The search for paradise

The search for paradise

He leant in further, his minty breath fresh. "This is what I'm going to do. I'm going to steal you." My heart fluttered. Why didn't I hate him? This fairy-tale had gone all wrong...

published on November 01, 2012not completed

Chapter 8

Scade's point of view:

I hear Bella's piercing scream ring in my ears. I drop the phone and sprint into the shop. "Give me all your money and you can have the girl," the man smirked. I narrow my eyes at him, ablaze.
"You don't want to mess with me," I snarled, fiery sparks darting from my eyes. And I had leapt on him, freeing Bella as she gasped for air and forcing the man into a headlock. But the man didn't struggle. "Hello Scade Byatt." The man smiled.
"What?" I demanded in shock.
"I'm your father's friend."
"I thought you said your father was dead," Bella questioned. I cursed the man for that. Now I'd have to tell Bella the truth and even worse, confess that I'd lied to her.
"No, his father is very much alive," the man smiled. "Don't you remember me, Scade? I'm Barnabus Cook."
"Never," I whisper.
"Oh yes."
"But you- you died!"
"My death was greatly exaggerated. Faked."
"You liar," I hissed. "Do you have any idea what my dad went through?"
"Oh, he was in on it too. Just an incredible actor. Isn't that a shock?"
"Scade, what's going on?" Bella inquired with anxiety.
"Hasn't he told you? Aww, don't worry sweetheart, Scade is very mysterious."
"What? Scade, what's he talking about?"
I swallowed hard, inhaling sharply. "Nothing. Don't listen to him, Bella. He's lying."
"No I'm not. What story did he tell you this time? The run away one? The cancer one? The shed one?"
Bella blinked in surprise.
"Ah, the shed. That's his favorite."
"Shut up!" I growled. "Don't listen to him Bella, he's a liar!"
"Yes. Want to know the truth? He's getting the money to stop the mafia from killing his cousin and he's trying to buy his brother out of jail."
"You lied to me?" Bella asked softly. I took  breath.
"Bella, I'm so sorry, I-"
"Don't talk to me," she said icily.
"But-"
"Don't!" She shot a daggers glare at me and stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
"You big-mouthed idiot," I hiss at Barnabus, and run after Bella. I hear him chuckle behind me but I make to effort to encourage him even more.
"Bella!" I shout. "Bella!" I catch up with her and grab her elbow, spinning her around so she's looking at me. "Bella."
"I can't believe you," she whispered.
"I- I know I shouldn't have but-"
"If you knew, why did you?" she asked stonily, the warmth in her eyes gone, replaced with a cold, hard stare. She started to walk off but I grabbed her arm again. "Please."
She looked at me with distrust and disgust, but then her revolted expression disappeared. "Fine," she spit reluctantly. "Just get this ransom over with."
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Amazing, as per use:)
I hope you continue soon!
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on October 09, 2013
So sorry for the massive delay, I've had so much schoolwork and stuff going on, I will try and get back to it as soon as possible!!
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on July 16, 2013
More more amazing amazing more more I like scade please tell why scade is really selling Bella?
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on May 28, 2013
More more more more moreeeeeee, msg me when u write more! plz x
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on April 08, 2013
My face character is Bella...
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on April 08, 2013
so so so talented
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on April 07, 2013
(My fav character is Scade too XD)
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on March 12, 2013
Thanks XD
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on March 12, 2013
MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!! I see your fuuuuteeeere!!!!! You are going to be a famous author!!!!! Btw I like Scade best.
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on March 12, 2013
Please write more! This is an awesome story and I was sucked into it!
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on February 13, 2013
Thanks :)
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on January 06, 2013
Very good, I agree-you could go places with this. You are a very good writer with a great idea
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on January 06, 2013
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on December 19, 2012
I love this, you should take it to a publishers!
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on December 17, 2012
Oh my gosh!!! Awesome story! I can't wait fir the rest!!:)
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on December 04, 2012
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on December 04, 2012
THIS IS AMAZING CLOVE YOU SHOULD GET IT PUBLISHED!!
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on December 04, 2012
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on December 04, 2012
EPIC!!!!!! :D
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on December 04, 2012
Love the ending!
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on December 03, 2012
Really detailed!
Great story. :)
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on December 03, 2012
Awesome! I loved it!
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on December 03, 2012
Sorry I haven't added a new chapter in years, I will soon!
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on November 27, 2012
This is good, very good.
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on November 17, 2012
Thanks!! :D
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on November 16, 2012
I agree with everybody but Potterpox- this is for actual comments, sorry and CatoandClove, well, not all good stories can be less than 3 paragraphs long......@Clove, this is awesome!! i love it! she loves him, he's scared and desperate... kidnapping... omg it's awesome!!!
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on November 10, 2012
Ooh. I didn't know where to stop the chapter, sorry!
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on November 02, 2012
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY TO LONG OF A STORY
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on November 02, 2012
:D
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on November 02, 2012
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