CHAPTER 25:
MEETING WITH HER NEMESIS
A few days later, Bella got a phone call from Claudia to meet with her for coffee at the Nelson Place cafe. It was a quiet Saturday morning as she walked along the empty street. She loved Melbourne’s first seaport which was scenic for tourists and locals alike. Nelson Place featured tree-lined parks, museums with a World War II ship and a range of retail stores, cafes, and restaurants all nestled to form a popular marine village.
The fresh sea air and the waterfront restaurants with its historical buildings gave Bella a sense of warmth and calm when she enjoyed a casual meal or experienced fine dining with her friends. It was the perfect place to let loose and set aside her worries for the day, particularly when she was able to frequent bookstores, a
