Belle and Bella

 

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Chapter 1

 Belle:- Mom, Why can’t you and dad live together? Despite both of you live in the same roof, he doesn’t get close to you. Why can’t we live happily like the parents of George? . You are so caring and loving but dad looks sad. 


Catherine got a face reaction 


Catherine:- oh my daughter, don’t worry about him. We are happy together, it’s just that your father is stressed out. As you are our lovely princess, he’s working hard these years  to give you the best of everything. He’s been busy and he told me to take care of you. That’s why I’m with you most of the times. Soon everything will be alright. 


Bella:- hmm... oh well ..goodnight mom. I love you. 


The next day Belle went to meet her father into his bedroom. Since he was nowhere seen, Belle waited for him patiently until she saw a glass of juice on the table. She took the glass to have a sip, suddenly She felt a touch on her back. She got scared and the whole juice got poured on her dress. She suddenly yelled 


Belle:-GEORGE WHAT THE HELL!!!


George:- I’m sorry Belle,I didn’t meant to scare you. 


Belle:- it’s fine can you please leave!! I have to change my clothes now... 


Belle thought that maybe there’s some clothes of her mom inside the cupboard of her dad. She opened the cupboard and saw a beautiful white dress. She was amazed by it . 


Belle:- oh wow... a wedding dress, I’m sure it’s mom’s wedding dress that dad had kept with so much precautions. This is so gorgeous. I need to try this on. 


Belle wore the wedding dress but she didn’t knew yet that this dress belonged to Bella as she thought that it belonged to her mom Catherine . When king Leonardo entered inside the bedroom. He was shocked and even mostly broke down into tears. By seeing Belle into that dress, it reminded her of  his “beloved Bella”. Belle looked exactly like her mother. She had that angelic face and her smile was exactly the same when Bella was smiling at Leonardo while she was wearing that dress. 


King Leonardo:- my princess... you look so gorgeous just like your mom Bella. 


Princess Belle:- Bella? Who is she ? My mom is Catherine right?


King Leonardo:- oh my child ... Bella means gorgeous don’t take it serious. You look amazing, I suggest  you to wear that dress when you will get married to George. 


Belle felt shy and she continued to admire herself . 


Belle:- Dad can I keep it with me?


King Leonardo:- No, it’s a precious dress  I’ll give it to you when you will get married. 


Belle :- okay.. no problem dad. 


Belle took off the dress and kept it safely into the cupboard then she left the bedroom. George was waiting for her in the hall as it was their study time. 


George:- did you got the books? 


Belle:- yes I got mine. Where’s yours ? 


George:- oh silly, I thought you noticed that I left my book into the bedroom. You were so eager to change your dress that you didn’t gave me times to pick up my book that I’ve left on the table.  


Belle:- oh I’m sorry. Wait I’ll get it for you. 


When Belle went there, she didn’t had to knock at the door because it was already opened. Just before she could take a step inside the bedroom, she saw her dad standing next to his window. 

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Chapter one

 Once upon a time, there was a beautiful maid who worked in the palace of the King Leonardo.


She had a beautiful figure and her voice was a melody. Her name was Bella. She was a fair lady with beautiful eyes, red lips and she had a long black hair. The king Leonardo was always fascinated by Bella’s beauty. He would admired her from his bedroom’s window  whenever she was watering the flowers in the garden. He had a pleasure to listen to her songs that she was singing while doing her chores. Unfortunately the Queen Catherine was jealous of Bella. During the absence of the King, the Queen always did injustice to Bella. The reason behind all these was because Bella was more beautiful than her, and she always failed to pleased the king just like Bella could do so. 


Years after, the Queen still couldn’t conceived any child. The king was desperate and he was worried about his kingdom. His dream was having his own children so that the kingdom would be ruled by his own blood. He never agreed to Catherine  concerning adoption,till he decided that he would have a child with Bella. Queen Caroline never agreed to the king’s decision because she feared about her relationship breakdown,but the king was growing old and he couldn’t wait no more. 


One day while Bella was watering the beautiful flowers in the garden, the king walked towards her. When she turned back, she was shocked and even she got panicked. She greeted the king.


Bella:- Your majesty. 


King Leonardo:- Good morning Bella.


Bella:- Is there anything that I can do for my majesty?


King Leonardo:- Actually from now, you don’t have to be formal towards me. Just call me Leonardo like Catherine does. 


Bella [shocked] :- oh why? I am your maid and ....!!!!! 

 

King Leonardo [Grabbing her face] :-  Not anymore Bella, I’ve been admiring you since so many years. I don’t want you to feel insecure with my touch. You are so beautiful and you have a fresh skin. 


Bella [takes a step back] :- I’m sorry but I can’t do this. It’s wrong to do this behind the back of Queen Catherine. 


King Leonardo [Grabs her hands] :- come with me. 


