Chapter 98Fifteen Years Later. "Caroline .. carolineeeeee". Caroline walked out of the kitchen as she heard Xavier screaming for her. She inhaled deeply, preparing herself for his possible reaction. Not that she digested the news easily, but talking about Xavier, she knew he would exaggerate it before listening and understanding. "Caroline… where…. There you are". She entered the lounge with the sweetest smile she could mutter, as she walked up to him and greeted him."Welcome home, Love". She leaned in to kiss his lips. He did allow a brief touch. "Don't. Don't welcome home, love me". He growled. "Where is Xiana?" He looked around to look for his elder daughter. "She is in her room. Preparing for her exams". Caroline tried to sound calm, internally she was freaking out. "What happened Xavier? Come. Have a seat first. Do you want a drink?" She innocently asked him, pulling his hand to take him to the couch. "Carl…". This time Xavier spoke in his ultimate dominant tone making he
Chapter 99Ray had told Xavier he was ready to suffer any punishment or penalty but he didn't expect that it would hurt so bad. He couldn't say a word when Declan asked for the keys, stating that Xiana asked him to drop her to the university. He knew she was right and she should have done the same because honestly no one can spend time with those who reject your feelings. Still …Declan looked at him with sympathetic eyes and patted his shoulder before going to open the door for her. And she slid in the car without looking around or to look at him. He was still staring in no where when Caroline stood beside him. "Oh. Boss. Ready? What's the schedule today?" He quickly schooled his expressions back to the stoic, cold bodyguard. He didn't want to show how much it effected him. "To Coslov's office. Then I have to go to the mall". Caroline said with a little smile. She patted her arm, stating that she knew everything he wassl trying to hard but she didn't say anything about it. He
Chapter 100"Won't you share what's bothering you? I thought we were best friends". Declan said in a rather disappointed tone. Enzo and Rafe clucked their tongues too. Ray was sitting with the bedhead and tasting out of the window from his hospital room. "Look, you know we won't judge you. Hell we never judge each other no matter what. Though I was afraid when I confessed about Josh. So what is it, Ray?" Enzo tried again and this time they all managed to catch a glimpse of a feeling, an emotion, in his eyes before he schooled his features back into stoic. "Ray….". "Guys. Can we drop it?" He said in a tired tone though he knew the answer."No". They all said in unison. "And we have only half an hour left for visiting you, so better spill it out". Declan said in a no compromising tone making Ray sigh in defeat. "I". Uh… it wasn't easy to confess. "I like someone". He managed to say it. "Oh really? And here I thought the world had come to an end". Declan said in a sarcastic tone. "I
Chapter 101Ray spent two days at the hospital and then he asked Xavier for a few days off to stay back. Xavier could see his miserable state and he was aware that Xiana had met him. He could see the love in his eyes but he couldn't do anything when Ray didn't want to fight for his love. He let Ray take a much needed break and went to Caroline to talk about how to plan it further. "Hi Love. What are you making?" He found her in the kitchen getting a tray out of the oven, filled with muffins. "Hi. I was just making muffins". She smiled at him pouting her lips for a quick kiss. "I need to talk to you Carl". Xavier said, rubbing his forehead. "I know. Give me ten minutes``. Of course she knew him better than anyone. It was the time she needed to put another lot in the oven and turned to him with a basket of freshly baked muffins. "I am worried about Ray and Xiana. He is stubborn and stupid and doesn't want to fight for her. I had a word with Enzo who told me about their conversatio
Chapter 102. "So you are going out with Mika. Micheal Hendrix?" Emelia said sprawling on her bed. Xiana folded the tee shirt she was packing and placed it in her luggage. "I won't go if it was me". Willow said, adjusting her glasses on her nose. "And keeping in mind that he is a player". Mari said from her corner. "Guys, I asked you to help me pack, not to lecture me". She pursed her lips. "Pack for what? You have already packed your new booty long skirt. Your string bikinis, that I was begging you to give me. Those fuck me heels. And every makeup item to make you look sultry. What else do you want to impress the great Micheal Hendrix". Emelia said in a tone too sweet for her. Xiana cringed internally but kept her features cool. "Ana, I know you have not moved from Raynold, why are you doing it?" Mari asked in a serious tone. "I don't know who the hell is he". Xiana said, throwing her toiletries in the bag. "Come on Ana. You cannot cheat us". Willow huffed. Xiana let out a
Chapter 103."Here is your room princess". Micheal opened the second door in the hallway. Next to his bedroom. "There will be over twenty people. And there is more than enough accomodation for all of them. Some might share, but not you. It's exclusively yours". He smiled warmly at her. "Mika!". She sighed. "you didn't have to do it". She said in a defeated tone. "No. But you deserve the best. I don't want anyone to disturb you and annoy you. Besides, most of the time we will be outside. Keep this room locked when you are inside or outside. And if you are scared at night. I am just at the next door". Micheal winked, making her chuckle. "Meanie". She scrunched her nose cutely. "Let's go in the kitchen and have breakfast". He held her hand and took her downstairs. He was a nice person. A good friend. So what if he wasn't loyal? So what if he wasn't into a monogamous relationship? Her mind signaled her that there was only one person in the world who would be loyal and loving at the s
Chapter 104At the pool. Xiana's POVI wish the earth would open and swallow me whole. Humiliation, embarrassment, hatred, helplessness. What should I name the feeling brewing inside me? Apparently no one can break me. I am Xiana Russell. Nothing can take me down, not this shit show of untying my bikini, not even the laughter can break me. No. I will never cry in front of these people. But what hurt me the most was Micheal Hendrix standing with two girls in his arms. I was watching him all through the day and I don't know if it's real or not, but I didn't feel an ounce of jealousy in me. I saw him spanking a girl. Groping a girl's breasts. Even making out. But nothing grossed me out. Guess this is what they say that I might give him my body, but not my heart. Nothing mattered to me, but he was my friend. He should have stood by my side. He should have come to hold me, just hold me. He promised to be protective about me and now he was with the crowd laughing at me. Yes I am curvy
Chapter 105"Mommmm". Xiana ran into Caroline's open arms as soon as she saw her in the lounge with all her family. Raynold rolled his luggage and stood in one corner. Attentive and protective. His stance spoke of possessiveness and determination. Xavier looked from Xiana to Raynold and his forehead creased. Triston, Noah and Will were on guard as if they were waiting for one signal to kill the person who hurt their sister. "Xiana. Love. What happened baby? You were coming tomorrow right? What happened? Why are you crying Honey? Tell mommy please". Caroline tried to pull away but Xiana only held her closer. A whole night journey and Raynold had informed them about coming back so of course they were worried about them. "What the hell happened?" Xavier asked Ray who looked between him and Xiana. He didn't know if he was in a place to explain or not. It was indeed her life to say what happened to her. "Boss. It's..". "I won't repeat Ray. Tell me why Xiana is crying or I will shoot