CHAPTER SEVENTY TWOIt was a Saturday and she decided to skip work, so she slept in, the scent of coffee had woken her up, Xavier had brought some coffee and she couldn't help but smile as she sat up."How are you feeling?""A little numb but okay""I would be going out to handle some business" he says and Amelia couldn't hide the disappointment, she wanted him to stay with her for the rest of the day but of course he was a busy man and the fact that he hadn't gone right before she woke up and had prepared her coffee on bed shows how changed he was now, she did like this new version of him and was hoping it would last forever... as long as it could."Shawn and Blake would be here, and please don't leave the house without informing them, that's if you could actually get past the gates without my men seeing you""No need to tell me how much of a prisoner I am" Amelia said with a smile"No baby, you are not a prisoner, you are the owner of this house too, but I just want to keep you safe
MEL's POVShe stared at the mirror in her bathroom, the rage filling her up, when had she become this strange person standing before her, when had the rich and powerful Mel fallen.Amelia made a sacrifice, she always repeated to herself, Amelia had gone in her place, she had sacrificed for her, then why did she feel this burning resentment and hate, she remembered the day she cried to Amelia for a solution and Amelia came up with one, they had always been best friends, they had always loved each other and Amelia was willing to destroy her own life, she was willing to sacrifice, all for her, all for the stupid love that she thought she had. her father had been right, Jacob was no good, when he had told her over and over again she had ignored him, what she felt for Jacob wasn't love, she later understood, it was an obessession, she placed an Imaginary person in her mind for so long and Jacob had been the perfect man to fill the space, she never looked deep into his flaws, she never once
(Amelia)Amelia had returned back to the room after Shawn had left, her heart pounding, she hated the fact that she would keep feeling this way, she wondered how close Xavier had actually been to Mr. James Jones, maybe not so close, then if Mel's father didn't know Xavier so closely, how would he put his daughter's saftey in his hands?Amelia felt so confused, it's like everything was catching up on her, what if Xavier knew more about Mel's father than she did?, Mel never talked so much about her mother, only that she died and Amelia never wasn't the pushy type, the incident had hurt Mel alot that even with the years gone by, Mel couldn't still talk about it without shedding so much tears, so Amelia had stayed away from that topic. That had been a mistake, one that might cost her alot, she couldn't go ask Mel about her mother now, they weren't even friends anymore and though it pained her to think of how strong friends had broken up this way, she was not stupid enough to think Mel was
It had been two days since the date she had with Xavier and she could only say one thing for sure, he had changed, she could see the way he looked at her, like she was his all and she was damned if she ever thought she would be able to tell him the truth, her chance had long past and if the truth was being told, she just didn't want to tell him anymore, she could no longer see a life without him, he evolved around her life and she just couldn't let go, not when they were this so close, not when she was living her dream life, the kind of life that some years ago, she could only think to be nothing but a dream, it was all real now and she couldn't lose it.It was another day to work, Xavier had woken her up with a kiss, he should have left by now, but he waited for her, giving her some time to rest, she knew he was already late, Xavier was indeed a busy man, so she rushed into her bathroom, taking a quick bathe, changing quickly into a simple black skirt and white longe sleved shirt, sh
(Xavier POV)Shawn had informed him that he would be going out with the 'girls', still yet he couldn't help but feel a little bit worried for her, now he was in his office that overlooked the main entrance, he stared every once in a while to see if they had return, but of course they just left a few minutes ago, he wondered why he was getting so over protective... well maybe because of the coma she had just survived from, and even before then, there was this need to always be where she was though he trusted Shawn to protect them and of course some of his men were lurky around the city and streets, any alarming news would immediately be sent to him, so all he needed to do was to relax and put his mind into what was before him. The thing was that he didn't like what was before him. It was Kelvin, the person Amelia had actually dated while being married to him, he had long forgiven her because it wasn't her fault, he had been the one to push her away, she wouldn't have gone off with anot
(Amelia)They hadn't gone straight home, Diana had told Shawn she wanted to pick somethings from her house first and so they had all gone to Diana's house. The house was not big or elegant like the one Amelia was now getting used to, but it was a nice cosy place that truly felt like home, Diana lived with her mother in the house, but her mother who still worked as a nurse was not always available, and she wasn't now. Amelia had actually hoped to finally see Diana's mother."You have a nice house babe" Shawn said to Diana, kissing her on the lips."Come on guys, don't make me feel weird" Amelia muttered"You want a kiss too?" Shawn asked with a smirk"No..." before she could complete her words, Shawn drew her in an gave her a kiss to the hair."Yuck.." Amelia pulled away"I know you like it wifey"Diana stood there laughing and Amelia gave her a glare. "What?" she asked, "Is not like you didn't ask for it""I didn't, I just didn't want you guys to go all kissy around me, like you have y
