He moved a chair at his desk, still dark but Bella's eyes had adjusted to the shadows. He stared
- Your father has all the evidence against him -
- Still - I know he's innocent
- Wow, you're headstrong, perhaps after all we are not so different -
- What is your proposal? -
- To the point I like that, really Bella I take opportunities as they come into my life, as long as it benefits me, I will not go to rodeos, marry me and I will dropped charges against your father -
- Marry? - - Bella gulped with you? - she said softly. The looked at each other for a long time. Bella wondered how the beast had burns on his face, and how they would look before that?.
- I do not understand Mr. F. Why would you want to marry me? - The Beast did not respond instantly studying Bella's face, which made her look down.
Because you're beautiful - end - replied showing her a puzzled smile Bella, that statement could have graced any woman but not for Bella she was burning with anger
- Marry me to be his trophy, does it change the life of an innocent man for a trophy which can show to their friends? - she was red and angry. The Beast suddenly got up, walked over to the window where he watched the city, it was dusk. He dropped this cynical laughter with which Bella was already familiar
- Friends?, friends doesn´t exist Bella. and you were the one who said you would do anything for her father. And no, I do not display it as my trophy. The company needs a successor, I know it sounds old fashioned but it is reality. I need to have a child, now Bella - Bella felt like the blood was cool
- A son? - whit me ? - Knew it sounded stupid but it was about to stay in shock
- Bella calm down, there are many ways that you and I could have a son and that does not mean we need to have sex - he said in a tone so calm, almost boring, without diverting his gaze to the city. Now Bella did not understand he is not interesting in sleep with her, then why?.
- Why me?, Why not another woman?, I know that there will be many that ... -
- What? are to many woman who wants to marry the beast? What provided gain wealth, fortune and power would marry a phenomenon? -
- I did not mean it was not intended to offend you - Bella said
- I know what you meant Bella, and I'm not interested in those women look at it this way this is a business transaction, you must put in the time in which I dealt with you and you with me now. You know? the difference of these women and you Bella, is that you do not want anything they want
- How are you so sure I'm not like them?, Maybe I just want to get your fortune, perhaps this is a trap for you. - Almost cries of how angry she was
- Believe me, none of these women would do what you are about to do for you father, so you´re not like them - he was again in front of Bella, she was extremely nervous with his hands folded a small paper, anxiety was consuming her.
- you never dreamed on falling in love?, or marry someone who you loved? Bella knew it was stupid on his part ask that, a powerful man , extremely bitter, millionaire he didn´t think about these things but she had to say it. because their dreams were gone now
- No Bella, love does not exist - Bella closed her eyes
- Yes, maybe you´re right, I'm going to marry you- without opening his eyes Bella began to cry
The beast stared - well, then you father would be free - that was all that she was interested, her father would be well at least she could rest and be on peace.
- I'll talk to my lawyers for her father will go out in the morning. and they bring the papers for the wedding. Also you have to sign a prenuptial -
- Yes, of course - Bella´s tone of voice was lifeless discouraged
- Fix your stuff tonight, tomorrow I'll see here, the wedding will take place tomorrow afternoon -
tomorrow afternoon - So soon? -
- Yes Bella, why, do you have a boyfriend which you will break his heart? - she could not believe what that man asked
- I have no boyfriend, I just do not know that I only had a few hours of freedom - she answer
- now you knows, - he said in a harsh tone. after a while without anyone saying anything
- I guess I have nothing more to do here right now - Bella rose from his chair.
- My driver will take you home -
- I can ... -
- From now things will be like I want to be Bella, you better get used - he said nothing was obvious that Bella´s life now belonged to the man.
- The beast get up one of the phones on his desk - Mrs. Potts, have my driver take Miss Daclere home, then return to my office. I need to ask you for many things - yes sir - Bella was standing, she did not know what to say, definitely not appreciate him, like he had said was a trade agreement both parties gained something. - see you tomorrow -
-until tomorrow - Bella walk alone, he doesn´t open the door for he was not a gentleman, after all for something they called "the beast" and Bella began to realize that not only was for his face.
