A/N – Thanks for the reviews! Blackberry959 and everyone else that asked – She really doesn't remember the 2nd incident. I don't think it's that calculated about not trusting Jason. She just shrugged the 1st time off cause she barely got a look at the person. If she remembered the 2nd time and failed to tell Jason then that would be a problem. But, we'll see what she does next time.
Chapter 34 – Mystery Man
They all went to the hospital to get the results of the DNA test. Their nerves were shot while they waited for Steven to meet them in the conference room.
He sat at the end of the table. "Well, I won't beat around the bush. It's 99.9999% conclusive that Sonny and Olivia are your parents, Bella."
"Oh, my God," Olivia yelled.
Sonny was beaming and hugged Bella tightly. "I love you, baby," he whispered in her ear.
"I love you too."
Olivia waited until they were done and hugged Bella tightly before taking her daughter's face in her hands. "My girl, I love you."
Bella smiled. "Love you." She warmly hugged Olivia again.
When they retreated, Olivia walked over to Steven and embraced him.
Bella put a folder down on the table and opened it. "I had Jason get this prepared ahead of time. I'm having my last name changed to Corinthos."
Sonny is beside himself. "Thank you. I'm so proud that you are my daughter."
"We'll file it today."
Sonny hugged her one more time. "I have a surprise for you too."
He opened the door and Diane entered. "Hello, everyone," she said cheerfully.
She moved towards Bella and handed her some paperwork. "Sonny has taken the liberty of giving you a trust. Since you are over twenty-one, you can access it at any time. All the banking information is here," she pointed, "and of course, if you have any questions you can just ask."
Bella is stunned. Emotionally, her focus went to her father. "You didn't have to do this. I wasn't expecting anything like that."
Sonny put his hands on her shoulders. "If you had been with me all along, it would have been in place. I'm just doing what's right by you."
Bella started to cry. "You've already done so much for me."
Sonny shook his head. "I can't make up for everything you've been through, but I can be the father you need me to be now." He wiped her tears away. "Will you let me?"
Bella nodded which made Sonny smile.
"Why don't we give her a minute?" Olivia said softly.
Jason handed Diane the name change file and everyone left the room.
"Are you okay?" Jason asked.
"I'm just a little overwhelmed." She glanced at the trust file and started reading it and then gasped when she got to the balance of the account and plopped into a chair. "Holy Shit." She read it again to make sure.
Jason smiled. "Sonny has a lot of money."
"You think? It's too much."
Jason looked it over. "That's pretty normal for our business. He probably would have given you more but was scared you would freak."
Bella swallowed hard and then started to cry again.
Jason sat next to her. "What's wrong?"
"I feel so bad taking so much from all of you. Everyone has been so generous, and I feel so guilty about lying."
He pulled her onto his lap. "Bella, we took care of you because we cared about you. You were not taking advantage."
She hugged him tighter. "I can't even imagine my life without any of you. You've all made me so happy."
He smiled. "Good."
She stood and then wiped her face with a tissue. "I have to go talk to Steven in his office."
"Okay, I'll be in the waiting room."
Bella left the room and headed to the nurse's station and then someone led her to Steven's office.
"He'll be here soon. He is tending to another patient."
"Thank you."
About five minutes later, the door opened, and Bella turned to say hi, but instead, she jumped up and ran to the other side of the desk.
"You're dead."
"No, Elizabeth, I just want to talk with you."
Lorenzo took a step forward and Bella screamed at the top of her lungs.
Jason, who had just gotten up and was milling around the entrance of the hallway waiting for her, came running and when he saw Lorenzo, he drew his gun. Sonny ran towards them. He had seen Jason take off running and had followed.
"What the fuck?" Sonny said.
Lorenzo put his hands up. "I mean no harm. I just want to speak with her."
Sonny pushed past Jason and stood next to Bella who is very upset.
Jason stepped inside the room and shut the door. "Lorenzo?"
"Yes."
Bella gasped. "Oh, my God." She almost collapsed against Sonny who supported her and then guided her to a chair. She is shaking.
"I didn't mean to frighten you."
"Then what did you mean to do? She is recovering from being shot by your brother."
Lorenzo sighed. "I'm so sorry he hurt you."
"Sorry? You're sorry! You left me with a monster. He tortured me and kept me prisoner in that house as he took out of his hate for me and you. I was raped by his command."
Lorenzo cringed and then sank into a chair. "I had no idea."
Bella was sobbing. "How could you just leave me like that? I don't understand."
Lorenzo hated seeing her in so much pain. "I lost myself after she died, and I couldn't function. I had a nervous breakdown and I ran."
Bella wiped some tears away. "But after you healed, you still never came to get me."
"I had no idea that Luis was abusing you. I know it's wrong that I just left, but Arianna killed herself because she knew it was wrong that you were taken, and it broke me. She was my heart. We both loved you, Bella, but after she died, I was messed up and bitter."
"So, you couldn't bear to face me," Bella said softly.
"I know I was a coward and I totally regret my actions. When I found out what Luis had done, I had to find you and tell you the truth."
Sonny wanted to tear him limb by limb. "You're lucky I don't kill you right now for your part in this. You hurt my daughter."
Lorenzo glanced at Sonny. "For what it's worth, I didn't know she was your daughter at the time. Luis told Arianna a month before she killed herself. I tried to find out why she was so upset but she wouldn't tell me. Later, discovered the truth when I had someone hack into the surveillance tape the night Luis was killed."
Bella just stared at him not knowing how to react. After a long moment, she took a deep breath and said, "I think you should leave now. I need some time to process this."
Jason wasn't happy with Lorenzo roaming around the town, but for now, he'd keep a close eye on him.
Lorenzo stood and went to move forward, but Jason blocked his path.
Bella stood. "Jason, it's okay. Let him go."
Lorenzo focused on her. "Thank you for listening."
"I might have some more questions. Will you stay around until I contact you?"
Lorenzo nodded. "I'm staying at the Metro Court."
She sat again as Jason lowered his gun and Lorenzo left.
Steven hurried into the room and rushed towards Bella. "Are you okay?"
She nodded but she is still very upset. He took her blood pressure which is very high. "Bella, I need you to calm down. Your blood pressure is too high."
Jason pulled her to her feet and embraced her, rubbing her back to soothe her. "Just take some deep breaths, baby. Everything is going to be okay."
He is pissed that Lorenzo got anywhere near her.
Bella relaxed against his body and closed her eyes. They stood like that for a few minutes and then she sat, prompting Steven to take her pressure again.
"Much better." He stood and focused on Jason. "Take her home. She needs some rest, and make sure she is not stressed for the next few days."
Jason nodded. Once Steven left, his gaze landed on Sonny who still looks like he wants to kill Lorenzo and Jason doesn't blame him one bit.
