Jessica looked up to see Xavier standing there. His face was calm as if he went for a stroll and ended up there. "What happened that you ended up here?" he asked again. Jessica lifted her eyes to the direction where the policemen clustered together. "I had to call your guardians," One of the men said when he saw her glare. Was it that she did not want him to be aware? "Stand up let's go home," Xavier said sternly. He did not know how they got into the situation but it was something dishonorable for any Delgado to be in the police station. "Are you not going to ask for a settlement?" Leslie asked. It was not as if the money to be paid was anything big compared to the wealth of the family. Xavier did not see the need for compensation. "We would go without it" Xavier announced. He did not care to know how or why they were there and why Leslie suggested the settlement money. "Stand up," Xavier said again sternly. Why did he have to come to the police station to pick her up des

Jessica's attitude did put Xavier off for a few seconds but he quickly recovered himself. Something about the way she spoke made him know that she was not in her right mind at the moment.Xavier entered back into the station with Jessica's hand firmly enclosed in his. "Officers we have agreed to settle," Xavier said when Jessica could not find herself to speak. She wanted to be the one who would say that but she could not trust herself one bit. If she said any words she felt like tears would drop down her face. "Thank you very much," Burke said coming to stand in front of the couple and blowing down multiple times as he repeated the sentence. "Come on Emma," Burke said going to her. "To do what?" Emma asked. She already felt the embarrassment of being at the receiving end of every one. The crowd at the cafe had murmured until she was taken away. The police had treated her like trash and both high-class women had treated her worse than trash and now her husband-to-be was bowing d

The car slowly came to a halt in front of the sandy beach. Xavier turned off the ignition and removed his seat belt slowly. The wails that had turned to silent sobs had now left the crying girl deep in sleep. Xavier put his head on the steering wheel with his hand as support as he stared at Jessica. She had been crying non-stop so her face was all swell and her mascara had smudged up. Seeing the ruined make up Xavier is reminded of the first day they met outside the courthouse. He was too worried about the situation before him to acknowledge her but looking back now he could not deny that even with her ruined face and red face she still looked good. Jessica stirred a little in her sleep and her eyes flew open. She looked at Xavier for a few minutes before pushing herself away from the seat and sitting upright. "We are here," Xavier said clearing his throat and raising his head from the steering wheel. "Why didn't you wake me up when we got here?" Jessica asked feeling conscious o

"Remember what?" Jessica asked confused. "You really do not remember?" Xavier asked studying her face. "Now I am very hurt that you do not remember" "Did I lose some memories?" Jessica asked looking into the blank space. "I can't believe you have forgotten when you were the one who suggested it," Xavier said. A wave of remembrance washed over her. She remembered how she wanted to be in a comfortable position with him and suggested that they become friends. His attitude did not make it easy for them. He had given her one hurdle after another every time she thought of being close to him. Was he blaming her for them not being friends? He was the reason she could not be in the same space with him. She remembered the encounter yesterday and how he had handled it. She was supposed to be mad at him but seeing how well he handled the police case and brought her here to take her kind what was going on with her she decided not to bring it up. It would do the both of them no good. "Okay, t

The ride back was comfortable and a flow from the earlier vibe felt by both parties. The radio was playing a slow song and both parties just sat while Xavier drove. The silence was comfortable enough that Jessica found herself sleeping already. Xavier noticed her sleeping when her head jerked as she slept. Xavier helped her move her head to a comfortable position so her neck doesn't ache. After driving for long he pulled up to the gate of the mansion. Everywhere was dark and gloom and he still needed to go out to meet Jason. He would throw a grown-man tantrum if he did not come. Xavier parked his car in front of the main entrance. He did not want to wake Jessica up as it looked like she was sleeping soundly. He quietly switched off the car and opened the door. He went to the passenger side of the car. He opened up the door and gently removed the seatbelt from her body. In his arms, he carried her bridal style and instructed the staff standing close by to bring in her bag. Jessica