53 Chapters. (Completed)
I pushed her back and she landed on the bed with a slight bounce. She swallowed hard and her right hand shot up to her stomach.
My eyes watched her every movement as if she was my prey. I knew for a fact that she was now eq...
The next day, Asher came to pick me up and i changed into a maroon top with grey cardigan over and faded, ripped blue jeans with white converse.
(A/N: THE OUTFIT BELOW MINUS THE NECKLACE.)
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I felt good and fresh today. I could walk without crutches. Scratch that, I could limp slowly. Never mind. Asher carried me towards the car and sat me down carefully in the seat but not carefully enough because I hit my head lightly on the car.
"Asshole." I muttered.
"Jeez woman, do you have your period?" he asks and I slowly nod causing him to chuckle under his breath.
"Now I know what Xander meant when he said you were acting weird last night." he says causing me to groan.
"Can I have one?" he asked innocently nodding towards MY packet of sour patch. I narrowed my eyes at him and pressed the packet protectively to my chest.
"Please." he gave me the puppy dog eyes and I huffed.
"Okay, fine here you go pig." I said taking out five and handing it to him.
"Miser." he mumbles and pops them all in his mouth causing me to give him a stink eye.
"Loser." I retort and roll my eyes.
"Okay, I'm gonna be the mature one and end it here." he says rolling his eyes causing me to giggle.
"I love you." I sigh.
"More." he replies and starts the engine.
"Where are we going?" I ask as I saw him taking a left instead of right.
"Xander's penthouse is on the right." I say pointing in the other direction.
"Yes, I know but we're first going to our mafia mansion." he says and I frown. I met Mariano and Angelina just yesterday.
"Why?" I ask and he shrugs.
"Gotta pick a file real quick and then I will drop you off at Xander's." he says and I nod settling back into the seat.
After twenty some minutes, we arrive and he asks me to accompany him to the inside and so we walk.
"Upon entering the mansion, the whole house is quiet and pitch black I nervously hold onto Asher's arm.
"What's going on?" I ask. I don't even have a knife let alone a gun.
"This." As soon as he says that, the whole house lights up and everybody yells a 'SURPRISE' while I'm stood there in shock. I spot Veronica, Xander, Papa Luigi, mom and dad along with every member and even Michael, the bastard. I frown and look at Asher who's grinning like a ten year old.
"What is happening?" my question is directed towards everyone. I have a bad feeling about it.
"We're just welcoming you home." Mom chimes in and steps forward to give me a hug which I gladly return.
"Okay, thanks I guess." I state awkwardly causing everyone to chuckle. I was never good with these kinda things. I appreciate them but I don't really know what to say? Happy birthday to me? I'm awkward.
Xander stalks towards me with a breathtaking smile tugged on his lips and I become nervous all of a sudden.
"Hey babe." he whispers in my ear and hugs me.
"Hey." I gulp and smile uneasily at him.
"I have a surprise for you." he states. I hate surprises. Last time when my family said that they have a surprise for me, I came home to see them all being murdered.
He drags me towards the center of the house making me fidget and shuffle even more. My eyes meet Michael and he's smiling sinisterly at me making me feel uneasy and causing me to look at Xander who is... on one knee? Wtf? I look at him with wide eyes. Crap. Taking out a small blue velvety box from his coat pocket, he looks up and smiles softly at me. This can't be happening. Not here. My palms begin to sweat profusely making me rub them on my jeans shakily. He opens the box and inhales before opening his mouth.
"Xenia, you're the most strong, independent, stunning and kind girl I have ever crossed paths with. Growing up with you, living with you and seeing you everyday is a blessing I can't be enough thankful for. I've seen you mature from a little naughty and shy girl into an absolute flawless, beautiful and wonderful woman and to say that I am proud of you would be an understatement. You're different, you're unique and you have my heart. I love you, your pranks, your sarcasm, your beautiful mind, compassionate soul, and affectionate heart. And I have loved you for as long as I can remember and I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life. To protect you, support you, be there for you in times of need and annoy you. I promise to stay loyal and shower you with as much love as possible. I can't imagine how my life would be if you weren't here. I already lost you once and I don't plan on repeating the history. So, Xenia Evangeline Smith would you do the honor of making me the happiest man alive by marrying me and being mine for the rest of our lives?"he finished with a soft smile and hope shining in his eyes. Tears pricked at the back of my eyes. God, it's not as easy as you think it is Xander. I love you too, so much more. Enough to care for your life. I closed my eyes and sighed deeply.
I took a step back and saw fear in his eyes, fear of losing me, fear of rejection. I am so fucking sorry for what I'm about to do. I hate myself so much more. I looked at him dead in the eye, silently apologizing.
"I'm sorry Xander." I cleared my throat and looked at the ring. It was gorgeous. Keeping my eyes on it, I continued. "I-I don't now what gave you the idea that I am interested in you but I am not. I'm sorry to burst your little bubble of happiness but I c-can't do it with you. I'm sorry." I said and glance up at him, my chest constricted seeing the hurt etched on his face. I blinked at him and took another step back making me hiss in pain. He immediately stood up in panic and tried to step forward but I stopped him with my hand. With a last glance over his shoulder, I looked at Veronica to see her eyes filled with tears and lips pursed, everybody was disappointed even Michael was confused. I turned around and walked towards the main entrance where Asher was standing with a blank expression on his face. Ignoring him, I stalked past him trying to control my breathing and tears and went out of the door. This is too much. I need air. Walking towards the garage, I asked the guard to give me the keys to my brother's car which was still there and he brought them to after a few minutes of waiting. I thanked him and left. My whole life is fucked now, even more.
THE RING BELOW:
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I'M SORRY FOR WHAT SHE DID BUT YOU'LL KNOW SOON ENOUGH WHY SHE DID IT.
