Chapter Twenty-five Xander picked up a lighter and lighted the cigarette between his lips, he puffed out smoke and dipped his hand into his hair.He knew he was being hard on Marianne but he just wanted to protect her, he has this soft spot for her and he can't understand why.He is staying home because he has a migraine, he could have forced himself and headed to work but he saw it as an opportunity to watch over Marianne.He walked to the sofa and took a seat, he put off the cigarette and tried to sleep but he couldn't.He felt he had hurt Marianne and wanted to make sure she was okay, he is the boss but they are going to spend lots of time together so he has to make her comfortable around him.He convinced himself that he would not have cared if not for his grandfather who has grown fond of her.After a deep thought, he stood up and headed to her room. He is clueless about what to say to her but he wanted to check on her.He found it hard to get his mind off her, he knocked on the
Chapter Twenty-six I couldn't sleep properly throughout the night as I was worried Xander would do something to me, but surprisingly he slept soundly for someone who claimed to be sick.I stared at his sleeping face with a smile, my eyes moved to his lips and I wish I could kiss him.I moved my face closer to his as I contemplate kissing him, he could wake up and I would be in trouble.Isn't that part of seduction though? I should give it a try, I moved my face closer and our lips were a few inches away from each other."You must be out of your mind Marianne," I scolded myself and withdraw, as I tried to check the time I felt a movement beside me.I turned to see Xander smiling lovingly at me. "Good morning, how do you feel?" I rushed my words as I felt like a rain-drenched chicken."I would have felt better if you didn't change your mind," he replied and I got his message."I will ask the maid to serve you breakfast in bed, you should rest for the day. I won't bother you," I changed
Chapter Twenty-seven After the long uncomfortable stare from the strange guy, Max showed up. He was surprised to see Tiana, that was the first time she will be visiting him.Though he wasn't into the relationship it has always been him heading to her place, not the other way around.He badly wanted to question her visit but at the same time didn't want to embarrass her, so he gestured for her to come in."Thanks,” Tiana forced a smile and walks into the condo. The strange guy followed while Max closed the door."Aren't you going to offer me a drink?" Tiana asked. She was there in business but she wanted to act normal too."Will you have a cup of tea or coffee?" Max asked and with a smile she replied."Coffee."Max disappeared into the kitchen while the stranger kept checking her out, the longer they spent together the more she felt uncomfortable."Max is my betrothed you know," She spoke up and the guy raised a questioning brow, why is she informing him?"And I have no plans of cheat
Chapter Twenty-Eight Xander picked up the call and placed the phone on his ear, he furrowed his brows as he waited for Greg to speak."Good morning babe," Greg greeted and Xander folded his fiat."Is this your new hobby?" He asked and could tell Greg was stunned. "Calling other's girlfriend in the morning.""Xander," Greg called and he frowned. "Don't you dare call my name, bastard!" He growled."Where is Marianne?" Greg asked. "You have some gut don't you?" Xander scoffed."Tell her I called," Greg said as he doesn't want to argue with him. "You have always wanted what is mine, first it was my company, and now my fiancee. Don't you think you are going too far?" He asked, his eyes filled with rage."I am not trying to take Marianne, but I won't mind if she comes to me," he smiled mockingly."Marianne is my fiancee, and we love each other. She will never come to you, get that into your rotten brain!" Xander snapped."Why do you feel insecure Xander? Don't you trust your Fiancee with
Chapter Twenty-Nine I have been searching for my phone since morning, it is annoying that I can't find it.The mansion is boring, I wonder where I left it. I sighed with my lips pouted."The TV is working," Zuna said and I furrowed my brows as her words confused me. "We can search for your phone later, it is time to prepare dinner... in the meantime, you can watch the TV."I now understand her, she is right I can waste time by watching TV."Thanks," I smiled at her and she bowed before walking away, I pouted again as I miss my phone.I wanted to visit Dwayne today but I can't because my phone is missing. I groaned and took a handful of my hair, I jumped on the couch and picked up the remote on the table "I hope I find it soon," I muttered and began to watch the TV.After about an hour, a car drove into the compound and I knew it was Xander. Remembering what he did to me in the morning I wanted to run into my room but time was against me, he'd catch me.What should I do? I wondered s
Chapter Thirty After breakfast I went back inside to change my outfit per Xander's request, my dress has to be formal in his opinion."I am going to be part of the family soon, is all this really necessary?" I asked him."Until then, you are to dress formally," he replied and I rolled my eyes. Why does he take everything seriously?After changing my dress I met him waiting in the limo. "Are we riding together?" I asked."Yes," he replied his face fixed on his phone. "Why? Shouldn't you rest, you hardly take days off," I suggested, I have plans and him coming along will ruin them."I am fine," he replied and I groaned. "You should be fine with me riding unless you have other plans," he utterestaringng suspiciously at me."What do mean by other plans?" I chuckled nervously, can he read minds now?"If you don't, my presence shouldn't bother you," he stated and returned to whatever he was doing.All this will be over in a few weeks, I will make him fall crazily in love with me before the
Chapter Thirty-one I just stared at him in the eyes, I don't want to believe it because it is more like I am getting my hopes up but it is the truth.Xander just admitted being Jealous, it is the same thing as being in love, right?Realizing what he said he went straight to the bathroom and I went to the couch, I recalled his words and my heart raced in excitement.After a few minutes, Xander walked out of the bathroom, I didn't turn to look at him as I was scared I'd run to his him out of excitement.He didn't say a word either, he sat at his reading table and began to read a book.I want us to talk about his crazy confession, I want to know when he developed feelings for me. Lots of questions are running through my mind and I can't get a thing right.I lay on the couch and closed my eyes with a smile on my lips, I drifted into sleep in no time though that wasn't part of the plan.I yawned as I struggled to open my eyes the next morning, I sat up and pushed the duvet away.A duvet?
Chapter Thirty-Two Why has Xander decided to be a monster? Or has he always been one?"Dinner will be served soon," he said and left the room shirtless. I wanted to follow him and nag him until he comes clean but my body felt weak and my eyes were shutting voluntarily. I fell back on the bed and slowly shut my eyes, maybe I should let my body rest. But Xander is no doubt a dick.After hours I opened my eyes and this time it was easy, my body didn't feel heavy either but I was hungry.My nose picked up an aroma and my eyes scanned the room, and it lay on a perfectly placed dish.I kicked the duvet and rushed to the couch, picked up the spoon, and started shoving the food down my throat.After a few minutes, the door was opened and Xander walked in, he took a sit beside me."You are going to choke," he said and picked up a bottle of water. "Here," he handed it over to me after opening it but I ignored him."Don't be stubborn," he warned and forcefully shove the bottle in my hand. I gu