Throughout the drive home, Blakeley kept mute. She kept glancing at Alex and his hand, the bleeding was starting to get worse but he ignored it.
She couldn't imagine the pain he would be going through in his hands and feet, she tried talking to him but he snapped at her, she couldn't blame him though. She has been such a terrible person to him tonight.
Guilt was eating her up and she felt so uncomfortable. He paid attention to his phone and answered lots of calls.
They finally got home and he walked out of the car without taking a look at her, she slowly walked out and sighed.
She got into the house and Logan welcomed her, she smiled slightly at him and headed to her room.
She got there and took off her dress, she cleaned the makeover but still left her hair styled.
She changed into a comfortable dress and she sighed as she sat on her bed. She kept thinking about Alex and it made her restless.
She walked out of her room and headed down the stairs, she got to the living room and met Logan having a conversation with the maids.
“Logan.” She called.
“Yes ma’am.” He replied and walked to her.
“Can you get me the first aid box?” She asked.
“Are you hurt, ma’am? Are you okay?” The old man asked worriedly.
“No, I’m fine. Just get it for me.” She replied. He turned to a maid and ordered her to go get it, she walked away and came back in secs with the box. The maid handed it to Logan and he gave it to Blakeley.
“Thank you.” She said and walked up the stairs. There were different doors in the hallway and she wasn't sure which one was the door to Alex’s room.
She hadn't really noticed him walking out of his room. She took in a deep breath and walked to the door opposite hers.
She slowly raised her hand and knocked on the door, she got no response and knocked again. After knocking for a minute and getting no response, she was about to walk to the next door when the door opened.
She froze as he poked his head out, a weird scent was coming from his room and his hair fell slightly on his face. She got lost staring at him, she could feel her heart race.
“What?” He asked huskily.
“I… I... Can I come… “
“No.” He cut her off and she gulped.
“Okay, I... I feel so bad and I have trouble sleeping. I just feel like this is the right thing to do. Can I please take a look at your hands and feet?” She rushed her words nervously and Alex looked down at the first aid box. Without saying a word, he closed the door on her face and she flinched.
Blakeley sighed and turned to leave but the door opened and he walked out, he was putting on a shirt but the buttons were loose, he wore a short with it.
Blakeley stared at his exposed abs and her lips parted slightly.
“You’ve changed your mind?” He asked, snapping her out of her thoughts.
“No, no, please come with me.” She said and headed towards her room, it was obvious he didn't want to let her into his room.
They both walked into her room and Alex sat on her bed, she sat next to him and placed the first aid box on the bed.
He stared at the box as she opened it, he watched every move.
“Can I?” She asked and looked up at him, she noticed his eyes, his pupils were dilated and his forehead was a little bit sweaty even though the air conditioning in her room was turned on.
She looked away and slowly took his hand.
She sighed seeing he had scars on his wrists and hands, her nails really hurt him. The blood already stopped.
“It might sting a little.” She muttered as she was about to clean the surface with Iodine. She expected a reaction of pain from him but he didn't show any.
She blew air on the surface as she did and Alex stared at her. She was done and she wrapped a little bandage around it, she was relieved as she did.
“Your feet.”
“They are not hurting.” He replied.
“Are you sure? I stepped on them pretty much.” She replied as she tried to look at him but she couldn't take her eyes off his shirt.
“Yeah.” He replied.
“Alex.” She called and finally looked up at him.
“I’m sorry about tonight. I was nervous and I couldn't control myself. I’m sorry I embarrassed you and your family.” She apologised and Alex nodded in response.
His expression was plain and he ran his hands through his hair.
“Are you high?” Blakeley blurted and he rolled his eyes.
“You have been smoking right? I smelt it when you opened your room.”
“Yeah, whatever.” He replied and stood up, Blakeley also did.
“Are you okay?”
“Quit with the questions.” Alex replied and walked out of her room. She breathed out and sat back on the bed. She felt better now after treating the wound.
