All Chapters of Xavier my Nemesis! : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

22 Chapters

CHAPTER 1 The ex

“Good morning Mr Crest”. I greeted my arrogant boss and as usual, he strolled past me with a frown on his face not even acknowledging my existence. “Asshole,” I muttered under my breath. I continue to type away at my desk as I am very busy. It isn't like there’s ever a day that I am not busy or overworked, I thought to myself. I took this job, in hopes of working for just a few months to raise money to start a business and be self-employed but I find it hard to leave now because my boss constantly threatens to give us a bad review should we want to leave his company and go elsewhere and I haven't been able to raise enough capital for the business yet. I have lots of bills to pay and I have to strategize properly before starting so I wouldn't incur losses and debts. So for now I’m absolutely stuck in TechUp. “Sydney!” I suddenly heard my boss call out. “Yes sir!” I answered scurrying to put the files on my desk in order while also hurrying not to waste this evil man’s time as his te

CHAPTER 2 Doctor’s Appointment

I yawned, exhausted from the day’s work. I really had a long day, coupled with the whole drama that happened with my boss and his girlfriend—or more like ex for a very short well, till they picked up things from where they left off. I looked at the time and I gasped, not expecting it to be this late— the time was 8:46pm. Closing hours are 5pm but due to my workload, I had to work extra late.Just as I started clearing up my desk, preparing to leave, my phone rang and on checking the caller ID, a smile slowly crept to the corner of my mouth. “Heyyy” I said, picking up, trying to sound enthusiastic despite being tired. “Heyy beautiful” Drake’s voice filled my ears.“How are you doing?” he asked“Oh, Drake! I had such a long day, it was crazy”, I exclaimed. By now I had already packed my bag and was heading out of the company. The cool evening breeze brushed past my face, my long blonde hair slightly flying above my shoulders. I was walking to the bus station so I could get a bus home.

CHAPTER 3 Emotional turmoil

“Whoa! Breathe Sydney— what happened?!” My best friend’s voice filled with panic asked in perplexity. “What’s happening Syd?” She paused, “I’m beginning to get very worried— did someone die?” She asked worriedly. “Okay, breathe— in, out, yes just like that” she says trying to get me stable. After inhaling and exhaling for a few minutes, the hiccups subsided and I could talk a bit more clearly, I started baring my heart out to Ava. “Oh Ava, my dreams are so shattered” I echoed. “Wait where are you?” She asked “I’m sitting in a toilet stall at a hospital” Ava shrieked as soon as I said that. “Oh my God Sydney, I’m on my way now!” I could hear her car keys jingling hurriedly. “Oh no I’m fine, well at least physically but my mental health is in shambles right now” I said, more to myself than her. “I wasn’t involved in an accident or anything like that” I assured her. “So what then is the matter?” She asked. I sucked in air before I started, “Well technically, I have less than two yea

CHAPTER 4 Marriage Proposal

I got to work a few minutes past resumption time because I slept through my alarm— it must be my body’s way of resting after my terrific weekend. My morning was rushed, I had to prepare hurriedly for work and still ended up arriving late. I rushed in, scared of the consequences of my boss arriving before me. While I was about to rush into my work desk, I saw Xavier standing beside my desk tapping his right foot on the ground, as if waiting for me. I was instantly filled with fear. He is going to be so furious. I entered meekly, my head bowed.“Good morning Mr Crest” I said, my voice sounding very small. “Is there really anything good about the morning?” He shoots at me, frowning. He looked down at his wristwatch. “This is 9:45am and here you are walking majestically like you own the place. I don’t pay you to come to my company late” he says harshly, glaring at me. “I’m so sorry sir, it won’t happen again” I apologized. He walked to his office after my apology without even saying an

CHAPTER 5 Rejection

I left the office very aggravated. Who does Xavier think he is?..... To propose a flimsy fake marriage to me. Does he think I am one of his whores? I wondered to myself. I hadn’t even bothered to read the whole of the contract before I rejected it. I started to blame myself for saying no when he asked if I was seeing someone— I just didn’t know what he was up to. I was very startled by the question and because ‘no’ has always been my default answer to someone asking if I was seeing someone for the longest time now, I blurted it out–I was uncomfortable and I wasn't thinking straight when he randomly threw the question at me. I haven’t dated anyone in almost two years now. I instantly thought about Drake and how he would feel if he heard about all that happened and my part to play in it. I decided to keep it from him and call Ava instead. “You wouldn’t believe what happened at work today” I said to Ava after she picked up my call. “Omg, what happened again in your dramatic place of w

