Chapter 35

Bella's POV

After breakfast, Liam went to his parent's house to shower and catch up on a little sleep. He begged me to come with him, but I refused. I need time to think and plan on how to tell him about Sophie. Mom and I are in the kitchen having our coffee while my daughter, Sophie, is in the living room watching her favorite cartoons.

" Honey, I am so happy for you and Liam. I knew the moment he sent you home from the airport that the feelings you have for him are somewhat mutual. The way he is looking at you and the way he cared for you speaks louder." My mom held both my hand and stared at me with compassion.

" But sweetheart, you have to tell him now about Sophie. You have to let him know what happened that night before things get out of hand." She added with pleading eyes.

" I know, mom. I am planning to tell him before Collette's wedding this Sunday." I told her, feeling nervous and apprehensive.

" I can't do it this week because classes will start in two days. I have to get ready and prepare for my lesson plan. Sophie needs to get used to her new school and adjust to her new classmates." I added and smiled sadly at her.

" Alright, sweetheart, but don't drag too long. Anything could happen, and I don't want you to get hurt, especially Sophie." She patted my hand and smiled. I nodded my head and glanced at the living room where my precious daughter is watching TV.

I was washing my cup when my phone rang. I wiped my hand with the cloth, grabbed my phone, and felt excited, thinking it's Liam. But when I saw the caller ID, it's from an unknown number. I answered it hesitantly.

" Hello?" I asked.

" I'm coming for you!"The voice said, then cut the call. I was speechless and scared. The voice was not familiar, and it seems like the caller used some device to hide the real voice.

I must have looked like I saw a ghost when mom came back to the kitchen. She saw my state and rushed towards me.

" Honey, what is it? Are you okay? Who was that on the phone?" She asked me worriedly.

" I don't know, mom. I can't distinguish the voice. But he or she sounded angry. He said he's coming for me." I told her in a shaking voice. She helped me to a chair and held my hands. She took a glass of water and gave it to me.

" Maybe somebody's just playing a prank on you, honey. But to be sure, let's report it to the police, okay? I don't like the idea of you being stalked or threatened." My mom said, and I nodded. Just then, another call came. I was so scared to look at my phone, so mom grabbed it and looked at the caller ID.

" It's Collette, hon." She said and passed me the phone.

" Hey, Cols." I greeted her too eagerly.

" Hey, you. Be ready in 30. I'll pick you and Sophie up. We are going to the boutique to have you, and Sophie chose your gowns for the wedding." She announced happily.

" Oh, okay. Gosh, I forgot you are getting married next week. I am so happy for you, Cols." I told her with a tremor in my voice.

" Hey, what was that? Aren't you happy for me? And don't worry, it's your time next. You wait and see." She sounded positive and happy. I will tell her later about Liam and me and maybe about the call. I only hope it's a prank.

I can't think of anybody having grudges towards me. Well, except for Taylor, maybe, but I don't think she will stoop this low for a man.

" Okay, I'll let you go now, babe. Be ready. I'll come to pick you up." Collette said and hung up after saying goodbye.

" Mom, we are going out with Collette. We have to fit our gowns for her wedding. " I informed my mom and got up to get Sophie ready and me.

" Okay, hon, please be careful. When you get back, we will go to the station and report that number, alright?" My mom reminded me, and I nodded.

I told Sophie we are going out with aunt Collette to fit our gowns, and she was ecstatic. She ran to her room before me and told me to hurry up. Mom and I laughed at her excitement. Mom went to help her change while I take a quick shower and change too.

After my shower, I put on my tattered jeans and red off-shoulder sweater. I put on light makeup and lip tint to finish my get up for the day. I know Liam is probably still sleeping right now. He barely had slept last night and this morning, but I sent him a quick message telling him we will be with Collette today.

" Hi, babe. I know you're still sleeping, but I want to let you know Sophie and I will be going with Collette to the boutique for our gowns. I'll see you when we get back, okay? Give me a call when you wake up. I love you, and miss you." I pushed send and put my phone in my purse.

