Bleed My Love

Chapter 19

Annabel's father permitted her, Leonardo's assurance that his family will also look after her safety, Anna was happy about it. After Alex's drama, she was thinking of the possibility of married life with Leo. According to her, Alex was much more dangerous, he didn't shy away from hitting her whereas Leo has never done. She had been hit by her father, but Alex had no right to raise the hand on her, and he touched and kissed her, being fully aware that Annabel was his to-be sister-in-law. When Leo visited her father, Alex was already there, God knows what business were they both discussing but Alex's presence gives her creeps. She wanted no interaction with him in the future, her bags were packed, her flight to New York was in three days, and in a week she will join in for her first job ever while packing she thought her life would have been way better if she had never come to Italy, her grandparents loved her and in those last four years her father never let her visit them, those last four years were full of depression and hopelessness for her, her transaction from being a happy teenager to hopeless depressed one was evident in her personality, her stepmother made sure that Annabel never had everything, there was always the question of why would you need that or there is no need for you to have that or be there or wear that. Her stepmother was relieved that she was going to get rid of her finally because she thought any money spent on Annabel was of her children's right.

Leo was with Anna when they left Italy and reached New York, he took her towards her home, he saw the security and when he was satisfied then he left but not before ordering dinner and other food essentials for her despite her protests. After cleaning and setting up the home and her luggage, she had the longest shower to get rid of the dirt and tiredness she felt. She semi-dried her hair and donned a shirt and undies. When she came out of her washroom she nearly screamed because right on her mustard color sofa was Alex sitting looking so relaxed like he didn't barge in and scared the hell out of her.

"Alex, what the hell, how did you get in here," She screamed.

"No need to raise your voice, you weren't opening the door, I got worried, anyway I came to welcome you, bought dinner and wine and flowers for you", he showed with his hand.

There at her dining table for four lay a three-course meal with wine and flowers. Annabel's breathing became fast; she didn't know how to take his behavior. She was just in her shirt and undies.

" Thank you but Leo already bought me dinner, he just left a few minutes ago, please leave, I don't think you should be here at this hour" She explained nervously and noted how his expression got cold from being calm.

"Yes Leo my fool brother whom you are using for your selfish gains, he left an hour ago I think". Alex said all this while getting up from the sofa and coming towards her, hands in his pocket, Annabel drew breath and slightly moved backward. He moved his right hand towards her face, she flinched and tried to move but Alex moved his left arm effectively blocking her escape. His right hand moved towards her freshly washed hair, cheek, the lips on which a whimper escaped from Annabel's lips but Alex was far from reality, his hand moved towards her neck, collar bone, and breast where due to chill the nipples stood out, he grabbed and marveled at the softness, Anna pushed him with both her hands.

"Stop it, what are you doing get away from me". She cried out. Alex stumbled a few steps, he gave a frustrated growl. "I won't do anything which you will not like", he said looking right in her eyes.

Annabel hugged herself feeling vulnerable but shocked at his statement.

"You must be out of your mind to even suggest something so vulgar to your sister-in-law, how can you even look into your brother's eyes while doing these vile things to me". She sobbed and rubbed the shirt's sleeve on her eyes.

" That is rich coming out of your mouth," Alex smirked at her.

" Alex believe me when I say that I won't go behind Leo's back no matter what, so please leave and stop harassing me". She begged.

"I don't believe in your act of innocence, it reeks of deception, you can never love anyone besides yourself", he said maliciously.

" I cannot fight or win from you on this Alex, the only person who is deceiving Leo is you, please I am tired and I want to be left alone, please go away", she hung her head tiredly.

Alex moved towards her and put a hand at her neck," Yeah, I will leave you for now, but remember if my brother gets any harm because of you, I will personally make sure your life is hell on earth and nobody will dare to give shelter to you from my wrath".

He gave a squeeze to her neck and kissed her mouth, securing his other hand on her waist, Anna tried to push him, she tried to breathe but Alex pushed his tongue and tasting all over her. Tears were falling from her face and she was not even concealing her sobs, Alex was a vile man with no morals. He took his sweet time in kissing her and only parted when he was satisfied.

"I want to hurt you at the same time can't keep myself away from you, Fuck" He shouted, Anna, flinched and dropped herself on the floor hugging herself trying to be invisible.

Alex looked at her bent form and took his coat from the arm of the sofa and got out of the apartment without saying any word to her.

Annabel wept for some time, she was still shivering from his aggressive assault, there was no way if he thinks she will reciprocate the same feelings for him, she was better of with Leo, at least he respected her boundaries. She got up washed her face, of course, she was hungry, she went to the table and wanted to dump all the food he brought in the dustbin but then she saw the logo of an expensive restaurant. She put all the packs in the fridge and ate food which Leo bought for her. In her defense, she was showing him that she chose Leo over him.

Alex blew a curse when he was driving towards his penthouse, he was frustrated with his behavior, and the need to have Anna for him was damping his mood too. God, how soft her skin was, even when she was crying she looked damn exotic. He wished he never saw her, she was better in Italy, she shouldn't have come here because now he will constantly think she is near him, hell what would Leo think if Anna told about him, what will his parents think of him. He tried to reason with himself, " Get a grip Alex before it gets out of your hand dammit,"