Chapter 7: Someone is trying to hurt Bella.

Chapter 7: Someone is trying to hurt Bella.

Someone knocked at Twinkle’s door.

“Come in.” she said without even taking her eyes off the television.

“Oh my God! Twinkle you are here seeing a movie.” Purity said as she came and joined Twinkle.

“What else should I do?” She asked. "I am on suspension, remember." Twinkle said.

“A lot has happened in school since your absence.” Said Purity in an attempt to get Twinkle's attention.

“Like what?” Asked Twinkle.

“Just guess!!” Purity said trying to get more of her attention.

"I can’t guess. Just tell me.” Twinkle said.

"Bella!!" Purity shouted, as if that one word explained everything.

“I don’t want to hear anything about Bella.” Twinkle said, covering her ears.

“Girl this news is interesting, the school bought a modeling competition form for Bella.” She said, ignoring Twinkle's protest.

“How? I don’t get.” Twinkle said.

“Bella is about to become a world known model.” Said Purity.

“You’re still confusing me. Tell me how, that’s what I want to know.” Twinkle said scowling.

“I just did. De-legend cosmetics wants a new face for their company, and the winner goes home with a car, ten thousand dollars and a two years modeling contract with them.” Purity said.

“Impossible!!” Twinkle shouted.

“She’s already going for it.” Purity said, smirking.

“But Purity, you know this could have been me. The school cheated.” Twinkle said.

“Yes, but you know you didn’t answer any question, and your hair-do for students dressing was off, unlike Bella.” Purity said.

“Just shut up." Twinkle shouted, covering her ears again. "Are you comparing Bella to me? Just look at me, I am prettier, and more presentable than she is, I can’t even still believe it, that dry bone” She said almost crying.

“So what are you saying now?” Purity asked, taken aback by Twinkle's outburst.

“Anyways, it has happened, I can’t change the past but I can change the future, as long as I live, Bella will not win.” Twinkle said, her eyes flashing with so much determination.

“What?” Purity shouted.

“It’s a promise from me.” Twinkle added.

****

The next day, Bella was walking to school when she was stoped by two guys.

“Please let me pass.” She said.

One of them brought out a gun from his pocket and showed it to Bella to scare her, Bella became really scared and nervous.

What do you want from me? Bella asked.

“We just want you to quit.” One of them said.

“Quit what?” Bella asked.

“Quit modeling!” The other said.

"Quit the contest, else you won’t like our next visit." One of them said and they left in a rush.

Bella was so scared. She ran to school so horrified. She told Shirley and Don everything that happened.

"I don’t think I will continue, my life is in serious danger." Bella said trembling.

“Nooo! You’re not quitting. Only losers quit and you are not a loser.” Don said.

“Don’t be scared Bella, they can’t do anything, this is only a threat.” Shirley said.

“Did you call it only?” Bella asked.

“But you can’t let us down, you can’t let Kadanzy down, I know you are strong and I believe in you, and I know nothing will happen.” Shirley said.

“Yes Bella, you just have to be strong.” Don added.

“Ok, Don can you do this, like pick her up when coming to school and also drop her while going. I am just saying……” said Shirley.

“Come on, don’t say that, it’s not as easy as you think or say it, he is only my friend not my driver.” Bella said.

“Come on, Bella, I would do anything, even more because why not? This is for your safety, it’s the same route we take, we will go to school together from today.” Don said.

“Wow!! At least, until all these is over.” Shirley said.

“Don, I can’t believe you are doing all these.” Bella said.

“Because I know you will do same for me.” Don said.

“Sure, why not? Thanks.” Bella said.

****

During break, everyone went to the canteen to eat. Purity dropped a letter given to her by Twinkle into Bella’s locker. When Bella came back, she opened her locker and saw the paper first, it had write ups written in it boldly so she read it out.

“Quit going for that competition, it’s a life threat.” it read.

“What’s that?” Shirley asked.

“Read this." She said handing the note over to Shirley.

Shirley read it and sighed.

"Bella, this is just a letter, nothing more than that." Shirley said.

“Did you say “just ?” Bella asked.

“Bella, this writer is faceless, this is an empty threat. They can’t do anything, if they could, they would show their faces” Shirley insisted.

“Hah!! I am getting really scared Shirley.”

“Come on!! Everything is in order. So cheer up.” Shirley said.

Don and his driver took Bella back home since she was so horrified.

Bella came back from school with Don because she was so horrified. She would wait for Don every morning to take her to school. Don didn't see it as a big deal. He was enjoying doing it anyways. Going to school and coming back with Bella.

* * * *

Bella went out one evening to get fruits since it was something she enjoying eating.

"Hi" A guy standing beside her said. "Hi" She responded although wasn't interested in what the guy had to say. It was a young guy of her age, or maybe slightly older.

"You seem busy." he said.

"Naaah, I'm not or maybe, I am." Bella said trying to tease him.

"Oh really " he responded laughing.

"I'm Billy, just came out to have a ride in the street and then I saw you walking down here and... just wanted to say hi." Billy explained.

"That's cute, thank you." Bella said.

"What's your name then?" He asked.

"I'm Bella." Bella responded.

"Mmmmm mmmmh, that's a really cute name for a cute girl like you." He said smiling.

"Thank you." Bella responded.

"You know I have to be on my way now." Bella said as they walked down the street from the shop she got the fruits.

"Alright, that's fine, that's my car packed over there." Billy said pointing at his white car that was packed at the other side of the road.

"Oh, thank you so much, but I'm good, I can find my way, maybe next time." Bella said.

"Alright, if you say so." Billy said.

"Alright, buy then, see you around." Bella said.

"You too." Billy said and Bella left. Bella didn't even walk up to a stone throw when she met two strange looking men, they both suddenly came in front of her and tried to stop her from moving forward. Bella had to run back and they followed her, the street was quite empty, Billy was already in his car trying to start it, he raised his head and saw some men run past him, it was the girl he just spoke to that was in front, she was running like her life depended on it. Billy drove towards them immediately, when he got to Bella he opened the door and she rushed in not even minding who it was that opened the door for her. She was panting and trying so hard to calm herself down. When she looked up, she saw it was the guy she was talking to earlier, Billy.

"Thank you so much." Bella said.

"It's fine, don't mention, I told you, I could give you a ride if you wanted."

"I really wasn't expecting any of these." Bella said.

"Who are they?" Billy asked.

"I don't know, I don't know any of them and I don't even know what I've done so bad and why they keep following me." Bella said sobbing.

"Come on, it's fine, have you thought about reporting to the police?" Billy asked.

"No, no, I haven't, I thought it was all a joke and they would stop." Bella said.

"A joke? Well now you know it isn't a joke, maybe you should report to the police first thing tomorrow morning." Billy advised.

"Alright then, I'll." Bella said.

"Thank you once again." Bella said.

Billy took Bella back home, she thanked Billy and rushed into her house and locked the door.