CHAPTER 16.

QUINN'S POV:

I couldn't bear it anymore. I groaned in pain as I fell off my bed. I reached around the darkness and grabbed Xavier's foot. From the soft breathing, I knew he was still asleep.

I dragged on his foot till he fell as well.

"Jesus! Fuck! What the hell?!"

I laughed as he sat up. I could barely see him in the darkness but I knew he was glaring at me.

He stood up and turned on the lights. I stayed in my spot still laughing. His hair was sticking up in places as he stood with his arms crossed.

It made the whole situation even funnier. "You look like my mum when she's about to scold me." I teased and he frowned.

"Quinn, it's 2am. Why the hell did you wake me up?" He asked. His voice sounded so good right now.

"Um. Uh...."

He waited patiently for an answer which I clearly didn't have.

"I had a stomachache." I said and he sighed.

"Come on. Let's get you some warm water then." He stretched a hand out to me. I took it surprised that he wasn't mad at me.

While in the kitchen, I sat on a stool as I watched him around the kitchen. He seemed to know whatever he was doing. He looked tired and I felt guilty for waking him up. He really did need rest. He made me a cup of hot chocolate and passed it to me.

Won't this make the ache worse? I took the cup from him nonetheless and drank almost all of it.

I stared in shock as he downed a cup of black coffee. "Did you just drink that?" I asked still stunned. He gave me a weird look.

"Yeah. I'm awake. Might as well finish some work now." It made me feel even more worst than earlier. I shook my head at him.

"We're going back to bed." I stated and he raised an eyebrow at him. "We?" I rolled my eyes.

"Now is not the time to be a cocky bastard. Time to sleep." I said pulling him in the direction of our room.

"Nini, I'm pretty much awake now just let me finish some work." He argued. I pouted at him.

"You need to sleep. I don't want you passing out from exhaustion." I argued. He just looked at me in surprise.

"Go ahead. I'll meet you in an hour." I rolled my eyes. Was he just stupid or what?

"Come on." I muttered pulling him further. He followed without a fight and I pretty much tucked him in.

"You're going to close your eyes and fall asleep." I ordered and he laughed slightly.

"Was that a spell? It didn't work." He teased and I smirked.

"Whatever. Go to sleep." I said and walked towards the door.

"Where are you going?!" He whined and I shushed him.

"You're such a baby. I'll be right back." I said and left before he could protest.

I walked into his study and flipped the lights on. I closed the door quietly and got down to work.

Since our marriage, Xavier had been teaching me the ropes of the company. It was fun to learn but tiring to do.

To be honest, I had expected Xavier to lock me up in this house and just look pretty but he was willing to let me do whatever I wanted.

He was possessive, obviously. I can't even order pizza if it arrives with a guy.

Yet, He wasn't controlling. Xavier was different. A lot different than what I always hear or read on the news. I also have been receiving a lot of emails and videos and pictures claiming Xavier was with someone else but I never believed them. Seeing as for the last month, I've been stuck to his side like glue except for when I'm in school.

Losing track of time, I fell asleep.

"Nini? Get up baby."

I opened my eyes and cursed loudly.

Why the fuck is it so bright? if I could remember clearly, it was 2am seconds ago.

"Quinn? Come on love, let's get you to bed." Xavier said picking me up into his arms. I let my hands find his neck and hold on.

"What time is it?" I mumbled against his chest.

"It's 20 minutes past 7. You slept off." He explained and my eyes shot open.

Shit! I had a test at school today!

I jumped out of his grasp and raced for the bathroom. He was too stunned to chase after me.

Quinn Rae Andrews sets a new record of getting showered, dressed and eating before going to school at a record time of 13:54 minutes.

My last record was 15:01.

"We have to get going!" I yelled as I took Xavier's keys.

I greeted the butler Kendrick as I passed. Xavier ran after me. "You're not driving my car." He stated. I only smiled innocently.

"What's yours is mine now, love." I teased and got in. Reluctantly he got into the passenger seat and I drove off.

"Wait why are we at my office? I'm supposed to drop you at school." Xavier said with a frown.

"Oh...." I drawled out in pretence.

"Nini... I really don't have the energy to deal with this now." He sighed and I shrugged.

"Same Xavi. Now go ahead and get out. I'm gonna miss my test." He blinked in shock at me. With a series of swear words following his departure, I waved.

I raced to school and few students were shocked to see me drive in with Xavier's car. Rissa stood at our usual parking spot waiting for me. I parked beside her black Audi and smiled widely as I hugged her.

"I see you stole his car." She commented and I scoffed in denial. "Of course I didn't. He gave it." I excused. She only smirked.

"Okay. Let's go. The test will be starting any second." I said and she gave me a weird look.

"The test is tomorrow Quinn."

My jaw dropped.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!"

Rissa laughed and I just stared in disbelief.

"I set a new record today all because I thought I'll run late for that stupid test!" I snapped and she slung an arm around me as we walked into the school. "Life's not fair Quinn."

I glared.

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