Draven waited in front of Xalia’s room dressed, it was past 7:00 pm and the party started an hour ago. The door opened and she stepped out, she stared at him and he stared back at her.
“Let’s go.” He said and walked ahead of her, he heard her groan and he ignored her.
They got out of the house and they both entered the car.
“You are driving?” She asked and he ignored her as he turned on the ignition, Xalia sighed and fell back on the church. She is going to see her family and she isn't excited at all.
“You should use your seat belt.” He said and she slowly used it, he drove out of the mansion and turned on the GPS.
“Great, it takes twenty minutes to get there which means I have twenty minutes to prepare myself.” She muttered and breathed out.
They finally arrived at the party and Draven stopped his car in front of the reporters.
“Ready?” He asked and she nodded, they both got down and Draven moved closer to her, the reporters took pictures of them and Xalia felt uncomfortable, she bowed her head trying to avoid the flashes.
She suddenly felt Draven hold her hand and she glanced at him but he wasn't looking at her, he pulled her among the reporters and she held onto him tightly.
‘Is it true you and your step-sister have been dating the same man?’
‘Is this really your new husband ma’am?’
‘Did Mr. Harrison really cheat on you ma’am?’ The reporters kept asking different questions, they finally got into the building and the guards stopped the reporters from coming in.
Xalia looked around as all eyes turned to them, she saw most of her relatives and she held onto Draven’s arm tightly.
“Draven, I’m scared.” She whispered in fear and Draven looked at her.
“Ignore them.” He replied and pulled her gently into the crowd, Xalia kept her head down as she heard murmurs, she looked at Draven and she noticed he kept looking around like he was searching for someone, he suddenly turned to her and she gave him a questioning look.
“Do you… “
“Xalia.” She heard a familiar voice call and she turned to see Allison.
“Allison.” She called happily and rushed to her, she hugged her tightly and Xalia whimpered in her arms.
“We have a lot to talk about.” Allison said as she pulled away from the hug and Xalia nodded.
“But first, what you need to know is that Draven Wade is not just an… “ Allison trailed off as she realised Draven was right behind her, she giggled nervously and smiled at him.
“Hey, Draven.” She called and he nodded at her.
“Hmm, I will leave now and… “
“Hold on, when did you guys get to Hawaii?” Xalia asked.
“Last night.” She replied.
“Where can we meet up?” Xalia question.
“We have to go.” Draven said before Allison could answer her question, he pulled her away and took her to a table.
“You could have let me talk to her.” Xalia said but Draven ignored her as he took a seat next to her.
She noticed the crowd were all starting to sit and she wondered what was going on, she thought about her mother and wondered why she hadn't seen her yet.
“May I have your attention?” She heard a familiar voice ask and she looked up to see her father standing in front of the crowd, she kept looking around hoping to see Kyle, her step-sister or her mother but there was no sign of them.
“We are all gathered here today to celebrate a lot of things, firstly my daughter's marriage and also the new partnership with Aurora.” He announced and the crowd clapped, Raven scoffed and Xalia glanced at him.
As Xalia watched her father talk about her step-sister’s wedding, for a reason unknown to her, she wasn't feeling anything, all she did was stare at him.
“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Kyle Harrison, the reason behind this successful partnership.” He announced and Xalia skipped a beat as she looked around to see where he would show up from, she saw him stand up from a table at the end of the room and she noticed her step-sister, her mum, her step-mother and other relatives gathered there.
‘Why didn't she come to check up on me? Is she not aware of me being here?’ Xalia thought.
Kyle walked to the front of the crowd and Xalia’s father shook hands with him before walking away.
“Hello, good evening.” Kyle said with a smile and Xalia bit her lip, she really needs to talk to him, he needs to say it to her face that he has been playing her all this while.
“Damn, you Harrison.” She heard Draven mutter and she turned to him, he looked so annoyed and he kept tapping his fingers on the table.
“Is everything okay?” She asked and he didn't give her a response. Is she the only one that has no idea of what is going on? What is the deal between her family, Kyle and Draven?
Kyle gave a speech for a few minutes and he also appreciated his wife. In a few minutes, everything ended and people were back to walking around.
