chapter 1

The sunshine shone on Bella's window reflecting on her bed. She woke up joyfully remembering how last night had gone. She screamed," Mom,I am in love", as she came out and recited a poem that her heart loved.

Whenever she recited this poem,it meant good things happened or would happen. Alice, Bella's mom recited this poem with her child expecting her to break the good news, and she told her mom again, "Mom I am In love,finally want to settle down, Finally!"

Rose ran outside half-naked. She was very excited that she wanted to hear the reason for Bella's happiness.

Bella told the both of them to take a seat and a popcorn cause she wanted to narrate a movie, she was so overjoyed that she was laughing all through,she caught her breath and started. "Rose, I went on a date with a very charming, very sexy and muscular man named Trent, he is loving and also is the man of my dreams. He doesn't talk too much; he lives in New York.My dream man has finally come to me. He was so sweet and nice, we went to Eleven Madison Park, yes, which is one of your favorite parks, Rose. I don't know who told him that I had so many memories around the eleven's. He made sure I was comfortable and was ready to stand with me against the world. Trent is the man of my dreams". Rose stood up and reached out for her black Apple tablet, as she was about to type when Mr pan,Bella's dad entered. She ran to hug him because she had not since him in days and wanted to break her good news to him.

Rose went to him hugged him and planted a kiss on his cheek. They were all excited and happy after seeing each other for a long time.

Rose picked up her Apple tablet to continue searching for the name Trent because it sounded familiar. She screamed," Were you with Trent Bolt last night? The second wealthiest man in New York, the only son of Mr Peter Bolt who is the richest man in New York.

Rose disclosed Trent's picture to Bella and asked,

"Sis were you with Trent Bolt last night?" She answered,"Yes I was with him".

"Wait are you serious?! You met the Almighty Trent Bolt". "Yes, I did",Bella said as she smiled.

Throughout the amazing night, Trent did not bother to tell Bella that he is Trent Bolt. Rose became anxious and called Rose to her room to choose an outfit for her.

She was going for a reunion of friends.Her friends were the ones she left in New Jersey when she relocated to New York.

Bella was so happy that she would finally meet her friends after a long period, she stared at the mirror, shouted in amazement and smiled," the future wife to the amazing Trent Bolt. Having said that, she kissed her reflection.She put on black crop top and a white mini skirt that accentuated her curves, carried a matching handbag and she was all set to go to the venue. Bella's Uber driver opened the car door as she was set to leave for the Peter Luger Steakhouse.

Don chose the Peter Luger Steakhouse because he loved eating steak and it was no secret amongst the 4 friends, so he decided to host the reunion because that was what he loved doing with the help of his friends that lived in New York.

Don is a skinny young man Bella met back in college.He was in the same class as Bella, he was a very intelligent kid back in college and he worked with the government.

Steller Banks comes from a very rich home, she is the richest among the four friends. She recently went to India just because she was bored. She is the only child of her parents. Her mom is late while her dad is a very big business mogul. She is short with blonde hair and a shape that could taunt the mind of guys.

Mike is a gymnast. After school, he opened a gym and started building up. He is also a fashionista ,has a sexy huge body, and broad chest. He was the only one Bella once had a crush on while in high school

Bella screamed as all the other people around could hear her and not help but turn their necks as she saw Steller Banks. She was so excited as she hugged her and made sure her fragrance was all over Steller. She could not control her joy as soon as she set her eyes on Mike.She screamed,"Mike",as she jumped on him and he carried her on his back. Mike could not believe his eyes as he saw Bella, after so many years of not seeing her .Don was also in shock as he saw her.He could not believe how Bella had grown so sexy and how curvy she had become.

Bella kept her hands around Don's Neck as they began to eat.

"Don?" Bella asked how many girlfriends so far.

"Bella,will you allow us to eat our steak in peace?" replied Don as he rolled his eyeballs.

"Steller, I'm sure you know the answer,so I'm listening".

Mike laughed out loud."Steller of all people, she travels like a bird around the world. Recently,she went to India simply because she was bored".Bella screamed in shock. You travelled to India simply because you were bored,wow! How many countries have you visited this year?"

"Not too many, just 10 so far", Steller said.

Mike burst into laughter, which made him pour his drink on Bella's skirt." Oops", he said as he realized his mistake and apologized to her.

Bella went to the restroom to clean herself up ,then came to give her friends the gist about Trent,she looked at their faces,smiled and said,"Guys, there is this guy I'm in love with....we've only gone out on a date once though and we talk less on Instagram but I feel I love him and he is the perfect one for me". Steller,who was sitting beside her hit her shoulder with Bella's and asked,"Who is this guy that has swept you off your feet? A picture? His name? Work?And...."."Relax babe",Bella interrupted as she searched for Trent Blot on her phone immediately.

