Twinkle twinkle
Little star
How I....
The 4-year-old girl pursed her pink plump lips. Her almond eyes shining with unshed tears. Her chubby cheeks were puffed. She was really really upset. Any moment, and she will start bawling like a kitten she was.
sniff.....sniff..
And here it goes
Wwwwwaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh
The whole mansion shook with her crying voice. Even the guards were startled as they hurriedly went towards them.
Both the boys jolted and immediately put their hands on their ears preventing their eardrums from bursting.
At the moment,
All the elders were in the study room of the old man. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were sitting in front of Mr. and Mrs. Parker. Whereas the old man Warren was sitting on his comfortable chair at the head of the table. A glass table was between them.
It was Mia's second time visiting her father in Italy after her marriage.
"You know Mia you can come back to me if...."
Ivan Parker spoke as he swirled his wine glass with a teasing tone. Looking at Samuel.
When Samuel interrupted him. Irritated.
"You..little..b******, you are talking to my wife"
Smoke could be seen coming out of Samuel's ears. He never liked Ivan. Especially because he was HIS wife's former fiance.
Ivan just smirked and raised his eyebrows as if challenging him. He really liked getting on Sameul's nerves.
"You'll die by my hands someday" Samuel gritted out.
Ava glared at Mia as Samuel glared at Ivan.
Ivan's wife Ava was a gentlewoman but whenever he talks about Mia she is ticked off.
The old man could only sigh at them. They never behaved well with each other. Their glaring contest came to an end with
Wwwwaaaaahhhhhh
Mia and Samuel looked towards each other and immediately ran towards their daughter who was in the garden with Liam and Kai.
The little snowball when saw her father immediately ran towards him and clinged to his leg like a koala. And she wailed out her misery.
"Da.ddy...bro..ther...sang...a..horror..peom...(sniff...sniff).the...sta..rs will...curse...me..for...calling..them...sooooo....ho..rribly...."
And she continued to sob. Her cheeks were tinted red now.
Samuel sighed and picked up his little belle. And glared at the 6-year-old boy. The other boy tried to escape but was caught.
"You stay right there."
He looked at his adorable daughter who hid her palm-sized face in his neck. And sighed. He felt her tears on his neck.
"You brats what did you two do. Why did you make this brat cry"
Hearing him the kitten's ears perked up as she now looked at her father with new unshed tears.
"PAPAA" she called him reminding him of his mistake and again started her watery work.
"My little princes, sorry I was calling them brat. It's all these two brats' fault. I meant to say my br... Beautiful princess. It came out as bratcess."
Samuel didn't feel any shame putting all the blame on the innocent boys. The boys were also speechless looking at the shameless man.
Mia who silently stood aside looking at the father-daughter duo took little Isabella from Samuel and went inside not before giving him and the boys a deathly glare.
As she entered the living room she slapped the butt of the kitten nestled in her arms.
Little bella looked at her mother with innocent eyes. Asking her why she slapped her little butt.
"Don't you use that trick on me little witch. I know you." Mia glared at her daughter. Isabella pouted and again put her small face in her mother's neck.
"Hewsounghhhrribliyiwaussscareid" she mumbled. Mia carried her not-so-innocent daughter to the balcony where her father was now watching Samuel scold the boys.
"You two. Come here" Samuel gestured the boys to come.
"Why did you two make my brat cry?" He questioned them as he twisted their ears.
Owww
Aww
"We didn't"
"We didn't"
Both of them winced out at once.
"He sang," Liam said.
"She cried" Kai replied.
Samuel sighed as he let them go. He was totally aware of his daughter's mischievous nature. Despite being 4 she had so many ideas to...make trouble.
But he strongly believed that the two boys are at fault. My brat can never do anything wrong.
Samuel give them a stink eye and ordered them to pick all the fallen leaves in the garden as a punishment for making his princess cry.
The boys glared at each other and get to work.
Mia and Ava went to kitchen to make lunch. Despite being rich and having many maids and servants at their beck and call. Both of them wanted to prepare lunch for the family by themselves.
Ivan and Sameul were discussing some matters in the living room.
And Bella and the old man Warren were in balcony. Looking after the flowers.
"Kitten do you want a present?"