Sophie is sitting on the sofa, waiting for me when I came out of my room. She's wearing her red tutu dress and white leotard. Mom braided her hair and put a white ribbon on the side. She really is my treasure and looked exactly like her father except for her eyes, where she got from me.

Then I heard Collette's car horn. I held Sophie's hand and said goodbye to mom. We went out of the house and went straight to Colette's car. I helped Sophie first in the back seat and made sure she's all buckled up before going to the front seat.

" Hi auntie Coyet, I miss you." Sophie greeted her aunt, who made Collette grin and look back at her.

" Awww, I miss you too, sweetheart. I'm so sorry, baby; aunt Collette has been very busy lately. I promise after my wedding we will spend more time with each other, okay?" She said, smiling, and Sophie nodded her head enthusiastically.

" What about you, Miss? Any news about your budding love life? You didn't tell me about your date last night. You said you would call me and tell me all about it. You never called." She looked at me accusingly, and I grimaced at her.

" I'm sorry, babe, I got distracted last night and this morning," I said, smiling at her. She eyed me curiously and raised her brows. I know she will flip when she finds out about Liam and me. She started the car, and we were on the road when my phone rang.

I smiled when I saw the caller ID. Collette has been giving me side glances, curious about who the caller and why I smiled like a lunatic all of a sudden.

" Hi," I said briefly, smiling so wide my face hurt.

" Hey, baby, where are you?" Yeah, you guessed right, people, it's my Liam calling.

" We are on our way to the boutique, babe. I told you Collette is bringing us there. Have you had your lunch?" I asked him, eyeing Collette, who's been glaring at me, anxious to know who is on the other line.

" I will in a moment, babe. I took a shower first, and then I will go down and eat. I am starving, but I am craving for something else, or should I say, someone." He said huskily, and automatically I blushed and giggled like a schoolgirl.

" Stop it, you flirt. I'll see you when I get back, babe. I have something to tell you." I scolded him and told him I need to tell him something. I've decided I don't have to wait for Collette's wedding to tell him the truth. Whatever happens, I know he will listen and understand. I will accept whatever he will say or if he gets mad. I don't want anything in between us to hinder our happiness together.

" Alright, babe, I'll be waiting. Don't take too long, okay? Kiss Sophie for me and prepare your lips for me. That lip is mine." He joked again, and I giggled.

" Okay. Bye babe, see you later." I told him.

" Bye. Be safe. I love you, baby." He replied, and I had a megawatt smile again on my face.

" I love you, too. Bye." I cut the call and bit my lip, stopping myself from squealing.

" Okay, spill! I have been waiting anxiously to know who that is!" Collette asked and parked the car on the side of the road.

I turned to her and grinned like a madwoman. " That was... Liam." I told her, waiting for her screams. Her eyes grew wide, and her mouth is wide open. Then, on cue comes the loud shriek.

" Aaaaaahhhh! Oh, my God! Finally! God! I'll kill you for keeping that from me. When did it happen? How did it happen?" She asked rapidly. Sophie and I are covering our ears. This girl's scream could pass for a police siren.

" It started last night while I was having dinner with Tom. He was bugging me and had been flirting. I flirted back until I came home, and he went to the hospital for an emergency. The flirting didn't stop there. We have been sending messages all night until I called him babe? That's the time he came rushing to the house. I guess he loves me as much as I love him, Cols." I told her, almost crying. She got emotional too.

" He saw me wearing his shirt I stole from his closet six years ago, and we started kissing. He then told me he is in love with me for a long time, and we slept on the sofa holding each other. I thought I was dreaming, Cols. I can't believe it actually happened, but he came home early morning, and we had breakfast together. I am so happy I can't contain it." I started crying now, and Collette hugged me, crying too.

" Oh, Bella, I am so happy for you both. Finally, you stupid fools admitted to one another your feelings for each other. Mom and dad are going to be so happy that when they find out, they will be planning your wedding too." She grinned, and I laughed at her. We fixed ourselves, and Collette started the car again to continue our journey.

We were both smiling at each other and sang along to the music on the radio. I feel so happy and contented. After six years of suffering alone and missing the people I love, I am finally here, and I am with the man I love the most.