Xalia suddenly stood up and walked towards her family’s table, she got there and they all froze on seeing her.
“What the hell is going on?” She asked, turning to Kyle and he chuckled.
“I don't understand… “
“Why the hell are you married to my sister and why is she carrying your child?” She yelled, gaining everyone's attention.
“Xalia, what are you doing?” Her mother whispered and she ignored her.
“Answer me Kyle, we were supposed to get married yesterday, why are you married to her?” She yelled.
“Control your daughter.” Her stepmother said to her mother.
“Xalia, I think you need to calm down, don't... “
“Don't you dare tell me to calm down, answer my question!” She snapped and her father fumed as he noticed the reporters tracking pictures.
“Kyle and I have been in a relationship since high school, we have no idea of what you are talking about.” Her step-sister, Malia, said locking arms with Kyle.
“And as you can see, I am carrying his child already. The media doesn't know yet but thank you for telling them the Harrison now has an heir.” Malia said with a smile and the crowd gasped.
“Really? Why didn't you guys say anything?” Kyle’s mother asked, Xalia didn't notice his parents, all she needed were answers.
“Mrs. Harrison, you knew Kyle and I were dating, we have been dating for years and… “
“I don't know what you are talking about.” She cut Xalia off and she felt like a fool, everyone was staring at her like she was crazy.
“Mum… “ She called with tears clouding her eyes and her mother ignored her. Xalia felt her heart shatter and she ran towards the exit in tears.
Kyle exhaled and Malia smiled at him.
“It's okay, you did the right thing.” She said and pecked his lips.
“Doesn't she deserve an explanation?” He asked Malia and she shrugged.
“I don't care, it is not my problem.”
“Is this all worth it?” Kyle asked and she chuckled.
“For my father? It fucking worth it.”
Xalia stood in the parking lot and cried, She already lost track of the reporters and she was glad, she could finally let it all out. She wrapped her arms around herself and whimpered, She kept recalling the image of Kyle looking like he didn't care in her head and it kept hurting her.“That was quite a scene.” She heard a voice say and she flinched, she looked up to see Draven standing in front of her and she breathed out, he slowly walked to her and leaned on the car she leaned on.Xalia wiped her tears and sniffed, she cleared her throat and put on a fake expression.“That was dumb, honestly.” Draven said and she scoffed.“You didn't have to do that, you could have just let it… ““Shut up.” She cut Draven off and he looked at her surprised.“Huh?” “Yeah, shut the fuck up.” She replied and Draven nodded, he turned to leave but he suddenly turned to her and grabbed her neck, and then he choked her slightly. Xalia’s eyes widened in shock and she held his hand struggling to get out of
“Huh?” She whispered and Draven slowly lifted his hand, he placed it on the tip of the towel where her hand was and he felt her hand shake. “Draven.” She called but more like a whimper, different thoughts ran through Xalia’s mind about what he was about to do, she could hear her heart race and feel her hands shake nervously. It seemed like he noticed how tense she was, he slowly withdrew his hand from her towel and stepped back, Xalia sighed in relief but still held the towel firmly. “Read this book before I get back, by dusk you will summarise all you read to me.” He ordered and dropped the book on the bed, he walked out of the room and Xalia rushed to the door, locked it and breathed out heavily. She noticed goosebumps all over her body and she sighed, she felt so threatened by him. She walked to the bed and picked up the book, she looked at it and raised a brow in confusion because of the title. “The Rules.” She read out loud and shrugged, she dropped it and decided to read it
“Hm… I... “ “I told you not to stutter.” He said and Xalia bit her lip nervously. “I’m sorry.” She apologised. “Look at the notepad in your presence.” He ordered and she looked at it, she raised a brow in confusion as she read the front page. “What is this about?” She asked looking up at him and he picked up the pen. “Pick up your pen.” He ordered and she did. “Let's get this over with, I want you to be my submissive, but it is your choice, a choice that comes with options.” “What?” She asked with her eyes widening in shock, he seriously wants her to be his submissive and be treated like a slave. What the fuck? Isn't she supposed to be married to him? “It's your choice, you can say no if you don't want to.” “No.” Xalia hurriedly said and he nodded. “Like I said, it is your choice but the choice comes with options. If you agree to it, you won't have a problem with me, you will live peacefully with me and you will get the best life.” “And what if I don't?” “It is easy, Yo
