to come to such a place.

Tears pricking my eyes at the thought of my mother. Though she was abusive, I loved her and little did I know she still cares for me. She never raised her hand on me, infact she was the one who helped me in escaping. No body knows why I left my mom. It's because of him. He have pretty clear in our last encounter that if I ever come back he will hurt my mother. No matter what happens, I cannot go back to her. He is definitely waiting for me to come. He is waiting for taking his revenge, to kill me. I was happy that Pearl brought me somewhere far from my mother so that she will be safe.

This is the only way I could stay safely. I'm sure he won't hurt me if I would live here. If living with my bidder means saving my mother, then I would do it.

But what if he finds me? What if despite of running so much he gets hold of. The thought made me shiver. A familiar scent hit my nostril and I quickly recognise it. It was Pearl. He had the warmth which would always make me safe. Safe from the world, safe from him.

I turn around and look at him

"Did you like your room?" He asked looking at me.

"Yes, it's beautiful. Thank you." I said honestly. He looked at me for a few seconds before speaking.

"You know you never told you about your nightmare." He said. I averted my gaze from him and turn my back.

"My past isn't like anyone could dream off. No matter how much I tried to escape from it, he will surely hurts me if he finds me." I look down at my fingers unable to hold the tears back.

"I don't know whom you are referring to. But I will never let him touch you, Angel. Do you understand?" He asked cupping my chin.

There was unsaid promise in his eyes. They held the firmness in his words that no matter what he won't let anything happen to me.

"Okay." I said smiling weakly.

"Okay." He repeated still looking into my eyes.

"Um..I think I should get going." He said pulled away. I nodded at him and he left.

I tried to sleep. I laid on the bed for good ten minutes. But I couldn't sleep.

Argh..

I groaned and got up from the bed. I tied my hair in a ponytail and left the room. Melissa told me to meet her downstairs but the problem is..

Where are those damn stairs? This house looks like some confusing maze. So I tried my luck and started walking.

God I hope I am not lost in this freaking huge gigantic house.

The stairs led me to a hallway. There were many photos of men. There was Steve and Antonio seen in the picture. Damon was also there in most of the picture.

"Excuse me?" A thick voice startled me.

I jumped in surprise.

There stood a man dressed in shirt with muscle straining against it.

"Who are you?" He said his hand went behind him revealing his...gun?

This guy has a gun?

My eyes widen at the sight of gun. I backed away from him.

"I-I am Bella." I stuttered in fear.

"What a pretty name for a beautiful scared girl like you." He said smirking

"I-..I am.." I was too scared to form a word.

"Speak before I pierce your throat with a bullet." He warned.

"She's with Pearl, you fool." Came a voice from behind me.

Relief spread throughout my body at the sight of Melissa. She was glaring at the man.

"Oh, so you are the one who has made Pearl go nuts." He said hoisting his gun back.

I looked at him surprised. Why does everyone knows me and...

Wait. What!!

I didn't made him nutshell; he's an idiot from day one.

"I'm George." He says smiling while scratching his head. "I'm sorry, I was a bit harsh."

"It's okay."

"Let's go, Bella." Melissa said and dragged me away from him.

"Come on dream girl, everyone would be waiting." She said.

Dinner was really great. I haven't eaten something so delicious before. I'm loving Italian food. Grace is really an amazing cook. I think I started to like this place. A knock on my door interrupts my thought.

"Hey!" He said and stood infront of me.

"Hi." I said.

"Did you like the dinner?" He asked and sat beside me.

"Yes, it was amazing. In fact I have some space left in my stomach for more." I said and chuckled. He laughed.

"Hmm. But be careful. I don't want my wife to get fat." He said and laughed. I pouted.

"Hey don't call me fat." I said and fold my arms.

"Really?" He said and started laughing again.

"Dare not." I said and hit him on his chest with the pillow. And the next thing I know we are fighting like Tom and Jerry. It was quite weird to see him laughing sincerely. I thought his face held no emotion.

"No..Pearl-I.." I stuttered and take step back while he walk towards me. My back hit the wall and I felt the light switch touching my hand. An idea pop inside my mind and I screamed.

"Bella? Shit! Bella?" He yelled in panick while I acted as if I was unconcious. He carried me in his arm and made me lay on the bed.

"Bella? Bella?" He said shaking my body. I was laughing internally. It's too shock to see him worried. He hovered on me and I felt his breath on my lips. W-What is he doing? I slowly opened my and his lips were inches away from mine. Before his lips met mine immediately pushed him away.

"What the hell?" He yelled and I started laughing.

"Oh god! J-Just look at your f-face." I laughed clutching my stomach. His face was full of horror as if he saw a ghost.

"You were acting?" He asked unsure and I nodded still tried to suppress my laugh.

"You think it's joke? I thought something happens to you and here..you are laughing." He said getting angry and I stop laughing but few seconds later I again burst into laughter.

"Are you Insane, Bella?" You have no idea how I was feeling, I was about to have a heart attack." He said and pulled me closer to him. I smiled seeing him angry.

"Really?" I asked and smiled at him. He was surely pissed at me.

"I didn't know that your heart is so weak, Mr Salvatore!" I asked smiling as he looks at me.

"I was worried." He said through gritted teeth. His breathe was fanning on my lips.

"Hm..hmm" I smiled and pulled away.

"It was inappropriate." He says and pulled me again to his chest. I look at those brown eyes which were looking at me intently.

"What are you gonna do about that?" I smirked and suddenly his eyes flashed something.

"What if I make your breath hitched in a second?" He asked smirking and I raised my eyebrows.

"Really? Stop this. You know you can't do that." I said and pulled away. He stood towering over me. I must say he's personality is quite scary.

"Challenge?" He said with determination. I smiled. No one can make anyone's breath hitched in a second. Bullshit!

"Challenge!" I said and look at him. His eyes shows determine and what.. mischevious? Oh god! This man is insane.

He looked at me smirking for seconds before he pulled me to him.

And he did what he said.

My breath hitched when I feel his lips on mine. It was just for a second. But it was enough for me as my heart started pounding rapidly. He pulled away immediately and stared at me. I stood there looking at him. My heart was pounding rapidly and I bet he can easily listen to the loud beating of my heart.

"I guess, I won." He smirked and exited the room leaving me alone with all the wild thoughts.

I still stood there frozen.

My face was flushed.

Damn how couldn't I control my body when he was around me?

I touched my lips as I can still feels his lips on mine. I closed my eyes and a pair of brown eyes flashed across my mind. He was right he can make my heart stopped in just a second.

What's happening with me? How can my body react to his mere touch. He just touched my lips with his and it feels like my body was on fire.

Then I realized that...

My heart is in deep trouble.

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Okay! That's for now. I hope I didn't disappoint you guys. Feel free to ask me anything. And about my other story.. I will definitely post the epilogue soon..

Till then, see yaa!!