Warren asked Isabella who was sitting beside him on her feets. She attentively looked at her grandpa as he continued to transfer the roses from one small pot to another. The wet soil dirtying his hands. She hid her small hands between her stomach and thighs. Her thighs touching her stomach.
She was busy looking at the beautiful small roses.
Hearing her grandfather talking about a present. She looked at him with her sparkling eyes.
Warren laughed as he looked at her adorable grandaughter. He wanted to squish her chubby cheeks. And he did exactly that. With his clean hand.
"Owwwdaaada"
Warren plucked out a rose and gave it to her.
" This rose will decide. If you'll get a present or not"
Bella tilted her small head looking at her grandfather which in turn only gave her a meaningful smile.
Then she realised what she had to do.
She started plucking out the rose petals one by one.
Anna was sharp for her age.
"Give"
"No give"
"Give"
"No give"
Her little fingers started plucking out the smooth and soft rose petals.
"Give"
"No give"
"Give"
"No give"
Isabella continued in her baby voice as the petals continued to fell down one by one.
"Give"
"No give"
"Give"
"No give"
Only a few petals were remaining and Bella was getting excited.
"Give"
"No give"
Old man Warren was watching her intently.
"Give"
"No give"
"Give"
"N...Yes give"
Warren started laughing looking at her antics.
"You little brat. It's a No give. Why did you turn it into a Yes give? Hmmm?"
Isabella puffed her cheeks as she thought of a reason.
"All the No give petals were sad that they are No give. As it was the last petal I didn't wanted it to be sad so I give him Yes give." She sincerely said. With utmost sympathy for the petals.
The old man didn't know what to say.
Like father like daughter. She has a knack of making extremely silly reasons.
He could only laugh at his granddaughter's strong reason.
He washed his hands. As a servant was also standing near him carrying a bowl of clean water.
He picked her up and they both sat down on the chair with Anna on his lap.
He took out a small black box and opened it. There was a beautiful bracelet studded with rare black and red Diamonds.
The bracelets width was 1cm with a beautiful star in between. The star was studded with the finest clean diamonds. But its plate was made of black diamonds.
Warren explained how the bracelet worked and amazed Anna.
"Wowww. It's just like magic" she said with her sparkling eyes.
"Remember cara never take it of. If you can't wear it as a bracelet then wear it as a necklace. Ok" Warren told Bella very seriously and the little girl nodded her head. Promising her grandad never to take it of.
"I will show it to brother." Bella said looking at the bracelet.
"Hmm sure go ahead." Warren smiled at her as she hopped of his lap and ran to her brothers.
Liam and Kai have been fighting for a while now. Whenever Kai gathered some fallen leaves Liam kicked it and all the leaves were again scattered. Kai did the same with him. Which then turned into hand to hand combat.
When Isabella reached them she saw Liam throwing a punch at Kai. She didn't think much picked up a small stone from the side and threw it at Liam. The stone hit Liam on the cheek and he left Kai and looked at Her.
Bella ran to Kai and stood in front of him. Fiercely looking at Liam.
She still looked adorable.
"Why are you hitting my brother?" Her voice was very serious. She looked ready to bite him.
Liam was shocked for a while. He never saw her angry before.
Before he could say anything. Kai interrupted
"We were playing?" He said it like a question. He was not sure if they were really playing.
Bella believed him instantly and walked away from them a little.
Both of them were looking at her. Trying to know what she is doing.
Isabella picked another stone and directly threw it at Kai this time. The stone knocked him on the forehead. Causing a small rash.
Kai didn't understand why he received a stone from Bella. But soon his question was answered.
"Umm..because I hit brother Liam so I also had to hit you" Bella sheepishly replied.
Both Liam and Kai had a dumbfounded look on their faces.
Before anyone could say anything. Grandpa came laughing loudly. Everyone else also followed.
Isabella ran to her Grandpa bashfully as he picked her up.
"Mia did you see, she totally belongs to our family. A true Leader for our..."
"DAD" Mia interrupted her over enthusiastic father.
"Yeah yeah," Warren scoffed and rolled his eyes at his Daughter.
But at this moment no one can spoil his good mood. He was totally on what we call Cloud nine.
The old man skipped happily like a girl to the dining room with little Bella in his arms.
Everyone looked shocked at the old man skipping happily. It was their first time looking at him like this.
His majestic and respectful image flew away with the autumn wind.
