XI
Elements Rainbows Opposites About

When Bella arrived at the estate the next morning, she rushed about the house, trying to find the man of the house, but the place was empty. That night at dinner, the man asked her again if she would marry him, and she said yes. She was sure that he had been the one to pay her sister’s medical bills and felt she owed him this small kindness. As soon as she said yes, the man stood, took off his evening jacket, and began to take off his shirt. Bella averted her eyes, embarrassed. She had never seen a man undress before and she had been unprepared for such a surprise. However, it was soon clear to see that there wasn’t flesh under his clothes, rather, he wore a padded suit. He unzipped the disguise and stepped out. His build was, in reality, athletic. Next he lifted his hands to his face… and began to peel it off. His pudgy cheeks and bad complexion had been nothing but a mask. The man before her was the one she had dreamed about so many times, and Bella was thrilled to discover that he had been the one who provided for Aurora’s medical bills and her father's legal fees.