‘He looks cute when high though.’ She thought out of the blue and smiled.
“Finally, I can get some sleep.” She said and exhaled in relief.
********
THE NEXT DAY
Blakeley groaned in her sleep as she tossed on the bed. She suddenly felt a presence and she opened her eyes, surprisingly she saw Alex sitting on her bed and he was going through her phone and
She rubbed her eyes and slowly sat up.
“Good morning.” She mumbled and he glanced at her. He was dressed already and it looked like he was going to work.
“I don't know about it and I don't care. All I know is you have fifteen minutes to get ready and be at the Xanders Empire.” He said and she raised her brows in confusion.
“Huh?” She asked and Alex dropped her phone.
“I am not going to repeat what I said. You are meeting my mum and she has a series of questions for you. You’ve got fourteen minutes left.” He replied and Blakeley groaned.
“Your family creeps me out.” She whined.
“That is why you are being paid five million dollars, the clock is ticking.” He said before walking out of her room.
Blakeley finally picked the outfit she felt comfortable with after going through her closet for minutes. She wore a pair of jeans, and a crop top and matched it with a jacket and black sneakers. She doubted if it was okay but after so much thought, she decided to go with it. She packed her hair into a bun, picked up her phone then walked out of her room.She got down the stairs and met Alex in the living room, she was glad he was still around, she thought he left immediately. “Alex.” She called and rushed to him. He was dressed for work but he was going through a file.He gave her a questioning look.“I am meeting your mother so you should know what she likes. Is this outfit okay?” She asked, looking worried and Alex trailed his eyes on her outfit. “It's fine.” He replied and she smiled.“For real?” She giggled and Alex ignored her childish act. Logan walked to them and bowed.“Good morning ma’am. You haven't had breakfast yet.”“Oh, I am not hungry.” She replied and Logan glance
‘She knows?’ Blakeley thought. Cassie walked back into the living room and saw Blakeley looking lost.“Blakeley,” Cassie called and Blakeley smiled at her.“Yes?”“Are you guys ready?” She asked and Blakeley nodded in response, they all stood up and walked out of the house. Cassie noticed the tension between Emily and Blakeley and she wondered what was going on.“Where should we show her first?” Cassie asked Emily.“The mall. How about that? I bet you will be impressed by the things at the mall.” Emily told Blakeley and she rolled her eyes. She muttered a curse word and Cassie sighed as they entered the car.Throughout the drive, Blakeley didn't say a word, all she did was look out the window and think of how Emily found out and the consequences. “We are here.” Cassie said as they arrived in front of the mall. They all got down and walked into the mall. The employees around recognised them immediately and led them to a private section for shopping in the mall.They got there and Blak
“What?” Blakeley asked. “Sign here, and here.” Alex said and handed her a pen then pointed at the spots she would sign. Blakeley was too stunned to speak or do anything, all she did was stare at Alex. She felt her heart race in excitement and joy and also fear. Tears clouded her eyes and burst into tears. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Alex scoffed. Blakeley turned away from Alex and tried to control her tears. “It needs your signature, not your tears.” Alex said and she sniffed, she wiped her tears and turned to him, she took the pen and as she signed the spots her signatures were needed, tears welled up in her eyes again. She signed them and handed them back to Alex, the tear rolled down her cheeks and she sniffed. “Thank you, thank you so much.” She cried and he rolled his eyes. “That isn't necessary, I am only keeping to my terms of the agreement.” Alex replied and brought out a phone. “Here, stop crying. Call your mother through this phone, place the phone on speaker and