*He took Bella to his bedroom and both of them sat down on the bed*


King Leonardo:- Listen to me Bella, I know that you love me. You can’t deny that. There’s something I need to tell you about. 


Bella:- What is it? 


King Leonardo:- The fact is that Catherine cannot conceive any child. Since so many years I’ve been yearning to hold my child into my arms,until today I’ve finally decided to have a baby with you. 


Bella:- how can I do this? It’s impossible. I can’t do such thing with you. 


King Leonardo:- You don’t have to worry about anything. You will be my Queen afterwards and I’ll marry you tomorrow itself. Don’t break my heart. 


Bella:- Then what about Queen Catherine. I can’t do such injustice to her. 


King Leonardo:- Oh you are so naive Bella. How can you be so forgetful about how Catherine mistreated you. Don’t feel pity for a heartless barren woman, she was always jealous of you because she knew that I was in love with you. She even did many sorts of tragedies that could kill you. You will become the real Queen of this kingdom. 


Bella:- I love you Leonardo. 


King Leonardo:- kiss me passionately. 




{2 hours later}


Queen Catherine  was looking  for Bella. Some minutes later, she asked a maid about where she is. The maid told her that she saw Bella and King Leonardo leading to the bedroom,while both of them were holding each other’s hands. Queen Caroline broke down in tears,she went to the bedroom and opened the door furiously.Surprisingly she saw Bella in the arms of her husband. No words were left to say. She ran away while crying. Bella wanted to stop her but Leonardo pulled her closer. Since that moment, Queen Caroline was nowhere found.  


The next day, Bella got dressed up like a beautiful bride. The wedding was just like those fairytales, that her mother was narrating to her when she was a child. While she was admiring herself in the mirror, king Leonardo came behind her and hugged her from the back.


King Leonardo:- My beautiful Queen is ready. 


Bella:- Here’s the lovely king that is so eager to see his wife- to- be. 


King Leonardo:- I have a present for you. 


Bella:- Oh wow... A diamond necklace. That’s so beautiful. Thank you so much Leonardo. You made a maid’s life becoming a fairytale. I wish that my mom was still alive. She would have been so happy to see me getting married. I miss her very much. 


King Leonardo:- shhhhhh... don’t say that, she’s still alive into your heart. Please don’t ruin your make up with tears else this angelic face will become a terrifying one. 


Bella made a smile and she hugged Leonardo tightly. Afterwards,they had been informed that they need to go as the ceremony would start in a few minutes. Bella was looking so gorgeous and king Leonardo looked so happy. The wedding was a fairytale one. 


One month later, Queen Bella and king Leonardo were still a very happy couple. Unfortunately Catherine lost her title of being “Queen”. Since she was a very dependent lady, she continued to live in the palace under the permission of Queen Bella. Even if Queen Bella had control on the whole palace, she was never bad hearted. She could understand the struggle of Caroline and she had given her a shelter. However king Leonardo never bothered about the presence of Caroline. 


One day, while king Leonardo was sleeping,he heard Bella screaming. He got scared and rushed towards her. Bella jumped into his arms and she gave him the good news that he has been always waiting for. 


Bella:- I am pregnant 


King Leonardo:- Oh my god ... you made me the most happiest man ever. Thank you so much my love 


He lifted Bella into his arms while Catherine was staring at them sadly in a corner. She made a smile to Leonardo but he ignored her. Catherine felt so unlucky because she couldn’t become a mother neither a good wife. Months passed by, Catherine gradually changed.She became a lovely and caring lady. Catherine realised her mistakes that she had done in the past and she took care of Queen Bella. 


A few months later, Queen Bella died after giving birth to a beautiful princess. Before she took her last breath, she talked to her husband and Catherine. 


Queen Bella:- Catherine, you were so beloved to me, you took care of me even if I’ve been hurting you so much by being selfish. Please forgive me,I was so lost into my happiness that I couldn’t see your grief. Take care of my baby and give her my heart necklace as a memory when she will get married. From now it’s yours and take care of Leonardo.  


She grabbed the hand of Leonardo and told him 


Bella:- I love you so much and Catherine is no more a barren woman because she’s now the mother of our child. Take care of them. I’ll always be in your heart . 


Queen Bella died into the arms of her husband. Since then Leonardo felt depressed and Catherine took care of the princess like her own child. She named the  baby “Belle”. It was a French word which was defined as “gorgeous”. The baby had an angelic face like her late mother, Catherine showered her with unlimited love and caring. 


Years passed by, Belle grew up as a beautiful lady. She grew without knowing the reality of her mother Bella. The palace was enchanted by her presence but the only thing that made her confused was why Catherine and Leonardo living separately?. The king loved his daughter so much but she missed the presence of her beloved parents being together. Belle was a very intelligent girl and she was fond of reading books. She had always been admired by her friend “ Prince George”.  


Since Belle was a curious girl, she took the opportunity to ask questions to Catherine in the bedtime. 


