Isabella’s POV
“And what the heck was that for?!” I slapped Esam’s hands away from mine.
My heart was still shaken and if he didn't stop me just in time, I'm sure I would have gotten a heart attack.
Still, my breathing had not yet even out. I was panting.
“What happened?” he helped me out of the basement.
Charles stood behind me, his eyes shutting down from lack of sleep. Poor baby needed some shut-eye.
“Was that funny?”
“No, I didn't say it was funny.”
“Well if you didn't then why would you sneak up on me like that.” I grew furious, my eyebrows contorted with anger.
“Do you know how scared I was?”
The smile on his face disappeared. Esam kept a straightened face, biting down on his lips while he listened.
“I'm sorry, Isabella. I didn't mean to frighten you.”
His tone was low an
