Bella: The Ending: A Sagatori Family Saga by Kimberly Soto

Author:Kimberly Soto [Soto, Kimberly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-20T18:30:00+00:00

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Five days had passed since I’d spoken with Jax. I’d only seen Ivan at meals of which I was demanded to attend. His deafening silence enraged me. I had questions that he refused to answer.

Breakfast was early, and the sun had barely risen. Ivan sat across from me reading the paper while he sank his lips to a small teacup.

I ate the food and sipped at the tea while I searched the room nonchalantly, casting my gaze. I searched for nothing in particular—so they thought. Two maids attended each meal holding their hands in front of their white cloth aprons. They didn’t move until they were asked to. I wasn’t allowed to do anything for myself. The moment I tried they were there tending to my needs.

I attempted to speak to Ivan, ask him questions about my family, but he continued to ignore me.

“Ivan, I’d like to talk about my husband,” I said as I dropped my teacup on the saucer below. He made no attempt at taking his attention from the paper though, and my annoyance grew. “I wasn’t asking. I demand it, Ivan.”

He flicked his gaze in my direction. “You, my dear child, no longer need to worry yourself with that man.”

Nervously, I palmed the mug relishing in the ceramic’s warmth. I sipped and lowered it once more. By the time the mug rested with the saucer he’d already returned his attention to the paper.

“He’s my husband, Ivan. I demand I be returned to him.” My bravado echoed through the large dining room.

My gaze slid to the maids who seemed fidgety. Their discomfort was palpable. Was I the only one who noticed it?

I wouldn’t waver, “He’s my husband; you must realize that I love him.” I rested my eyes on his.

Ivan lowered his paper again, watching me with a stoic expression. The longer he stared me down, seeing I wouldn’t give in, sparked swirls of anger in his eyes. He draped an arm on the edge of the table and leaned forward. “He isn’t good for you. Surely you understand how important it is to accept your role as…” He sucked air in through his nose before pounding on the table with his fist.

I jumped and the dishes that sat near me clattered loudly. “What role?”

His silence grew.

Annoyed, I yelled, “When. Can. I. See. My. Husband?” demanding his answer.

Ivan moved forward shifting in his chair causing it to screech against the polished wood. His expression was filled with amusement. He snarled down at me, “You do not make demands. You will not see him again, and you’d do good to remember that, Nadia!”

“Surely you see that I don’t belong here.” I pleaded.

Something in the look he gave… for one moment, I saw the bad man Jax spoke of, but it quickly faded with his response. “Ahmm,” he cleared his throat and rested his silver-bearded chin on his hands. “Nadia… Bella,” he said, annoyed, “I want you to be comfortable here, and I’m certain that I’ve gone about this the wrong way.

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