A Dream Come True

Chapter- 3

XANDER ⬆️

She kept on tossing and turning the whole night.She admitted of not feeling anything but the sense of betrayal on Xander's part didn't go unnoticed.Marriage as Katherine spoke the other day is a sacred union between two people,that establishes rights and obligations between them.
She wanted to talk to Xander.She wanted to interrogate him about the nature of their marriage.Is it a farce?So far she is clueless of Xander's dissident nature.Does he even care?
She related that how she was completely left at the mercy of the doctors.No visitors came to meet her.With a visible sigh she got up.No point dwelling on it until she get a fruitful answer.It was six a.m in the morning.Her stomach growled loudly.She got up,finished her morning chores and directly went to the kitchen.The housestaff will arrive at eight a.m.She cannot wait for them till then.Her head was pounding.

Reaching the kitchen she started brewing coffee.Daphne has taught her how to use the espresso machine.She was famished.
Out of nowhere she decided to make chocolate pancake.She didn't know how she remembered making it.But as if her body was switched on to by- default mode.She started gathering the ingredients and within twenty minutes her pancakes were ready.She was proud of herself.She was setting the plates when she heard someone.She jumped and dropped the plate smashing it into pieces.
"Shit..."Xander stood near the door.He was wearing his jogging suit.Sweat dripping off him.He looked dangerously sexy.
Anastasia perused him from the top of his head to his tight-fitted suit snuggling his body like second skin.There was a certain tingle on her body.Xander cleared his throat and moved towards her.She realised she was oggling.Quickly she began picking up the smashed porcelain.Xander helped her.His smell a mixture of woody scent and pure male invaded her thoughts.
"Ouch..."she cut her finger.
"Who told you to be here?Where are my house staff?"
Xander retorted harshly.All sense of warmthness gone from him.
He held her hands and carefully put it under cold water.Anastasia hissed in pain.
Xander's face was etched in concern.She tried to understand the man in front of him.Sometimes he is cold,sometimes he shows concern.She was totally confused.

She wrenched her hand and wrapped it with a towel.
"I was hungry.Your house staff will arrive at eight."
"You didn't sleep properly?I mean you woke up early?"
"Some certain sound evaded me from sleeping."
"What kind of sound?"He asked bewildered.
"You want to go there?"She raised her eyebrow.She didn't know from where  did the courage came.
"I heard a man and women grunting and moaning.Care to explain me?"
She noticed his eyes widened and his jaw hardened.She felt bad for talking to him like this.
"I don't owe you anything."He said harshly making her flinch.
"Really?Then why the hell am I here?See Xander I know I have lost my memory.But can't you atleast tell me what kind of marriage do we have?Were you forced to marry me?Or...or..damn.Yes maybe you don't owe me anything.But cut me some slack will ya?"This time her voice was gentle.

He cupped Anastasia's shoulder forcefully.His eyes hard and jaw tightened.
"Now you listen to me.What I do in my personal life is not your fucking business.I don't owe you anything.For the world you maybe my wife.But between us there is nothing..nada.You don't belong to me.So don't ever try to force your rights on me.Do you get it Anastasia?"He spat venomously.

With that he stormed out of the kitchen leaving her stunned at his revelation.This time she was hurt.She gulped down the lump that clogged her throat.Her shoulder hurt.Clearly he must have left a mark on it.She stood there frozen for a long time.Then as if she was brought of her trance.
She quietly cleaned the mess.Then she  nibbled a little food while leaving the rest of the it untouched.Tears streaming down her eyes continously.

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The whole morning she didn't come down.She was too shaken from the morning fiasco.Turning down Daphne's suggestion of coming down and having her lunch.She holed up in her room.She turned on the TV.She flipped on channel when suddenly she saw Xander's face on breaking news.

"Yes viewers you've heard it right.Xander King aka Beast of King Enterprise has secretly been married breaking billions of heart.Sources confirm that his wife is living with him now at his New York Mansion.We still have no clue about his elusive wife.
Can the beast be tamed?Let's see how this marriage turns out for our dashing CEO.
Keep watching......"

