Bella’s POV
“Wi-will I ev-ever be able to g-go b-back?” I asked and I stuttered.
As I asked that question, his eyes changed into pitch black. I gasped as I saw the colour change in his eyes. It was like the previous times. They were black yet had sparks of blue in them.
But now they were completely pitch black.
“NO! You are never leaving me. Never. You’re mine. Forever.” he told me in a cold voice that I failed to recognise. I started to get scared.
“But,” I started but got interrupted. “No buts. You are not leaving. That’s final.” he said and stood up and left the room.
On the other hand I was trying to comprehend what was happening. He did not let me finish. I just wanted to finish my university. I wanted to see my friends. The only family that I am left with.
But I was not allowed. It upset me. My mother’s words came into my mind. “That man is broken. And only you can fix him, not anyone else but you. Don’t give up on him cupcake.”
I remembered my mom’s words. I will not give up on him mum. I promise. I just realised that he thought I was going to leave him.
I will never leave him. I came to realise without me intending, I am starting to like him. And that was weird. Just a few days ago, I was petrified of that man.
And now even though I am a bit scared of him, I am starting to like him. If anyone were to hear this they would probably think I am stupid.
I wished I could face Xavier and tell him I will not leave him. I got up from the bed and walked to the door wishing it was open.
To my surprise it was. I turned the knob and walked out trying to figure where he could have left. I walked by the corridor trying to hear or see him. The corridor was quiet and dark. I was barely able to see or hear anything.
Just then, I passed by a double brown door. It faintly had light. I heard some whispers coming from the room. I softly knocked on the doors. But did not hear anything back.
Hence I pushed open the opened door and entered slowly. At first I thought there was no one inside due to the limited light and having to see on one.
But as I looked closer, I saw a figure standing near the corner of the room. I realised it must have been Xavier as I recognised his tall and broad figure. He was whispering something to himself.
I could not catch what he was saying. I tried to approach him by taking small, tiny steps. After having a safe distance from him, “Erm” I said as I did not know what to say. I am sure he heard me as he turned around.
When he saw me he was shocked. “What are you doing here? How did you come here?” he asked, shock still evident in his eyes.
” Erm I came searching for you and the door to the room was open. I walked down the corridor and saw this door open and the light, hence I thought I might find you.” I said to him.
He was just staring at me the whole time. I did not know what to do. “I am sorry that I asked you that question.” I said looking down. I am sorry that I upset him.
“You shouldn’t be the one asking me for forgiveness. It’s just that I thought you were going to be leaving me, that thought did not settle well with me.” he said as he frowned at the part.
I just realised that the thought of me leaving him always has been an issue. Before, if I had the chance to go then yes I would have left. But not now.
I don’t know how to reassure him. As I was thinking, “Are you scared of me?” he asked me as there was evident fear in them.
What am I supposed to say to him? Am I scared of him? Yes his mood changes at random times. But Am I still scared of him after seeing him tear up for me. After him saying that he loves me. After him reassuring him that he won’t hurt me?
No. I am not. And that is what I told him.” No, I am not.” I told him with confidence. After telling him this he looked at me with shock. “What? You are not scared of me?” He asked me. I shook my head at him.
He came closer to me, still shocked evident in his eyes. “How?” he asked me. “I know you wouldn’t hurt me. I trust you.” I told him. I need him to know that I trust him and that I would never leave him
Soon I was engulfed in a hug. He was hugging me as if I was his oxygen. As if I was the last breath of oxygen that was left in the world. I did not know what to do. I felt tingles at my skin at the touch of our skins.
Without me realising I was hugging him back. He stiffened at first. He must have been surprised that I hugged him back.
He let go of me and pulled back, yet having me close to him. “Thank you so much for trusting me. I promise you that I will not hurt you.” he said as he cupped my face. His hands were so big compared to my face.
I just nodded my head at him. He just continued to stare at my face. “Gosh, you are so beautiful.” he stated while looking straight at my face. I bushed and faced down. He held my face and made me look at his face.
“Don’t hide your blush from me. Their mine. You understand?” he asked in a husky voice. I nodded my head at him.