Don't Hurt Me

The Three of Us

A/N: this chapter will be from Xavier's persepctive - i thought i'd switch it up for you lovlies <3

Daphne didn't go very far. She is sitting on the cold concrete ground, leaning against my car, her head in her hands. Her sobs are quiet, but audiable. My heart aches at the sight of her - and Ziayn. They don't deserve any of this crap, but they continue to receive it, and go through the pain of it all without a single complaint. I don't know how they do it. I walk over to the car, and sit besides a broken Daphne. Her make up was ruined, much like her sister's, but it didn't stop me from pulling her into my chest, where her sobs grew louder. I try to keep my own tears from flowing, fighting the desire to breakdown too. I have to be strong for Daphne. I have to be strong for Ziayn. I have to be strong for them both.

"I want to go home Xavier. I just want to go home." Daphne finally speaks. I nod my head, as I hold her for a while longer. I love Daphne as if she was my own family. I hope she knows I will do anything it takes to make her happy, so if that means taking her home, then so be it.

"I will take you home Daph, but I need to find your sister and tell her that we're leaving." I softly say, helping her up. I unlock my car door, letting Daphne wait in there instead of staying out in the cold. Making my way back inside, I notice that the music has stopped, and the lights were on, the guests leaving. Angie is nowhere to be seen, but that didn't surprise me, seeing as that is the one thing she is pretty good at. Joan is clearing tables, and Ziayn is sitting in the corner, crying out her eyes. I rush over to her, and start to wipe away her tears as they fall down her rosy cheeks.

"She just had to make a scene. She had to appear today! She could have chosen any other day to show up and ruin our lives, but no - she had to do it on Daphne's special day!" Ziayn rants, still crying into my chest, just like her sister. I still hold back my own tears. Ziayn is my girlfriend - I most definetly have to be strong for her, becasue right now she needs someone to lean on, and someone to look after her and Daphne.

"I promise you Zi, that woman will not step one foot near you or Daphne. We can get a restraining order if that will make you feel safer?" I suggest. Ziayn nods her head, but I can tell that won't be enough.

"How can I be sure she won't find out where we live? Or where I work or where Daphne goes to school? Xavier, I don't feel safe anymore, and I hate not feeling safe!" She rambles, her breathing goes eneven as she panics.

"Take deep breaths Zi. In and out, in and out," I instruct. She follows after me as I inhale and exhale too. "You and Daphne can stay with me for as long as you want to. I don't want you or Daph feeling on edge in the apartment, so you can stay with me, where I can keep you guys away from that so called mother of yours." I say, causing Ziayn to sit up.

"Really? You would do that?" She asks, her eyes full of tears. I nod my head, and she gently kisses my lips, as a sign of gratitude.

"Come on, let's go home princess." I whisper, taking her hand as we leave the venue, and head for my car. Daphne is on her phone when we get into the car.

"Did you know she was going to show up Zi?" Daphne questions her sister.

"Most definitely not! Why would I want her to come anywhere near us? Today was suppose to be about you Daph, I'm sorry that she ruined your party!" Ziayn apologies, taking Daphne's hands.

"It is not your fault Zi. I have had the best day ever thanks to you - her showing up hasn't changed how lovely today had been." Daphne replies. The car ride home is quiet, mainly because both Ziayn and Daphne are sound asleep. I look over to see Ziayn's cute sleeping face, her mascara has left stains under her eyes, and her eye liner has transferred onto my shirt, but it doesn't matter - she is still the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Ever since she begun her job at my company, I have been crazy about her. Her uniqueness, talent, beauty - she has it all, and I am willing to do anything for her and Daphne. I should never of slept with Scarlett that day; the guilt still sits in my shoulders, but I am serious about my feelings for Ziayn. There is nothing I have been more sure about than her.

As I pull up on the driveway, the girls wake up. I open the front door first, so they don't have to stand in the cold. Neither of them are dressed for these cold winter nights. As they enter, Dash and Maisy, tackle the three of us, wanting us to fuss over them.

"I have missed you both!" Daphne tiredly smiles, as she receives all the attention and love from her furry friends.

"I'll show you to your rooms," I say, taking their hands. I open the door into the spare room. It is probably the only room in this entire house that is not clogged up with cabinet files and paper work. Daphne jumps on the bed, spreading herself out like a starfish. Ziayn joins her, jumping on top of her sister, the two of them laugh at each other - something they haven't done since their mother gate crashed the party.

"I'll bring up some towels for you both. I can try and find some wipes for your makeup - you wouldn't mind using baby wipes?" I ask them, and they shake their heads no.

"We always use baby wipes for our makeup Xavier. Nothing wrong with a good baby wipe to clean your skin after a long day." Daphne chuckles, as she rolls off the bed. She runs up to me, and hugs me tight.

"Thank you for letting us stay here." She whispers, and I kiss her forehead gently.

"It is the three of us from now on, okay?"

"Okay."