The third point of view

Had Pedro always been this handsome? Isabella had not given it many thoughts since they were kids. But now? She greedily took him in.

He was wearing a snug sweatshirt that didn't hide his muscled abdomen - he must work out regularly - with jeans. Pedro didn't look that different from his younger self, just that his features were much defined.

Gone were the baby fats, replaced now by a chiseled face with thick brows. His blonde hair was tousled, his rare pale blue eyes adding to his charm. Not to mention he was quite tall right now - not that Isabella wasn't tall herself - however, he was a head taller than her.

"Isabelle, I get that you haven't seen me in person for ages but your staring is becoming uncomfortable," a faint blush was found on Pedro's face.

Oh, she had been staring - in a lavish manner?

"Sorry about that," Isabella apologized, composing herself.

"No problem, I totally understand," Pedro waved it away, "You don't look bad yourself," He drank her in.

Isabella had grown into a fine, sexy lady with those wicked eyes that spoke of mischief. A slim fit body with a bit of muscle yet had killer curves that were emphasized by her fitted jeans. Maybe he shouldn't go down that area considering the fact he and Anabelle were a thing now.

"I missed you, Izzy," Anabelle took her into her arms before she could resist. She knew how much she hated hugs.

"I heard you're sick, how do you feel?" Isabella was relieved to be free of her bone-crushing hug.

"Well, I feel better now," She twirled around for Isabelle.

Anabelle had grown up beautifully. With her brunette hair - which seems to be a dominant trait in Spencer's family- and those spell-bounding blue eyes, no man would pass her by without staring twice. Though she was sickly slim, she held promises of being well endowed when recovered.

The only difference between both cousins was that while Anabelle had an enthralling yet soft beauty, Isabella was a hot, provocative beauty that was heightened by her daredevil personality.

"So now we are done admiring each other's body parts, can we go over to the business of the day," Isabella said crudely.

"Which is? Remind me again?" Anabelle requested.

Isabella gave her a hard stare. Don't tell me she was as dumb as when they were younger, she thought.

"Well, we are here to discuss how to bring this woman who's obviously Maya yet claims to be Reina and my stubborn - currently - irritating - me - father together," spat Isabelle.

She had expected Jennifer and her father to break up the moment they had that intense argument, who knew they would still end up together. Isabella loved Neon and respected his mother but she had real siblings out there; they had to return to their rightful position.

"Why does it have to be your father only?" Anabelle complained, "My father Eden loves Maya too and since your father loves Jennifer and you like Neon, why don't my father end up with Maya instead" She reasoned and turned to face Pedro for support, "Don't you think so too?"

"Urm…" Pedro felt trapped between Isabella's heated orbs and Anabelle's hopeful ones. Why do these two always put him in a dilemma?

Pedro said, "Anabelle, you do make a fine point…"

Her smile grew, Isabella glared at him.

He added, "But not when her siblings are involved, you heard Isabella - that woman has her twin siblings. Uncle Niklaus would not stand still when he hears of his kids no matter how in love your father Eden is with her," Pedro spoke truthfully.

"You always support Isabella!" Anabelle threw a fit, standing up to her feet.

Pedro stood to his feet too, "I'm not taking sides here Annabelle, I'm just stating basic facts. Children complicate matters of the heart," He tried to make her see reasons with him.

However, Ansbellle was unreasonable which made them begin to argue back and front while Isabella watched with no intention of breaking them up - it was entertaining. But then, the more she watched, the more Izzy sensed something was off about these two.

"Are you two dating by chance?" she asked out of nowhere.

That question silenced the both of them instantly. An awkward silence reigned for a whole minute, and just when Pedro was about to answer her, Anabelle interrupted him by bursting into laughter.

"Of course not," Anabelle cracked up at Izzy's claim. "Why would I date this ugly knucklehead," She playfully nudged Pedro on the shoulder.

Pedro's brow furrowed in confusion, what was Anabelle doing? Why was she lying to Izzy?

"I value our relationship too much to consider that," Anabelle said, nervously.

"I think Pedro is hot and I would date him if I wanted to, why should I care about our relationship?" Isabelle was crudely blunt.

Anabelle was taken aback by her comment, she had forgotten Izzy can be quite direct. "Well?" She shrugged, "Don't you think it would be awkward for you if I date Pedro - not that I'm going to- I mean, we're a team here; one for all, all for one?"

"Nope, it wouldn't be," Isabella answered.

"Alright, I'll consider that if I want to, but hey, I'm not going to," She laughed awkwardly to cover up.

"Can we go back to the plan we've branched off," Pedro's voice was gruff and he looked somewhat angry. Izzy wondered if her comment angered him, what was so wrong about what she said? She even told him he was hot!

"The plan Izzy," Anabelle acquiesced, pretending to be oblivious of Pedro's anger.

"Alright, here it is," Isabella rubbed her palms together and started, "Since I can't kidnap Reina, no, Maya, whatever!" She groaned," Well, I did some researches and discovered her brand offers customized jewelry for very very wealthy clients,"

"So?" Both asked, confused.

"So it means that Reina herself visits the client to get an idea of what he or she wants,"

"Oh," Pedro got it, " So when she comes over, you can pull some tricks and get the two of them together, alone. What a brilliant plan, Isabella," He praised her, not noticing the dimmed look on Anabelle's face.

"So this is where you both come in, I'll offer an astronomical sum for the design but you two need to support me on that - Niklaus would suspect my actions if I withdraw such a huge amount,"

"But what if after all of our efforts, they still don't reconcile? Would you consider her with my Dad then?" proposed Anabelle, arms wrapped across her chest in a business-like manner.

"Oh, don't worry, they would," There was a dark glint in Isabella's eyes, "I'll make sure of it,"