Belle:- mom, I can’t sleep. 


Catherine:- you can read one of your favourite book. 


Belle:- No mom, I want to ask you a few questions.


Catherine :- what’s wrong my child? 




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 He was holding a frame into his hands that he pressed tightly against his chest. Without noticing the presence of Belle he said 

King Leonardo:- I wish you were here Bella. I miss you so much, I hope you were to see how our daughter grew up. She has an angelic face just  like you. Today I saw her wearing your wedding dress and it reminds me of you. I felt your presence, and I wish I could tell her the truth about you. I miss those days that I’ve been admiring u from the window. I love you so much and I always will. 


Belle got shocked and stayed quiet for a moment. She moved slowly towards her father and hugged him from the back. 


Belle:- I can feel the pain from your voice. 


King Leonardo got speechless and he hid the small frame that had the picture of him and Bella. He hugged Belle and kissed her on the forehead. 


Belle :- dad you can’t lie to me anymore. Tell me about Belle. Please 


King Leonardo:- she was a beautiful woman who was like a phantom of delight. She had an angelic appearance like you and she took care of this garden until her last breath. 


Belle:- oh wow she loved flowers like I do but dad who was she ? 


King Leonardo:- she’s a woman who changed my life. I have to something important to do right now . I will talk to you later my princess. 


Belle:- alright dad. 



Belle was so confused but it was clear into her mind that something is being kept hidden from her. She started searching everywhere into her dad’s bedroom to find a clue until lately she found the frame that Leonardo hid behind the curtain.She saw the picture of him and Bella. 


Belle broke down into tears but she ran to Catherine because she knew that only Catherine could tell her about everything. 


Belle:- mommmmmm 


Catherine:- is everything alright? 


Catherine noticed the frame in Belle hand. She tried to avoid the situation. 


Catherine:- princess I have some important stuff to do, can we talk later? 


Belle:- no mom, don’t run away from me. I need the truth 


Catherine [started crying ] :- she’s your biological mother 


Belle:- what? I’m not your daughter 


Catherine:- Don’t say that. You are my daughter but it’s just that we don’t have the blood. Your mother died during your birth,since I was a barren woman your dad got married to her and after that I’ve took care of you. Since that day I hold you into my arms, I felt the completeness of a mother. Forgive me my child, I couldn’t tell you the truth. 


Belle:- Mom give me a hug, you have been the best mother in this world. I’m sure mommy is looking at you proudly from heaven. I’ll make sure you and dad get back together. Even if it’s heartbreaking, I have a complete family because of you.


Catherine hugged Belle tightly while both of them were crying. Time passed by gradually, till the day of Belle’s wedding approached. Belle was about to get married with George. On that day, Belle wore the wedding dress of her late mother. Catherine gave her the necklace that Bella told her to. 


Catherine:- Belle, this necklace was given to you by your mom, before her last breath, she told me to give it to you on the day you will get married. That necklace was gifted by your dad on the day she was about to get married to him.


Belle [broke down in tears] :- this is so beautiful, that necklace is such a beautiful gift from her. Before dying, she did her best for me. She had given me such a wonderful mother like you and a necklace which represents her heart. 


Catherine:- I’m so happy to have you as my daughter. 


King Leonardo entered the room


King Leonardo:- here’s my beautiful daughter 


Belle:- here’s my lovely dad


Belle hold the necklace and placed it on her heart with a sad expression. 


Belle:- I wish mom was here today 


King Leonardo:- where did you got this necklace from? 


Belle:- I know about everything dad. No need to hide your emotions 


The king hugged his daughter so tightly and burst out in tears. Then he wiped off his tears and said the same joke to Belle 


King Leonardo:- please don’t cry, don’t ruin your make up by making this angelic face into a terryfying one. 


Belle smiled exactly like Bella did to Leonardo. 


Belle:- Dad, mom has been loving me a lot, don’t stay away from her. I know mommy will always have a place inside your heart but please don’t break the heart of this amazing mother. 


Belle took the hand of catherine and placed it on the hand of Leonardo. 


Belle:- mom, dad I’m going to get married and live a new life. I also want both of you leading a happy life together. I’m sure mommy would want this as well. 


King Leonardo looked at Catherine,then he bowed to her and asked her for forgiveness. 


King Leonardo:- I’m sorry Catherine.. I had done so many injustice to you but yet,you still loved me endlessly. You are such an amazing woman. Will you allow me to love you the same way you have been doing for years?. 


Catherine got emotional. 


Catherine:- I’ve never stopped loving you and my love for you is endless. 


*Both kissed*


Belle:- MOMMMMM ,DADDDDDD that’s my wedding and not yours  


King Leonardo and Catherine :- ohhhh  sorry my child .... 


Some minutes later, they all went to the ceremony and Belle’s wedding was a fairytale with full happiness. They all had a very happy ending and kept on loving each other endlessly. 






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