Jade didn't have a hard time convincing Xavier to go to the seafood restaurant with her.“You know, we could just stay in and I promise to make you feel really good" Xavier complained on their way to the restaurant.She loved the way they walked in the sand, under the bright stars.“No. I'm tired of staying in" She wrapped her hands around his waist. “Don't you wanna go out with me? Are you ashamed or you just wanna pick work over me" “Fine!" He tickled her, making her jump with a giggle.“Xavier Stone!" She exclaimed.“Whoa…the full name now, huh?" He tickled her some more until she got away from him.“Stop it! If you fail to notice, we are in public!”" Isn't that what you wanted?” He smiled."Stop being a rascal!”They walked into the restaurant and placed their orders." I'm not really a big fan of seafood” They way he made his face when he tasted the food made her laugh." What? It makes my throat…" “...Say yikes" She completed the sentence with a sad smile, making Xavier look
Jade quickly put on her knittens and opened the small oven in her tiny kitchen.The hot air lightly hit her face as she pulled out a tray of baked bread.She smiled to herself for such an achievement because she was still learning and had a long way to go.“Oh my!" She quickly dropped it on the kitchen counter and rushed to the pot on the fire, turning it off.She breathed a breath of relief when she realized her beef didn't burn at all.“Now for my soup" She picked her basket with a smile and headed out of the cabin door.Her little cabin stood on a little hill.She was so glad she got it the moment she found this place. It was peaceful and surrounded by beautiful meadows.With simple farm sandals and a weaved basket in her hand, she set out for the nearby market.She was surrounded by mostly farms so everyone buys fresh food from the market.She located her favorite stand in an instant.Jade hadn't been here no less than a month but she was already well acquainted with the whole tow
“Ma’am, breakfast is ready" Maria informed.The next time she opened her eyes after witnessing Lily's murder, she found herself back in his cursed mansion.“Ma’am? Please eat something" Maria said sadly.Jade looked up at her. “I'm not hungry, Maria. I just want water" The door suddenly opened and Xavier barged in. “Get out!" He angrily commanded and Maria ran out.He grabbed Jade by the arm and pulled her to her feet. “What is wrong with you? You wanna starve to death? This is another way to kill yourself?" Yes, she tried to kill herself. One time in the tub, which she almost drowned and the second time with a knife which wasn't much successful.The third time she tried to end her life, Xavier stopped her before she threw herself off the balcony.“Let me go! I hate you! I hate it when you touch me! You disgust me!" Jade tried to fight him off but she had no strength in her.“Go ahead! Suit yourself! You should hate yourself while you're at it too. Next time you plan to run from me,
The truck hit her from the side, sending her crushing to the harsh tar in a pool of blood. Xavier ran to her in horror, afraid he might meet an even harsher reality. But that didn't bother him as he knelt before her lifeless body. “Jade?" He called with a hope that she might respond when he knew clearly well that hope had already died inside him. He quickly picked her blood soaked body. He doesn't care how they are gonna do it, but he wants her standing on her feet again, no matter what. Some nurses took her from him and rushed her to the OT. He sat still in the private room. Waiting to get the news about his wife. He knew what he was gonna hear, but he stubbornly hoped he'll hear what he wanted because if not, then the whole of this city will feel his wrath. Raquel walked in. “We have work" She informed him with a rifle in one hand. Xavier sat on a chair next to the bed with his head in his palms. “Xavier, you need to put yourself together. I'll station some of my men
“Don't you wanna go out and do something fun?" Xavier caressed her cheek.Jade lost interest in the entire world.“No" She shook her head and wrapped herself up with the duvet in her bed.Xavier took it off.“C’mon, you haven't stepped out in weeks" He lifted her into his arms.“I'm fine, really" “Why don't you dress up and go to the mall?" He placed her on the floor and removed a golden card. “Buy whatever you want. Raquel won't go with you. You can't take Maria if you want…”" Fine” Jade collected the card and walked to her closet.She didn't want any drama by saying no to him so why not just give into his every demand to avoid trouble?If this is how he wants her to live, so be it.She was still very much traumatized even after a month of losing her child.Although Dr. Vince told her she lost her child in a miscarriage, she still couldn't help but blame Xavier because she knew even if the child survived, Xavier would still kill it.So she has to blame him for killing her child.Ja
Jade majestically walked into the house and straight to her room. She locked at the door behind her but jumped in fright when she turned and spotted Xavier, sitting on the edge of her bed with a glass of alcohol in his left hand. “Did you have fun?" He slowly stood up. “Um, yeah" She didn't take an inch from the door. Then she noticed how scattered her room was. Is he drunk? “Anything happened that I should know?" He asked. Jade swallowed, she didn't need angles to tell her he already knows, of course he does! She tried to open the door and flee but Xavier was faster as he grabbed her from the door and threw her to the floor. " Why are you running?” He looked down at her as he slowly knelt beside her. When she looked into his eyes, she saw something different, something new. He wasn't drunk, no. He was still in his senses but he looked like a possessed demon. “Xavier…” " Shut the fuck up!” He painfully grabbed her chin. " You kissed him, didn't you?" “No…n-n-no” She cont
She never expected to be touched by him in that manner. The memory of their wedding night kept flooding in as she found it hard to believe it was the same man. But for one thing she was grateful for, he spared Aaron. She had no idea why he didn't kill him but she was glad. “Should I go in and check on her, sir?" Maria bowed to Xavier. The two stood in front of her room. “No," He dismissively said. All they heard were screams and crashing sounds. For a week now, she breaks everything around the house and he replaces. The door suddenly flung open. “Where are the cleaners?" Jade asked with one hand on her waist. “I'll get them" Maria quickly bowed and rushed away. Xavier looked at her and couldn't decide what he saw. She was like a completely different person. Jade didn't spare him a look as she walked back into the room. Two cleaners shortly followed behind her. “Y’all are so incompetent! I'll get your heads chopped off if I step on the smallest glass!" She warned. " We a
Jade watched Maria drop a plate of apples next to Xavier's bed and walk out. “You're never going out with me again" He stated. “That's not fair," Jade replied. “I'll only put you in danger" Getting married to him already jeopardized her safety. Her whole fucking existence is in danger because she married a Mafia Lord. “Don't you think I'm useless around here?" She walked around his room. Which was now hers too. " What do you want?” He asked, sitting up. Xavier stubbornly refused to let his wound get bandaged and surprisingly, it healed quicker than expected. " Why don't you hire me? I studied business, accounting to be precise and I am very good. I can be a very good asset" She tried to convince him. He noticed exactly how hard she tried to keep herself away from him and how she reacts to his presence and even his touch. He can visibly see the fear in her eyes everytime he wants to touch her. Fear of uncertainty that he might turn into a monster again. “You don't need to