Bella’s POV
Its been 4 days since out of the hospital. I have come back to work the next, knowing there are piled up work. The faster I got on it, the faster I can finish.
And as I thought, I was done with most of the work. I did both mine and Mr K- I mean Xavier’s work. It’s nice calling him by his name.
I froze thinking about him. In a few days he’ll come back to work and I’ll need to give him an answer. I sighed thinking about it.
Anyway, most of the work were done as I didn’t want him straining after coming back to work. I just had one more file. And I would be done. I searched for the file and realised it was in the top shelf.
I reached up for it and taking it, when I felt two arms around my waist. I squealed and turn around. I felt the person hug me and instantly knew it was him. I could smell his cologne.
He nuzzled his face in my neck. I stood there still. Why was he back so fast? Is he ok? Is he still injured? Did he-
“Baby I missed you so much.” he said hugging me even tighter. I was blushing profusely due to the endearment. I cleared my throat trying to wiggle out.
He let me go yet still holding my hands. I cleared my throat. “How are you here so fast. And are you feeling better?” I asked him worried.
He smiled as he cupped my cheeks. “I am fine, love. And I have recovered. If you don’t believe, here is the doc’s report.” he said showing me the report like a small boy.
I smiled as I took the paper and indeed the doctor certified him recovered. I turn back to him seeing him smile from cheek to cheek. I just chuckled.
“So, about the answer…” he dragged. I sighed. Before I could talk, he dragged me to the couch as he sat me in it and took a sit beside me.
I took in a deep breathe. “Before I give you an answer, I need you to know why I find it so difficult to trust.” I said quietly. He nodded his head encouraging me to continue.
“After a year I was born, my mum died in a fire accident. After that it was just my father, brother than I. We were good even though we missed our mom. Especially my dad.
But he stayed strong for us. He worked in a mechanic shed. That’s where he thought my brother everything. They were so good when it came to those stuff.
Everything was good until I went to high school.” I stopped and tried to continue again. “After few months, a boy, who was my senior, asked me on a date.
I was new and having your senior who was popular, ask you on a date made me gush. So I said ok. We went on dates. But when he saw me and Andrew, he flipped.” I paused feeling the traitorous tears fall.
I felt Xavier wipe my tears and squeezed my hand softly giving me assurance. I gave him a sad smile before continuing.
“At first he verbally abused me, Called me names that were degraded. But he always apologised and I forgive him. But when one day when he found out Andrew and I went to watch movie, that’s went it started.
H-he-“I paused. ” You don’t have to continue, if you don’t want to, love.” he said assuring. “No I have to.” I said as I took few more breathes.
“He started to beat me. Slap me and punch me. I thought of telling someone but he threatened he’ll hurt them if I did. I just endured everything.
One day he asked me to be his girlfriend. I got scared and refused. That day my dad and brother were in shed so I was alone.
He came to the house as he beat me till I bled and lay there on my own blood unconscious.” I started to full on cry thinking about that day. It was the most horrible day.
Xavier pulled me into a hug and said sweet words to sooth me. After being in his embrace for awhile I calm down.
“I woke up the next day in the hospital with my worried dad and brother. I told them about everything and my brother got angry and stormed out.
He came back telling me he beat the shit out of him. I was scared but knew he deserved it. He threatened to hurt my family and that angered me.
After some days I heard he transferred. I was so relieved and things went back to how they were. I was happy again even though the memories haunt me.
But when I was 16, my dad was murdered. The cops couldn’t find the murderer till today. I got so depressed. If it weren’t for my brother, I would have become a maniac.
He was there for me always. He took guardianship since he was 20. I felt like he was trapped with me. He never told me. But I remember those days.
Where he told me he wanted to travel around the world. So the moment I turn 18, I asked him to follow his heart and travel. But after convincing him with great effort, he did go.
I went to college and Andrew and I got separated too.” I said pausing. I put my head in my hands. “So that’s why I am afraid.
I am afraid that if I let people in, they’ll leave.” I said my lips quivering. Now I was shitlessly scared that he was going to leave me also after hearing this.
But to my surprise, he pulled me into an embrace. I don’t know why, but I hugged him back so tight that I was scared he was going to suffocate.
“I am so sorry angel you have to go through that. But I promise, I will never leave you ever. Neither will I ever let you go. I promise.” he said with same promise he gave me the other day.
“You know about my promise. You are mine. Mine. I will never leave. Ever.” he said nuzzling his head in my neck.
“Then yes.” I said the word finally. He froze and pull back. “Say it again.” he said with shock. I blushed and shook my head. He groan.
“Come on babygirl. Please.” he said begging. “Yes. I’ll be your girlfriend.” I said smiling. The moment I said that his lips crushed on mine.
This time I didn’t push back. I kissed him back. I just told him something I have never told anyone. I put my soul bare in front of him.
He pulled away, looking at me. Caressing my bottom lips. “I’m sorry. I was dying to do that,” he said looking at my lips.
I blushed it. “I-Its ok. I don’t mind.” I said looking down. I looked back and saw him nearer to my face, our breath on each other.
“Good.” he said as he crushed his lips on mine again. We kissed like there is no tomorrow. Ensuring each other this is real.
It was the best feeling I have felt in awhile. It felt good.