LOVE

Isabella was standing on her balcony when she saw cars. Five cars came inside her bungalow and a lady stepped out of it. Isabella's eyes widened when she saw Riza. Her Grandmother, Isabella, came out of her room and went down the stairs where she saw her Grandfather, Christopher, greeting her. She stood there until Riza's eyes went on her came to her and caressed her cheek. As Riza was about to touch Isabella's cheek she took a few steps back, which made her stumble. "Be careful love", Riza said. Isabella looked at her Grandfather and asked him "Why is she here Grandpaa?" Christopher looked down and then at Isabella, "I will tell you later. For now, go out with your friends." Before going back to her room, Isabella looked at Riza and then went back to her room. Meanwhile, Riza came to Christopher's study with him. "Please sit, Riza." Christopher said Riza took her seat and said "Isabella doesn't know why I am here, but you know why I am here." she said. Christopher poured two wine glasses and gave one to Riza. He took his down in his seat and said "Riza, I know why you are here but." "But wait what? Christopher, this deal happened after Isabella was born after Alena's death. You had 21 years to tell her everything," she said wittily. "I know Riza, but I don't. I need time to tell her everything. She will not take it well, Rzia, she needs time to process all this," Christopher said. Riza stood up from the chair and said " OK then you have 2 days to tell her everything." "Riza, I just can't tell her anything like that," Christopher said. "That's your problem, not mine, Christopher. I will be back in 2 days." With that, Riza made her way out of Christopher's studies. Meanwhile, Isabella went out to meet her friend Summer. "What happened, Isabella?" Summer asked her. "Summer I don't know, but umm. My Grandmother was my mom's mother." Isabella said. "That's nice she must have brought a lot of gifts for you. After all, you are all from a rich Richie family," Summer said while taking a sip of her coffee. Isabella glared at her. "That's not the reason she is here. After 21 years. I never saw her in real life. She is not good. I am sure if she is her then she definitely wants something," Isabella said. "You are thinking a lot about Isabella. That will not be the case. She might want to see her granddaughter," Summer said. "That can never happen, something is definitely fishy." Isabella said "Isabella, you are thinking a lot, nothing is fishy," Summer said. Isabella didn't say anything. When she came back home, she went directly to Christopher. "Grandpaa Grandpa" she said. "Yes, Isabella," he replied. Isabella went into his room and made her way towards him. "Grandpaa, what happened? Why was she here?" she asked him. "Isabella, I want to tell you but I just could not. I need some time, my love." Christopher said. "But Grandpaa, what is it?" Isabella asked him. "Isabella stops acting like a kid. I said I can't tell you means I can't tell you." Christopher shouted" on at Isabella went back to her room and tears flowed from her eyes. Two days passed in a snap. Christopher didn't tell anything to Isabella, Isabella was sitting on the couch when Riza came. Isabella saw her and stood up. "Why are you here again, just making it clear what you want? Just tell me don't give stress to my Grandpa." Isabella said. Christopher came downstairs hearing her voice. "Isabella, why are you shouting?" Christopher stopped in his tracks when he saw Riza. "Riza." he said Riza smiled "I assume that you haven't told her anything yet, Christopher." Riza said while looking at Isabella, "Riza, I didn't get the chance. I will only tell her today." Christopher said, " It's OK, Christopher didn't get the chance in 21 years like what you will get in 2 days," Riza said. "Stop brushing around the bush? What is it? Tell me directly if it's about me." Isabella asked Riza in a harsh tone? "Definitely, because after this you do need time to pack your stuff," Riza said, which left Isabella clueless. "What do you mean I didn't get it? Please be more clear." Isabella asked her "21 years ago, after your mother died, Christopher and I signed an agreement that after you turn 21 I can choose any guy for you and you will marry and spend the rest of your life with him." Riza said. "What kind of stupid deal is it? I have to marry, according to you, Grandpaa, what rubbish is she talking about", Isabella said. "Am I talking rubbish Christopher?" Riza asked Christopher. "Isabella Riza is right. We indeed had an agreement, which states that Riza will have the right to whom you will marry." Christopher said. Isabella was shocked and took a step back. "So you are here because you want me to marry someone?" Isabella asked. "Yes, you are right. I want you to marry the guy I have chosen for you." Riza said. "And what if I say no?" Isabella asked. "You don't have a choice, Isabella, your Grandpa will suffer the consequences," Riza said. Isabella looked at Christopher and her eyes were filled with tears. "I am ready to marry whoever you want me to," Isabella said. "That's like a good girl, so pack your bags, then we will leave tomorrow." Riza said and smiled. " OK." Isabella said and went back to her room. She started to pack her bags when Christopher came into her room. "Isabella!" he said Isabella turned and looked at him and said "Yes Grandpaa." "I am sorry dear," Christopher said. Isabella went to him and hugged him tightly. " OK Grandpaa, I know how much you love me and if this is my destiny, then I will happily accept it." Isabella said. "I wish I could do anything, Isabella, but I am helpless," Christopher said, as his eyes filled with tears. "Now Grandpaa, let me pack my stuff or I will forget something." Isabella said while hiding her tears. Christopher nodded and went out of his room. Riza was the only one who was happy. After that, Isabella and Christopher were both hurt. Isabella had to marry someone whom she didn't even know she was going to spend the rest of her life with someone who was no more than a stranger. Riza picked up her phone and called him. She told him that she was bringing Isabella. He should not worry about anything. ******TO BE CONTINUED******