The woman he had named the Mrs. Potts waited at the door, she showed a beautiful shy smile which bella didný return.
- Miss Daclere here please - they take a private elevator - Bella did not want to have a polite conversation with the woman.
- I didn´t know that you were friend of Mr.? -
- I'm not her friend - she curtly reply
- Oh! I'm sorry, is because Mr. never receives visitors and I was surprised to see you so I thought ... -
- Bad thought, Mr. Michael F. and I, we aren´t friends – Bella said
- Forgive my indiscretion - the woman knew she should not have made that comment and Bella was being too hard, Bella gave a sigh,
- Do not worry, excuse me, I had a bad day -
- Sometimes it happens, Mr. very often, you know? is a good man, just that life has been very hard to him -
- that he has scar face doesn´t justifies the way he acts -
- I do not mean about his face, it's true he is marked, although I consider it an attractive man, he is tall, strong, has beautiful blue eyes - don´t you think so? - Bella don´t answer - it is also a very intelligent man just that life has taken a lot from him, his accident , losing their parents, and especially losing her.- Bella soon look up to her
- loosing her? What do you mean?
- I'm not the one to tell, but do not judge before time - why this woman was telling all this to Bella, she could be a stranger.. At parking, Mrs. Potts shows her the vehicle that would take her to her house
- I was pleased to meet you, hope to see you soon -
- Believe me you will - Bella said thinking that met this women in other situations were considered nice
Bella came in a beautiful limousine that took her way home while Mrs. Potts turned and went up to meet the orders of her boss.
Returning Mrs. Potts saw that the Beast was holding a glass of whiskey in his hand and admired the city through the window it was dark, lit only thing the room was a lamp on the desk
- What can I do for you Sir? -
- I Talk to my lawyers, tomorrow they will bring some papers, I need you to picked them -
- Yes sir -
- Maurice, he woul be freedom of prison -
- But sir what was not he who ...? -
- I don´t want to discuss that right now - Mrs. Potts
- sorry -
- Mrs. Potts, get a dress for me -
- Sir a dress? - Strange that request from the beast.
- Yes, for Miss Daclere -
- Well sir, I going to speak with Rose, she is the best stylist in town, certainly she could have something -
- Must be white -
- White? -
Mrs. Potts Why you do many questions? - Beast was calm too calm and that scared Mrs. Potts
- Sorry -
- I need you get that dress rigth it now, It need to be prepared for tomorrow -
- Why, what will be tomorrow? - Mrs. Potts had not understood the hint of the beast. Michael sigh, let the whiskey on the table
- because am I'll marry Miss Bella Daclere.
to get Bella home felt like collapsing, immediately began to cry, his father would be free, but now all his dreams were gone, would have to be tied to a man who did not love, remember how there was now given a chance Gaston and life had been a bad man. Seeking some suitcases she started packing her things.
Reaching the large house the Beast went straight to his room. He took off his suit
to get into a pair of pajamas stood before the mirror and stared. he wanted to break the glass, he could see half of his face burn and marked, repulsive felt and he knew that all she had seen of him was that, a man who was disgusting, he could see his chest marked by small burns he let out a loud roar and a fist smashed the mirror was cut by hand. The door opened not long in
- Sir, are you all right?, Eh heard a noise and ... - a beaked nose thin man entered the room
- I do not want to talk to anyone Lumier -
Sir - but what happened to the mirror? Does your hand is bleeding? -
- don´t you understand I do not want to talk to anyone - screamed upset and angry.
- Sorry sir, the man left the room
The Beast came to one of the windows, the sky was starry. The night was beautiful, she was beautiful, but he was an aberration thought the Beast. He sat on the bed and began to bother hand, glasses had somewhat deep openings. What he lacked more scars . He put on a shirt and under the wound to heal.
