Fated to Love You 20 Conquered their hearts

Camillo was the first one to break the silence as he started to clap. Noah and the others followed the suit.

Isabella snapped out of her trance after hearing the thunderous applause.

" You conquered their hearts.." Camillo grinned as he pointed towards the excited crowd.

Isabella smiled under the mask, though her smile is not visible her eyes radiated happiness.

Art is the only thing that makes her happy and it's only through art she can express her real feelings.

The family which she painted is her dream from childhood. She never knew her father and her mother didn't want her and Eric. Deep in her heart, she knew how much she and her brother missed father and mother.

When Noah said dream, Isabella felt a tinge of pain in her heart. She immediately remembered her non-existent family. She wished that she had a small and happy family. So, she painted her dream..

" Sir.. From now on I am your student" Noah Harris saluted like a soldier making Isabella roll her eyes at his antics.

Isabella turned around and walked towards the graffiti which Noah made.

' It's good..' Isabella genuinely liked it. This kid drew a young boy breaking through the shackles of society norms and the faint light in the room reflecting his happy face resembling a thread of hope even in the night of terror..

" Ahem!" Noah ran his hands through his hair sheepishly " It's not that good.."

" I like it.." Isabella interrupted him " I really like it.."

Noah's face turned beet red on getting complimented by his idol. He was sure that his idol will never lie. Don't ask him how he knew.. He just knew it and you have to believe him.

" Thank you..." Noah replied feeling giddy with happiness.

" hmm.. you are good" Isabella looked at his eyes while speaking " but you can be better and I can mould you into best."

Noah stared at the pair of ruby red eyes and it took a while before he came to a sudden and awesome realisation " Y-you w-w-will teach me?" he whispered stiffly as his words got stuck in his throat.

" Only if you are able to meet me standards in math.." Isabella had an evil smirk under her mask " If I am satisfied I will teach you whenever I have time."

" So, are you ready to learn math?"

Isabella felt that this guy had potential in him. Someone needs to hone him in the way her master honed her. But, only he can bring the real potential hidden within..

She can only take horse to the river, she cannot make it drink..

Now, Isabella waited for his answer..

Noah stood frozen and he almost shouted out of joy " Yes! Hell yes! I would even walk on fire if you ask me now.."

" Alright then.. Your classes start from tomorrow." Isabella nodded in satisfaction " Go through the basic algebra.. We will start with the easy topics. See you tomorrow." Isabella turned to leave but was stopped by an enthusiastic Noah " Sir, you student wishes you a very good night..."

" Hmm.. Same to you" Isabella's lips twitched on seeing the huge grin on his face. Isabella left the place after chatting with Camillo for a short while.

Isabella slumped on the second hand sofa in the living room of their apartment.

" Tired are we Mr. Conqueror?" Eric raised his brows at his sister.

" Brat, get me a glass of lemonade, now!" Isabella hissed at her brother who obediently handed her a glass of cooled lemonade.

" What did you paint today? It's been a long time since you touched those walls" Eric asked while resting his head on her shoulder.

" Our Dream.." Isabella sadly sighed as she caressed his head.

" Bella.." Eric slowly called out " I no longer dream about our unknown parents. I dream about us.. you and I living with our own families and kids.. a typical happy ending" Isabella chuckled on hearing his words.

" Hmm.. a good dream.. Go and sleep now.." Isabella helped him on to his bed and ducked him in the bed sheets to keep him warm.

" Let's make our dreams come true.." Isabella kissed his forehead softly and switched off the lights before closing the door.

Eric had a slight smile on his face as he slowly drifted into his dreamland.

Chapter end