Chapter 77- The Surprise

I woke up early to get ready for work as I quickly showered then got dressed in a black knee length black skirt and a milk colored top. I put on my black shoes and took my black bag before walking out of my room.

" Good morning Mom," I greeted as I walked to her and kissed her on the cheek,

" How was your night?" she asked,

" Was good, and yours?" I asked,

" Splendid. Breakfast is ready, make sure to take your medicine after breakfast. I really don't know why you insist on going to work after just being discharged from the hospital. I thought your boyfriend was the boss?"

" Mom..." I said with a laugh..."I thought you were the one scolding me about having my boss as my boyfriend, now you're using it against me," I said and she just shrugged,

" I'm just saying, go on, eat your breakfast before you tell me you're late," she said and I nodded before I walked to the dining table with my breakfast of omelet.

When I was done with my breakfast I thanked my Mom as I took my bag ready to leave.

" Mom, say good morning to Bella for me when she wakes up," I said before I opened the door and walked out.

I was about to walk to my car but stopped in track when I saw a black Bentley parked in front of my house. I was immediately gripped with fear and wanted to run back inside the house, not until the car window was rolled down.

" It's me beautiful, you should have seen your face," Cold said with a chuckle but I didn't find it funny, I was genuinely scared.

" What are you doing here?" I asked as I walked to the car and opened it then I got in.

" No good morning?" he asked as he looked at me with a pout,

" Good morning, why did you come pick me up Cole? You know we're trying to avoid trouble," I said but I didn't get any response, he just started the car and drove out of our driveway.

" Cole," I called him since he refused to say anything and he sighed as his hand clenched the steering wheel.

" I came to pick my girlfriend, what's wrong with that?" He asked. I knew where this was going and I wasn't in the mood for an argument so I decided to be quiet.

I noticed that he wasn't going to the office so I turned to him in confusion. No penthouse, no, it's too early and we have a lot of work to handle.

" Where are we going?" I asked him,

He turned to me briefly before turning his eyes back on the road.

" It's a surprise, I told you I have a surprise for you right?" he asked,

I actually thought he was joking about the surprise thing.

" I'm anxious to see," I said and he chuckled but didn't give away anything.

We stopped in front of a small white wooden gate with a nice house as Cole opened the door and walked out then he turned around to my door and opened it as he helped me step out.

" What are we doing here?" I asked him as I looked around, it was a nice neighborhood, I could see other houses with gates just like the one we were standing in front of. I could see vines and flowers growing on the wall and it gave the house a fairy-like look, it was beautiful.

" Let's go in," he said as he opened the gate and walked in then he turned to me expectantly and I walked in too.

Cole took my hand as he led me up the steps before he opened the door, but this time he moved aside for me to walk in first and I looked at him in confusion but he nodded in encouragement so I walked into the house.

The inside of the house was even more beautiful. There was a tall window that overlooked the garden which allowed the sun to shine into the house. I walked further into the house as my eyes went to what I guess must be the living room. There were three pink couches all perfectly crafted with pillows on them and then the television was mounted on the wall. The artworks on the wall made the sitting room even more appealing.

My eyes went to the kitchen and I gasped as I turned to Cole.

" I don't understand," I said as he walked to me and took my hands.

" Do you like it?" He asked,

" No, I don't like it,..." For a moment Cole's face was covered with sadness until my next words.

" I love it, it's very beautiful, who's going to live here?" I asked as I watched him take my hand and drop a kiss on it.

" You my darling, I've been looking for the perfect house that would be safe for you and Bella and I found this, it's cheap, so you don't have to worry about it being too expensive..." I had a feeling that his definition of cheap and mine weren't the same thing.

" The neighborhood is friendly and safe, so I don't have to worry about you all the time," he said,

" This is beautiful, Bella is going to love this, thank you so much baby," I said as I put my arms around him and hugged him.

" Anything for you my love," he said as he kissed my head.

" This is just so beautiful, the kitchen is so much art, a kitchen made with rocks, it's so...I don't know what to say," I said as Cole laughed.

" Let's take a look at the bedrooms," he said as he held my hand and led the way.

By the time we were done looking around the house, I didn't feel like leaving but we had to leave because we had work.

Cole opened the door for me and I got in before he turned around to the driver's side and entered the car.

As soon as he was seated, his phone started ringing and I happened to see the caller. He quickly ended the call as he ignored it and then he started the car.

" Is everything okay?" I asked,

" Yeah, everything is fine," he said without saying anything else.

What was really happening? Was he hiding something from me?

Why would Mirabel be calling him?

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