CHAPTER 6 Threat

I was disheveled and trying to pull myself together when I saw Xavier strolling in with a bored expression on his face, two security guards walking alongside him. “Escort Miss Poe here out of these premises this instant” he said with no emotion to the security. I stood there, dumbfounded and tongue-tied. Just as the two large men were walking towards me to walk me out, I suddenly found my voice. “Erm, Mr. Crest can we please talk about this?” I asked quietly, trying really hard to control my anger. “There’s nothing to talk about Sydney” He said simply, shrugging. I couldn't help but notice how he referred directly to me for the first time and how smoothly my name rolled out of his mouth, making me love how he said my name. I scolded myself immediately and snapped out of my insane thoughts. “Please sir, we can talk about this” I said, hating the fact that I have to beg him.“You have 15 minutes, I'm listening” He said, putting one hand in his pocket, waiting for me to instantly st

CHAPTER 7 Surrender

It’s been a week since my short-lived relationship came crashing down — a week since Xavier brought so much chaos into my life and I’m still reeling from the effects. I have been frantically searching for a job but to no avail. Xavier had somehow gotten in touch with almost every employer in this city to make sure I don’t get hired anywhere. Not even as a cleaner or waitress—not like I would actually accept that role. I shiver at the thought of stooping that low. He really did carry out his threat perfectly.“Dear Mr. Crest, I have considered your offer, and I would like to know whether you would have me back. However, I do have certain demands that must be met if we’re going to proceed.Kind regards, Sydney Poe” I stare at the email for a long moment, wincing at how pathetic I must sound — surrendering like this. Then I hit send.I have been forced to succumb to Xavier’s games. Still, I must hold on to the tiny shred of dignity I have left. If my life is about to change this dras

CHAPTER 8 Announcement

I swallowed on seeing Bianca. Then all of a sudden, it was like I lost my ability to walk properly. I cowered at my desk. Bianca threw a bored glance my way while I was setting up my desk for the day. She continues typing away on her screen. Her long, thin nails made a loud tap, tap sound as her finger typed fast. I let out a breath of relief when I realized she didn't know anything yet. Her initial frown was the usual scowl she gave generally to people who were not Xavier. After some minutes, Xavier strolled in, looking like the main character from a Hollywood movie. He looks unfairly good in a tailored grey suit, the fabric hugging his broad shoulders as if it were made just for him. The deep cream shirt beneath softens the severity of the suit, the open collar giving him an effortless, confident edge. He perfectly met up to the standard of the man that was always in the blogs, whom the girls fantasize about — composed, powerful, and painfully aware of the effect he has when he w

CHAPTER 9 Contract Signing

The phone rings longer than usual before she answers.“Hello?”My mother’s voice sounds the same as always — soft, distant, like it’s coming from another room even when she’s right there.“Hi, Mom. It’s me.”“Oh,” she says. “Sydney.”There’s a pause. Not an unfriendly one. Just empty.“How are you?” I ask.“I’m fine,” she replies. Then, after a beat, “Rochester is quiet today.”Of course it is.“I wanted to talk to you,” I say. “About something important.”“I’m listening.” She says. She always says that. And yet it never quite feels true.I swallow. “I’m getting married.”Silence immediately followed. It was almost like the news stiffened her. The silence stretches long and heavy. I picture her sitting by the window of that small apartment she moved into after Dad died, staring out at nothing in particular.“Married,” she repeats softly.“Yes.”“To whom?”I hesitate. “My boss.”She breathed slowly, as if it were measured.“And his name?” she asks.“Xavier,” I say. Then, for some reason

CHAPTER 10 Date

I stared at my almost-empty cup. I have been sitting in the cafe for almost 45 minutes now and Xavier is still nowhere in sight. I wish I didn't have to do this with him. I took out my phone and opened Instagram to while away the time, since Xavier decided to keep me waiting. I was scrolling through several posts when I caught a glimpse of one that caught my attention. ‘Xavier… Marriage….’I immediately scrolled back, clicked on the blog post then the news filled my screen. “Xavier Crest's Marriage Plans to Someone Other than his long-time ex-girlfriend, Bianca Wilson.”I read through the post in a state of frenzy. I was both anxious and curious at the same time.I read through hurriedly until I got an answer to the question that had stuck in my mind since I started reading the blog post. “The woman he was said to have jilted Bianca for, remains hidden and kept away from the media” I let out a breath of relief, I didn't even realize I was holding my breath. I dropped my phone so I

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