CEO's Dangerous Obsession

Her Decision

It had been a week since the party, and Madelyn hadn't seen or spoken with Xander in person since that day of the party; she couldn't. When he drove her home, she remembered how both got out of the car and Xander kissed her. His kisses were usually gentle and passionate, but that particular kiss was different; it was full of force, and it felt like he was claiming her as if he was trying to tell me that she was his and his alone. It scared her to the core, and it still did.

Afterward, Xander texted her constantly, telling her sweet things and wanting to see her. He didn't apologize for his specific behavior. Madelyn felt that what he did wasn't wrong or as if it was normal to him. It made her confused and think about what to do; it stressed her out. Xander seemed to be a nice man on the outside. He did tell her about his lonely childhood and how his parents were with him; he was neglected emotionally. It made Madelyn think that Xander desired to be loved, but him retaining it was not the right way. It was as if he wanted it by force. That was something she didn't believe in.

She looked at his texts, and it was the same thing. He misses her, loves her, and wants to see her. He also questioned her if he did something wrong and wanted to make amends. To please talk to him. Within the week, he would send more than twenty texts daily; it was frustrating. She would text him that she was swamped and apologize for not seeing or talking to him as much.

While looking at the texts made her wonder if Xander was not the man she thought he was. He could be sweet but also suffocating at the same time; Madelyn felt that was not normal. She couldn't concentrate on her work, and it began to show. That was when she thought of something hard to think of. She also thought about her application to teach abroad, and if she got accepted, it was something that she didn't want to give up. Xander might have talked her out of it. That was when it hit Madelyn that Xander would have never supported her dreams and decisions; it was what HE wanted and when HE wanted it.

She took a deep breath. She had already made her decision, and she went out of her apartment. Madelyn texted him to go to their favorite cafe and that she would wait for him. 

Once she got to the cafe, she was greeted by the elderly couple who made her and Xander's drinks. She had to put up a straight face so the couple wouldn't ask too many questions. Madelyn sat outside the cafe, sipped her frappuccino, and sat anxiously; her heart was beating rapidly and uncontrollably. About ten minutes later, she got out and saw Xander parking his car. He wore a casual white button, black undershirt beneath black, slacks, and black shoes.

He walked to her as she stood from her seat. Without warning, he got a hold of her face and kissed her passionately, which surprised her. She put her hands on his arms and gently pushed him away. Her heart could not stop pounding. "Don't lose sight of your goal," she told herself. Xander was surprised by her action but overlooked it; Madelyn motioned him to sit, which he did. "I got you your coffee."

"Thank you, that was thoughtful of you." He took a sip. "I missed you, Madelyn. I haven't seen you for a week, and I was worried. You said you were busy, but I wish we could still see one another." He smiled. "Well, we are here together, and that matters." Xander didn't know why, but when he looked at his girlfriend, he could tell something was off. She was having difficulty looking at him; his heart began to pound. 

Madelyn sighed. "I will get to the point. Xander, what do you think of us?"

Xander raised an eyebrow, confused by her question. "What do you mean?"

"I mean...what do you think of us? Our relationship?"

"Well, I think we are doing well; it is perfect. I can see it going long-term, even to something serious."

Madelyn gulped as she squeezed her cup. "You mean...marriage and all that stuff?"

Xander chuckled as he took another sip of his coffee. "Of course. I know it's early, but I can see us going that far ahead."

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Xander already thought of marriage, and they weren't together for that long. That was when she realized he was more invested in the relationship than she was. What he said made her decision set in stone. Madelyn took a deeper breath. "Xander, I have to tell you something."

Xander put his cup of coffee down. Deep down, he felt something was coming and would not like it. 

"I-I want to break up." After Madelyn told him, both were silent. However, Madelyn felt her heart beat faster with more nervousness. She lowered her eyes, feeling that she had broken his heart and did not want to see his expression. She wanted to leave immediately, to escape the damage she had caused. 

The silence reigned for what felt like hours, and he finally responded when she was about to look at Xander again. "No."

Madelyn's eyes widened, and she immediately looked up at him. When she did, she saw Xander's arms crossed. His eyes, which were filled with cheerfulness, were gone. She expected anger or sadness, but there was nothing. His eyes looked dead; it made a chill go down her spine. "E-Excuse me...?"

"No, you are not breaking up with me; I will not allow it."

The young slowly held her head high. She knew he was used to getting what he wanted since he was wealthy. However, Madelyn made her decision and refused to let him get the best of her. "Xander, we are over. I already made my decision."

Xander's expression never changed. "Why?"

"That day of the party, I felt I didn't belong, and your actions scared me. I realized that I don't belong in your world. I am not comfortable being in it. You want to move fast in this relationship."

Xander narrowed his eyes a bit. "Why do you always make things so difficult?"

"That is also the thing. I see that you want things your way; you're a perfectionist. I get tired of that. I am an independent woman who doesn't always need or want protection. You want constant attention and affection. I can't always give it to you, Xander. I'm the type of person who also likes her freedom and privacy. We are just too different."

"Madelyn, you're too quick to give up. I admit that I can be difficult sometimes, but it's normal. You-!"

Madelyn noticed the anger in his tone, and she wanted to escape the situation soon before it escalated. "I feel that you want more from me than I can give. I want to concentrate more on my career and travel. You are already thinking of marriage, and we haven't been together that long. I can't be in this relationship." She stood up from her seat. "I know it must be painful for you, but you should be with someone who wants what you want. I am not that person." Just as she was about to leave, Xander grabbed her arm so tight it was painful. "Let me go!" She got her arm out of his grasp.

Xander looked angry, enraged. "It's not over until I say it is over! You will not leave me, Madelyn."

"I am leaving. Goodbye, Xander!" Madelyn ran far from him without another word.

Xander watched as she left. He shook in anger and flipped the table, dropping the drinks. Everyone around him yelped or was shocked by his sudden actions. The CEO didn't care as he saw Madelyn running away. He wanted to chase her down but didn't want to cause a scene. He got in his car and punched the driving wheel. " Grr!! It is not over, Madelyn. Never! You belong to me!" He then drove off back to his house.