Under His Protection

The taxi rolled through the streets, each turn bringing Isabella closer to her destination, and closer still to the source of her unease. The twisting of her stomach intensified as the cab drew near, her nausea rising to a crescendo as the driver announced their arrival.

Going back was the last thing she had wanted but she had become short on supply of clothes and as most of the clothes at her apartment were for working, she had no choice but to go back to her mother’s house to pick up her remaining belongings.

Isabella had left Vincent’s house in a cab even after he had insisted on his driver taking her “Thanks but I will be fine,” she said as she walked out of the apartment.

She appreciated his kind gesture and concern towards her but she knew showing up at her mother’s place in a fancy car would cause attention and after all that had happened lately, another argument was the last thing she wanted that morning.

“Thanks for the ride,” she said as she alighted from the cab, looking at her family’s house she couldn’t help but wonder what had been happening during her absence, she had been gone for over a month and they had not even bothered to check on her.

Isabella walked straight to the door and imputed the passcode and it sprung open.

Immediately she walked into the house, she noticed Timothy and Angel adjust themselves, it was obvious they had been in a compromising position but she couldn’t care as she knew they had always wanted this.

Isabella knew her sister had wanted to be engaged to Timothy instead from the very start and her wish was already coming to pass.

Ignoring the formidable sight she had beheld, Isabella headed straight for her room but was interrupted by Timothy.

“Here come the Harlot!” Timothy announced letting out a scornful laugh.

“Why are you home so soon?” he asked scornfully. “Did your client run off?” he continued trying to poke Isabella to anger.

She had hoped that they would ignore her just as she had done but here he was trying to get on her nerves. She paused and turned towards Timothy, and the thought of retaliating back came to her mind but he wasn’t worth her energy anymore.

She turned to continue her movement when Angel suddenly blurted out. “Don’t bother, Isabella isn’t just a harlot but a rude brat!” angry by Isabella’s disrespectful silence.

She halted and walked toward Timothy and Angel, who had now faced each other.

“I would prefer to be a Harlot than fool myself like the both of you are right now,” Isabella asserted her voice rising in anger.

“Yeah! You thought I wouldn’t notice how you were all over each other when I came in, just advise get a room next time,” she continued as she smiled mischievously.

Timothy and Angel’s faces suddenly became red after Isabella’s words, “W-what do you mean by that!” they shouted trying to defend themselves.

Isabella could see the guilt in their eyes, especially Timothy who had always tried to blame her for everything but he was caught in the act.

“You can deny all you want I don’t care,” she said in a shrilled voice.

“For your information, I’ll be leaving soon and you can continue when I leave!” she remarked sarcastically.

As Isabella turned to go to her room, Timothy became bloodshot and became pissed by Isabella’s proud and rude behavior, he immediately stood up and walked towards her.

Isabella noticed Timothy’s sudden movement toward her and stood wanting to see his reaction.

“How dare you walk out on me!” Timothy fumed pulling Isabella backwards.

but Isabella quickly pushed his hands aside ignoring him, angered Timothy raised his hands in an attempt to slap her.

“I wouldn’t dare to do that if I were you, because if you lay your hands on me you may live to regret that action!” Isabella asserted looking at Timothy with unwavering boldness.

Timothy was surprised by Isabella’s boldness she wasn’t moved by his action and instead she threatened him.

He knew he had the powers to deal with her all he wanted, after all, he was the eldest son of the renowned Casey family but he wondered what had prompted Isabella’s new boldness.

Angel seeing Timothy’s expression tried to come to his rescue, and she turned to Isabella, “What gave the right to speak to Timothy that way, you should know your limits!” she acknowledged rebuking Isabella.

Isabella unbothered by Angel’s remark continued her movements, giving her an awful silence as she walked away.

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“She means nothing to us,” Angel said as she moved to continue from where they had left off, but Timothy already pissed shoved her hands aside.

Angel surprised by Timothy’s sudden reaction wondered what would have prompted it. “What have I done wrong?” she inquired out of curiosity.

“I want to be left alone!” Timothy replied in a harsh tone as he stood up to walk away.

As she watched Timothy walk away, Angel couldn’t help but feel bad about how everything had gone, but deep down she was still curious about Timothy’s behavior.

“Does, Timothy still have feelings for Isabella?” she thought to herself.

Angel gritted her teeth and cursed at Isabella as all that happened replayed over her mind, it had taken her a lot to cajole Timothy into coming over and it was ruined by Isabella’s mere presence.

She suddenly felt anger rise within and at that instant she saw Isabella who was done with her parking she watched her carry her bag downstairs, and she decided not to let her go without giving her piece of her 0anger.

“And where do you think you are going?” Angel asked obstructing the way to the door.

Isabella looked at her with so much disgust, that she tried to look for what would have prompted her display and noticed Timothy was nowhere to be found.

she realized Timothy had walked out on Angel abruptly making to want revenge on her.

“Leave the way!” Isabella ordered trying to get Angel out of the way.

But Angel wasn’t dismissive, she was determined to show Isabella how tough she was.

Isabella knew this wasn’t going to end well, she knew how fragile her sister was, and whenever Angel tried to pick a fight with her, their mother had always given her a beat instead and then made her apologize to Angel.

And the last thing Isabella wanted that morning was trouble, she tried to plead with Angel but she refused.

she shifted Angel aside and started to walk away but was surprised to hear Angel scream as she fell to the ground.

“What have you done!” Mary shouted running towards Angel.

Angel had seen her mom coming out of her room and decided to use her to her advantage.

“I- I didn’t touch her!” Isabella said her voice wavering, she had feared this happening and here her mother was with eyes glaring red, isabella became confused about what to do.