When word got out that I was back , Nathaniel started showing up at the house almost every day . I had no choice . On the second day of the new year , I told my mother I was leaving . Once I left home , I got back on the bus heading into the city . I had barely sat down when I heard shouting from the station . Nathaniel had spotted me . He hadn't even bought a ticket and just tried to rush inside . The security guard caught him and blocked the way . " Let me through ! I need to find someone ! " The guard didn't budge . " Sir , buy a ticket first . Once you've got one , you can go in . " Grinding his teeth , he had no choice but to go back and get a ticket . Thankfully , the bus I was on was already full . By the time he came back , the bus was just about to pull out . He threw himself in front of it , waving his ticket frantically . " Stop ! I need to get on this bus ! " " Sorry , sir , this one's full . You'll need to wait for the next . " Of course , he wouldn't give up that easily . He clung to the bus door like a madman . " No ! My wife's on this bus . I have to be on it , too ! " The driver glanced inside , clearly uncomfortable , and asked , " Which one of you is this man's wife ? Maybe you could both wait for the next bus ? " Nobody answered . Finally , I said calmly , " Mister , since no one's stepping forward , just go ahead . I've got things I need to take care of ." Standing outside , Nathaniel must have heard me . He started pounding on the door . " Bella , it's me! It's Nathaniel ! Come down and talk to me ! " I have so much I need to say to you ! " But inside the bus , it stayed silent . This time , it wasn't just me urging the driver , other passengers started yelling for him to drive , too . Soon enough , the guard dragged Nathaniel back , and all he could do was watch as the bus pulled away .