LOVE ME (book 3)

Chapter 1

I spent a month at my dads place in New York. I missed the flow of the city. The endless rows of people. But the one thing I didn't miss was the traffic.

I was waiting in the taxi to take me to the airport. But for the last fifteen minutes we haven't moved an inch.

Dad was reluctant to let me go back, but he knew that I had to go. My life was now in London.

The day I left Xavier, I cried on the plane. I was hurt, and I needed some space, but at the same time I wanted to be with him. I was messed up.

Dad know something had happened, but thankfully he didn't push for information.

The flight to London was going to be a long one, but at least I had time to think about what to say to Xavier. I haven't told him I am coming back today. I want it to be a surprise. And also I wanted to spend the day following him to see what he was up to when I wasn't around.

He probably kept tabs on me, so I was allowed.

The taxi finally arrived at the airport after twenty minutes of waiting in traffic. I was still early, so I found a seat in the back and waited for my flight.

During this month away, I had time to think. I was hurt, sad, but mostly lonely. I had grown attached to Xavier.

I still don't know how this could be possible. I mean, he's in a mafia, he kills people. Innocent people, and he does it over and over again. But here we are. I know I can't change him, but maybe I can tame him.

Now I am going back, but on my terms. I will have the last say now if he wants me.

No more ownership. If he wants to be possessive, I will be possessive right back.

He's getting back eye for an eye.

I was called out of my thoughts by the flight call.

I quickly boarded the plane and closed my eyes. A quick nap won't be bad.

"Miss, Miss, you need to wake up. We have landed."

The flight attendant drew me out of sleep. The plane finally reached London. And I was asleep for the whole flight.

I smiled at her and murmured a small thanks.

She left me and continued waking up the other passengers.

I made my way out of the airport. I called Arabella, so she can pick me up, and I can stay a night at her place. I would turn up at Xavier's place tomorrow.

First, I wanted to see what the man was up to.

By the time I reached Arabella's apartment, it was already one o'clock. I missed the entire morning due to my flight.

Arabella waited for me, before her apartment building. The moment she saw me, she ran towards me and gave me a big hug.

"OMG. I have missed you so much. Phone calls don't do us justice. How are you?"

"Better, especially now that I am home."

She gave me a big smile and helped me bring my bags up to her apartment.

"So, did something happen?" She asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I thought you were happy with your man, and the next thing I hear is you leaving London for almost a month." I haven't told her about the drama that went down before I left.

"We just needed some space. We had a huge fight and distance was the best thing."

"Oh okay, so you're spending the night and in the morning you're back to the mansion?"

"Exactly. I'm spending the day out in New York and then I'm back." I came back on Friday, so Arabella still has to go back to work. And I have the day free to see what Xavier is up to. And then back to the mansion on the weekend.

"Okay, so I have to run back to work to get everything ready for you to return on Monday. See you at six, yeah?"

"Sure, see you then." She gave me a quick hug again and left.

Great, so now I can find out where Xavier is and what to do with him.

I quickly changed and when I was about to leave I remembered.

Where could I find Xavier in this big city. I had no idea where he could be. If he was home then I had no luck, same if he was in his office. Fuck it, I'm calling his assistant. Maybe he knows where he is.

I found his number and called him. What was his name again?

"Richard speaking, Mr. Lexington's assistant."

"Richard, hi, it's Katherine. Katherine Carlone."

"Mrs. Lexington. Hello. What can I help you with?"

"I'm trying to surprise Xavier and I don't have a clue what's in schedule for him today. Could you please send me his schedule for today please?"

"Of course. Anything else?"

"Well, it would be lovely if you don't mention that I've called."

"Of course, done. Have a lovely day, Mrs. Lexington."

"Thanks, you too."

A minute later, after hanging up, my phone pinked again.

Richard sent the plan for the day.

Xavier would be in his office till two o'clock for a meeting, and at two thirty he was having lunch with someone. Weird, no name.

After that, he was free for the day.

How strange. He always worked till four or five.

I made my way out of the apartment and called a cab.

"Where to?"

"Rosemary restaurant, please." The driver nodded and started the car.

I changed into a black long bodysuit and a black wool jacket. London was cold. And I wanted to be invisible for the day.

The cab dripped me off, and I made my way up the street.

Just when I rounded the corner to the street, I saw a black car. And a figure getting out of it.

Xavier made his way into the restaurant. He looked good.

The first week I was in New York, I could barely bring myself out of the bed. I missed him.

I made my way slowly up the street to cross the road. I could see into the restaurant from across the street, and I believed that way there was less chance of him seeing me.

I looked around the restaurant. My eyes scanning the people in there. I could see the inside through the glass. My eyes suddenly stopped. I saw him. He just sat down and smiled.

But my eyes burned when I saw who he was with and at whom he just smiled.