Chapter 6- Face to face

Xenia reached where she has been asked to be presented. Coming out of the taxi she looked forwards only to find a normal two-storied building.

Her body was already shaking due to nervousness. She felt her throat getting dry looking at the building. A gasp left her mouth hearing her phone ringing. When she looked at the screen it was the same number.

" Haven't seen any building in your whole life?" The man asked sarcastically.

Before she could answer he ordered her," Enter."

Saying that he cut the call and Xenia did whatever she was ordered. Entering the building she only searched for Dimitri. She didn't have time to look around. But, there was no trace of Dimitri. Instead, a man was sitting on the couch. Xenia couldn't recognise the man. It was none other than Victor, Ajax's friend. For a few seconds, she thought it wasn't Ajax who kidnapped Dimitri.

" Where is Dimitri?" Xenia asked nervously.

Victor answered gesturing behind her," You should ask him."

Xenia lost all colour from her face the moment she looked behind. It was Ajax. He was standing right behind her. His facial expression was neutral but his eyes were telling something else.

Getting close to her he started walking around her dramatically. It seemed like he was inspecting her. His eyes travelled all over her and finally rested on her face. More precisely, on her eyes.

" I thought you told me about a girl," Ajax asked Victor.

He was being sarcastic since Xenia was looking like a tomboy with her ripped jeans, loose t-shirt and Pixie cut hairstyle.

Victor asked smirking," You have doubts?"

Saying that he held Xenia's t-shirt from the front side. Before she could even react he ripped apart her t-shirt leaving her only in her bra.

" I was expecting melons but got lemons," Ajax laughed at Xenia who crossed her hands in front of her chest to save her modesty.

She shouted at them," What's the meaning of all these? Who are you? Why did you kidnap Dimitri?"

She was scared shitless from the inside but she knew that she has to act like she doesn't know Ajax. She has prepared herself to face Ajax.

Hearing her questions Ajax gave her an amusing look. Taking predatory steps he stood in front of her towering over her small frame. Xenia stepped backwards feeling his heated glare on her.

" I am Ajax Hernandez's wife. I have known him for the last 5/6 years......." Ajax reminded her of those words that she announced in front of everyone. Sarcasm was clearly audible in his voice.

Xenia didn't let the fear take control over her. She frowned her brows like she wasn't understanding anything.

" What are you saying? I am not understanding anything. Where is Dimitri?" Xenia asked.

Suddenly, Ajax grabbed her by her throat almost choking her. He lifted her from the ground making her hands and feet thrash everywhere. Her eyes started flickering like anytime she would faint.

" Seems like you are suffering from short time memory loss. Don't worry I have enough knowledge to treat such patients," he mumbled slowly and then threw her on the ground.

Letting out a painful yelp Xenia started taking as much as oxygen she could. Her hands touched her throat automatically and she was sure that her skin was imprinted by his fingers. She looked at him with horrified eyes.

" Isn't this woman you? How should I address you? Rosaline or Xenia?" Ajax questioned throwing some photos of that day. 

Xenia took the photos in her hands having a confused expression. She knew what was in these photos but still, she continued acting like she doesn't know anything.

" I don't know who you are and what you are referring to. I don't know this woman. Yes, I resemble a little bit of her but I swear I have no connection with her. You are misunderstood," Xenia lied sounding honest.

Ajax started clapping his hands letting out sarcastic laughter. Amusement was clearly written over his face which was scaring Xenia. His laughter was telling her that he doesn't believe in her lies.

" Impressive! What great acting! Why haven't you received any Oscars yet? I think I should arrange an Oscar for you," Ajax said sarcastically but the next moment Xenia was again grabbed by her throat.

Crouching down to her level he whispered in her ear," You think I won't understand your lies! Your nephew Dimitri has already confessed that you put make-up on his face. He also confessed how you have been training him to act like your daughter. He also confessed how you trained him to call me 'Daddy'.

" He is a child! He confessed because of fear. What proof do you have that the child who is allegedly yours is my nephew Dimitri?" Xenia dared to ask.

Ajax was amused by her courage. People shit in their pants looking at him. But, this girl who is at fault has no fear of him. Maybe she doesn't know him properly and that's why she wasn't afraid of him.

" Let's assume that you are not Rosaline. Then, what do you have to say about him?" Asking that Ajax signalled Victor.

A few moments later Victor entered the place with a middle-aged man. Xenia paled looking at that man. It was the taxi driver whose taxi she used to escape after ruining Ajax's marriage.

A smirk played at the corner of Ajax's lips looking at Xenia's pale face. Her expression was indicating that she was at fault. Ajax felt her body trembling to look at that man.

" Wondering where did I get him?" Ajax asked near her ear but Xenia couldn't say anything. She was way too stunned to react.

Ajax said further," You destroyed all the CCTV cameras cleverly but you forgot to destroy that camera which was in front of the main gate. When I checked the CCTV footage I saw you getting inside a taxi. I find out the taxi number and later its driver. He confessed how you have been removing make-up inside his taxi after ruining my wedding. He told me where did he drop you. That's how I got to know about your address."

" Now I am asking you politely, sweet girl. Tell me the truth. Why did you ruin my wedding? What's your enmity with me?" Ajax asked caressing Xenia's cheeks gently but his voice was cold enough to send chills down her system.

Xenia again dared to refuse," You are mistaking me of someone else."

She thought Ajax will get angry at her response. But, to her utter surprise, he didn't look angry at all. He just let out a chuckle.

" Ok, then. Let's accept that you are innocent. Go to your home and take a rest. A few hours later I will parcel your nephew's dead body," Ajax said.

Xenia screamed shaking her head," No."

" Then, confess why did you ruin my wedding?" Ajax roared at her.

Xenia screamed back," Because I wanted to take revenge on you. I wanted to avenge my brother-in-law. Because of you he committed suicide."