Bella’s POV
We had just finished our dinner as Xavier and I washed the dishes. He said I shouldn’t have to do them. But I insisted that I do.
We finished the last dish and kept it in the tray. “What is it that you wanted to talk about? Is everything alright?” I asked him worried. He seemed a bit tensed the entire time.
“I’ll tell both you and your brother come on.” he said as he brought me to the couch where Dean was sitting. “Wait here. I’ll be back.” he said as he went to his office.
“Do you know what is it?” Dean asked me questioningly. I shrugged my shoulders not knowing what is it. We both waited for him to come.
Soon he return while holding on to a file. Both Dean and I looked at him in confusion. He took a seat opposite of me. He placed the file beside and looked at us.
“What I am about to tell you, is not going to be easy. But I thought you guys need to know.” he said taking a deep sigh.
“What is it Xavier. You are scaring us.” I said being scared. What is he going to tell us? “Remember you told the person who killed your couldn’t be found?” When he asked this both me and Dean went rigid.
We slowly nod our head. “Well, we found out who is it.” he said taking a sigh. My eyes teared. After so long, the killer was found. I don’t know what to think.
All my life, I wondered who would have murdered such a nice man. This question left my mind. Now finally I am going to get my answers.
“Who is it?” Dean asked with anger. “Its-” he paused. “Its Liam.” My body froze when I heard this. No, this cannot be true. No, no.
Please someone tell me this is not true. I was crying silently. This is my fault. Xavier gave us the file. It had evidence stating Liam was the murderer. He had murdered my dad.
“This is my fault.” I whispered out. Both of their head turned to me. “Dad died because of me.” I said looking at them.
“No, This is not your fault. If anyone is at fault, its that asshole.” Dean said trying to convince. But I couldn’t believe it.
It is my fault. If I didn’t date him, my dad wouldn’t have died. “Look at me.” Xavier said as he crouched before me. I shook my head.
He grabbed my chin and made me look at him. “Its. not. your. fault.” he said emphasising on each word. But how am I supposed to believe him?
Both Dean and Xavier hugged me telling its not my fault. I soon grow tired and gave out. I let the darkness consume me.
“You worthless bitch. No one will love you. You are mine. No other man will like you.” he said as punches me. He punches me in my stomach and jawline. I spitted out blood.
He continues to punch me when suddenly he grabs my throat and strangle. I try to breathe but I couldn’t. I clawed his hands to let me go. But he just tightens.
“Bella”
“Bella!”
“BELLA!”
I shot up gasping for air. I tried to take in as much air I could. I felt someone patting my head as they tried to help me breathe. I realised that to be Xavier voice.
“Its ok, babygirl. Breathe. It was just a dream. I’m here.” he said trying to calm down. I soon calm down as my breathing was normal again.
Tears formed when I thought about the dream. I cant believe he still haunts me in my dream. Xavier grabbed my face as he made me look at him.
“Do you want to talk about it?” he asked me in a soft voice. I shook my head not wanting to talk about it. I don’t want to think about it.
“Alright. You feeling better?” he asked me and I nodded my head. I looked at the clock and it was 3:17. I felt bad that I woke him up so late.
“I’m so sorry I woke you up.” I said looking down. He grabbed my chin and made me look up at him. “Don’t ever say sorry to me. For anything.” he said stern as I nodded my head.
He helped me get back to bed as he covered me with the blanket. Once tucking me in, he was about to go. I stopped him before he could go.
“Can you stay with me till I fall asleep. Please.” I pleaded scared to go to sleep. He smiled at me softly before coming to take a seat.
He kissed my forehead, “Go to sleep babygirl.” he said. I closed my eyes as I tried to sleep. I felt him caress my cheeks as I hummed to it and soon went to sleep.
Morning.
I woke up to the sunlight shining through the window. I flutter open my eyes and adjusted to the sunlight. I tried to get up when I felt something in my waist.
I looked down to see it was a hand. When I turn around Xavier was sound asleep. I wanted to wake him up, but realised he must have been tired.
The entire night he was taking care of me. And last time he woke up for me. So I let him asleep. He looked so peaceful when he was sleeping.
He looked like a small boy with his messy hair and a small pout. I giggled lightly at that. I caressed his jaw and hair. His hair was so soft and silky.
He was far by the most handsome man I have seen. “Its rude to stare you know.” he said suddenly making me jump in fright.
A blush start to form in my cheeks. “I’m sorry. You were sleeping so peacefully, I didn’t want to wake you up. You looked tired.”
“You don’t have to apologise, love.” he said as he grabbed my chin and made me look at him. I just nodded my head at him.
“For what?” he asked me in confusion. “For work.” I said trying to get up only to be pulled back. “Who said about going to work. You are staying at home to rest while I take care of you.”
“What? No. I need to go back to work. I’ll go crazy if I don’t go to work. Please Xavier.” I asked him to which he said no.
“Please. I am totally fine. Please Xavier.” I asked him repeatedly. To which he finally agreed. We soon started to get ready for work.