Isabella's POV
I shivered as I tried to hold onto Manny's gaze, but it was just impossible because I stupidly went to kiss him and totally complicated our relationship.
So now that I am standing so close to him, I am shivering like a little schoolgirl not even knowing what to say.
” I am not avoiding you," I whispered and Manny rolled his eyes.
“ Well, 3 days hiding in your room is totally saying a different thing to me," Manny let out with a smirk on his face.
“ Fine you are. Right, I am avoiding you," I stated as I squared my shoulders, looking up at him.
“ Ouch, that hurts my feelings, but why does it seem like it has anything to do with the fact that you kissed me," Manny said.
“ Well, as I recall, you kissed me back, and anyway, that kiss was a drunken mistake, an
Xander's POVI hadn't seen Bella since she gave me the news that someone was stealing from me. She was like an angel, she appeared, and then she disappeared for a while.And even though we live in the same house, we were like strangers to each other.You know I willed myself every day not to go to her room, where she hides every day, just to see her, but I kept on telling myself that this was what she wanted, and seeing me would just make it worse.So even though I was dying to see her, to kiss those lips of hers again, and feel her skin under my touch once again, I knew I just couldn't.Getting up from my bed, I allowed my thoughts to run wild. I had a lot going on in my mind, but I can not let any of that bother me now, because Xavier was coming back today. Yeah, it is already 2 days, and he said he was coming back today.So I have to think about that and that alone, because I have to get to the root of who was stealing from me. And it was only Xavier who could answer that question.
Xander's POVI looked at my cousin, waiting for him to answer my questions, but he just looked at me, not saying a word to me.And his silence was slowly getting on my nerves, as I kept on asking myself if Xavier was hiding something from me.'' Come on son, you don't think your cousin, your right-hand man, would steal from you,'' My father said, shaking his head.'' I don't know father, it is left to Xavier to prove me wrong,'' I let out as I continued to stare at Xavier.Xavier was quiet for a while and still didn't know why, and honestly, I couldn't take it anymore.'' What is this Xavier, why are you not saying anything,'' I yelled.'' What do you want me to say, when you have already made up your mind that I am stealing from you,'' Xavier let out.'' So you are not going to say anything to defend yourself, Xavier,'' I said.'' What can I say in my defense, when my cousin, my own family, has
Xander's POV Days had passed by since the talk I had with my father, and ever since then, his words have remained in my mind, like an initial carved into a tree. His words were all I could hear when working when sleeping and even in my dreams, his words were everywhere in my mind. '' Love is not for people like us'' His words had me so worried, making me wonder if my father was right, wondering if I was so damaged and beyond repair, and no one would ever love me. Wondering if Bella could ever love a damaged man like me and whether she was better off without me, and I should not be hoping for something that would never happen. Breathing out heavily, my Dad's words continued to hover around in my mind, as I tried to focus on work again because that was all I did nowadays. I try to focus on work just to get my mind off things. Sometimes it works, but sometimes my mind just wande
Xander's POVI was furious. I couldn't believe what had just happened to me. Secrets were being kept from me, and the only thing I could feel right now was absolute rage.'' Was so wrapped up in my chaos, that I couldn't see that I no longer had Javier under control,'' I screamed to myself.'' I needed answers, and I need them now,'' I screamed as I allowed the rage I felt to fill me up without control.'' Xavier,'' I yelled, calling out to my cousin as I paced back and forth in my office.'' Draco, Xavier just drove out,'' one of my men came into my office saying.'' Stop him wherever he is and bring him back to me right now,'' I yelled and the man nodded and hurried off immediately.Still pacing in anger, it took just a while for Xavier to be brought in by one of my men.'' What is this Xander? I was stopped and brought here like a criminal. On your orders, what is going on?'' Xavier asked with confusion clearly written on his face, and before I could even think, I threw a punch at
Xander's POVI took a deep breath, plastering a smile on my face, just like my father had instructed, as we made our way into one of my restaurants.My father insisted that we host Ruby and her father at one of my restaurants, just so he could show off.Heaven knows that I didn't want to be here, but it looked like my father had me by the ball and I had no choice, but to obey him.We walked into the restaurant and it was empty, except for Ruby and her father, who were already seated waiting for us.'' Why is my restaurant empty,'' I asked, whispering to my father as I stopped him in his tracks,'' I thought we needed the privacy, so I cleared the restaurant out for the evening,'' My dad whispered back and I scoffed.'' Didn't you think you should have told me first, I am losing money with my restaurant being empty. Dad, and you know how I hate anything that makes me lose money,'' I let out and my Dad rolled his eyes.'' I am not in the mood for your tantrums boy, so stop all this and
Xander's POV'' What are you saying, how have I ruined your life?'' My dad yelled at me from the car, but I didn't pay him any attention. I began to make my way into the house.''No. I will not let you blame on me, .'' My dad yelled as he walked over to me, stopping me before I could get into the house.'' Let me be dad, I just want to go inside, lay on my bed, close my eyes and forget all this ever happened,'' I said softly, as I didn't have the strength to argue with him right now.'' Why are you acting like a child, you are acting as if I was the one that said yes to George's proposal, you didn't even put up a fight, Xander, you said yes, so you are as much to blame for this,'' My dad said as I rolled my eyes.I looked my dad in the eyes, as I tried to understand what was going on in his head.'' What is my crime dad, is it that I am your son,'' I let out as I looked at him intensely in the eyes.'' What is this son, what are you saying,'' My dad said.'' Yeah, I think my mistake
Xander's POVI woke up feeling so exhausted and drained as if I had just run a marathon. I didn't want to get out of bed, I wanted to stay in the dark and unsee and unfeel all that happened yesterday. But I knew I couldn't, I couldn't wallow in my misery, I was the Draco and there was no room for weakness.So I got up, had a shower, got dressed, and made my way down for breakfast.Walking down the stairs, I saw a lot of unknown faces, hustling and bustling down the hallways.Some were carrying flowers, while others were carrying drinks.'' What is happening here,'' I asked myself and before I knew it, I was enveloped in a bone-crashing hug by Ruby.'' Good mooring my love,'' she greeted, kissing me softly.'' Ruby, what is this, why are you here so early, and why are all these people in my house?'' I asked.
Isabella's POVI woke up this morning with a smile on my face because all I could think about was the awesome night I had with Manny.Manny has been nothing but awesome, ever since I said yes to him, and somehow he made me forget all about Xander, and because of that, I was glad to have him in my life.I just couldn't wait to tell Mia all about it.So, with a cheerful smile on my face, I made my way to the bathroom, I quickly had my shower, and I got dressed to go and see Mia.'' Good morning, my dear,'' Mary walked into my room, with a smile on her face.'' Good morning Mary, you look beautiful this morning,'' I said, smiling widely at her.'' Oh, why are you so happy this morning,'' Mary asked me.'' Wait, can't I be happy anymore,'' I let out.'' Yes you can, but this