Its Too Late To Forgive

Chapter 82: 80. WHAT TO BE FREE

Earlier -

Bella was not surprised when she came to know that Henry's grandfather is hospitalized. She was already informed by Leo that this was the last chance he was giving her to escape. She doesn't know why Leo was helping her and frankly she didn't wanted to know.

She hated this place. This place was full of her bad memories and betrayal of her loved ones. Till yesterday, she had a little hope in her heart that may be, may be someday she and Henry might actually have a peaceful life together but as always Henry disappointed her.

She was about to sneak out of the house when Rose caught her at the gate.

"Madam, are you going somewhere?"

Bella was frightened seeing her but soon composed herself. Leo has said that this last chance that she can get to escape.

"Yes, Mrs. Rose , I was going to Manager Claire's house to celebrate her birthday."

"But young master Jackson didn't inform me."

"Oh really. Just a minute."

She took out her phone from the pocket, pretending to dial Henry's number. Then kept the phone on her ears and started speaking, NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

"Today is manager Claire's birthday and I have taken your permission to visit her earlier itself. So...."

She pause for a second. And spoke again,

"Oh.. okay okay, you take cake. Yes, I will. Then.. Bye."

She hanged the phone and looked at Rose and said with a small smile on her face,

"Thank you Mrs. Rose for being so considerate. Young master is with Grandfather Jackson, who is admitted in the hospital. I shall also drop by and visit him after meeting manager Claire."

"Yes, that would be a great idea. Even though both the masters don't get along well , they are still relatives and young master Jackson is the only heir of the Jackson empire. And you are his lovely wife, I am sure he will like you."

"Ya, I hope so too. OK then, I will leave now."

Saying that, Bella turned, took a deep breath and walked out of the house building. A black convertible Mercedes Benz came forward with a driver assigned by Leo for Bella to go to her destination.

Leo has already set everything for her. Mansion's landlines were cut. A new driver was assigned for Bella who will be kicked out by the evening, after handing over a huge sum of money. Bella's personal guards were also given half day break.

By now everyone knew that Leo had hit Bella and Henry did not do anything about this. Hence, everyone assumed that Leo's position was much higher then Bella, so no one wanted to offend him. Thus everyone agreed to whatever he asked them to do.

Soon Bella reached Claire's house. They both greeted eachother at the entrance. Claire was happy to see Bella again but somehow she felt that there was something different in her.

They both headed towards a restaurant. After finding a good place they got settled. Both of them shared a little talk and then Bella told her everything that happened few days back between herself, Leo and Henry. And also how Henry still hesitated to believe her.

Claire was shocked to her all this and too was disappointed by Henry. She patted on Bella's hand, making the latter give her a small smile. They then celebrated Claire's birthday by cutting a small cake which was enough for two.

Since, Bella has started taking treatment from Carson, her health has been improving. Her throat, comparatively, hurts less now. She is now able to eat cold sweet soft things, like cakes, ice creams, pastries.

After finishing their meal. Bella called Claire,

“Claire!!”

Suddenly, Claire was hugged tightly by Bella. The latter spoke softly in Claire's ears,

"Knowing you was the most worthwhile thing in my life.”

Claire suddenly understood something. She now understood why she was feeling something different in Bella today. She slowly opened her own hands and hugged the woman in front of her,

“You…decided?”

“Hmm… I’m sorry.”

“There is nothing to be sorry about. But don't you want to clear what happened then with young master Jackson? Your innocence can also been confirmed by Leo, then the misunderstanding between you and the boss will be resolved eventually. Do you want to leave?”

Bella shook her head and smiled bitterly,

“The grievances between me and him have already started from his distrust since the year, he mercilessly raped me and threw me into prison. Now there is no room for us to return."

“But the misunderstanding can be resolved!”

“Women love to deceive themselves and others. They deceive themselves.

I also want to lie to myself like that. But I can’t do it.

The pain in my body that I feel day and night reminds me of the things that have happened. Self- deception is the saddest thing in the world."

Besides, even today, he still doesn’t believe in me? When she asked him if he was willing to believe her, his hesitation at that moment had already shown his thoughts.

She took out her ID card from her bag,

“Claire, look.. he can’t keep me entraped anymore!”

For some reason, Claire’s heart contracted suddenly because of Bella's words and she felt a pain! She thought that once proven innocent Bella can speak about her grievances and curse Henry with all kinds of unpleasant and foul words and can also demand for whatever she wishes to have. No one can stop her from venting out all the grievances and humiliations she has suffered over the years.

However, she chose to parte. At the moment of parting, she was happy like a child, holding an ID card that everyone has and said happily,

'Claire look, he can no longer hold me Up! No longer entrap me!!'

This simply shows the eagerness Bella has to leave Henry and earn her freedom.

“Where are you going?”

