A loud sound woke her up, there was darkness all around but she was sure of it, it wasn’t a dream she was sure of what she heard.It was a gun shot.Amelia rolled off the bed, she hadn’t realized when she had fallen asleep, she remembered promising herself to stay awake.“Xavier” she called out, her voice filled with fear, surely he could have heard a noise so loud. “Xavier” she called again as she tapped at the space in his bed where he was supposed to be only to find it completely empty. The dread kicked in.She walked around the room, blindly trying to find where the switch to the lights were, only to come out empty, this wasn’t her room and she hadn’t taken time to study the place when she got in.The sound came again, this time it wasn’t even one gunshot, they were multiple shots, fear consumed her, her legs shook as she walked around in the darkness, feeling tears slip down her eyes.What the hell was happening in the house?Many thoughts crossed her mind, maybe there were kidn
She stood in front of her bathroom mirror, staring at her neck, there was a little puncture and she wondered how she got the injury… it looked recent. Choosing to ignore it because that was the weirdest thing that had happened to her. She took her bathe.Shawn drove her to work.*“Amelia, you know that I’m always here for you, Right?”“Where were you when Xavier was carrying me away like a…”“A street dog, you really wouldn’t let that incident pass?, even for a minute?”“No”“Okay what are the things you love doing – except fashion designing?” Shawn asked“What are the things you like doing except breaking all your promises?” “Well I love watching films, playing video games, torturing people…. I once loved reading romance novels, but it’s all too fake”“What do you mean by fake” Amelia asked absentmindedly, he had managed to drift away from the main topic just like that.“Like all the scenes, they are always too perfect, makes you feel like it could ever be like that one day, but it
"So where you planning on ignoring me all day?"It was Kelvin, who was right behind her, how could she not have noticed."I wasn't ignoring you""We need to talk" he said.Finally the moment had arrived, the moment she had prepared for, for but all she had practiced was slipping away from her memory."Let's talk outside""No. You have to tell me what the hell is going on between you and the boss, Mr. Xavier""He's my ex boyfriend"What?""Yeah, he is possessive and all, I just don't understand why he wouldn't get out of my life already, he still believes there's something between us... But there's nothing""If there is nothing going on between you guys then why were you at his house and don't give me that crap that Shawn is your classmate, or you were busy with office work, office work ends in the office"And Amelia did the stupidest thing possible, she stood on her tip toe and tried kissing him, she moved too fast and only ended up smashing her face against his lips.She had told Dia
He watched her as she walked into his office looking nervous.It was strange, he had called for her to see how she was doing, he had given her an overdose last night, so she could forget all she had heard. He was this kind of person that hardly regretted anything he did, but now he did regret, when she wasn’t waking up as hours went by he only got more anxious, he had done that to protect her- that’s what he said to himself, but it was only partly true. ‘Ignorance was Bliss, it was best if she didn’t know that they were people searching for her, that her name has become popular in the dark underground movements, if she knew that she was the reason they were attacked last night, he couldn’t imagine how she would take it, she was too soft, not yet hardened with the reality of life, she only knew a life of bright skies.But that wasn’t the only reason he did that, he was selfish, he wanted her greedily for himself, like how a kid could get obsessed over a pretty doll. He didn’t want her
Amelia was a gem but yet fragile as glass, he could easily break her, she wasn't used to living his own kind of life, his life was not for people like Amelia, she would always be an easy target and the fact that his feelings for her were getting more pronounced was something that worried him, he actually wished he could feel for her less. She could be his downfall and she didn't even know it, but he promised himself to never let it all reach that point."For your designs, well I approve them"Xavier didn't understand why he did anything to see that bright smile on her face.She beamed "seriously?, I'll create my own designs?""Of course""Thank you very much, you don't know what this means to me, this had been my dream"He was happy to see her happy, he wished it could be like this, always. But life wasn't all candies, soon he would have to return back to his world where the sky were always grey and blood stained the floors, his world were women were raped and sold, his world where he
CHAPTER THIRTY ONEHe had been nice. She never thought she would ever see this humanly part of him. A bright smile was on her face, but it immediately fell when she walked in to the room she shared with him. He sat on the bed staring at nothing, his eyes were coal black, the little emotion she saw in his eyes just a few hours ago were gone.“Is there anything wrong Xavier”Finally he looked up at her, watching her. “You look so innocent but of course looks could deceive”That hurt bad. He was bipolar indeed.“I don’t understand…”“You don’t know what you did wrong?”, He laughed, it was a bitter laugh, “Adding to that you are a very good liar too- but the thing is that I hate liars”“What did I ever do to you Xavier, why do you hate me so much?, we were just fine a few moments ago”“I hate deceivers so don’t take it personally”“I never deceived you”, He laughed again.“Then what was this special kiss you shared with Kelvin just some time ago?” he asked, walking to her, his steps were
CHAPTER THIRTY TWOHe had wanted to hurt her so bad, he wanted her to feel just a little of how he felt, he never realized how wrongly he had judged her and now he felt like the biggest fool of the century. He knew an apology was not enough, but if it wasn't then what was?He didn't know what to say or do, he had never been so confused in his life, yet he was amazed that she could give him something so valuable, just to prove her point to him, just to show him that he had been wrong about her, she had gone through the shame and disgrace just to prove herself and he envied her bravery, she could have walked away, let him think what he wanted of her, she would have stopped midway, but she went through it. Never had a girl made him confused and at the same time worried. Shawn only made it worse. Shawn was hardly angry, he never showed his anger and Xavier didn't even know that there was this part of him until now."Can't you see what you are doing to her, she's your wife for fuck's sake
She limped into the bathroom, three days had past, the pain had subsidized but it wasn't yet gone, Xavier had come to plead, Shawn had also tried convincing her to at least unlock the door but she didn't want to. Today she would be going to work, she wouldn't let this get to her. She had washed the bedsheets a day ago, she just couldn't just lie there in her own blood. After the long relaxing bath, she slipped into some comfy and elegant light blue gown, she did her hair up in a bun, applied a little makeup. She would be wearing scandals, no more heels for now.She walked out of the room to the piercing gazes of three men."You finally choose to grace us with your presence?" Shawn said with a bright smile that was contagious."I know you missed me, can you drive me to work?""You wanna go to work, like as in today?""Yep""Wouldn't you eat something?""Nah, I'll eat over there""I'll drive you"It was Xavier, just his voice was enough to cause butterflies errupt in the pit of her stom
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,