The In-laws Regret

Chapter 17

Lily and Cynthia looked at each other before they decided. Even if they did not help her she would still find it on her own. Then, won't their relationship with her be awkward? They still did not know who she is, just that she caused quite a scene with her entrance. Lily was the one that spoke up. "If that's the case then you can come with us. We are also in Dorm A. Infact I think that we are going to be roommates from now on. It's nice to meet you. I'm Lily Blair. And she's Cynthia Thompson. What about you?" Lily did the introductions.

Bella sighed in relief. At least one good thing has happened to her since she stepped her foot into this school! She actually met her roommates and from the looks of it the both of them were nice enough. Bella had always been good at making friends so she immediately flashed her best killer smile. "Of course it's nice to meet you too. I'm Bella Anderson. I'm new here and I have to admit I don't know a thing about this school. I hope that we can get along well" Bella said.

Lily and Cynthia gave each other a knowing smile. Does she know that everyone in Viants High is probably talking about her now?

When Nelson walked away from the crowd, Rachel had followed him. She knew that he wanted to embarrass her in front of everyone. That was why he said that he did not know her. Rachel knew that Nelson hated her. it was very clear. But she did not think that she deserved that hate at all. After all, what happened then wasn't her fault completely. He should not be hating her for it. He is not the only one who has had a hard time. She too, she too was suffering. She is still having a hard time!

So why is Nelson putting all the blame on her? She is suffering too, but no one sees how much she is suffering. They are all just concerned about their own pain without worrying about hers. "Nelson, wait for me!" Rachel said calling after him. But he did not make any attempts to stop. He just kept going on like he did not see her. Rachel did not give up though. She went after him and stood in front of him. "What are you doing right now? How can you say that you don't know me?" Rachel asked.

Nelson turned to look at her. He has to give it to her. She sure is persistent. After all this time she is still trying to get to him. If he did not know the kind of person that she is and the things that she has done then he. . . . too bad he knew about it all. She really is a terrible person. In fact, looking at Rachel like this was making him even more upset that he already was. Rachel, Mike, he did not want to see either one of them again but because of his father, he has to put up with it! It really is annoying!

However, Nelson did not show any emotions on his face. He just acted as if no one is there. "I've been away from this school for two years and I have to admit that a lot of things have changed. I keep seeing new faces. I don't know what you were expecting but I really don't know you. Now move" Nelson said. The last thing that he wanted to do was talk to her. She has already caused a lot of damages already. Doesn't Rachel know when to stop? This is all his father's fault! If only he had allowed him to continue to stay abroad.

Rachel glared at Nelson. Now she was really angry. Does he really have to take it this far? Even Mike isn't this cold to her! A lot of things have happened and their relationship isn't what it used to be before but at least he would never say that he doesn't know her! If anything, the person that she hurt the most two years ago is Mike! But he still doesn't tell her that he does not know her! Rachel thought about what her mother had told her before she came to school, she has to win his heart. Seeing the way Nelson is treating her now, Rachel doubted if that will be possible.

"Do you really have to go this far? What you don't know me? I know that you hate me after all that has happened but how can you say that you don't know me? You, you are not the only one who is having a hard time! Me too, me too, I'm having a hard time too! Why can't you take pity on me? You only see your pain? What about my own pain?" Rachel asked. She was a person with pride. But she still ran after Nelson after he humiliated her in front of everyone! Even after that, he is still pretending not to know her! How can she put up with that.

Nelson looked at Rachel. But he did not feel any pity for her. All that he saw was Rachel trying to put on a one man show. She is hurting too? She is also in pain? How can she even say that to him? After all the things that she has done? Doesn't she feel any remorse in her? Even he could not tolerate her so how can Mike tolerate her? He even came out and stood up for her in front of everyone! After the things that she did to Jim! Thinking about it made it even more angry!

"What? You are hurting too? How can you even say that to me? Don't give me that crap Rachel. You don't know how much it annoys me! You don't know how annoying it is to come back to this school! You don't know how annoying it is for me to see you again. So please, don't talk to me! Don't act as if you know me! The fact that you are someone that I used to know, I want to wipe it from my memory! Stop talking to me!" Nelson said. He turned and started to walk away. Rachel, doesn't she have any remorse for the things that she had done? How can she act pitiful to him?

