Fear

Xalia stood in the parking lot and cried, She already lost track of the reporters and she was glad, she could finally let it all out. She wrapped her arms around herself and whimpered, She kept recalling the image of Kyle looking like he didn't care in her head and it kept hurting her.

“That was quite a scene.” She heard a voice say and she flinched, she looked up to see Draven standing in front of her and she breathed out, he slowly walked to her and leaned on the car she leaned on.

Xalia wiped her tears and sniffed, she cleared her throat and put on a fake expression.

“That was dumb, honestly.” Draven said and she scoffed.

“You didn't have to do that, you could have just let it… “

“Shut up.” She cut Draven off and he looked at her surprised.

“Huh?” 

“Yeah, shut the fuck up.” She replied and Draven nodded, he turned to leave but he suddenly turned to her and grabbed her neck, and then he choked her slightly. Xalia’s eyes widened in shock and she held his hand struggling to get out of his grip.

Draven slowly raised his hand and trailed it down her cheeks as he choked her, Xalia’s heart raced in fear as she looked at him with pleading eyes.

Is he like this because she snapped at him? She didn't mean to, she was just feeling so emotional at the moment.

“You know one thing I hate the most?” He whispered looking into her eyes as he caressed her cheek and Xalia shook her head in fear.

“Use your fucking words.” He groaned and tightened his grip a little and she whimpered, a tear rolled down her eyes to Draven’s hand and he ignored it.

“N… no, no, I don't.” She stuttered.

“I hate disrespect, you don't talk to me anyhow, especially when you are a thing to me.” 

“I’m sorry.” She whispered.

“You will do everything I say and accept everything I say.”

“Yes.” She hurriedly replied and he let go of her, She coughed and gasped for breath, at the same time tears streamed down her eyes. 

Draven stared at her as she cried, she slowly raised her head and avoided looking at Draven’s eyes. She was terrified, never had she ever thought he could do that to her.

“Wipe your tears.” He ordered and she did immediately.

“Please can I go home?” She asked and he didn't give her a response, he walked away and she trailed behind him, she noticed he headed towards his car and she felt a little bit relieved, she really can't wait to get home and cry her eyes out. She just got publicly embarrassed by her family and the man next to her who is supposed to be her husband happens to be someone who doesn't care about her. 

They both got to the car and entered, Draven drove away from the party and Xalia sighed in relief, he drove for a while and suddenly pulled over, Xalia wondered what was wrong and she looked around, she noticed they were in the middle of nowhere and it was dark.

‘Why did he suddenly stop?’ She thought before turning to him.

“Is everything okay?’ She asked silently as he kept tapping his fingers repeatedly on the steering wheel.

“How much do you hate Harrison?” He asked and Xalia blinked rapidly trying to understand his question.

“Hmm, I... I… “

“Stop stuttering and answer the question.” He said and she gulped.

“I don't hate him.” She replied. That is true though, after all he did, she couldn't bring herself to hate him, she is just so mad at him.

Draven gritted his teeth and suddenly started the car, Xalia exhaled as she watched him drive., She wondered what was going on in his head and feared she said something wrong. 

They got back to the house and Draven walked out of the car, he walked into the house and she sighed.

Why does her life have to be fucked up?

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THE NEXT MORNING 

Xalia sat in the bathtub staring at the wall as different thoughts ran through her mind, she kept sighing and wiping her tears.

If anyone told her she wouldn't end up with Kyle, she would have denied it a million times. After a while in the bathtub, she decided to get out of it cause the water was getting warm, she took a quick shower and wrapped a towel around herself before walking out of the bathroom.

She got to the room and screamed in fear as she saw Draven sitting on her bed, he looked up at her and she held the tip of her towel nervously.

“Good… good morning.” She greeted and he nodded.

“Morning.” He replied huskily and she noticed he was holding a book, she tried seeing what kind of book it was but she couldn't because of how far she was from him.

He glanced at the book and looked up at her.

“Xalia.” He called.

“Yes?” She replied immediately, she noticed her heart was racing and her hands shook slightly.

“Take off the towel.” He ordered and her grip on the tip of the towel tightened. What is going on?

“Wh… what? Huh?” She asked nervously and he stood up, a gasp escaped her lips and she stepped back a little. He got closer to her and his height towered hers, she felt intimidated and nervous.

“Why? Because you are about to start what you are really here for.”