********
Everyone was sitting in the dining room. It was lunchtime.
Mr. Warren was sitting on the head seat. Bella and Kai were sitting between Mia and Samuel. Bella between Kai and Samuel and Kai between Mia and Bella. In front of her were Liam and his parents.
Isabella was a small girl. And was a little short for her age. Her chin barely reached the table.
Her main concern right now was to finish the tasty chicken soup.
She was totally emersed in finishing her soup. Her small face looked like a steamed dumpling.
She nearly put her small face in the bowl.
"Why are you eating like a dog?" Liam's voice rang in the previously silent dining room.
Bella raised her head and looked at Liam with her big doe eyes.
Pfft
Hahaha hahaha
Liam started laughing loudly. Followed by Kai.
He pointed his index finger at Bella's small nose where coriander from the soup was sitting.
Everyone laughed looking at her cute self.
Bella looked at her dad with her big teary eyes. She didn't like anyone making fun of her.
Samuel gave Liam a stink eye before removing the coriander from the kitten's nose.
"Should I feed you?" Samuel asked her.
Isabella looked at Liam and then said
"I'm big now I don't need anyone to feed me unlike brother Liam"
She gave a toothy grin to Liam glared at her.
Samuel laughed as he mocked Liam.
"That's my girl. You are big enough unlike someone who still needed to be fed at 7 years."
"Hey! Are you making fun of my son?" Ivan interjected.
"So," Samuel said provokingly.
"Who asked your son to make fun of my daughter" Samuel added.
"He wasn't making fun of her. He was telling her."
"Yeah yeah! I can see how he told her."
"What? how he told her?"
"Just like his annoying father"
"Your daughter is also just like you. A trouble maker"
"Your son is also like you. Speaking in others matters"
"Your daughter is as dumb as you"
"Your son is empty-headed. Just like you"
"You are a negative effect on our children"
"You're talking as if you are an angel descended from heaven for our children.
But don't forget about your horrendous horns. They scare children very much"
"Hahaha look who's talking. Have you seen yourself in the mirror. Black demon"
"Hahaha So what are you a Pale yellow worm"
*******
Samuel put their luggage in the car as Mia was saying bye to Ava.
They were returning to London this afternoon.
Mia also hugged her childhood friend. Ivan. When Samuel came separated her and hugged Ivan. TIGHT.
"Father we'll be returning home now. Take care. Also, don't forget your medicine. You have to take care of your diet extra well. I have explained Albert about it. I won't be here every time to take care of your diet. You've grown up dad try to act like one and take your medicine on time. I won't come again if you will neglect your medication. You have to follow the doctor's advice."
"Fine fine stop it. I understand." Warren stopped his daughter's nagging. Irritated of how she was treating him as a child.
"You don't need to come just send Isabell" Warren rolled his eyes.
While everyone else snickered at the father-daughter duo.
Mia hugged her father the fourth time when he interrupted her.
"How many times are you going to hug me".(Mia hugged him)
Warren also hugged his most precious daughter lovingly.
"...Just come often," he said in a small soft voice.
Isabella came running followed by Liam. Kai was already with everyone.
Isabella also hugged her favourite Dada lovingly and kissed his both cheeks.
..............
"We'll be going now. It was very nice to be able to meet everyone. It was a pleasure. Hope there will be more Merry mornings in our life. Hope to meet you all again soon. Thank you. Take care."
Samuel said as he picked up Bella in one hand and hugged his wife with the other.
And the family of four walked towards the awaiting car.
Just before sitting in the car Mia ran towards her father and hugged him for one last time.
"Take care Dad." She whispered.
.............
"They have left for London"
A man reported on the phone as he watched the black limousine go.
"Our mission here is over lets head back" he called out to his partner and both men went away.
.............
Night 11:pm London, Saturday.
The private plane of Andersons landed at the Heathrow Airport.
Mia carried sleeping Isabella and Samuel carried Kai as they went towards the car waiting for them. Both the children were sleeping.
They reached the mansion located on the outskirts of the developed city at midnight.
Isabella and Kai woke up during the hour-long car ride. They entered the huge posh mansion. Everything screamed luxurious in the castle-like mansion.
Just as they entered the mansion there sight went to the huge family portrait hung on the wall.
Stairs led them to the huge portrait and then the stairs on both sides led to the second floor.