Blakeley stared at the meals on the table with a broken heart, she knew making him a meal wasn't a huge way of appreciating what he did but she wanted to try. “But they aren't so bad.” She muttered as tears welled up in the corner of her eyes, she slowly picked out of the fries on a plate and ate it. She sniffed as the tears rolled down, she felt embarrassed and heartbroken. With a heavy heart, Blakeley managed to eat a little and walk out of the dining room, she already stopped crying but still felt sad. She decided to ignore what Alex said to her. She wouldn't let him ruin her day, so far, it has been the best day of her life.She walked up the stairs and headed to her room to have a good night's rest. The day was over already.*******THE NEXT DAYMORNING Blakeley woke up happily in the morning with the motive of having a great day and not letting anything or anyone ruin her mood. She got ready for the day and made her way down the stairs, she got to the living room and paused w
“How rich was your ex-fiance?”“Huh?” Blakeley asked, confused.“Answer the question.” “Hmm, I don't know but he was quite wealthy.” “Okay.” He replied and ended the call. Blakeley thought about why Alex suddenly questioned her about her ex-fiance. Out of curiosity, Blakeley looked at the map displayed in the car, she didn't understand and she decided to question the chauffeur.“Excuse me.” She called getting his attention.“Yes ma’am?” “Where are we heading to?”“I am not allowed to say ma’am but I can assure you that you are safe. I am just following the orders of Mr. Xanders.” He replied and she sighed. She fell back on the car seat and sighed.Blakeley stared at her phone as she expected another call from Alex but she got none. After a few minutes of being on the road, the car pulled over in front of a building and Blakeley looked around. The area was quiet and the environment looked weird.“We are here ma’am.” The chauffeur said and Blakeley looked at the building again. It w
“Just shut up and let’s get this over with.” Alex said and moved closer to Blakeley and the men.They both watched as Blakeley questioned the men in Spanish, after a while, they got the answers they wanted and Blakeley felt happy.“What else can I help you guys with?” She asked excitedly as she stood in front of Alex and Scott.“Nothing, let’s go.” Alex said and held her hand, he pulled her out of the room.They both walked together down the hallway, they were about to get to the stairs when they heard a gunshot. Blakeley froze and turned to the direction they came from.“Di… did you hear that?” She asked Alex in fear.“Let’s go.” He muttered and pulled her up the stairs, she kept glancing at the place as they headed out. Blakeley thought about what could happen and she couldn't help but worry if Scott was okay.“Is Scott okay? Shouldn't you check up on him? You heard the gunshot right?” She asked worriedly as they got out of the building but Alex ignored her. “Get in the car.” He o
Blakeley took her time in the bathroom to calm herself, she didn't want to be bothered about the fact that Alex left her with his family to meet a lady. She spent close to half an hour in the restroom. She wasn't vibing with them anyway so there was no point rushing to go back to them. She was starting to get exhausted and she decided to leave. She walked out of the restroom and bumped into Dante, her phone fell to the floor and he bent to pick it up.“I am so sorry.” She apologised and Dante chuckled as he stood properly and handed her the phone.“It's fine. I was the one that bumped into you.” He said and she nodded.“You were in the bathroom for a long time. Are you okay?” He asked and she smiled.“Yeah, of course. I just wanted to clear my head.“Well, okay. I haven't really gotten to welcome you into the family properly, its... ““Oh, it's fine. Please excuse me.” She cut him off and hurriedly walked away from him before he could say anything else. She wasn't feeling comfortab
“Why am I feeling this way?” Blakeley muttered. She took in a deep breath and placed her hands on her cheeks. She tried to calm herself.“Okay.” She breathed out and walked into the dining room, she met Scott and Alex eating already and she slowly took a seat next to Scott.As she sat down, Scott smiled at her and she looked away shyly. She stared at the meal and noticed they were having meatballs and pasta. The pasta was unique compared to the one she prepared the other day for Alex.No doubt he was upset. She started eating and the meatballs were a little big for her. Scott noticed this and he gulped a glass of water before turning to her.“Should I cut them up for you?” She asked and she blinked, she turned to Alex to see if he was paying attention to them but he wasn't, he was focused on his food. She turned back to Scott and smiled shyly.“Hmm… yeah, sure.” She replied and he cut the meatballs for her.“Thank you.” She muttered and continued with her meal. As she ate, she noticed