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 his grip.
Draven slowly raised his hand and trailed it down her cheeks as he choked her, Xalia’s heart raced in fear as she looked at him with pleading eyes.
Is he like this because she snapped at him? She didn't mean to, she was just feeling so emotional at the moment.
“You know one thing I hate the most?” He whispered looking into her eyes as he caressed her cheek and Xalia shook her head in fear.
“Use your fucking words.” He groaned and tightened his grip a little and she whimpered, a tear rolled down her eyes to Draven’s hand and he ignored it.
“N… no, no, I don't.” She stuttered.
“I hate disrespect, you don't talk to me anyhow, especially when you are a thing to me.”
“I’m sorry.” She whispered.
“You will do everything I say and accept everything I say.”
“Yes.” She hurriedly replied and he let go of her, She coughed and gasped for breath, at the same time tears streamed down her eyes.
Draven stared at her as she cried, she slowly raised her head and avoided looking at Draven’s eyes. She was terrified, never had she ever thought he could do that to her.
“Wipe your tears.” He ordered and she did immediately.
“Please can I go home?” She asked and he didn't give her a response, he walked away and she trailed behind him, she noticed he headed towards his car and she felt a little bit relieved, she really can't wait to get home and cry her eyes out. She just got publicly embarrassed by her family and the man next to her who is supposed to be her husband happens to be someone who doesn't care about her.
They both got to the car and entered, Draven drove away from the party and Xalia sighed in relief, he drove for a while and suddenly pulled over, Xalia wondered what was wrong and she looked around, she noticed they were in the middle of nowhere and it was dark.
‘Why did he suddenly stop?’ She thought before turning to him.
“Is everything okay?’ She asked silently as he kept tapping his fingers repeatedly on the steering wheel.
“How much do you hate Harrison?” He asked and Xalia blinked rapidly trying to understand his question.
“Hmm, I... I… “
“Stop stuttering and answer the question.” He said and she gulped.
“I don't hate him.” She replied. That is true though, after all he did, she couldn't bring herself to hate him, she is just so mad at him.
Draven gritted his teeth and suddenly started the car, Xalia exhaled as she watched him drive., She wondered what was going on in his head and feared she said something wrong.
They got back to the house and Draven walked out of the car, he walked into the house and she sighed.
Why does her life have to be fucked up?
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THE NEXT MORNING
Xalia sat in the bathtub staring at the wall as different thoughts ran through her mind, she kept sighing and wiping her tears.
If anyone told her she wouldn't end up with Kyle, she would have denied it a million times. After a while in the bathtub, she decided to get out of it cause the water was getting warm, she took a quick shower and wrapped a towel around herself before walking out of the bathroom.
She got to the room and screamed in fear as she saw Draven sitting on her bed, he looked up at her and she held the tip of her towel nervously.
“Good… good morning.” She greeted and he nodded.
“Morning.” He replied huskily and she noticed he was holding a book, she tried seeing what kind of book it was but she couldn't because of how far she was from him.
He glanced at the book and looked up at her.
“Xalia.” He called.
“Yes?” She replied immediately, she noticed her heart was racing and her hands shook slightly.
“Take off the towel.” He ordered and her grip on the tip of the towel tightened. What is going on?
“Wh… what? Huh?” She asked nervously and he stood up, a gasp escaped her lips and she stepped back a little. He got closer to her and his height towered hers, she felt intimidated and nervous.
“Why? Because you are about to start what you are really here for.”
“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
“Draven.” She called and held the tip of her gown tightly in fear, Draven ignored her and he waited patiently for her to do what he ordered her to. “Please Draven, please don't punish me.” She begged with tears in her eyes and he didn't utter a word.“We are heading back to New Jersey today, the honeymoon is over.” He suddenly said and stood up, he walked up the stairs and Xalia sighed in relief.For a second, she thought she was about to get whipped and tortured, she sighed as she realised she was starting a new life in New Jersey with the stranger she got married to. She never pictured her life outside Atlanta or not being with Kyle.She is going to be all alone, with no friends or family, just Draven and Henry, such a life.********MANY HOURS LATERAT NIGHTXalia felt a soft tap on her cheeks and she groaned, She heard a familiar voice call her name and she slowly opened her eyes and looked around. She was confused about where she was so she closed her eyes back. “Xalia.” She hea
“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