It had been the worst night of Bella. I take her things and left her apartment would it be the last time I would be there, and what would happen to her school? About all her dreams?
Upon exiting the building the limo was waiting.
- Sir she is here Mrs. Potts said
- ask Bella to come to the office -
-Bella -
- Dad? - Bella entered the office of the Beast meeting his father who had rushed to embrace
- Are you okay? Dad - she had begun to cry
- yes Bella, Are you ok? how you are? - The beast completely ignored them drank a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper
- I'm fine, Dad -
- Bella you don´t , have to do this please - Maurice said in a lower tone looked fixedly Bella's father was mortified
- I've done my part of the deal said Miss Daclere beast - without even taking off his eyes from the newspaper
- I know, that why I'm here -
- Well I like to know that you´re a person who keeps his promises -
- Bella, please don´t do it -
- Father - I embrace beautiful
Mrs. Potts entered into the office with a huge box, his face barely peeked Maurice help her
- This is for you , Miss Daclere - Bella turned to the beast he was entertained in the newspaper ignoring what was happening, he was so cold at the situation. Bella annoying his lack of consideration, but what could she expected from a man like him. opened the box that Mrs. Poots gives her, inside it, was a beautiful white silk dress, was not exactly a wedding dress but she understood that fulfilled the task of one. to see the making sure it was expensive, next to that was a beautiful strappy shoes.
- I will not wear that - Bella said closing the box
- Miss, but can not marry dressed liked that - Mrs. Poot said mortified admiring Bella's dress .. Bella was about to speak when the beast rose from his chair,
- If you don´t want to wear the dress don´t wear it, and Mrs. Potts you already fulfilled my orders, if Miss Daclere want to throw , or burn it will be her problem, please leave the box there. Maurice. The beast turned to Maurice - Bella and I, we are getting married, you can join us or not, as you wish, do not forget that all this is because you are out of prison, so please thank your daughter - he show a poisonous smiled, and walked to the door
- you´re a bastard - Maurice yelled.
- Father - Bella said
- its better that you know that Maurice, Bella we need to go.-
Bella came out with the beast to the place what would be the wedding, for a moment she felt she was out of place after all, it might have been a good idea to wear the dress. he was wearing an expensive suit as she walked in jeans and a cotton sweater. But she wasn´t give him that satisfaction, she prefer use a jean.. She did not have to please him at all. They climbed to the roof of the building. A very strange place for a wedding. They expected a tent with the lawyer and a judge ... during the walk the beast didn´t speak
The lawyers submitted a prenuptial agreement in were was written that she was forced to remain at the mansion while Michael f. have so stipulated.
- Is it like a house arrest? - I will be kidnapped? Bella cry. the beast doesn't answered
- These are the terms Miss Daclere, remember a change for what you're signing. True, his father's freedom in exchange for hers
she would have to conceive a child, how could she thinks in have a child with the man who had stolen her life?, how was that possible? also have a monthly sum that was all the money she had ever seen, she was now a millionaire. She read more terms. If she disobeyed any of the clauses Maurice will go prison again. With a tear that fell to the paper. Bella signed. The Judge who was omitting the final step "the groom may kiss the bride" because that was obvious that they doesn't want to kiss each other. was finally Bell wife of the Beast.
- Follow me - he said grimly, the went down by the private elevator to the basement of the building. There were two limousines, his father waited in one of them
- Say goodbye to your father -
- But I can no longer see it? -
- I'm sorry, that's the deal, you can always call him-
Bella walk were Maurice was. They hugged and cried
- Bella you didn´t have to do it, I'm old. -
- Dad I had to. -
- But why Bella?... I promise you I will do all that is in my power to get you out of this situation.
- Dad, don´t get in trouble please -
-Bella -
- I love you Dad - Bella turned around still crying as she got into the limousine where the beast was waited her.
