Chapter 9

Hazel POV

The effort to open my eyes was in vain. It only managed to increase the throbbing pain in my head.With all my might and by ignoring the throbbing pain, I opened my eyes. The bright lights almost blinded me. I groaned and then slowly adjusted to the brightness. I took in my surroundings and realised that Xavier was sleeping beside me with his hand holding mine.

“Xavier?” My voice was hoarse. He quickly sat up at the sound of my voice. His eyes scanning the room for any kind of danger. When his eyes landed on me, they softened and he quickly pulled me in for a bone crushing hug.

“Thank god! You are awake I was so worried. I thought that you were not going to wake up.” I wanted to reply but my side was hurting too much.

“It hurts.” He pulled away and looked for any injuries.

“I am so sorry. I was just so relieved to see that you are awake that's why –“ He kept blabbing but I shut him up by pulling him for a passionate kiss.

At first he was shocked but responded soon. It was a slow, compassionate kids. I pulled away and gave him a weak smile.

“It's okay. I’m all right.” He nodded his head and gave a glass of water. I greedily drank all the contents and sighed in relaxation when the water slid down my burning throat. I placed the glass on the table beside the bed and turned to Xavier. It looked like he wanted to say something but was preventing himself from saying it but at last he sighed and started.

“Hazel, I never wanted you to see that side of me.” I looked at him confused but the events started to occur to me - the noises , Xavier shooting that man , him shooting a bullet towards Skylar.

“I know that I can't be the perfect boyfriend and give you a happy life like you wanted. You must have a lot of questions. Heck , you don't even deserve me.” Babbled Xavier.

“I don't wanna leave you.” His eyes turned to mine.

“I know that you can't be the perfect boyfriend and all. But no one is perfect in this world. It's not like I am all good and happy with you killing people but I know that it's not your choice. Its not your fault. But I have a question.” He nodded his head for me to continue.

“Why did you kill him?”

“Five months ago he came and pleaded me to give him money for some work. I did but told him to return the money within two months. He didn't return it rather he decided to leave the country that's why I killed him.” He explained and I nodded my head.

“You take some rest. I will go and inform the others.” He opened the door and went outside, leaving me to my own thoughts .

You must be thinking that how the hell I forgave him so quickly because in books and movies the girl goes crazy by seeing her love or Boyfriend kill someone. Well it's not like that , I forgave him cause he is the leader of a mafia gang he will – he has to kill people. Moreover, I have watched people die, getting murdered or tortured before.So it's nothing new for me.

I shook my thoughts away and decided to take some rest cause my side hurt like hell. I pulled the covers over me and fell into a deep sleep.

It's been two weeks since that accident and Xavier has been very protective of me. They all have been busy with many important work. Resulting for me to be bored as hell.

Skylar and I couldn’t have our girl time. So we decided to go for shopping. But for that I literally had to beg Xavier to let me go. He agreed but with the condition that we take bodyguards with us. I mean why will we need bodyguards?

We were like carrying twenty bags with us now. Yup that's how much we bought things. Also we are not carrying the bags our beloved bodyguards were carrying them for us. So, basically we are in the food court cause I was dying out of hunger. I ordered a burger with large fries and a chocolate shake.

While I was enjoying my meal, Skylar's phone rang up. She looked at the caller ID and then answered the call.

“Hey.” I looked at her. A few seconds later her expression turned from happy to frightened.

“How? When? We are coming." She ended the call and hurriedly dragged me to our car. The bodyguards following us.

“What happened ?"

"Get in the car.” The car roared to life and she sped down the road.

“Will tell me what is happening?" She glanced at me and quickly focused forward.

"Promise me, you won't freak out.” I nodded my head for her to continue.

"There has been an explosion somewhere near the house.” I felt my whole world crash down.

What!?

“How is Xavier ? Are they safe?” She looked at me nervously then licked her now dried lips.

“His condition is not good.” I didn't know what to do. How to feel. How to think.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't see that we reached the house. The lights were turned off and there were many guards around the house. My hands were sweaty. It felt like my legs were going to give up. Skylar opened the door and it was completely dark. Just as I got in the lights turned on.

"SURPRISE!”Everyone shouted. I looked around the house that it was perfectly decorated with drapes and lights. It was not very fancy but beautiful.

“Happy birthday babe.” Xavier came and wished me. It to me a bit time to figure out what was happening. But sense rushed back to me and I remembered that it was 23 February, my birthday.

Everyone hugged and wished me.

“How did you like it?” Skylar came and asked me. I glared at me but later we both burst out laughing.

“Thank you so much for everything.” I thanked pulling her in for a bone crushing hug.

“Hey! We did all these arrangements she didn't do anything. We worked our asses off and she gets all the credit.” Sam shouted while walking towards us with Max.

“I know but she is my favourite." Skylar stick out her tongue and I laughed. She went away with Max and Sam to the backyard where they were having BBQ.

Two strong arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me to a hard chest.

"Did you like everything ?" Xavier questioned andI nodded my head. A smile itched to my face.

“It’s amazing. Thank you for everything.” He turned me around and pulled me in for a kiss. He lips were warm against my cold ones. Sparks. Sparks were what I felt whenever he touched me. He was about to deepen the kiss when I pulled away.

“We gotta go. Everyone is waiting for us.” He pouted and I kissed his pout away. He nodded and we went to the back yard. The smell of meat hit my nostrils and my stomach grumbled.

“Lets go and feed you.” He chuckled.

"What? A girl needs her food.” He nodded while I grinned. The rest of the night was spent laughing, dancing, getting drunk and enjoying each others presence.

At 1 am, we all went to our respective rooms. I went to Xavier's and changed into one of Xavier's shirt. Yup I now stay in his room. He shifted all my things over here. I got under the covers. After a while i felt the bed dip and an arm wrapped around me, pulling me to a bare chest.

“Good night babe.” He kissed the top of my head.

“Good night.” I replied and yawned instantly falling asleep.