A Dream Come True

Chapter - 17

"Lemme guess Xander isn't home again
yet?"Xavier drawled.
"Umm..yes."Anastasia whispered.
"Xander is a big boy Ana.Don't fret your pretty mind over him.I'm sure he must be busy with some work.Its typical Xander of pulling up all nighter.'
If only his work didn't include booze and girls.Anastasia thought wistfully.Yet she could not bring it to say infront of his brother.
"Yeah,you're right.I'm worrying for no reason."
"Exactly.Now if I have your permission I have a tight schedule tomorrow."Xavier yawned over the phone.
"I'm sorry..Goodnight Xav."
"Goodnight Ana."

Anastasia sighed heavily.For the past couple of week since the promotion.Xander hasn't been the same.She wouldn't be beating herself so much if only Xander's behaviour was anything natural.She couldn't quite put a finger on it.But something was wrong.Very wrong.Most of the time he comes home completely intoxicated.He berates and belittle her.He condemn her from speaking,proclaiming that her voice irriates her.
This Xander was complete opposite of the one she knew.Or,if this is the actual version of Xander King?
Her mind kept on running wildly.She frantically needed the answer for his strange behaviour.
She kept on waiting,its 2 'o' clock and still no sign of Xander.Her eyes keeps on darting between the wall clock and the main door.Her eyes felt heavy but she is concerned about him.Though he will never reciprocate her feelings that doesn't mean she'll stop caring.

Just then the sound of tyres screeching on the asphalt brought her back from her reverie.The main door opened with a thud.She got up from the couch and sprinted towards the door.There he stood,all deliciously disorganised.His top buttons undone,his hair sticking out in all the places,lipstick stain on his now creased shirt.He also has a large hickey on his neck.He was walking in a wobbly manner,definitely the result of overindulgence of liquor.

Anastasia tried to hold him when he was about to fall.He flinched back hurting her in the process.He smelled of whisky and strong female perfume.This was nothing new for her.He was not faithful to her she knows it.But watching him like this made her heart sank with sadness.

Anastasia fell on the ground dropping the vase in the process.Her finger was bleeding due to the impact.She bit her lip to not cry out from pain.Xander didn't like her voice.So she silently sobbed.But quickly she regain her composure and again tried to help him who stood there frozen.

"Why aaare you waaiting for me?"He slurred.
She just stood there silently.
"Answer mee dammmit?"He shouted at her.
"Let's take you back to your room."
"Noo..I don't need your helpp."
"But I'm your wife."She whispered.

"Wife...did you say?"he said harshly.
"You are noot my wife.This is all a farce.Stopp with your dramaatics."

"Why do you behave like this with me Xander?What have I done to be on the receiving end of your hatred?I'm your wife.No one behaves like this with their wife.Even all your friends respect and love there wife.So why?"Her voice cracked.Her eyes trying to keep her tears at bay.She has to know today.

"You said you are my wife eh?Let's show you what is the perfect role of a wife."He chuckled darkly.
He grabbed her arms painfully and drag her towards his bedroom.
Even in this daze,his body appeared strong.He threw her on his bed and flung himself on top of her.Warmed breath fanned her cheeks.Surprise was not the word right now.She was downright scared.She knew Xander was capable of hurting her verbally but never did he physically forced upon her.

He opened his shirt and threw it on the floor.He forcefully kissed her.This was no passionate kiss.This was pure torture,pure hatred poured out of male species.She tried to push him but he secured her hands tightly.He bit her lips which was now bleeding.He was a beast unleash.Anastasia kept on crying.

"Please Xander,please leave me.You are hurting me please...".She begged him but he was like a man possessed.
He ripped open her night dress in one swift motion and devoured her neckline.When he started to move downward.He bit her flesh making her shout in the process.

"Xaaaander...."she cried in pain.
The way she shouted made him come out of his daze.His grey eyes were like storm glinting in the dimly lit room.He swiftly got up and made his way towards the bathroom.
"Leaveee...".He shouted.
She was lifeless for a moment.But amidst her helplessness she was determined to leave him now.She quickly got up and ran towards her room.She locked her room and sobbed uncontrollably.

Xander has done something unconceivable.She couldn't forget the malicious glint of his eyes while he ravaged her.
All night her gaze stayed fixated on the ceiling.Tears streaming down her face.She could not forget those bloodshot eyes.It brought back all the memories of her previous life.Or the life before Xander King.
Xander was right.This is all a farce.He was not her husband and she wasn't his wife.She belong to no one.
Wasn't this the same event which changed her life forever?Wasn't she a victim before?Wasn't she now?
Realisation set in.She was not just a victim.She was a also a murderer.She wanted to run from that life.She wanted freedom.She wanted salvation.
"If only the situation was reversed?
What am I to do now?What shall become of me?Where will I go?"
"To the greedy man who once called himself her uncle?Or to that man who promise to protect her from harm yet became the biggest harbinger of devil?"
Her mind crowded with never ending questions.

Morning came too fast.It was time to face the music.She winced slightly as she got up.She examined her herself in the mirror.Her face was white as ghost.Her lips were bruised.A large hickey oh her neckline.It was bluish black now.Her arms bore hand imprint.She slowly made her way towards the bathroom.
She wanted to purge herself.But no amount of water can cleanse the dirtiness that resides within oneself.
After dressing up,she stood looking at the mirror.
She tried to think about the positive side.She relayed yesterday's event.A shiver ran down her body.She compared that disaster with her sordid past.
She came to a conclusion.Both the disaster,yes that was the correct word.In both of the disaster,she came out more strong.Last time,the end result was killing a man,which maybe justified or not.For her, was the right thing..But this,she can never fathom the thought of harming Xander.Though her mind refuse to acknowledge but deep down she knows she loves him.She loves him in her own twisted way.
She chided herself for being weak.And she refuse to give a benefit of doubt to Xander.He has failed her.He is a beast.

She resolved herself to stand up for what is right.And refuse to back down.She will confront Xander.She was not afraid of him anymore.A new day comes with a new ray of hope...

Hello my lovelies..
I just want to inform you all that I do not..Yes I do not support any kind of violence.I thought I needed a scene like this in my story but I don't want it to be leery.
I will always stand for human rights.I did not want my heroine to be without backbone.Also,I want my hero to come out as a tragic hero.
I hope you all are enjoying my story so far?
There are lots of twist and turn.Honestly,the story has just begun.
So sit tight and enjoy.Do share your views with me.Would love to hear it.
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