“Draven.” She called breathing heavily as she stared at his eyes. He didn't break eye contact with her, he slowly lifted his hand and Xalia whimpered and shivered in fear.“I don't understand you Xalia.” He whispered and leaned closer to her.“You read the rules right?” He whispered in her ear and his breath against her ear sent shivers down her spine. Xalia didn't give him a response and he bit her ear softly, she moaned out in pleasure and in fear. Why is her body reacting to his touch? “Why are you so… ““Draven.” They heard a voice call and he pulled away from her, Xalia breathed out and jumped off the dining table. His friend Henry walked in and Draven rolled his eyes. Xalia was so glad he showed up, she wondered what might have happened if he didn't.Will Draven really tie her up just to have sex with her?“Hey dude.” He called.“What?” Draven replied harshly and Henry looked at Xalia whose cheeks were flushed and he chuckled.“Oh, did I interrupt something?” He asked and Xalia
Xalia sighed as she stared at the ceiling in her room, never had she been ever this bored in her life, she looked out the window and noticed the sun was setting already.Another day gone. She wondered how long she would keep living like a prisoner, she wasn't allowed to go outside or do anything she wanted.The door to her room opened and she sat up, Draven walked in dressed in casual wear and she stared at him.“Good evening.” She said to him since he wasn't saying anything, all he did was stare at her. He nodded to her greetings and sat on the bed.“Go get dressed.” He ordered and she wanted to ask him ‘why’ but she knew it was best if she kept quiet. “Okay.” She muttered and got off the bed. She was about to walk into the closet but he stopped her.“Hold on.” He said and she turned to him.“Pick up the dress you want to wear and come wear them here.” He ordered and she gulped, she blinked rapidly as she thought of what to say. He wanted her to strip in front of him, but she was not
Xalia whimpered and placed her hand on her forehead as she headed to the kitchen, she realised that the wound was from when she hit her head on the dashboard in the car. She found the first aid kit and walked back to the living room, she sniffed as she sat on the couch and breathed out.She was so annoyed, pained and frustrated, she felt like crying her eyes out but that would only make the pain worse. She suddenly heard footsteps and she turned to see Draven walking down the stairs. He walked to her and sat next to her. She breathed heavily as she stared at him with tears streaming down her eyes.“Stop crying.” He muttered as he opened up the first aid kit, Xalia sniffed and wiped her tears with the back of her hand like a baby. Draven kept glancing at her as he prepared the materials he needed for treating her wound, She finally stopped crying but she kept sniffing. He moved closer to her and he raised the wool in his hand.“It is going to sting a little.” He muttered and placed
“Draven Wade, Draven Wade is a multi-billionaire who has power in most countries over the world, he has the highest net worth in Atlanta, and he is the most ratted businessman too.” Allison explained.“Woah,” Xalia muttered.“Yeah girl, you are… ““How come I have never heard of him in all these years? His name doesn't ring a bell.”“Well, he is off the internet, his picture isn't on the internet and just Wade is there as a name, he seems like a ghost or something.” Allison explained and Xalia sighed.Allison noticed the look on her face and she used her thumb to crease her hand.“Are you okay Xalia?” She asked and Xalia shook her head, tears started to cloud her eyes and Allison hurriedly pulled her into a hug.“Hey, it's okay.” “Is something wrong? Is Draven hurting you?” Allison asked as Xalia pulled away from the hug.“Did my mum say anything to you?” She ignored Allison’s question and she shook her head in response. “Kyle?”“Not a word from the asshole.” Xalia sighed and wiped
“Is she okay?” Henry asked Draven as he drank his brown soup and stared at Xalia who was lying peacefully on the couch. She was in a deep sleep and didn't look like she was waking up anytime soon. “I don't know.” Draven replied as he went through his phone.“You shouldn't have knocked her out.” Henry shrugged and Draven rolled his eyes.“She was being annoying and she kept on distracting me.” “Then you could have knocked her out in a safer way.” Henry said and Draven scoffed.“Right, by hitting her right?” “She has been unconscious since last night and it is almost noon.” “I saved your life, quit whining.” Draven replied and Henry chuckled, he gulped down his soup and groaned as he slowly stood up from the couch and headed into the dining room.Xalia moaned in her sleep and she slowly opened her eyes, she felt a sharp pain in her neck and she groaned, as she sat up, her eyes met with Draven’s who was staring directly at her. She looked around and froze when she saw Henry walking o
