[ Adeline ]“How was your meeting with your sister?” Xavier asked me.“I won’t say it was very positive but there was no violence, so I guess it ended on a good note because I just put a leash on my sister.” I said and remembered Addison’s mortified face.“Is there anything you want to tell me?” He narrowed his eyes at me.“Actually, yes. There’s something I found out recently but I waited for the right moment to come.” I said and gauged his reaction first, he looked curious now.“Adeline, just spill the beans already.” He gave me a narrowed look.“I hired a private investigator to spy on my sister who doesn’t use brain as much as she uses her pussy and recently, he made a very interesting discovery about her.” I grinned at him, it was my first step of my revenge towards my sister.“I think we need to sit down because I can tell by reading your face that it’s an explosive discovery,” He narrowed.“Yes, Xavier.” I said and we sat down on the marble bench of our garden. We cancelled our
[ Adeline ]The fresh but humid air of a new country touched my face when we landed on a private air strip in Navarra.It was already noon, the sun was hot and scorching but I felt good to be away from home for a while. Xavier was right behind me, he placed his hand on my waist.“I think you’re really liking this place, don’t you?” He asked me, I couldn’t see his eyes because of his shades but I knew he was teasing me since I am not a big fan of warm places.“I want to see our villa first then I’ll shower and eat something and then I’ll sleep for a while I couldn’t sleep for whole night. I hate being on height.” I yawned since it was a very tiring and uncomfortable journey for me even though it was a luxurious private plane owned by Linwoods.“You have a lot of complains, Mrs. Linwood, I’ll arrange a spa and massage for you if you want.” He said and opened the car door for me which was already arrange for us.“No, thanks, I want my privacy intact and to be honest, I don’t like body ma
[ Xavier ]Adeline's million dollars smile.I can lay myself at her feet or sacrifice everything I own if I've to earn it again. She was resting in her room while I took the moment to reply to some pending mails because for next seven days, I'll dedicate myself to her.I'd do anything and everything for her happiness, I want to heal her wounds by fulfilling her wishes, expressed or hidden in the deepest chamber of her heart. I'll make her mine during this trip."Are you busy?" Her groggy sleepy voice forced me to tear my eyes from my laptop screen to the beauty leaning on the doorframe with messy hairs tied in a bun and swollen eyes. She just woke up and looked really cute. For the first time, I realised she's still a girl but her motherfucker of a father pushed her under the burden of his ambitions and forced her to marry at the tender age of twenty two."No, I'm done for the week. They were just some mails that my subordinates needed to handle everything in my absence." I shut my
[ Adeline ]“This is serene, I can’t describe how I am feeling right now.” I said as we took a walk in the vineyard, the sun was slowly setting, bathing the earth in its pink hue. The wind had picked up its speed which was pleasant in a humid region.“Tell me more about yourself, Adeline. I want to know you better.” Xavier said to me. His honey brown eyes looked more enchanting when they sparkled in the sunlight.“What do you know about me, I think you already know everything about me. what else is there to tell you?” I replied.“Something that nobody knows about Adeline not Adeline Greyson. I want to know what you know about yourself, Ade.” He said and it wasn’t something I expected from him. He took interest in knowing me.“There is nothing exciting about me that I can tell you. I am the same as you see and know me, Xav.” I said.“Are you seeing these grapes, they are grown only here, in this region and they are famous for being extra citric but they make the sweetest blend. We have
[ Adeline ]The dinner was delicious. We did little chat since we both were hungry and tired. Maria retired to her room and we had our privacy."I didn't know the nights become colder than days here." I said rubbing my palms. I slept for long hours in the afternoon so sleep was far away from my eyes.No sooner, I finished my sentence, a warm shawl wrapped around my shoulders by Xavier."You predicted that I'll feel cold and presented me with shawl as soon as I expressed myself. You can make a good personal chaperone for me." I teased him."I don't need to be your chaperone or your slave, Ade. Your husband can perform all these duties because keeping you safe, protected, happy and of course, presently warm." He said engulfing me in his arms from behind.My stomach flipped. Our closeness created butterflies inside me."Can I hold you for some time?" He asked me. Such a gentleman, I expect nothing less from him. "Yes, I guess we both aren't sleepy. If you want we can spend some time in
[ Adeline ]I was up early even before the crack of the dawn to stroll through the vineyard for a morning walk since I had no mood for workout. I hadn't checked my phone since we took off from the home and I had no intentions to check upon anyone.I want to live these seven days without worrying for the people who only gave me pain, except my mother.I decided to call her as I missed her. I dialled her number and waited for her to pick up since she's an early riser whereas my father sleeps till late.She picked the phone in the last ring."Hey, Mom, good morning." I wished her."It's twelve am in the midnight, darling. You nearly gave me a heart attack. It's good I do not sleep in the same room as your father." She replied in a very sleepy voice when I realized how big fool I was to call her without realising that there was time zone difference.I mentally slapped myself."Sorry, Mom, it totally slipped from my mind. You can go back to sleep. I'll call you later." I apologized sincere
[ Adeline ]“This is delicious.” I moaned as I chewed on the Spanish tacos like dish at a local restaurant after our adventurous hiking in the mountains.“But it’s a bit too spicy for me.” Xavier said who ordered another dish for him because he couldn’t stand the spiciness of anything in the menu.“We can order something sweet for you if you want.” I said.“No, I am full but I’d prefer to have dinner at the villa.” He waved his hand and we paid our bills.“What is our next destination?” I tilted my head at his direction.“Are you interested in History?” He asked me.“Yes, I do. I love to know about the past of a place. Are we going to visit a museum?” I asked him back.“Yeah, the next place in wish list is a museum and we can also visit a castle tomorrow.” He said.‘Let’s go to the museum then because I don’t want us to waste our time here.” I said with excitement. We clicked many photos together. Xavier is a fun-loving guy. He is a trained hiker who was right behind me all the time.
[ Adeline ]The ride back to the villa was pleasant and quiet, we listened to some music and sang along. I never thought I'd live my life like a free bird.I had been prisoned in a golden cage that I didn't realise it existed around me but I couldn't break it and lived according to other's will.But Xavier changed something in me. He made me realize who really I am. I can live the way I wish."Ade."I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder and tilted my head to his side and then looked out of the window, we were back at the villa."Sorry, I zoned out." I yawned."We are back, now you can rest." He said and stepped out of the car and rounded his way to my side."Come, I think it may rain anytime." He said and opened the door for me.When I stepped my feet down the car, I felt the strong wind kissing my body."Hurry up, let's get inside fast." He grabbed my hand and led us inside the villa and at the same time, a loud thunderbolt resonated.I flinched at his side."Don't worry, my love. I am