Vampire Prince Adrian

Chapter Six

Adrian POV

We arrived late Sunday, but I made it a point to at least call Mother once I landed. "So, you finally decided to call me." I sighed, "I'm sorry, mother." Was all I could think of, she sighed, "It's ok, Adrian, the roses were beautiful, by the way." I got into my Bugatti La Voiture Noire and started making my way to my condo in Manhattan.

"I know it doesn't make up for last night -""It's ok, my child." She interrupted, "But you can't keep running from your problems." I know she's right. I can't keep running away thinking that Beth will just disappear. "I know, mother." I gripped the stirring wheel tightly turning my knuckles white, "Speaking of Beth, I'm going to have to call her." Mother went silent. "Katherine found her bond at the ball last night, and Beth asked if I could help." Knowing that that was a lie, not a complete lie but a lie none the less. "How much?" Was all she asked. I sighed and hesitated, "Unlimited." I mumbled barely above a whisper.

"Adrian Bello, you will speak up when you are talking to me. How MUCH does that b***h want?" I know I shouldn't let her wait on the answer but the words don't want to come out, "HOW MUCH?!" She yelled with frustration. I sighed, "She wants it to be unlimited, BUT I told her I would help with just the dress." I could feel her aura coming through the phone which isn't good. "I don't know why you entertain that woman." She hissed.

I don't know why either i thought, "Like I said mother I'm going to call her and hopefully come to an agreement." I could feel her eyes rolling, she sighed "Fine, whatever, do as you please." She hung up the phone not even allowing me finish or at least say goodbye. I dailed Beth and was met with the usual false sweetness, "Katherine wants a one of kind Pnina Tornai wedding dress from Kleinfelds." "Great" I groaned, "I'll send you the details, it's a one-on-one appointment, don't be late."

She ended the call before we could even discuss the budget for this so called wedding. I made it to my condo and handed my keys to the valet, so he could park my car. I was greeted by the doorman, "Good evening, Mr. Bello." "Evening Sam." *DING* I looked at my phone and saw the information for this appointment at the bridal shop for Wednesday two weeks from now. I headed to the desk to see if I had any mail and then made my way to the elevator.

I reach my floor and head straight to my home office. I need to start looking for a new assistant and fast. *BUZZ**BUZZ* I reached for my phone and saw that mother was calling me. "Hello, mother. I thought you were mad at me?""When did I ever say I was mad at you?" I just rolled my eyes, "What can I do for you?" "Beside not entertaining that b***h? You remember my friend Ranisha, don't you?" How could I forget? She like my mother is a fellow lady in red.

"Yes, go on?" I asked intrigued, "Well, do you remember little Isadora?" And again how could I forget the girl was smart for her age and was honestly a real treat to play chess and Chinese checkers with. "Yes, I remember." I got up from my desk and decided to go make myself an espresso, "Good! I was thinking that you could let Isadora work at the office."

"Mother, I can't possibly do that.""And why not?" She asked insulted, "She's eight mother." I could hear her sigh, "What year are you in Adrian? The girl is about to be twenty in four months."

I almost dropped my cup at the thought, "Has it really been that long?" I questioned. "Yes, it has and it also happens that the girl will be getting her associates in business and marketing and she needs some on hand training hours. I thought what better way then at the office with you." That actually does help because I do need a new assistant, I thought. "Yeah, is she able to come by the office tomorrow say noonish?" Mother squealed in delight, "Sounds great! I'll tell her." She hung up the call I assume to tell Isadora to meet me at the office tomorrow. I sipped on my espresso and thought about it for a moment.

Has it really been that long since I last visited the Byakko clan? I knew Isadora was smart but to already have her associates in business and marketing is impressive, but then again I don't hold it against her she was always the most disciplined out of the eight, especially for being the youngest. Well, we'll see.

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Isadora POV

I just got off the phone with Auntie Ruby and she told me that Adrian wanted me at the office tomorrow at Noon! I can't wait! Bellerose Cosmetics is a huge brand and Adrian is an amazing entrepreneur/ business man. To learn with him is going to be awesome.

"ISADORA!" I heard Mimi yell, "Gurl where is ya head at? Yous gonna over mix the batter!" He said in his thick jersey accent, which always intrigued me because he's from Kyoto. "Sorry, aunt Ruby told me that Adrian wanted me at the office for a job!" I giggled, "O.M.G!" He hugged me tightly, "I'm so f*****g proud of you hunnie!"

Mimi is my third eldest brother, Yoshi's, husband. I've been living in the apartment that sits above the café and bakery they own called White Lotus for about a few months now. It's been nice living independently and now I have a job!