Faith

Fish of Fear

Xavier's POV

I left my room, feeling so god damn heated. I know I shouldn't have hit her but something snaps in me when I see people trying to hurt my Ma.

That's not the only reason you hit her. You took your inner frustration out because you don't know why you decided to keep her in the first place.

Shut the fuck up! Inner voices need to leave me the fuck alone. Babygirl was going to find out bout my anger issues one way or another.
I sat in my office and pulled out her file again

Faith Collins. Age 19.

Before I could even open the file, Leo walked in.
"Sup boss?" I glared at him "if it's something important, talk or else see you later. I'm not in the mood." I spoke harshly, making him chuckle.

"Boss, your mood is rarely good. Waiting for that to overturn is like waiting for true love. It never happens!" He laughed, making me smirk. True love- my ass. If love is a real feeling... why do people discover it so often- leaving others loveless.

"Anyway, I'm here to talk to you about the miss. Innocent situation." He said finally grabbing my attention.
"What about her?" I asked, curiously.
"Well like you said, we can't let her go but she isn't a use to us anyway. I suggest we figure out a way to put her to good use." He smirked evilly. I don't know what the hell is in his brain but it better not be what I'm thinking of.

"The fuck do you mean ?" I spat, irritated. I just don't want to think about the little snack for the rest of the day.
"Putting her to work will keep her busy and limit time and thoughts of her planning escape." He said seriously making me laugh out loud.
"What makes you think the lil birdie can possibly escape ?" I smirked, placing my feet in the desk as I leaned back on this expensive leather chair.

"People can surprise you." He spoke as I considered his words. It's true. People can surprise you. They call turn on you faster than Texas weather. Snatch your shit faster than a hungry predator and disappear faster than lighting.

"Give the maids a paid week off. If Faith is good in that department we'll keep her or else hire the maids back" I spoke. Leo laughed at my suggestion.

"You know boss, there's something about this bitch that makes you go...less ruthless." He smirked.

"What the hell are you talking about. Do you really think cleaning this fucking mansion and cooking is an easy task ?" I asked annoyed. The bitch is not affecting me in anyway. I am how I used to be- for fuck's sake, I just showed her her place.

"Don't you remember, we kidnapped a girl and made her a sex trap to lure our enemies... I'd say that was pretty ruthless" he smirked again.

"That bitch was already a slut and a stripper. she was used to it all. If you're suggesting that for Faith, I'd say get the fuck out of my sight ! Faith is too innocent and incapable of that shit!" I yelled at him- why the hell is he trying to put her to use like that.

"I wasn't saying that ! I'm just asking you to harden up again. It would be easier to do the next mission." He spoke, angering me further. I slammed my fists on the table and flared at him and I immediately saw a fish of fear swim by in his eyes.

"You are forgetting who the boss is Leo. Just because I'd treat you better than my other men, do not ask or tell me what to do. Are we fucking clear?!" I demanded a response and he nodded.

"Y-yes boss. It won't happen again. But boss- you may want to consider why you grew angry at the thought of Faith as a stripper?" He gave me a weak smile before exiting my grand office.

Why didn't I want to see her like that?
Because, that's not why you brought her here for.

Why the fuck did I bring her? The question has been eating my mind !
You have taken a liking towards her.