Chapter 5: The ice begins to melt.

Seeing the car driving away, Bella stops running. Huh?, didn't they see me? Is he really that angry?.

Sweating profusely and trying to catch her breath, she squats and hung her head dejectedly, her eyes clouding with tears. Suddenly appearing behind her.

"Bella, what's wrong with you? Why are you acting so shameless!" Aaron said gritting his teeth. Why will she leave him to run after Nathan. Where did she even meet him?.

Not bothering to answer, she stood up and turns to look at him. Aaron is bewildered by the raging anger in her eyes. Huh? What did he do wrong now?. While lost in his thoughts, Bella hails a taxi and left. When regained himself, he noticed Bella was no longer there. Getting into his car, he sigh " I'll give her some time".

In the car, Bella is restless, confused, sad and angry. Wiping the tears from her eyes, she texted Precious not getting a response immediately she knew Precious might be busy. Dropping her phone, she's lost in thought. When did she starts having feelings for Nathan?. Seeing his accusatory gaze earlier, she felt sad.

Ugh it's all that moron's fault! Why did he do that in front of Nathan, trying to show off?. How do I tell him there's nothing going on between Aaron and I??. Another round of sadness washes over her and more tears fell. Bella is the type of girl that wear her heart on her sleeves. What she doesn't like she will express it, she's also strong hearted and determined. That's why when Claire and her mother gave her a hard thing, She endured it and fought back back when needed but when it came to romantic feelings, she was a stranger to it. Nathan was the first person she's ever felt something so strong and romantic for.

But she will soon master the art of hiding her feelings. That's a story for another day.

Getting to her apartment, sighing sadly, she opened her door and dragged her feet inside. Sitting on the couch, suddenly feeling overwhelmed by all the pent up frustrations and anger, she let the tears fall. She can't still understand why she feels this way, coupled with Nathan's unfair treatment. Just then her phone rings, without checking to see who was calling

"Hello" her hoarse voice rang out. She has been crying for who knows how long. Nathan immediately frowns hearing her voice "are you crying?" His deep voice said. Bella immediately sprung up from her seat, checking the phone screen, she didn't expect Nathan to call her after leaving like that. Hearing the voice of the man that wronged her, she couldn't hold the tears and another round of sobs escaped her mouth.

"Why are you crying? Where are you?" His asked ,his voice laced with concern. "Home" Bella replied softly. Hanging up the phone.

"Turn the car. Drive to Miss Bella's apartment" he turned to Oliver. "Yes Boss". Well it seems there's still hope for the Boss and miss Bella.

Bella staring at the phone, wondering why he ended the call abruptly. Slumping on the couch, she suddenly felt drained and exhausted. She felt her eyes getting heavy and fell asleep on the couch. The sound of the door bell dinging consistently woke her up. Ughh who's that moron disturbing her sleep, hope it's not that Buffon Aaron or I might end up scratching his eyes out. The door bell dings again. It's definitely that moron.

Picking up the feather duster, she hurries to the door. Lifting the feather duster ready to strike and opening the door "you moron! I told you.....". Seeing the person standing there was Nathan and not Aaron she was shocked. Huh? What is he doing here?.

Nathan seeing the little woman with the feather duster ready to hit the person at the door chuckled lightly. "Were you expecting someone else?" he asked stepping into the house. Bella was too stunned to reply " what are you doing here" she finally found her voice.

"I came to see why you were crying " he replied,his eyes looking at her intently. Bella not knowing how to respond just bit her lips and dropped the feather duster. "Answer me!" He said this time his voice low and heavy.

"Because of you " Bella replied slowly raising her eyes to meet his. Her eyes brimming with unshed tears, then dropping her head staring at the floor.

"You have lots of tears to waste, don't you?". Not getting a response from her, he slowly walked up to her. Placing his finger on her chin, he slowly raised her head up. "Tell me why you were crying Bella" . Bella shivered slightly, biting her lower lip, her name sounds so good in his mouth.

"I was trying to explain why I was there with Aaron but you didn't even give me the chance to say anything. There's nothing going on between Aaron and I" she said all in a go.

"So you were scared I'll misunderstand?" He asked. Bella nodded. Seeing the woman in his front acting cute, he chuckled. Standing up straight,he turned to sit on the couch "well I already misunderstood,and I was very angry, I couldn't even eat my lunch. How about you make me something to eat?" He asked titling his head slightly.

Huh?, didn't eat? But he clearly walked out from one of the booths, so how did he not eat?. Seeing that the woman was lost and not responding,he pretended to stand up to leave " well it seems like you don't care. I should head back and starve myself then " he said pretending to be sad.

"Wait! I'll make you something to eat, just sit down" Bella quickly said and dashed to the kitchen. Nathan laughed as he watched the woman running away like a frightened mouse. Back in the kitchen, Bella blushes hearing the man laughing. Oh my dear heart, take a pity on me. She thought placeing her hand on her chest.

She decided to make noodles with tomato and egg stir fry since she was out of groceries. Placing the dishes on the dining table "I'm out groceries, this is what I could make right now". Nathan glance at the dishes in his front, taking his chopsticks, he took a large bite and smiled " delicious". Hearing his approval, Bella smiled. " I'll send Oliver to get you the groceries" he said taking another bite of the food. "Okay" she nodded smiling lightly.