Don shouted,"Bae, are you serious? Trent the billionaire? How did you meet him? Where did you meet him? Did he take you on a date?" "Enough with the questions already", Bella said as she laughed.She continued,"We met at World Poet Day in Paris for he is a lover of poems like I Am, I stumbled into him and as he held me...",she paused and placed her left hand on her chest in a dramatic way," I knew it was love at first sight, he told me to walk carefully and I told him I guess he should my hands so I won't fall again and he laughed. My name is Trent by the way he said as he shook my hand with his cold hand and I loved it. I told him my name and asked him why he was in Paris. He said he loved writing and reading poems but he didn't publish", she paused and turned to Steller. "Steller guess what?

Okay his favorite poet is also my favorite poet...."

"Hold on", Steller interrupted," Pablo.....Yes, Pablo Neruda both of them shouted together joyfully . Bella continued ,"He asked why I was there. I told him I fell In Love with the poem at the age of six and would like to collect the Nobel Prize award like Pablo Neruda. Do you write and publish? he asked.I said I don't publish yet because I still haven't found the courage to publish my rubbish yet.

I would love to read some of your poems someday he said, I was very happy with him. I didn't know where the joy was coming from but all of a sudden I felt safe around him.

We both sat together throughout the convention, talking about who I wanted to be and we lost track of the major reason we came to Paris .The convention was done and he asked for my mobile number which I told him happily ,he decided to call me so I could save his. I was so happy that I asked Trent the next place he was heading to. My hotel to take a nap he answered. I asked him the name of the hotel and it was the same hotel I lodged in

He drove me off to the hotel. I was so happy that I knew Trent but honestly, I never knew he was Trent Bolt.

"Wow, so you love Trent Blot", Don said."Yes, I love Trent",Bella screamed without caring if the people around would hear her.

Steller came up with an idea and snapped her finger," why not go out and take a stroll around New York? Bella should be our Tour guide since it's Don and Mike's first time in NewYork".

Twenty minutes later,

Steller stood up and said, "Guys let's go".

"Wait,I haven't ordered my ride", replied Mike." Will you just listen to me for once in your life? I ordered a car already, let's just go".

They came outside and saw a black limousine." Woah, money is speaking", Don said as they entered the limousine.

They moved around New York.

Don suggested that he had read about the Statue of Liberty and would like to see it

"Driver,please kindly stop at Times Square, Don here has not seen the Statue of Liberty before",Steller said as she and Bella looked at each other and laughed."Steller, that's not fair", Mike said laughing .

When they got to the Statue of Liberty,Don was mesmerized by the size."Wow, it's huge".

Bella wanted them to go to THE MET,the biggest and one of the most visited museums in the world.

"New York is a very beautiful city",Don said smiling."Indeed it is", said Mike who joined the conversation. Bella couldn't help but notice how gloomy Mike had been since they left the Steakhouse."Mike, you have been quiet for a while now. What's wrong? I wanted to ask but was feeling ignorant. Talk to me, what's wrong?"Steller added,"Bella that's right. I also noticed. Mike what's wrong? What's bothering you? I'm sure you know you can open up to us",she said pulling a sad face.

"Nothing is wrong with me", Mike said laughing."I am still in a state of shock that we all have grown so much and we now live in different corners of the globe, and we still have time to come together after so many years of not seeing each other".They all went to hug Mike, it was getting late already so Steller went to her hotel a few minutes after they hugged Mike. Don ordered his ride and drove off to his family's house in New York.

Mike's best friend drove down with his power bike and picked up Mike, and he shouted "Mrs Bolt", and waved.Bella chuckled as she saw her long-time crush drive past her and did not have any idea of when she would meet him again.She called an Uber to pick her up and fifteen minutes later, she saw her driver smile and enter and as they drove back home,a call from Rose rang on her phone.

"Bella, mom said you should get veggies". "Why will mom tell me to do that?"Bella hissed."Just be fast about it, she wants to prepare your favorite dish tomorrow morning to celebrate your new love life and it's with the Almighty Trent". Seconds of silence were broken by Rose,

"Bella, Bella, Bella, are you there?" "Yes I am, Bella responded after coming back to her senses. Rose continued in a disrespectful tone,"Will you get the veggies or not?"

"Shush your mouth and tell Mom I will get the veggies.....okay bye,I'll call u later",Bella responded and Rose hung up the call.She instructed the driver to pull over at the market to get vegetables. She alighted and saw a figure standing in her way.As she looked at the person from foot to head, she was surprised.