Xalia smiled nervously as she stood in front of the mirror and stared at her reflection, she placed her hand on her stunning dress and took in a deep breath. It is her big day, the day she has always been dreaming of since she met him. She couldn't help but giggle at how beautiful she looked, she couldn't wait to see the look in his eyes when he saw her, and she couldn't wait to say her vows and be with him for the rest of her life. She really did not doubt taking this step, she is ready for this.“Hey, are you ready?” She heard a familiar voice ask and she turned to see her mother walking in.“Yes, mum.” She replied with a smile and her mother hugged her lightly.“You look so beautiful honey, your wedding dress is amazing.” Her mother complimented and she smiled widely.“I know right, Kyle picked it personally.” She giggled in response and her mother laughed.“Mum, you look kind of worried, is everything okay?” She asked, noticing a hint of fake in her mother’s laughter.“It's fine d
Xalia fought back her tears as she sat in the car heading to the church, her mother kept a straight face and ignored her while Allison held her hand and kept whispering soothing words to her. Different thoughts ran through Xalia’s head as she tried to understand what was going on, firstly, her husband-to-be left her on their wedding day and got married to her step-sister, a stranger is waiting for her at the church to get married to, and out of the blue, her mother is okay with it. It was a lot to take in and... “Xalia, we are here.” She heard a voice and it snapped her out of her thoughts, she turned to look out the window and there was the church. “Mum, please.” She cried as the guards got out of the car leaving her, Allison and her mother alone.“Get out of the car Xalia.” She replied looking at her with a stern expression.“I don't want to get married to a stranger, I don't even know what is going on.” “You don't need to know what is going on, all you have to do is go in there
MINUTES LATERXalia looked around nervously as they headed towards a plane, her husband walked with her alongside men dressed in suits. They stepped into the plane and a pilot walked to them.“Where to sir?” He asked.“Hawaii.” He replied and the pilot bowed before walking away, Xalia turned to him with a questioning look.“I thought you said we are heading to New Jersey.” “What is a wedding without a honeymoon?” He replied coldly and walked to a seat, he sat and Xalia looked around before slowly walking to take the seat next to him.Her mind was still troubled about everything that was going on, she really needed to speak to Kyle, she didn't have her phone or any of her things with her.“What about my things?” She asked as she slowly took a seat next to him, he was going through the documents she signed earlier. “They are here.”“What about... ““Shut up.” He cut her off and Xalia’s eyes widened in shock, he just shunned her. She bit her lip slightly and exhaled, how the hell did
“Huh?” Xalia asked, confused.“Draven Wade?” He asked again and she tried to think about it, she hadn't heard that name before. “No, I have never heard of it.” She replied and he nodded.“Your father and I agreed on something in exchange I have you.”“What did you… ““That is none of your business, all you need to know is that you are my wife and I can do anything I want with you.” He said and Xalia couldn't help but scoff and roll her eyes.“One question.”“What?”“Why am I tied to a bed and why is that weird thing on my legs?” She yelled.“Are you trying to gain attention because if you are, I don't think anyone will hear you.” He said and she breathed out heavily, he moved to the bed and loosened the ropes, her hands became free and she rubbed her wrists.He also freed her legs and she hurriedly stood up from the bed, his eyes drifting to the wedding gown on the couch and he scoffed. “You really thought you were going to get married to Harrison?” He asked and her eyes widened slig
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 bow
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
“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