Unspoken

Chapter 17

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The next morning when Belle opens her eyes, she's in her bed, wrap in her comfy blanket. She squints at the clock which is on her bedside table.

11 A.M

Thank God it's Sunday, she thinks and burrows herself into her covers. Just then, a burning and cringing sensation in her throat reminds her of last night. She had been in Aiden's arms last night.

Aiden!

She was in the car with him, then how come she's lying in her bed? Looking under the covers, she realizes that she's still in her dress. She must have fell asleep and he brought her in. She remembers the slap which she had slanted across his face last night and sighs. She wonders if she still have her job after that little stunt. The previous night's events keeps replaying in her mind until she decides to take a long shower to cool her mind. Even in the shower, her thoughts keep drifting back to Aiden. She recalls the panic in his eyes when she had started coughing like crazy. He appeared terrified and had been more terrified when he realized that there was blood on her palm.  

Maybe because he still cares, a voice in the back of her head whispers. But Belle knows better than to believe that voice. She can't believes it because it will be more difficult to forget him. And now he's already engaged. To Cora. 

She wraps her towel around her and returns back in her room to get dress. Just as she finishes putting on her legging, the doorbell rings. She gets wrap in a tight hug as soon as she opens the door.

"Belle, I'm here to spend the day with you", Mia says excitedly as she saunters inside. "I know you have missed me a lot." 

Belle rolls her eyes as they settles on the couch. They are halfway in their series on the television, when Belle feels Mia's gaze on her face. She cranes her head and lefts her eyebrows questioningly.   

"Are you okay?", Mia asks. When Belle nods, she adds, "I'm asking because you've been staring at the floor since half an hour." 

"Is it about yesterday?"

When Belle sighs softly, she turns completely towards her.

"Tell me, please", Mia pleads, knowing her friend have the habit of bottling everything inside her chest. Belle gives her a smile, trying to tell her that she's alright but Mia definitely does not buys that.

"You're not fine Belle and I know it. Okay so stop pretending in front of me, you hear me."

Belle is about to explain everything to Mia when suddenly her mobiles besides her starts vibrating. Unlocking the screen, she sees a text message from Chris.

"Belle, I apologize for last night. I know I left the party without telling you yesterday but I promise to make it up for you. Please forgive me."

 "Bella, what's going on?", Mia demands instantly. "What does he means he left the party without you? How did you returned home then? You could have told me yesterday, Belle! I was there too."

"Chill", Bella finally mouths. "Take a deep breathe."

"How did you return home yesterday night?",Mia questions again.