XAVIER'S PRECIOUS ✔ {Editing In Process}

Silence

Okay so my exams are going on guys! That's why sucha late update.  I've been getting msges to update so for u guys I took out some free time.
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ERICA'S P.O.V

It has been 7 hours since I dropped that bombshell on Xavier. Xavier hasn't talked to anyone, accepted any calls, come to think of it no one has seen him. People have tried knocking on his door but he wouldn't speak, let alone open the door. I don't know what to do besides wait for him to come out of his office, but how long can I wait? It is almost time for me to go home, but I want to see how he is before leaving.

''Are you not coming? '' I looked up startled. Ron was standing in front of my desk. When did he even get here?

''Yeah, I just um, have some work left to complete. '' I smiled.

He looked at me closely, as if he was using mind reading to get the truth. He suddenly spoke, ''Is everything okay? '' I was taken aback.

No, nothing is okay, my boss is going through a bad phase and it's because of me. My 'so called ' friend Liz left me locked in the cabin with him to face things alone when we decided we both would tell him. On top of all that, I am hungry because I haven't had a chance to eat anything since the morning. I am worried about Xavier, I want to know if he is okay, I want to meet him but he isn't even answering anyone. Lastly, I'm ashamed of myself because I'm the one who told him everything.

''Yup! Totally fine! '' I spoke chirpily.

He questions me further.

''You know you're a terrible liar'' He chuckled as he turned to leave.

''No I'm not ly-''

''It's okay Erica, suit yourself'' He flashed a smile and proceeded to leave.

"You just wouldn't understand" I spoke softly to his retreating figure. I'm sorry Ron, I want to tell you, but I'm helpless because it's not my place to say. I don't want anyone to know about Xavier's secret and I know Liz won't like it either.

I waited for another 3 hours occupying myself in doing random stuff, fidgeting here and there until I thought enough was enough. I finally decided to make a move. I got up from my seat and stormed to Xavier's cabin. I knocked slightly and waited for a minute. I heard no sound and thought I hadn't knocked loud enough, so I knocked again but there was still no response. He was aggravating me, I figured he was helpless, news as devastating as that would be a lot to take on. But still, he should have known that others were worried so he should've at least put us out of our misery. Gosh, that sounds so selfish. Then something crossed my mind. Is he alright?

Without thinking anymore I opened the door and entered his cabin, only to be stopped by the horrible sight in front of me.

Xavier was lying unconscious on the floor, his cheeks stained with tears. I rushed towards him, and the first thing I did was place my 2 fingers on his carotid artery and felt to see if there was a pulse. I don't know why I did that, instinct? I could feel a pulse and a sense of relief washed over me. He was breathing and I sucked in a deep breath. I got up and took the glass of water that was kept on his table. I took some water and splashed on his face. After a few seconds, his eyes fluttered open. I was relieved.

''Erica?'' Xavier asked lying in the same position as I had found him. I nodded and then helped him sit up. I gave him the glass of water to drink. I felt extremely nervous, I was waiting for him to blow up in fury on me.

''Thanks'' He smiled. Wait, what? No anger? Does he even recollect what happened?

Placing the glass next to him, he shook his head, ''What are you doing here and why am I on the floor?'' He asked again. Oh, so he doesn't remember anything! But should I tell him?

Suddenly Xavier got up on his feet, he lost his footing from feeling dizzy and I got up to steady him. ''Will you answer me? '' He raised an eyebrow now that he had gained his senses.

''Um well I- '' I was cut off by his gaze that was planted beyond me but something on the floor. I looked to see where he was looking to see Sapphire's diary on the floor. I closed my eyes feeling stupid. I daren't look back at him. His breathing had become fast paced and I just knew that when I looked back at him, he would scream. I just prayed that he had no recollection of the content that was in the diary. It would complicate things later on, but for now, I hoped that he didn't remember.

''So, what you told me was true after all '' Xavier whispered, his voice still cracking down towards the end. So much for praying. I was lost for words, I just looked down at my feet without looking up.

And that's when something bizarre occurred. Xavier hugged me tightly and cried. The Xavier Manhattan broke down in front of me and was now hugging me as if his life depended on it. It broke me. I hugged him back, stroking his back to soothe him but nothing seemed to work, he just cried and cried. After a few moments, he spoke shattering me in the process, ''Bring Sapphire back, bring my baby back, please Erica'' He wept. How much I wanted to bring them both back in his life, how much I wanted to make him happy, but no matter what, I couldn't do anything. I was helpless.

''Xavier please don't cry'' I whispered pulling him closer. All I could think of was his intoxicating cologne that didn't add to this tense atmosphere.

''Please I wi-will do anything, an-anything for them, please '' He continues to cry.

''I wish I could bring them back, I really do. I want them to come back more than anything, but deep down even you know the truth. They aren't coming back Xavier.'' I told him, please don't think I'm being a bitch by hurting him even more, but he need to know the reality of the situation. I can't sugar-coat it for him and leave him in hope and denial. It won't change matters for Xavier or even Sapphire and the baby. He has no choice but to move on.

He didn't comment further. I continued to soothe him, for almost an hour. I never left his side, I didn't want to. I wanted him to feel a little better.

After some time, he did stop crying but was still silent. I chose not to speak either. We sat in silence, he was finally calm and that made me happy. That's all I wanted in life.

To be happy.

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Sorrt for a crappy chapter. I'll update after 17th December. Bye guyssss :*
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