Chapter 39

"Well the food was great, thanks", it was so tasty, I wanted to have some more but I'm a lady and I had to control myself

"Yeah I cooked it", he said

"Well that's hard to believe", I am trying hard not to laugh. I think men like him can't cook.

"I'm serious", he slightly pinched my cheeks and I pouted

"Did you cook it?" I asked

"Yes I did, I had to do something special for you, I wanted you to feel good, so two days back I asked my dad to teach me how to cook", he went through that trouble just to make me something special

"Thanks, Xavier", I kissed his cheek

"For what?" He asked, then kissed my hands

"For everything you've done for me. Thank you", I said

"It was nothing, you've also done a lot for me. So thank you", he smiled

Thank God, he smiled and not smirked

"You smiled. It's looking good on you", he quickly turned it into a smirk

"Thanks", he took out his gun and placed it on the table

"A gun?" It was meant to be a statement not a question. Don't freak out! I know he has a gun

"Yeah, I told you, I have one. Just for protection", he winked

"Did you just wink?" My eyes widened

"Yeah I did", he winked again

"You acting like a school kid!" I laughed,

We both laugh together

"Come here, I wanna cuddle", he pulled me towards him

"Xavier, why don't we do it in the bedroom?" I winked and his eyes darkened with lust

He scooped my body in his arms

"Baby, if we do it in the bedroom, then it's will be memorable", he said

"Yeah, it will be memorable. Now let go!"

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Since I want to know all his secrets, why don't I tell him my secret? Maybe he can also share something. Actually, it's not a secret but I feel like he should know

"Xavier", I half-whispered

"Hmm..." He said

"I wanna share something with you", I moved from my sleeping position to a sitting position

"Okay, tell me", he said

"It's a secret", I said softly. His face suddenly hardened. I think he knows what my motive is.

"Go on", he sighed then sat like me

"When I was young I had a boyfriend before I promised mother that stupid promise. We attended the same high school. I was in love with him. I was happy with him. But everything changed when he broke up with me. I loved him. He said everything we had was a lie and it's over. We don't belong together. I cried I was shattered, and I changed. Everything changed about me. But then one day my mother got married, she got married to another rich guy and this guy had two children, one girl, and one boy. I met the girl, Kelly, she was very welcoming. Then when it was time to meet my dear stepbrother, I was shocked to see my ex-boyfriend. He was my stepbrother. I then understood why he didn't love me. I reprimanded him for not telling me we were going to be siblings. Then I forgave him and I moved on from him, we both moved on from each other. I didn't tell anyone about this but he told Kelly our sister. We asked Kelly not to tell anyone and she didn't. And now I'm telling you", I sighed

"Wow. So you were in love with a guy who was your stepbrother?" He asked

"Yes but I'm over him", I laid down

"Did he do the things I do to you?" He got on top of me and looked at me

"No, we only kissed and hugged. Nothing more than that. We were still teenagers", I said trying to push him off me but he grabbed my hand

"Okay", he said

I waited for him maybe to tell me something, but he just kept quiet

"Xavier, don't you have anything to tell me?" I asked looking into his eyes

"Not now", he got off me and laid next to me

"If not now then when?" I asked sitting up. Anger was fuming inside me

"I'll tell you, but not now"

I got off the covers and left the room. I ignored his shouting. I quickly went downstairs and saw his gun on the table.

I took it in my hands.

Damn! This thing is heavy.

"Aphile please don't go", he said

I turned around and pointed the gun at him

He looked amused

"Am I amusing you?" I asked

"Yes. Put the gun down, I don't want you to hurt yourself", he leaned on the couch

"If you don't tell me today I will shoot you!" I said and he started laughing

I promise I won't shoot

"You don't even know how to pull the trigger!" He said in between his laughs

I pulled the trigger and he stopped laughing, his face went back to seriousness

"Just because you pulled the trigger doesn't mean you know how to shoot", he rolled his eyes

"Xavier, I swear I will shoot you if you don't tell me now!" I shouted

I know I'm acting childish, but I can't help it

"I won't tell you so you can shoot!" He shouted back

I may have pulled the trigger but I don't think I can shoot

"Do it! Shoot me!"

I don't know what happened but I heard a gunshot and Xavier cursing. I opened my eyes to see Xavier pressing on his arm and blood flowing.

Oh God, I didn't mean to do it

Tears rolled down my face

"Xa-Xavier, I didn't mean to do it", I cried as I went to look at his wound

"It's okay, baby", he said brushing my hair

How can he say that? I've shot him and he saying it's okay

The bullet only grazed his skin

"Let me help clean your wound", I said, dragging him to his room

"Where is the first aid box?" I asked, tears rolling down like a waterfall

"In my closet, the second drawer to Dr", he said

I quickly went to his walk-in closet and found a label Dr, I opened the second drawer and found it.

I rushed back to him and I cleaned his wound. I thought he was going to cry but no.

I looked up to only see him staring at me with amusement

"What's so amusing?" I asked, wiping my tears with the back of my hand

"You. You just, amaze me. That was a good shot with your eyes closed", he smiled

Fuck! He only paid attention to how I shot!

"Xavier I'm sorry, I shot you. I was just so tired of hearing soon and not now. I'm sorry, I will wait for you to tell me when you are ready", I'm ashamed of what I did

"Look at me", his hand lift my chin, forcing my eyes to look at his

"I will tell you everything, but not now", he said softly

"Okay, I'll wait for you", I said and hugged him

I found myself relaxed and zoned off to sleep