"Ada, was the girl who left with President William your friend? Is she seeing him? They seem to be very close." A co-worker asked out of curiosity.
"I don't know." Ada was irritated.
Seeing Ada was not in the mood, they didn't ask any more.
Ada sat in front of her office table, her face darkened. She clenched her fists in hatred and was jealous of Bella.
Bella was reading company profile in Ben's office when her phone rang. She frowned. It was from grandma
Her phone kept ringing. Bella didn't want to disturb Ben, so she answered it.
"Bella, shame on you! Do you co-habit with a man?" Mrs. Charles bellowed.
"Who said that? Nonsense." Bella retorted.
"Somebody saw it. How dare you lie to me? Bella, if you bring shame to the Charles again, don't blame me for cutting ties with you. The Charles are not as barefaced as you are." Mrs. Charles was very blunt as she was in a rage.
"As you wish. I'll be back tomorrow and go through the procedures. It's nonsense. But you choose to believe it. You just don't like me." Bella blushed with fury because her grandmother was very unreasonable.
"Alright. Don't forget your promise." Mrs. Charles was only too anxious kick her out. Rosia had promised she would have another child, a son. Bella should make room for the unborn grandson.
"I will." She hung up angrily, her face being pale.
Ben looked at her from his chair. Seeing she was in anger, he got up, walked towards her and said, "Who did you quarrel with?"
"My grandmother." Bella buried her face in her hands, "She doesn't like me. I don't know what I did wrong. She treats me like I weren't her granddaughter."
"Is it because your grandmother is gender-biased? Don't be sad for things that are not your fault." Ben was astonished by her family. They were all crazy. Bella took a deep breath and wiped away her tears. "I'm not sad. I'm angry."
"Looks like you family don't respect you at all." Ben felt sorry for Bella who was upset for being wronged.
Bella's face turned pale. Such a cruel fact hurt her.
"I'm born to be useful. What's wrong with it? Aren't girls entitled to be alive?" Bella retorted unconvincingly.
Ben laughed, bent down and kissed her. He said, "Don't be angry. I'll take you to dinner tonight."
"What about we dine in? I'll buy ingredients." Bella didn't want him to spend money on her. She should do something for him.
"Sounds great. Then let's go home." Ben completely fell for her. With her by his side, he was always cheerful.
Bella got a warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Ada had a new apartment, so she could only move out.
Ben drove Bella and Ada home after work. He said, "Ada, your apartment is ready. You can move in tonight. Go to the personnel department and sign the document."
Ada was tongue-tied. Since Ben asked, she couldn't refuse.
"Alright, I'll go pack now." Ada said with a smile. Then, she looked at Bella with an apologetic expression, "Bella, thank you so much."
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