Watching news for a while Anastasia decided to stroll down.She cannot mope for her fail marriage.Just as she was about to move out,a knock came at her door.She opened the door to reveal Daphne grinning at her.
"Hello Anastasia.There's someone downstairs to meet you."She stated smiling.
"Who is it?"
"You have to come down to find out.But before you come down please put on some makeup.You look hideous."
"Geee thanx Daphne."She rolled her eyes.Within these few days Daphne has become more like a friend to her.They tease each other immensely.
Anastasia quickly don a yellow sundress she found in her closet amongst other clothes which Mr.Lord personally delivered to her.She combed her dark blonde hair and put it in a ponytail.She applied some moisturiser to her pale white skin.She put mascara on her ocean blue eyes and lipgloss to her plump lips.She thought she looked good.
With a smile she stepped out of her room.Coming downstairs she heard laughter and loud conversation.
"You are our favourite Roxanna."
"Why thank you Katherine."
She came down the stairs and suddenly all eyes were on her.
Katherine held Anastasia's arm and gently nudged her to move forward.She smiled at everyone.
"Hello,I am Roxanna.This is my brother Xavier and mother Regina King."
"Hello,I am Anastasia."She replied shyly.
Roxanna was stunning.With her green eyes and amazing figure she would pass for any model.Beside her stood a tall broad handsome man.He had the same grey eyes of Xander.No wonder they share the same genetics.Though his eyes shone with warmth and a signature smirk on his face.

Beside them stood a middle aged yet beautiful women with the same green eyes.She was rather stiff and looked at Anastasia as if she was a discarded cloth.
For the first time Anastasia became conscious of her appearance.These people were no ordinary people.All of them looked rich and noble.

Xavier stepped forward and gave a bear hug to Anastasia catching her off guard.
She widened her eyes.
"My goodness how did Xander find a beauty like you?Geez man,brother always get the best."His compliment made Anastasia blushed profusely.His eyes did not held any coldness but only sincerity.
"Jealous much Xav?"Roxanna singsong.
"Jealous of Xander?Never.I am more handsome,thank you very much."
"Stop it both of you.You please come here and meet your Step mother-in-law."Regina demanded.
"How did you marry Xander?Where did you all meet?"
"Uhhmm actually."Anastasia faltered.
"Mum don't be harsh.Surely you have not forgotten Anastasia's condition."Roxanna smiled at Anastasia politely.

Roxanna and Xavier talked with her animatedly.While Roxanna was a fashion designer.Xavier worked in King Enterprise as well.They were very funny and both the siblings kept on bantering.All the while Regina was quiet.While her eyes turned soft whenever she addresses either of her children.It became cold and calculating whenever she looked at her.

"Look who decided to show his face today.Well,well isn't it the almighty Xander?"
Xander entered the room and hugged his sister Roxanna.He kissed her cheek and tweeked her nose.
"I'm not a kid anymore Xander."She whined like a child.
"Ofcourse you are to me.You are my baby sister."Xander spoke affectionately while Roxanna rolled her eyes.
"Hey bro."
"Hey Xav wassup".
"Just chilling out with your beautiful wife.I wonder that is why you've hidden her till now."
He grinned at Xander like a chesire cat.
Xander stiffened at the mention of his wife.He hugged Anastasia and gently kissed her cheek.Anastasia was surprised yet she blushed at his gesture.
"Aren't they adorable?"Roxanna cooed.
"Brother tell us when and how you both met? And why the secrecy of your marriage?"
Roxanna pouted like a baby.
"Yes bro,I wanted to become your best man.No worries I'll be the coolest uncle of your children.What say Ana?"
Xavier wiggled his eyebrow dramatically making her blush.Her cheeks were red as tomato.

"You have to organise a reception party Xander.We all missed your wedding but the media and all our business associates needs to know about your marriage."Regina spoke authoritatively.
"Why do we have to have a party Regina?I would like to keep my personal life private.Thank you very much."He replied calmly.
"I think Regina is right son."

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