Novel & Cerita Unexpected Meet

As we finished up, there was a knock on the door, and a voice called out, "Miss Bella, your ride is here." I exchanged a bewildered glance with my friends. Jace had sent a driver for me? The surprises just kept coming. I took a deep breath, my heart racing with anticipation and nerves. With a final encouraging smile from my friends, I headed out the door, ready to face whatever awaited me at this dinner with Jace.

I was alone. The reality of the events that happened yesterday hit me like a ton of bricks. I was alone in a city filled with hunters trying to find my friend who I haven’t spoken to in years and a woman who I don’t even know. I wasn’t ready for this. I was going to make a mistake and end up tied to a pole in the middle of a city square. I couldn’t breathe. I got up and ran to a window. I opened it and took a few deep breaths. It calmed me a bit.

With a deep breath, I stepped out into the evening. As I walked towards the bar, the neon sign cast a gaudy glow over the sidewalk. And then I saw him -Ethan, leaning against the bar’s entrance just as I expected. His eyes were fixed intently on me. I felt an uncomfortable itch with the way his eyes devoured my body.

My heart lurched. Not the old woman this time. Not Beta Henry. A tall figure stepped inside, his golden eyes glowing like embers in the dim light. Idris. My breath caught in my throat. He had come.

I didn’t see that coming. Talk about an oops! moment. An incident I didn’t plan for. Why does it feel like things are about to get even more complicated?

You have a big day tomorrow—checking out the apartment and surviving another day with your mysterious little charge. ---------------------------

As I await his response, I brace myself for the revelations and challenges that may come with this unexpected encounter. As Sean sinks back in his chair, he reveals that my brother has requested his presence for a meeting, catching me off guard. The mention of a meeting that I had not been informed about sends a wave of unease through me. Sean's casual explanation that it may be regarding the deal that we had supposedly finalized does little to assuage my fears.

A message. Or maybe a trap.

But deep down, something felt off. He picked up his phone again and scrolled through his messages. There was one unread text from an unknown number. He hesitated for a moment before opening it. “You can’t keep ignoring me, Ken. We need to talk.” His heart skipped a beat. There was no name, but somehow, he knew exactly who it was. Mercy. He clenched his jaw and dropped the phone on the table, shaking his head in disbelief. “Unbelievable,” he whispered. “What does she want now?”

“Uncle Isaiah, please don’t ever show up in front of me again.” Isaiah's smile froze. “Coco, I know I made a mistake. I miss you and I love you, let me spoil you…” “I don’t need your love anymore.” There was a deathly still look in Coco’s eyes. “As far as I’m concerned, you are as good as a stranger now.”