“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” Malia mumbled and rolled her eyes.“Is that going to be too hard?” Xalia asked. Draven suddenly leaned closer to her and whispered into her ear, they all watched both of them with anger fuming in them.Draven pulled away from her and she smiled and turned to them.“Where do I need to sign to approve it?” He asked and Xalia’s father smiled. Draven signed the contract and agreed to give them the loan, the meeting was over and Xalia stood up with Draven. She wanted to leave the room so badly, that their faces sickened her. They all sold her out and left her for the worst to happen to her, she didn't deserve any of that.“Can we leave now?” She asked Draven and he nodded, she kept ignoring her mother’s look. She walked out of the room with Draven and met Kyle in the hallway, his eyes were on her as she walked past him and entered the elevator with Draven. As the elevator door closed, Xalia exhaled loudly and ran her hands through her hair. That wa
THE NEXT DAY“You mean Xalia drew out this plan?” Henry asked as he stared at the prints on the table and Draven nodded in response.“What the fuck?” He mumbled.“As she planned a heist before?”“How am I supposed to know that? She just said she has been to the Noble building before.“Damn, your wife is amazing.” Henry chuckled as he kept staring at the blueprints. They were both in the living room.“Hey guys.” Xalia suddenly called and they looked up to see her, she smiled at them and walked to Draven, she sat next to him and smiled at him. “Draven told me you drew out this plan. That is nice.” “Thanks.” She replied and her phone beeped.“Who is that?” Draven asked, seeing how she beamed when she read the text.“It's Allison.” She replied and Draven turned back to Henry.“So, when are we doing this?” Henry asked.“In two days, we are leaving for Atlanta tomorrow.” “Yay, I can't wait.” Xalia giggled and Draven turned to her.“By we, I mean, me and Henry.” He said and her smile slow
Xalia walked down the stairs and paused when she saw Draven and some men, including Henry sitting in the living room. She recognised her father’s personal assistant. They turned to her and she ignored their stares, she walked towards the hallway and Draven stared at her. She got to the hallway and headed to Draven’s study. “That will be all for today.” Draven said out of the blue and the men turned to him surprised.“What? Why?” A man asked.“Cause I said so.” Draven replied and they all exchanged looks, they mumbled words to each other before standing up and walking out of the house.Xalia’s father's personal assistant and Henry stood while others walked out.Draven gave him a questioning look and he bowed slightly.“I have a message from McCall.” He said.“And what is it?”“It is about his daughter. He would like to know how she is doing.” He replied and Draven scoffed.“How do you think she is doing?” Draven replied and he bowed.“My apologies sir. Have a nice day.” He said and w
Xalia pressed the code and the door opened, she stepped in and it was empty. He wasn't there yet. She sighed and sat on the bed and waited for him, the door opened a few minutes later and he walked in. He was shirtless but he put on ripped jeans. Xalia became confused because that was the first time seeing him dressed in it.As she thought of the reason he was in ripped jeans, she recalled a part in the book she read about the dominant dressed in ripped jeans and she gulped."What is Draven up to today?” She thought. “When I ask you to wait for me in the red room, I need you to take off your clothes, kneel and place your hands on your thighs.” He said without turning to her, he was at his shelf picking equipment.Without saying a word, Xalia stood up and took off her clothes, she was naked in a few seconds and she knelt down. She placed her hands on her thighs.” Draven picked up a remote and increased the temperature in the room, Xalia shivered because of how cold it was. She stare
