ch 14 (3rd pov)

After a few more reassuring words both Madam Ling and Mrs. Deimos left. It's clear such news caught them off gaurd. One day they both are begging the two stubborn love birds to reach out. Only to be turned down because it was all in the past, suddenly their in a relationship.

They both know it's all for show. Regardless they can't help but clap in delight.

"How did you know about the dates?"

"Mira gave me details in hopes of making things I don't know official."?

"Thank you" she said giving him a genuine smile. A smile that is slowly melting his heart. A smile that can't escape his mind, a smile he has seen before.

As they stood their the doors opened welcoming two lawyers. As of today, Esmeray and Xerxes are now in a relationship.

Many people will stand against it, not because of who they are but because the power both hold. Their enemies will now have to share them. Their life's have become a little more dangerous.

"As Ceo of the Ling Empire I promise to help you keep your position as Ceo. Here are the rules..

1. NO FALLING IN LOVE

2. NO PUBLIC DIRT SHALL FALL UNDER EACH NAME

3. The marriage will only take place after a few months in private. "

Reviewing the documents Xerxes signed them. He's now a part of her collection of toys. She has become a part of his deep dark obsession. An obsession he's been wanting to explore. An obsession he knows once he has he'll want more.

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A month has passed since the two "announced" their relationship. Esmeray has been busy with the company along with helping Diamond plan her perfect wedding. Xerxes has been fighting his half brother and family members.

As much as he's trying he can't seem to win. Part of him wants to contact Esmeray to check on her but he can't erase his dislike. He's to be married to this women, he wants her, then theirs days where he can't seem to like her.

His emotions are all over the place, the emotions between his pants though are focused on her.

Zion has been away up until now, his mission took longer then expected. Once he got the job done he took the first flight back. Diamond offered to pick him up with the warning not to mention a word about the engagement.

"Sister please, I know better" she replied grabbing her keys.

"Zion!! Omg how was your vacation?"

"Hey gorgeous it was good." He said giving her a forhead kiss.

"So tell me how many girls hit on you!?" She questioned him shaking her shoulders indicating specific details. Zion was being hit on alright, just not the way she imagined it.

"How's the wedding planning going?"

"Don't get me started...so now we have to move the date because Esme and Ceo Deimos are engaged and-" she fucked up big time.

"What!??"

"What!?" She replied back knowing she had broken the only rule.

"Diamond what engagement?"

"Here we are I'll help you-"

"Diamond" he said grabbing her hand. She knew he wasn't going to let this go until he had an answer.

"*sigh* Esme and Ceo Deimos are in a relationship..maybe even engaged" she finally said, not daring to look into his eyes.

Those words hit him like a bullet and he should know, he's been hit twice on the chest and once on the arm. So comparing a few words to actual wonds is quite a stretch but those words hurt more. His lover, the woman he loves so dearly is getting married to a monster.

The cold shower didn't affect him one bit. Neither did the hot water. No matter what temperature he had the water on this wasn't a dream this is real life. Anger slowly build inside as he imagined them kissing, laying in bed touching each other.

Him kissing the neck he already marked in purple. Her lips that he already tasted, ber body that he already claimed as his that night.

He couldn't stand still he couldn't let her do that to him. Not especially when he's about to end his career for her. Not when he's been killing for HER.

"I'd like to talk to Ceo Ling"

"Sorry but Ceo Ling Is not taking anyone in so please leave Dr. Aryan"

He wasn't leaving until he talked to Esmeray. She's had enough time to ignore him. Pretending to leave he snuck in from behind the building into a door he knew. Once at her floor he knocked the door, more like forcing his way in rather then announcing his presence.

"Mira, now that your hear please help me set a date to talk to the Deimos family"

"So it's true you're dating him!?"

Esmeray looked up, upset and bothered that he was there. She knew he'd find one way or another and ignoring him wouldn't help her situation.

"Yes I am."

"Esm how can you date that man? Have you forgotten the horrible things he's done? The rumors people speak of him?....how can you do that m-to yourself" he wanted to say ME, he wanted her to know he was in pain.

"Why does it matter to you? You're simply my doctor. What I do with my personal life has nothing to do with you"

"So what? All of a sudden I'm no longer a friend to you? I'm no longer the person who's been there through your nightmares?...did you forget the night we spent together?"

"OH come on Zion! We were drunk. I'll never be able to thank you for the things you've done but this is something I need to do for my company"

"Let me help. I can help you more then he can. Esmeray he's a monster, people fear him-"

"What about me huh? I know what people call me. I know the things I've been blamed for. I ain't afraid to kill a bitch but I would never kill children. Yet I am blamed for the killings that happen in my hotels."

"Dont compare yourself to him. Esme what would your father think?

"My father would have wanted this. Zion its lonely up here. My father left us behind, Diamond is starting her life, my mother...shes slowly dying. I'll be left alone, believe it or not I Love Him. I always did, we never stoped loving each other. You have no clue how I need to be held at night."

"Esme I didn't know that's how you felt-"

"How could you? It's not your job to keep up with me...I'll tell you this though. Someone broke well more like tried breaking into my house."

"What!? Are you alright? Did you get hurt!?"

"I'm fine, he's locked in the basement until I get some info outa him."

"Esmeray....I-I care about you to much to let you do that."

"Nothing you do or say will change my mind. We are engaged and bond to marry"

"YOU ARE GOING TO MARRY HIM! No, I can't Let You Do That-"

"It's Not Up To Y.O.U.... if all you came here to do was give me an unwanted opinion then leave." She finally said closing her laptop.

Xerxes was listening to it all. He heard every single thing they had talked about. Mira was about to open the door when she heard the commotion inside the office. She didn't open it (on purpose) and instead had them all waiting outside (trying to seem like she didn't want Xexes to hear).

When she did open it, Xexes scanned the room looking for the male voice. He had spotted Zion a few inches away from Esmeray. They were to close to his liking.

"Esmeray, are you ready?"

"Ce-Xerxes yes." She replied back walking away from Zion but was pulled back by him. At this point she had enough of him.

"Don't be a whore, and think straight will ya!" For the first time Zion disrespected Esmeray. She slapped him across the face almost making him lose his balance.

"DONT YOU EVER DISRESPECT ME! I dare you to say that again and see what happens"