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14.𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

W I N T E R

Becky seems to be the only one enjoying the eerie silent roaming around the room. Obviously, everyone knows that she has the upper hand. There are ten bulky bodyguards keeping us in place. John has also been tied up now, after he pulled some stunt which Becky didn't really appreciate.

“I guess I should start now,” Becky finally says. “Now y'all are making me awkward. Stop looking at me like that.” You mean glaring. Becky uncomfortably laughs out loud. Trying to keep her reputation. Well, Becky, for your information, I know that you don't even have an ounce of confidence in yourself. But I am glad you're faking it. They say fake it till you make it. At least I am proud of you here. I have gone through the same.

I look towards Xavier who is rolling his eyes and then looks towards me. His eyes soften and he mouths, “We'll be okay.”

I nod my head and sighs. I wish I had refused Xavier to tag along with me. His parents might be looking for him and might be distressed. It's all my fault. Freaking my fault. I look downwards to the floor which is just inches below my chin. I feel super guilty right now.

What will happen if they kill us. I can't help but get teary. It's all my fault. I wish I haven't had been the first one to go out of the classroom. I wish I haven't heard the noise of Becky whimpering. Everything is my fault. If Xavier dies…

A silent tear finally falls down my cheek and to the floor. I let my hair flow down my side so that Xavier and other people in the room cannot see that I am crying. I am not ashamed that I am crying, I have been strong today. But I can't help feel guilty and regret. I will try to trade myself for Xavier then. This will be my last gratitude for him. With a heart that is being deeply crushed right now, I can only do this to lessen the pain emotionally, though I know the physical pain can't be guaranteed.

“Becky… What do you want from us?” I look towards her. Not hiding the fact that I am crying right now. This was soon to be found anyway.

She gives me her signature evil laugh, which now I know everyone in this room is used to. “What do I want Winter? I thought this was obvious? Money? No. I have more of that than anyone of you will ever know. I want you, Xavier. You! I know I have tied you up too, but I didn't had any choice. Xavier, do you remember me from your elementary school? You saved me from being bullied. You also gave me a chocolate bar to stop me from crying. I still have that bar.

“I have loved you since then. I thought I will never meet you but look fate is with us. Xavier, please come with me. We can start a new life together. I know you want this too, doesn't you?” Freaking hell. Becky and Xavier went to the same elementary school. Gosh.

“Oh, Becky,” Xavier starts. “So it was you. I have been searching for you for a while. You can't imagine how much I miss you.” The first gasp escape from me. The second gasp escape from John. No. No. No.

“Xavier, you're insane right now. Just don't go with her! Please… she might kill you. You've seen how-”

“Enough! Winter Grace,” My heart feels like it has been crushed by someone's fist. I can't help but feel hurt when Xavier calls me by my name. An unwanted tear unconsciously escapes from my eye again.

Xavier's eye softens and he looks at me with a look that makes me stop feeling hurt. I did have a difficult time believing Xavier would do what he did. But now I know what's going on in his head. He winks at me and gives me a small smile, which assures me that what I have understood is right. I sigh in relief and also cautiously wink at him. I stifle my giggle and look at Becky, who seems to be looking at us carefully. Dang this shit. I sure as hell know that she has found out what we're doing.