Allison rolled her eyes at Xalia and she giggled.“What?” Xalia asked with a smile.“I don't get it. What is so special about Cody?” Allison asked.“I don't know. I just feel so different around him.”“Your husband is a million times better than him.” “Yeah, whatever.” Xalia shrugged and looked away, she wasn't feeling comfortable having that conversation with Allison.“May I have your attention please?” A man called as he walked to the little stage, everyone paid attention to him. “Let's start the activities of today.” He announced and a few people clapped, he called on a group of strippers to the stage and the men cheered. Xalia sighed and drank a little out of her drink, she thought about Draven and she looked around for him. ‘Isn't he coming?’ She thought.*******A WHILE LATER “When are they going to get on with the announcement?” Allison groaned as she glanced at the time on her phone.“Hey, have you seen Draven around?” Xalia asked.“No, I haven't seen Henry either.” She r
“What are you doing here?” He asked with a smile.“I just came to get a coffee, my friend is waiting outside.” She replied, glancing at the car. Cody glanced at the car and chuckled.“That is Draven’s car.” He chuckled and Xalia smiled.“Yeah, but my friend is the one driving.” “Oh. Well, see you around Mrs. Wade.” He said and smiled at her before walking fully into the restaurant. Xalia bit her lip to stop herself from smiling widely, she walked out and walked to the car.She entered and Allison gave her a questioning look.“What?” Xalia asked.“Don't ask me what. I saw that, I fucking saw that.” “Saw what?” “That smile. You suddenly beamed around him. Who is he?” She asked and Xalia chuckled. “Someone Draven knows.” “Is there something you are not telling me?” “No.” Xalia shrugged and gulped out of her coffee.“Is there more to you and Draven’s fight?” Allison asked worriedly.“It's nothing, Allison.” She smiled and Allison sighed before nodding. She ignited the car and drove
“Draven.” Xalia whispered in fear. He kept staring at the man waiting for him to make the next move.“Really Henry? Cut the crap already.”Draven scoffed and rolled his eyes, he folded his arms and Xalia became confused.‘Henry?’ She thought. “What the fuck man?” The stranger groaned and took off his face cap and face mask, he withdrew the gun from Xalia’s head and she turned to him.“Henry? What the fuck?” She yelled and hit his chest, Henry laughed and Draven walked towards them.“That wasn't funny.” She said and he chuckled.“I know, I am sorry. I just wanted to pull a prank on Draven.”“And how did that work out?” Draven asked.“You knew it was him all along?” Xalia asked, turning to Draven.“Not until I told him to pull the trigger.” “What? What if he wasn't the one?” She asked and he shrugged.“That would have been bad.” He replied and Xalia scoffed.“You both are crazy.” She said angrily and it walked away from them, Henry watched her storm away before turning to Draven.“You
Xalia sighed and stared at him, he looked bothered and lost in thought.“Is something wrong?” She found herself asking and he glanced at her. He didn't say anything and she sighed.‘Isn't he going to do anything? Is he just going to tie her down without doing anything?’ She thought.“Is there a reason I am being tied up like this?” She asked and he stood up, he untied her and walked out of the red room. Xalia sighed and wondered what was wrong with him.He seemed colder than usual.“Is he mad about what happened in the hospital?” She mumbled to herself and shook her head.“Nah, it can't be that.” She said and stood up, she put on her clothes and took a look at the room before walking out.*********AT NIGHT Xalia stood in front of Draven’s room and thought about knocking on the door. She couldn't help but worry about him, she deserved to be mad at him but she found it so hard.Since he left the red room, he has been in his room all day. She had lunch and dinner alone. Things were sta
Xalia sat on the bed and watched the doctor as he checked her wound, it was a lot better and the pain already reduced drastically. She already took the shot. “You are good to go.” He said and she nodded with a fake smile, she got off the bed and walked out of the room to see Draven waiting. Without them saying a word to each other, he walked ahead of her and she trailed behind him. Being lost in thought, Xalia suddenly bumped into a guy and was about to fall, he hurriedly held her hand to stop her from falling.“Oh my God, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to… ““It's fine.” He cut her off and smiled at her, Xalia smiled back and they both stared at each other. Draven suddenly stood next to her and gave the guy a questioning look. “Wade.” The guy called and Xalia rolled her eyes. Of course, everybody knows him. “Beck.” Draven called back.“I see you are a friend of Wade.” The guy chuckled. “She is my wife.” He replied and he looked at Xalia surprised.“You got married to Wade?” He ask