Bella didn’t even think for a minute before answering,

"I just WANT TO BE FREE.

City M, in arms of Snowy mountains."

After a pause, as if thinking of something, she added,

“But don’t tell anyone. The sky in city M is clear blue, the water is clear, and the wind is refreshing. Snow is white. It can’t get bitter.”

'So, don’t tell anyone, don’t come to her, just leave her alone in that place.' was like a hidden message behind her previous few statements.

“One last question Bella.....”

Claire asked,

“Do you… still love him?”

Just now, Bella, who was smiling contentedly while holding her ID card, suddenly fell silent.

“Forget it, that I even asked… ”

Claire said with hesitation and awkwardness. Bella suddenly raised her head and shook her head. Looking at Claire, she spoke softly,

“I don’t know.”

Claire's face was stunned. I don’t know what? What does it mean? As if she understood Claire’s stunnedness, Bella shook her head again,

“I really don’t know.”

After so many things have happened, does this question have any meaning? She curled her lips,

“But I know that by being on his side, every day and every moment is painful. Sleeping next to him, .... many, many times... I have no sleep. I stay awake whole night. When he has eex with me, even if he is gentle, it always reminds me of my first rape."

Claire could clearly see the puffiness of Bella’s eyes.

"I had always planned that the moment I walked out of that iron fence of the prison, I will leave this city as soon as I have enough money to survive. Since I saw him again in the LAS DEUX, I have never dared to love this person again. What I thought was just paying off the debt he implied on me. I just wanted my freedom.

Nothing else.”

She chuckled slightly, and was not prepared to talk about “Al” with Claire right now.

Bella was about to leave when Claire stopped her,

“Wait.”

She took off her ring and her necklace and stuffed it into Bella’s hand,

“No matter where you go, you need it. Money. I don’t know if you are prepared for this. This ring and necklace can also be sold on the black market for some money.”

Looking at the ring and necklace in her hand, Bella’s palm felt heavy and her eyes became even more sore. She wiped the corner of her eye,

“Manager Claire, take care of yourself.”

She returned Claire’s ring and necklace without pretense and stretched out her hand. There was another hug again and the emotion of parting echoed between the two.

Claire took out all the cash from her purse,

“If you are determined to leave, I will definitely not stop you. Because no one can feel what you are feeling right now. I too was once in your place. Betrayed by your loved once.

I know it will be a hard journey Head and I request you to please take this money so that it can help you in future."

Handful of money, red and green, Claire extended her hand and stuffed it into Bella’s hand roundly. Bella’s throat was very dry and she couldn’t say anything even when she was grateful and her tears fell down.

"Don’t cry, don’t cry, if you want to go, go quickly, don’t look back, don’t hesitate, don’t miss, don’t… remember…and don’t regret it.”

Claire pushed Bella away,

“Go!”

She couldn’t control her tears but Bella didn't just leave, she took out two bank cards and gave them to Claire. The cards were named after Claire and Sophia. Claire looked at Bella with surprise.

Bella knew that she need to explain this to Claire.

"This is my money. Years back when I was first taken to Wild Hunt club, I had performed a BDSM gangfuck for all. I had no idea about what was going on. What I knew was just what my warden had instructed. And I followed.

Few months back when I again met Mr. Ricky A, he told me that it was a competition type between the submissives and I happened to win. As a winner I was suppose to get 10 percent of the total win. Which he had transfered into a new account named for me. But the warden did fraud and everything went to hers.

My last act earned me 4 million bucks. And without my knowledge, Mr. Ricky A had transferred millions of bucks into my account. I own almost 25 million now. He said it was his compensation for me as my 1st act made him multimillionaire over night.

Hmmmmmm......

That's so hilarious. He was also one of my rapist and now I am going to use his money only. The money that he gave me for me to be used as a sex machine for him and others over the years."

Thinking about the past, Bella was still in a trance but soon shook her head and then smiled at Claire.

"Manager Claire, these are 2 cards that I got prepared for you and Sophia. Each card contains 1 - 1 million each for both of you. Thank you for believing in me always.

Your card also has extra 1 million for Mrs. Potts. Her grandson is not keeping well so may be this might help her.

Please do tell Sophia that I an grateful for her help and support. She is good and innocent girl. She must leave this profession and with this money, she will be able to complete her college and get into a good job somewhere else.

And for you, I can't console you but I can just say that, I know it's hard to forget the past. I couldn't but may be you can. You are the strongest woman I have ever met in my life Manager Claire. Jason is a nice man. May be... just may be..."

Saying this Bella turned over if her eyes full of tears. She hurriedly walked away. The sight behind her was almost as substance and she could clearly feel it.

But… take care!

Do not look back, do not hesitate, do not miss, do not remember… in the future, do not regret it! Will she retreat? She knew the answer ....

NEVER.