(Xavier)Still he couldn't hurt her.All the years, he had tried shielding his heart, he had kept everyone out, he only fucked girls, he never had any kind of relationship with them, because he feared this, but there was something about fears, they aways came true and he's just had, but it was hundred times worst than he ever expected, his heart felt like it had been reaped out from within, the pain, he had trusted her, finally he was ready to be the better person she deserved, but now he had learnt everything.That girl, had been Mel, short for Amelia, the girl he was to marry, this person he had fallen in love with was another Amelia who had taken her place. Amelia was his wife and so he could never believe what ever that girl had said about her, he could never believe even if he knew part of it was true, so he had asked her, if she had been the Amelia Jones he was to marry, he had asked her to confirm, that was all he needed to know and now he got it.He should have never loved, he
(Amelia)She sat in her room, tear dripping down her eyes, she always knew this would all come to bite her in the ass one day, but never did she think it would hurt this bad, there was just something in his eyes, there was just something about the look in his eyes, the hurt and the pain, she laid awake all night, but he never came back home, she wondered where he was and what he was doing, she couldn't sleep, she couldn't even think of any other thing.As soon as he had left she had gone straight to her room and Shawn had not tried holding her back this time, he let her, but now he was here and she really did needed someone to talk to, she felt so ashamed of herself yet afraid to let him in, what happens when he found out?, would he also hate her and push her away?He surely would be disappointed in her, but he never left, he stood there right infront of her door, waiting for her to let him in, so she stood and walked to the door, she let him in."I didn't mean to hurt him, I'm sorry,
EpilogueIt was raining, it was like the sky too grieved, the only thing that broke the silence was Diana screams as she struggled against the men holding her back, she wanted to run to Shawn's coffin, Amelia should have been there to comfort her, but she couldn't she felt so much guilt, if Shawn had not given her his bullet proof vest, maybe he would still be alive, if he hadn't come to save her, he would still be alive with Diana, they were the perfect match, but he wasn't. The words the priest spoke were all jumbled up in her own ears, she couldn't pick one word, save for the last statement the priest made before Shawn's coffin was put under."He would always be alive in our heart and soul, though his dead, he lives on"Xavier held me to his chest as he walked to the stand, it was his turn."Shawn had been a good friend, a friend better than a brother, he was always there to make everyone smile, even in a dark day, he was like a shinning light, he would remain forever in out heart"
Gun shots awoke her and she scrammbled to her feet, her heart beating fast, they were here, they were here to rescue her, she rushed to the door with renewed strength, slamming at it as she screamed out, they needed to know she was there, but then the door is unlocked by someone and she almost scream in joy, but then standing there wasn't Xavier, but Matteo, just a few days ago he had tried getting some news about Xavier and his businesses out of her but the truth was that she knew nothing and even if she did, she couldn't talk, that had earned her some punches to her face, but she took it, just so he wouldn't hit her any where near her stomach, she knew cases like that could lead to miscarriages.He held her by the neck, pointing a gun to her head, the gold metal against her head brought back the fear."Please", she begged, "Please just let me go""Shut up you bitch he roared, back handing her, the slap stung and the sheer force of threw her whole body against the wall."My baby" she
(Amelia)He had predator eyes, watching me curiously."You didn't ask who changed your clothes honey, but I would say you are beautiful inside and out"She stared down at her clothes, she was filled with anger and furry."You should be ashamed of yourself little boy""Tsk, Tsk, there is nothing little about me and I can show you how much of a man I am and I have nothing to be ashamed off, you are the one to keep those pretty mouth of your shut or else" he smirked taking out his gun from the back, she hadn't seen it all this while."I could be a fun person to joke with but don't cross those boundaries if not I'll make a mess out of you""Please just let me out and I promise I wouldn't tell anyone"He laughed, a little mockery, "I wouldn't do that, but even if I wanted to I can't""All you have to do is let me out, I would do the rest""You would get killed the moment you are seen running, the moment you step your foot out that door""They can't kill me yet, they need something to draw
