The truth is well hidden, I hope.

Raymond

Raymond: Why does this have to happen at this time of the year, I have been able to scale through for the past 4 years and now a random girl is trying to ruin my future, (he sighs)who is this girl exactly, why would she call me a thief,(he remembers the pendant) how come I was with her pendant, and why is the pendant so much strange like there's a connection. I need to know this girl more, if only I could get my hands on the pendant. Maybe, just maybe (he finally gives up on thinking and goes to bed)

At the Saltovers

Bella is speaking to her pendant in her room.

Bella: I shouldn't have taken you off, I am sorry, I was only trying to honour my friend and thanks to her, I found you easily, she needs a reward right (in a tone that sounds like it's waiting for reply) I understand, I should punish that boy for taking you away.(she later puts on the pendant and goes to sleep)

Meanwhile her mother has been eaves dropping.

Stella her mom

Stella: What, woah, this is good luck, finally, my little girl is all grown now and us ready, she's finally ready yo take over, who is this lucky boy that caught my child's attention. haaa! I should ask her friends, she can give me the details (she sighs) poor Bella, she thinks I am away, not knowing I am watching her every move.

(She dials Rachel's number)

Rachel: Good evening ma'am, how are you ma?

Stella: Rachel my dear, don't call me ma'am, you are like my daughter, how about you address me that way, ehhhh?

Rachel: OK mummy.

Stella: Goooodd girl, I called to ask you for something.

Rachel: OK, hope no problem ma.

Stella: Not at all my darling, I just want to know about some certain things, we'll discuss later personally.

Rachel: hem OK, go ahead ma.

Stella: Bella has been acting strange all day, she keeps talking to her brother's pendant, saying she's sorry and a certain boy will pay for it, I just want to have briefing.

Rachel: But mum, Bella said you were away, anyway, something happened in uni today, Bella' pendant got stolen and well Layla found the culprit, it's weird through, I didn't see anyone stealing any pendant as I was with Bella most of the time, the truth is I feel it was planned against the boy, and also today Layla was very nice which is very unlike her.

Stella: Is that all.

Rachel: Yes mum.

Stella: Well said, I want you to inform me about anything that happens, I have a good feeling about it but it's bow mixed up with fear.

Rachel: I have a suggestion though, Layla is very tricky, but Bella never listens to me, she says I am only jealous, why would I be jealous of that b*tch(she says with despite )

Stella: Be calm dear, I never liked Layla but that doesn't give me Rights to call her a b*tch.

Rachel: Sorry ma'am, furry took over ma.

Stella: It's alright dear, control your anger from now on, you will be doing some important job for me later.

Rachel: OK ma,

Stella: I will send you the address, good night, sweet dreams dear.(she ends the call)

Stella: Let's hear Layla's part of the story (she calls Layla)

Layla: Hello mum

Stella: who is your mum(she says in her mind)hmmm.

Layla: Mum you called me first so I should be the one saying that, if nothing I would hang up now, byee.

Stella: Wait, I just want to know if anything happened in the university today.

Layla: Nothing happened, besides if anything dangerous happened, it will be on the news.

Stella: I am only trying to care for Bella that's all.

Layla: She has her friends with her, so you don't need to worry, she doesn't need monsters like you who only care about them selves

Stella: watch it girl, who do you think you're talking to, you'll say what you just said

Layla: sorry mum came out wrongly (she cuts in) if nothing I will be going ma.(she ends the call)

Stella: What a girl, (looking at Bella's door) if only she will open up to me like before, I, (she hesitates as tears start forming in her eye sockets) I am sorry Bella, for not being there for you, for the past 10years, I am really sorry, will you still be able to forgive me, (she falls to the ground and tears flows freely down her cheeks) I taught leaving you will make you stronger, but I didn't know it damaged you, I , I am really sorry (she wipes her tears and getting, heading straight to the door of the mansion, she looks upward, in the direction of Bella's room) I will make up for it, I promise, Bella, from now on you have my support, just give me some little time to mend my mistakes, just little. (she sighs and leaves the mansion to a nearby hotel).

Back at Layla's

Layla: what does this woman know, why would she suddenly call me, I shouldn't have spoken that way, I should have allowed her to speak, now she will start suspecting, or wait did Bella tell her anything, she couldn't have, they don't have good relationship, I have to be prepared, it might have been Rachel, whatever she knows I better shut her up, I also have to convince Bella to be at my side, else I'll loose face in front of Raymond, (she sighs) Bella I'm sorry for doing this to you, I am doing it for love,(she chuckles) you will never understand anyway, you don't know what love is, Hahahahahahaha(she laughs melancholically, hatred, evil ways popping in her head, and sinister within her eyes).