He nods his head in confirmation "Actually there was a time when they were pretty close," he inhales from his cigar "Why are you asking about Isabella?". He says trying to change the subject but I'm okay with it. I'm actually surprise that he answered my question in the first place. I grab another strawberry and start to nibble on it "The other day I was talking to Nina and some how Bella came up did you know that they don't speak to each other?" he nods "Do you know why?". I lean into my elbows to pay extra attention to my father.
"Isabella was the sweetest girl I've ever met. She was always looking out for every one around her. If some one was hungry she would stop eating herself to give it to them. She was out going, funny, and friendly but once Randy died something died inside of her it was like some switch turned switch off. She started to shield herself from everyone including Nina and me. The harder we tried to get closer to her the more she would pushed us away. Then one day out of no where she decided to pack up her things and leave everything behind her. Nina was left with out a husband or a daughter. I couldn't abandoned Nina she is the closest thing I have to a mother. As you know my mother died when I was 10. I insist Nina to come live with me but she only agreed if I let her work for me so I agree. But between me and you the only reason why I agreed was because I love her cooking" he smiles.
I never really knew how much Nina meant to my father but now I understand why she is the only one that he takes shit from. She is the only person I know that can put my father in his place and get away with it. I thought it was only because they had history but now I know the truth. "You know what's funny I've always thought of Nina as my grandmother" I confess. I never met none of my grandmothers but I always picture them like Nina so sweet and caring. He gives me a sincere smile "I'm glad to hear that Princess," he leans over the table and gives me a kiss on the forehead "I'll see you later got some work to do". I give him a nod as he walks away.
I still don't know what happen between Nina and Bella and I still don't know where Bella could be but what I do know is that Bella knew my mom. Now more than ever I'm determine to find Bella maybe she can give more information about my mom. For the first time in my life I actually feel hopeful.