She woke up, as soon as she opened her eyes, she noticed that this wasn't her room, this wasn't the room she shared with Xavier and then it all came rushing in, the black car racing after her, the material to her nose and then she had fallen unconsious, she was on a.... bed.She jerked up, fully alert, she noticed she was in a new set of clothes, a thin fabricated gown, someone had undressed her and maybe done things, but she didn't feel any pain still yet she couldn't kick out the fear she felt, she had been captured by a rival.She knew that Mafias were dangerous and the only reason Xavier, Shawn and Blake seemed to be nice was because they didn't actually want her to see them in a bad light, but this 'other' people, they didn't care, they didn't care what happened to her, all the stories she read about mafia's rushed back in, and no, it wasn't the bloody sheet stuff, this time it was more on the violence, they endorsed so much violence that it seemed normal to them, she stood from t
(Amelia)What she didn't expect was for him to walk away after all she said to him and she just couldn't do it anymore, couldn't wait for the time he would finally see fit to forgive her, she needed air, she needed to get out of this place, if he needed space, if he wasn't ready to forgive her, if she was and would always be an Irritation to him, then maybe he was right, it was better she leave, but she didn't want him renting a house for her, she didn't want her unborn child to have to suffer all these, she wanted her child to have the love of a parent, she was ready to raise him alone, she have never depended on Xavier and so she had been saving all she got from her job at Neon Fashion and it was enough to start up something, but she had to escape and she knew the guards would inform him if she did, so she snucked, following the back door, they might as well think she was just taking a simple walk through the garden... at night, but from her time here she had noticed the few passway
He hadn't been home lately, always out and she needed to have a talk with him, she wanted to mend things the best she could but it was like he wasn't even ready to give her that chance, she felt broken inside, she needed him, she needed someone to talk to, anyone, she had never felt so confused in her life, she had a baby, she was pregnant, she should be happy, that's what she repeated to herself over and over again, but she wasn't, she couldnt be happy, no matter how hard she tried, it just wouldn't happen.A knock on her door draws her attention, she doesn't answer but the door is pushed open and Diana enters, she had been avoiding seeing anyone lately, most especially Diana, she couldn't look her in the face to tell her that all this while she had been lying, all this while she had been pretending to be someone else, she never told Diana the truth, that she had been forced to marry Xavier, though she saw the questions in her eyes every single time, Diana never pushed her, now she
(Mel's POV)She layed in her bathtube, shedding tears, it had all come down to nothing, she had been stupid and she couldn't even understand what really got into her, how could she have done that to Amelia, it was like there had been a fold, blinding her and now it had been taken off and she had to face the reality of her actions. At the end she had gained nothing, she never knew Amelia had just recovered from a coma, she never knew her friend had been struggling every single day of her life, Amelia had tried explaining it to her but she had turned a deaf ear and now it all settled in, she felt like a hypocrite, the deed had been done, Amelia had lost Xavier, she had gotten nothing but a broken relationship and more guilt to carry, it was too much.A few years ago she was the Mel who had everything she could ever ask for, she was the Mel who lacked nothing, the girl everyone was after, the most popular girl at school, she was everything, she was living the life of her dreams and now h
(Amelia)She hadn't discovered the time she had slept off, but she woke up with a jerk, rushing to the toilet, she threw up and when she was finished she washed up before returning back to the room.Something was very wrong, could it be stress?, she wasn't the type to get sick easily, but again yesterday's event had hitten hard and maybe that was the cause.Then the door is thrown open and he walks in and her hearts slams faster against her chest, but he walked passed her like she didn't even exist, like she wasn't there, he didn't look drunk anymore and maybe this was the time she had been waiting for, when she would have to explain."Xavier" she called"Don't" he said walking past her again and heading to the dressing room."I have the right to explain myself Xavier, all you have to do is listen, it doesn't have to change anything, I just have to explain""There is nothing I want to hear from you and you have no right so i would advise you to shut the fuck up and leave me in peace"
(Amelia)She sat in her room, tear dripping down her eyes, she always knew this would all come to bite her in the ass one day, but never did she think it would hurt this bad, there was just something in his eyes, there was just something about the look in his eyes, the hurt and the pain, she laid awake all night, but he never came back home, she wondered where he was and what he was doing, she couldn't sleep, she couldn't even think of any other thing.As soon as he had left she had gone straight to her room and Shawn had not tried holding her back this time, he let her, but now he was here and she really did needed someone to talk to, she felt so ashamed of herself yet afraid to let him in, what happens when he found out?, would he also hate her and push her away?He surely would be disappointed in her, but he never left, he stood there right infront of her door, waiting for her to let him in, so she stood and walked to the door, she let him in."I didn't mean to hurt him, I'm sorry,