Author's pov Xavier stood there blankly as she hugged him. He couldn't understand her behavior. It's too obvious that she is crying because of him so why she is hugging the person whom she doesn't like. Sarah closed her eyes and took a breath of relief. She has no idea why it feels safe and relieved around him. They both were lost in their thoughts when door got opened and Ace came in. His mouth dropped open when he saw them in this condition. Xavier was only in his towel which was hanging on his waist for its dear life. He was gently holding Sarah by her arms while she has her head on his chest, like she is enjoying the moment. Xavier was looking at her blankly but he had a softness in his eyes. Ace was shocked and amused by looking at them. These people were fighting for a divorce yesterday and now hugging each other like a fucking love birds. He was sure that Sarah can change Xavier and now he was hopeful about it. Ace cleared his throat and Sarah's eyes widened as she reali
Author's pov Xavier walked towards the washroom and Ace quickly followed him. "Hey, hey... May be they are just friends. It isn't that serious man... I don't understand why you are behaving like this..." Ace said. Xavier entered the washroom. "Because you didn't saw that thing in his eyes..." He said angrily. Ace frowned. "What thing? Lust?" "No!... Admiration, love!... He likes her!..." He growled. Ace looked at him in disbelief. "So you are going to kill him because he admire Sarah... Why?" Xavier stopped and looked at him. Ace asked again. "Why do you even care?... Isn't she the same wife you didn't wanted... Why it's affecting you so much." "None of your business..." Xavier spat angrily. He saw Jacob in front of mirrors, he grabbed him by the throat and slammed against the wall. Jacob was taken off-guard by this, he looked at Xavier with wide eyes as he pulled out his gun and shoved it in his mouth. "I don't give a fuck about who you are... Friend or family...
Author's pov FLASHBACK 10 years old Sarah was playing in her room. She excitingly joined a puzzle pieces together and made a beautiful art. She carefully picked it up and head outside to show it to her mother. "Mom! See I did it..." She chirped running towards her mother's room. She carefully opened the door with her elbow as she was holding puzzle with her both hands. "Mom, I did it... See, where are you?" She asked again. Her eyes fell on her mother who was sleeping on the floor. "Mom, why are you sleeping on the floor... It's cold... See I made it..." She walked towards her curiously. "Mom?" When she walked closer she realized that her is not sleeping. The puzzle game fell from her tiny hands when she saw blood flowing from her mother's wrists. "MOM!..." She screamed kneeling down beside her. She shook her furiously. Her eyes fell on her hands which were now coated with blood, her white dress and shoes were also ruined by blood. The site was too much to take fo
Sarah's pov Sleep never felt so comfortable before, no matter how soft and comfortable those bed were. It always felt cold and empty. We never realises the importance of the things until we lose them or get them first time after so much struggle. This warmth is blissful, I have never felt so much peace before. I don't want to get up from here, from his embrace. I know I can't expect this from him, our marriage is not normal. May be we are just looking for a physical comfort and found it in each other. The sun is shining outside filling the room with bright light, I guess it's already 8am. But still I don't want to leave the bed. Xavier is still sleeping beside me or should I say I am sleeping on him. My half body is on his chest and I am looking directly to his peaceful sleeping face. He has beautiful nose, sharp and pointed. Thik eyebrows and long eyelashes. Few strands of his hair are falling on his face. This man is so beautiful and a smile will add stars to it but I doubt I
Sarah's pov I looked around to find someone at least security guard and my heart filled with happiness when I saw Xavier entering from the front door with few of his men. As soon as I saw him, I ran towards him. The sense of security I am feeling right now is indescribable. To be honest I don't know if he will help me or not but my heart says that he will. He will do anything to save me, don't ask me why I am thinking like this. His guards must have recognized me because they didn't stopped me from reaching him. Xavier stopped and froze in his place when I suddenly hugged him. He didn't saw me as he was busy looking in his phone. He grabbed me by arms saying a confused. "Excuse me?" May be he haven't recognized me yet. I looked up from his chest. I am sure I am a crying mess right now. The anxiety has kicked in and I can feel my hands shaking. "Sarah?" He looked at me confused with scrunched eyebrows and slowly his confused faded and turned into anger when he saw my face. I
Author's pov It was late night and finally finished her night rutine. Xavier wasn't there, he left shortly after he dropped her home. The things has became silent after last night, no arguments, no fights or screaming on each other. Xavier has became more patient with her, like he don't want to get angry on her anymore and most of the time he is lost in his world. Planning or thinking something deeply. Sarah still couldn't forget the moments they spent in the car. He didn't broke the hug untill they reached home neither he mind that she is on his lap. She can still feel his touch on her back and smiled at the memory when he was trying to comfort her. This is the first time someone has embraced her with love after her mother, unknowingly Sarah has started getting attached to Xavier. The lonely depressed girl was in search of little warm place in the dark and cold world which she has started seeing in Xavier. Sarah combed her hair with beautiful small smile on her lips. 'He ca
Author's povSarah was sitting in the meeting room waiting for other clients to arrive. Two more female clients sat on her either sides while others occupied the remaining seats.They greeted each other and finally the last member arrived who were none other than Xavier king.Sarah looked at him surprised, she had no idea that he was coming too. Her lips turned into smile as she looked at his handsome form. He had his black hair neatly styled and sharp jawline was droolworthy after clean shave. He was looking hot as hell with his stern and cold look."What a fresh meat..."She mumbled looking at him with naughty eyes. The women's beside heard that and looked at her shocked. It was indeed a inappropriate comment at that kind of place. Sarah looked at them awkwardly."He is my husband..."She said with awkward smile as she looked at their shocked faces. Their faces visibly relaxed and they nodded in appreciation."Must be newly wed..."The other woman chuckled. They stood up as they
Author's povSarah's heart was on verge of explode as they drove towards the hospital. She couldn't believe that Xavier's life is in danger. It was only few hours that they met and did those things in the meeting room. She opened her purse and took her medicines, she didn't wanted to but she had no choice. Her hands were shaking and head was feeling dizzy by all the overthinking and stress.'God! Please let him be okay...'She prayed again and again."Is he okay?... Is there something serious?..."She asked the guards again and again."Ma'am we honestly have no idea... We just got instructions from the Ace. We only know that Boss got attacked by the John's son and he is injured... I am sorry..."He answered again with same politeness.Sarah sighed and eagerly waited for hospital to arrive. Finally they reached the hospital and she hurriedly walked inside. The guards led her where Ace was sitting.He was sitting on a bench in front of operation theatre."Ace how is he?"Sarah asked in