Hurting

She stared at the screen and watched as Malia smiled happily, she couldn't fight back her tears anymore, they streamed down her cheeks and she ran towards the stairs, she rushed up the stairs and ran into her room to cry her eyes out.

******

Blakeley heard a knock on her door and she slowly sat up, she picked up the tissue next to her and wiped her tears. 

“Who is it?” She asked.

“It's Logan, ma’am.” She heard the old man respond and she sighed.

“Come in.”

The door opened and Logan walked in, he moved closer to her and bowed.

“What is it?” Blakeley asked.

“Would you like to have dinner in your… “

“I am not hungry.” She cut him off.

“But ma’am, you skipped lunch saying… “

“I am not hungry, Logan. Shut the door on your way out.” She replied rudely and lay back on the bed, she pulled the sheets over her head and the old man sighed before walking out of her room.

She felt bad for speaking to him that way but she really wasn't in a good mood. She was hurting because of what Alex said to her and the fact that Dylan and Malia actually got married. She has been a fool all these years. 

Thinking about it all over again made tears cloud her eyes, she sniffed as they streamed down. 

“My life is messed up.” She mumbled and closed her eyes.

*******

THE NEXT DAY

MORNING

Blakeley got up early and took her bath and got dressed. She was ready for the day but she laid back in her bed when she started feeling down again. The maids and Logan knocked on her door repeatedly to bring her breakfast but she refused to open the door. 

Alex made his way down the stairs dressed in his tuxedo, he was about to walk out of the house when Logan stopped him.

“Good morning sir.” He bowed slightly.

“What is it?” 

“Sir, ma’am Blakeley hasn't eaten anything since yesterday, her room is locked and I am worried something might have happened to her. The last meal she had was breakfast, sir.” Logan explained and Alex sighed, he glanced at the time on his phone before dropping his jacket on the couch.

“Go get the master key.” He ordered Logan and he bowed before walking away, he came back holding a key and Alex took it from him. He walked up the stairs and got to her door.

He unlocked it and walked in, he saw her lying on the bed with the sheets over her head and heard crying. 

He walked to her and pulled the sheets away, she looked at him surprised and slowly sat up. 

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” Alex asked calmly and she wiped her tears.

“Why the hell are you crying and why aren't you eating?” 

“How… how did you get in here?” She asked, glancing at the door.

“Is this about Dylan’s wedding?” He questioned and she looked away.

“You are crying over some people having their best life right now, will that make you feel better?” 

Blakeley looked at him and sighed, his face held no expression, he didn't look mad at her, he spoke to her calmly.

“I have somewhere I need to be, do what you are supposed to do, if you die, it won't be easy finding another wife.” He said and walked out of the room. 

She was expecting an apology from him but nothing came, he said hurtful things to her and the least he could do was apologise. 

She heard a knock on her door and she rolled her eyes.

“Come in Logan.” She said and the door opened revealing him and two maids, they were carrying trays and they all walked in fully. 

They placed the trays on the table close to the bed, Blakeley noticed tablets next to the tray and she questioned Logan about what it was.

“It's a pill, ma’am. Just for a headache.” He replied and she smiled.

“Thank you.” She said and they all bowed before walking out.

*********

Alex walked out of the car and walked into the building, as he walked, the employees greeted him. He got into the elevator and waited patiently for it to arrive at the floor he was heading.

After a few minutes, it stopped on the last floor and he walked out, he walked in the hallway and saw his elder brother standing at the entrance to the office.

“You are late. Just as always.” Dante said but Alex ignored him, he was about to walk in when Dante stood in his presence.

“You really went so low, all for what?” Dante asked.

“Excuse me?” Alex asked, confused.

“Blakeley Hunter. I haven't heard that name before.” 

“I still don't get your point.”

“You fucking hired someone to be your wife.” He said and Alex scoffed.

“I have nothing to say to you, step out of my way.”  He said sternly and Dante growled silently before moving out of the way, they both walked into the office together and met their father’s personal assistant waiting for them.

“Good morning sirs, please sit.” He said and they both took their seats. 

“Shall we begin?” He asked and they both nodded in response.

*********

Blakeley stared at Dylan and Malia’s wedding photos posted on the internet, she felt sad, jealous and annoyed. 

She was feeling a little bit better and she was trying to distract herself by watching a movie but she couldn't help but stalk them on I*******m.

“Biggest wedding of the season.” She muttered and scoffed. The door to the living room opened and Blakeley hurriedly dropped her phone thinking it was Alex but it wasn't. It was a lady about her age carrying a huge box. She looked pretty.

Logan suddenly showed up in the living room and the lady bowed at him.

“Meet Mrs. Xanders, ma’am meet Piper.” Logan introduced and Blakeley smiled at the lady even though she was confused. 

“Hello ma’am, I am Piper. I work for Mr. Xanders and I’m a  make-up artist.” 

“Oh,” Blakeley muttered. That explains the huge box.

“Okay, nice to meet you.” 

“Thank you, ma’am. Please let me get you ready for tonight. We don't have much time left.” She said and Blakeley raised her brows confused.

‘Tonight? What is happening tonight?’