Chapter 19
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Nicholas gathered the two of them and they left. He had already sorted out another room for them with minimum access. He notified her friends and made sure they were there and waiting when the couple got to the suite. Her sister grabbed her and held her. Harrison held them both. Everyone got a turn to hug Isabella. When that was done she and Santo had to explain what happened. Cara frowned at Isabella.
“Did you tell the police you think it's Sebastien?”
“I did.”
“You could've died tonight Isabella.” Stella came in and took Isabella away from everyone. She placed her on the couch and knelt in front of her.
“I am okay Stella. Just a scrape.”
Santo came to sit next to Isabella, draping an arm over her, he held her. She looked at Santo then dropped her head. Now was the time, she had to tell Santo the whole truth.
“Sebastien use to hit me physically and I let him, for two years. I stayed in an abusive relationship.”
“Tesoro, why?” He asked gently, his heart breaking at the thought of her being hurt.
“To protect my family, my friends. When Dexter found out he got me out of there. I have never been more grateful for my brother.”
“Thank you for sharing this, I know it must be painful. I’ll keep you safe, promise.”
“Santo I can't ask that...”
“I said I had no plans of throwing you away and I meant it tesoro.”
“Santo…”
Santo couldn't believe what a fool he had been. How could he have been so blind? He would do everything in his power to protect her; Sebastien was through messing with Isabella as far as he was concerned. He held her tight, waiting until she fell asleep in his arms.
Gabriel came to him and said he’d take her to the bedroom. Santo looked at her friends and was so grateful for their support.
“Can I ask a silly question?” Santo said, eyeing Stella who nodded.
“Why wasn’t he arrested?”
“The same way Brooke hasn’t been arrested, they come from old money, the kind that when something bad happens favours are called in and things disappear.” Stella said begrudgingly.
“I’ll have Nicholas get us security in the meantime while we figure out what to do with Sebastien.”
Harrison looked at everyone, he saw how tired and exhausted they all were.
“Let’s call it for the night.”
Everyone hummed in agreement. Santo stopped Stella and Harrison.
“There is an extra bedroom if you want to stay for the night.”
Stella smiled at Santo, “Thank you Santo, we’ll take you up on that.”
Nicholas escorted all the others out of the suite and left to make arrangements with management for Santo and Isabella’s security.
Isabella woke up startled, she looked around her and started panicking. She tried to trace back her steps and remembered last night. They had been moved to a new suite because that maniac had destroyed their previous suite.
Isabella heard footsteps and looked up, seeing her sister. Isabella opened her arms and hugged Stella.
“Bells, are you okay?” Still holding onto her sister.
“I don’t know, Stella he went too far.”
“I know but Santo has sorted it out, you’re in a new suite and you have security.” Stella stated.
“What?” Isabella asked, shocked.
“You have two security guards who will be by your side at all times. Santo is proving to be quite the man on a mission.”
Isabella smiled at that, “Ofcourse he is.”
Santo knocked on the door, “May I come in?”
“Yes please.” Stella said, winking at Izzy. “I’ll see you two downstairs.”
Santo held Isabella, kissing her forehead.
“How did you sleep tesoro?”
“I slept surprisingly well for such an eventful night.”
Santo grinned at that, “Well you should get ready, its race day and I wouldn’t want you to miss this.”
Isabella got up, kissed Santo and went to go get ready.
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