Isabella's POV

I knew it was a bad idea coming along with Anabelle, but anywhere other than this prison could suffice at the moment. It was even a surprise Adam let me go with Anabelle upon her request, I thought I would have to bust my way out.

I was just angry, everyone was irritating me, nothing was going the way I planned. It was obvious Grandfather and Tina had planned that kissing incident, Eden would probably watch from the sidelines.

I admit I liked Maya's kindness but her naivety was definitely an insult to the time she spent with me. All this while she stayed with me, had she not learned one or two tricks from me?.

How could she come to a Gala organized by the Spencer's without preparing for the worst-case scenario? Why haven't the short time with us taught her one thing: our family wasn't normal.

"I have to get Pedro " My head whipped around at Annabelle's statement, " Why do we need Pedro?"

"We made a deal, remember ?" She reminded me in a cocky manner.

"Get you out of the house and in exchange, I get to have Pedro all to myself for a weak "

Oh yeah, I did say that "Fine " I told her, "Goodluck getting Cecil to release her only child to you "

Anabelle flashed me a triumphant smile, " Don't worry, she would "

I rolled my eyes and looked away, there was no need for wasting my saliva on her. I already knew there was no way on earth, Cecil would release her son to that brat.

The only reason Cecil had let her son crash at our place was that she trusted Maya was a responsible adult and the fact Niklaus's manor was secured. But now, Maya was no longer there which equals " no more Pedro '' - Maya was the only one she knew there by the way.

However, it seems Anabelle has more tricks than expected because to my utmost surprise, she managed to convince Cecil with her sweat and convincing words and tears.

And just like that, Pedro joined in the journey to the countryside. It seems I have been underestimating my cousin Anabelle lately, I had to be ultra-careful from now on.

But what I never expected last night was the fight with Maya, how could someone be so stubborn. Was it a crime if she just admits to her mistake for once?

Thanks to her weakness, I would have to face that witch called Tina from now on. If only Maya had fought a little harder, stood by my father's side much longer, I would have worked things out between them.

And so I woke up this morning with all those thoughts running amok in my head. I was mad at Maya and sincerely hopes she doesn't come into my room to ask for forgiveness, I had the urge to torture her a bit.

It seems the kindness I show to her is now being abused - I had to make her tough and cold-hearted a bit. If you're too kind, people take it for granted and step all over you -what which was currently Maya's weakness.

Maya doesn't have the heart to revenge properly but I'll teach her if she lets me - after I've revenged on her for last night.

I jumped out of bed this morning due to the pressing urge to go and urinate. Thankfully, everyone had separate rooms so I didn't have to share one with Anabelle and stay up all night listening to her endless chattering.

Perhaps due to my ever careful nature, I first took in my bathroom before the toilet but what I never expected to see was a snake poking out its head the moment I lifted up the lid.

Though petrified but instantly, I slammed down the toilet lid to keep it from escaping, then ran out of my bathroom screaming like a banshee.

Many might not know this fact about me, I hated snakes with passion. I always get the heebie-jeebies even when its name is mentioned.

That dry-skinned, slithery, crawling creature made goosebumps crawl up my skin the moment I sighted it.

I wasn't secured anymore, if one was in my toilet, there could be more in my room! So, I ran out of that place like the devil was on my heels.

I was surprised to see Maya the moment I opened the door to escape, sadly I had more pressing issues at hand so I couldn't stop and chitchat - my life mattered right now!

But the house was secured, how could a snake end up in my water closet? Someone must have planted it there, I thought at first.

Unfortunately, that was impossible, uncle Eden wouldn't dare hurt me!

I was the apple of Adam's eyes, he couldn't afford to offend both Adam and Niklaus at the same time - Eden wasn't that bold and capable yet.

Even if he wanted to hurt me, why do it in his own home? Directly pointing himself as the culprit? Eden was smart and tricky, he wouldn't carelessly shoot himself on the toe.

Moreover, the apparent shock on his face was sincere when I told him about the incident.

I could read people really well which was why I haven't been charmed by Niklaus's many, many, girlfriends over the years.

To me, it was a gift to be able to distinguish when someone truly cares for me or fakes it for their own selfish purposes and gratification.

Maya had been the first person to approach me without having an agenda in mind, maybe that was why I liked her - a bit, I still can't stand her weakness sometimes.

My hysterical scream earlier must have woke the others up cause Pedro, later followed by Anabelle walked into the hallway, each yawning and rubbing their eyes.

"I heard noises, " Pedro commented and looked around, probably searching for the source of the noise - that should be me.

"How was your night Izzy? " Anabelle grinned at me sheepishly which made me stare at her in wonder.

Wasn't she the one who was so angry at me last night that she said, and I quote, "You always ruin everything, I hate you! "

How could she now be so friendly and interactive with me as if the fight never happened? I shook my head, as gifted as I was at telling people's intentions, I couldn't tell if Anabelle was being real or plain stupid.

"It was fine " I mumbled a reply which must have satisfied her cause she didn't probe further.

"You kind of look good you know," Pedro remarked with a burst of stifled laughter but I was confused, what's he talking about?

"You're a cute fox " he finally exposed the source of his amusement.

A huge scowl on my face, I looked down in horror only to discover I was still wearing the red fox onesie pajamas and felt like banging my head against the wall closest to me.

Thanks to the urge to leave my grandfather's place, I didn't sort through my clothes carefully and left without grabbing a nightwear.

Realizing my error after I had prepared for bed, I asked madam El for help and she helped me with a pajama. But I never thought she would give me this childish and stupid costume which obviously belongs to Anabelle.

But I took it anyway and planned to change out of it the moment I awake from bed without anyone noticing in the morning. Who knew an annoying snake would disrupt my plan.

"Pedro is right, you look more human in this outfit." Annabelle giggled, she was probably mocking me in her head " I would give you more of those before you go to bed to - "

"Say a word more and I'll make sure your mouth is sewed up with a needle and a thread" I warned her through gritted teeth and turned to climb up the stairs leading to my room, only to remember Eden was still dealing with the snake issue.

I punched the air in frustration, the universe was definitely working against me today, what did I do to them?

Then I heard whispers, Anabelle and Pedro were talking about something but when they met my cold gaze, they hushed and straightened up.

I stared at Pedro in annoyance, when did he start being on Annabelle's side. I can't wait for the one week deal to be over.

Eden successfully captured the disgusting reptile without getting himself bitten in the process. To my sheer disappointment, it wasn't killed but instead relocated to another area since it was an extinct species.

We had breakfast afterward but I couldn't help but frown at Annabelle's closeness with Pedro. They were sitting close to each other and each time Pedro whispered something into her ears, she would giggle.

I huffed and looked away, did they think I was jealous? No way, I wasn't one bit. Who did they take me for? That I would be dismayed with their childish interactions? Oh please, I had far better things to do like…..like….well, I'll think about what to do later.

But it seems Anabelle and Pedro weren't the only ones behaving weirdly at the table; Eden and Maya were not left out.

Eden blatantly fixed his gaze on Maya while the female in question hid her face away from him with her hair.

Though Maya let her hair form a curtain around her face, her cheeks were flushed and she was acutely aware of Eden's intense gaze.

My mouth twitched while my brows quirked up, what the hell was going on between these two? And where Is my stupid ass of a father? What was he doing while his cousin was busy converting his woman?!