Mia took her children to their bedrooms on the second floor and tucked both of them in. She went to her room and got fresh.
She was combing her long black hairs standing in front of the golden large floor mirror.
Samuel came and discarded his coat on the sofa before back hugging his lovely wife.
They made a beautiful picture in the mirror. Mia also snuggled into him.
The maid knocked interrupting them.
Samuel groaned before opening the door and taking the water jug before slamming the door shut.
Mia snickered and drank a glass of water before hurriedly turning to bed.
Samuel also changed in his night suit and joined his wife on the bed.
2:00 am Night. Sunday.
Isabella was wide awake late at night. She blinked and blinked but couldn't sleep after her little late-night adventure. She wanted to snuggle into her mother's embrace.
She was a little scared. Just a little.
And the bright yellow-red light coming from the margins and the end of doors. Scared her more.
Her room was filled with smoke.
Little Bella gulped before coming out of bed. She decided to run to her Mama and Papa.
Bella opened her room door and dashed to her parent's room barefooted.
Everything was engulfed with yellow red fire. Even the floor was so hot.
The whole first floor had been burned down. The door of Bella's room also caught fire just as she went out.
"MAMAAA" she called out afraid.
Her eyes widened in fear looking at the raging fire coming towards her. She ran to her Parent's room.
Isabella's little fists banged on her parent's room door.
Tears rolling down her small face.
"PAPAA"
She called furiously.
"MAMAA PAPAA."
she continued to shout for her mother and father whilst banging her small fists on the locked or jammed mahogany door.
Mia was not waking up. No matter how much Samuel tried she would not wake up. The door was jammed and it won't budge no matter how much he tried.
He also became aware of the situation outside as he looked through the CCTV cameras through his laptop. He knew there was no way out.
Cold sweat dropped from his forehead. He tried to call for help. Called for backup. Called for his men.
But nothing worked.
He even tried the emergency contact.
The smoke also filled the room and it was becoming difficult to breath. The bullet proof windows won't even move.
He mind completely went blank. He understood what happened. He knew that they were set up.
And
That they probably wont Be... able to survive.
He just wanted his children safe now.
Tears made their way out his eyes.
Isabella's crying voice brought him out of his reverie.
She is here outside the door. Samuel staggered to the door. The inhaled lots of smoke and it was becoming difficult to breath with every passing second.
"Cough...cough...Bel.la"
"PAPA PaPa there is fire everywhere. Save me...(cough....cough) papa COME OuT Come OUT" Isabella banged the door more furiously.
The fire reached her small feets and she couldn't see anything either. She was hysterically crying.
Samuel hurred her afraid voice and more tears came out. He couldn't do anything for his daughter. He couldn't protect her.
"...belle my belle...go.. To..your..brother..wake him....and go out ...the house....run..away..dear.....belle"
A coughing Bella immediately ran to her brothers room and banged hard on the ablazed door.
"Brother...brother....kai...wake up.....wake up..."
Her small feet burned as she stepped on the fire.
She turned the door handle hard a few times before it opened.
His room like others was also filled with heavy smoke.
Isabella staggered towards his bed on her burned feet and fell down hard on the floor scratching her knee and chin.
He wasn't there.
Kai wasn't in his room.
Bella again ran to her parents room.
The door was completely covered in fire.
Tears pooling out her eyes as She again banged her small fists on the door. She tried turning the handle but it won't open.
"PAPAA open the door" she cried.
"MAMAAA come out" she wailed.
"PAPAA SAVE me" she screamed.
"PAPA it hurts" she weeped.
"There is fire everywhere" she howled in her small voice.
The handle was so hot her hands burned. Her feets were bleeding as she continued to stand in the hot fire barefeeted. The fire reached her calf's burning her.
She staggered to the shelf beside her parent's room door. She sat down in the raging fire surrounding her. Burning her. She hugged her knees as she hid her face in between.
"Mamaaaa...(hiccup)...
Papaaaa" she hicupped calling her parents.
She couldn't breath properly.
"Save..me.." She cried.
"Mama....Papa..." She sobbed.
"Belle..is...h..urt" she hiccuped.
Her surrounding has become black.
"MAMAA.....PAPAA" she yowled.
"Belle...is..bur..ning." She whimpered
Before everything went black.
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