Rachel whatched as he walked away. She felt hurt. She felt as if her heart was being torn into shreds. Once upon a time, the three of them used to be really close. She, Mike and Nelson. Nelson did not like her then but at least they were friends and he treated her well. What happened to them? How did their relationship then this sour? Nelson and Mike won't even talk to each other and Nelson just told her that it is annoying for him to see her face. How, how did things turn out like this for them? It really was sad.

Rachel thought about the things that her mother had told her. She and Nelson, she and Nelson will be getting engaged. His father already agreed to do it. All that she has to do now is. . . . . Rachel swallowed her pride and went after him again. This time she stood in front of him. "No matter how much you want to ignore me and pretend that I don't exist, you know that you won't be able to do that. You and I, we are going to get engaged! You father already told you about it right? You won't be able to escape it!" Rachel said.

She knew very well how their families worked. He did not have a choice. His father was going to make sure that it happened. It was all for benefits anyway. their company will be able to benefit from her mother's Fashion company. And to make sure that those benefits happen, the both of them will get engaged now and then get married in the future. Rachel did not mind that arrangement at all. In fact she was quite happy with it. After all, she had been preparing for it for the past two years. Nelson won't be able to escape it no matter what!

Nelson glared at Rachel. He had to admit that she has become even more shameless in just two years. What? He won't be able to escape from her? The both of them are going to get engaged? They would have to see about that! After everything that happened, how can Rachel even expect something like this from him? "What are you talking about? You and I are going to get engaged? I don't know what my father has been telling you but nothing is going to happen between the both of us! I'll never have anything to do with you!" Nelson said. He meant it. He won't have anything to do with her!

Rachel scoffed at him. She knew that he was just bluffing right now. He won't be able to escape it. His father already approved it. He won't be able to escape from it! "You and I know that it won't be possible at all! You won't be able to run away from your father! After all, no matter what, you are Nelson. You are still the heir to your father's company. Do you think that you will be able to avoid an arranged marriage? No. And I am the most eligible choice! Don't try to run away Nelson. It won't be possible" Rachel said. At least regarding that, she was sure of it. The both of them will get engaged.

Nelson glared at her. He was even more angry now. Even though he did not want to admit it, he knew that she was right. An arranged marriage, he knew that. But he did not want to do it. And more so he did not want to do it with Rachel. So no matter what, he won't get engaged to her! He won't get married to her! "What? I won't be able to escape it? I will like to see how you are going to force me to get engaged to you! Remember what I told you Rachel. It's already annoying enough that I have to be in the same place as you, stop talking to me" Nelson said and walked away.

Rachel could only whatch as he walked away. She did not know how much he hated her before. She could see that now. He really does hate her. She could feel the tears welling up. But she did not want to cry. She did not want to be so weak so soon. He just came back. She still has lots of time to change his mind right? She is definitely going to make sure that she gets him to fall for her. She is going to get him to fall for her. Rachel wiped her eyes and walked away too.

What she did not know was that someone else had heard their conversation. Paul came out from where he had been listening to their conversation. So the both of them will get engaged. It doesn't have anything to do with him now right?

Bella looked around the room she has to admit that it was great. Most schools won't have such a room for students. But thinking about the money that her mother had payed for the school, she calmed down. At least it was worth it. Bella knew that those two girls, Lily and Cynthia were looking at her. She was going to ignore it but she could not do it any longer. She turned to look at the both of them if they have something to say to her they should just say it. Why beat around the bush? "Do the both of you have something to say to me? Why do you keep looking at me?" Bella asked.

Lily and Cynthia were startled. They did not think that she was going to be so straightforward. But they could not be blamed. Bella had yelled at Rachel in front of everyone just now, and she even seemed like she knew Nelson and Mike, of course everyone was interested in her. She is a new student, how does she know them. "Hey Bella, you probably don't know right? The entire school is talking about you!" Lily told her.

Bella blinked. Why would they be talking about her? What did she do? "What? Why will they be talking about me?" She asked.

"Do you know Mike and Nelson?" It was Cynthia who asked her this.