Chapter 15: chapter 15

Isabelle's POV-I woke up because of the pain in my lower back. I was feeling uncomfortable. Why my back is aching? I didn't do anything. Then I realized, why I am in pain. It's the time of the month I guess. But it's a little early, maybe because of the stress I was in.I sat on the bed for some moments. I don't have anything with me. Maybe I have a spare in my bag. But I haven't seen my bag since the day of the kidnapping. Well, the second kidnapping. I stood up suddenly. I can't sit on this bed. It has white sheets. The pain is killing me. Now that I realized what is happening, it is hurting even more.The first day is always painful. I search for something to help me. There were unused towels. I think I have to use these.After adjusting everything I went downstairs. I hopped to find chamomile tea here. It was 5 in the morning. No one was up yet. So it was very quiet. I entered the kitchen. The first thing I did was to boil some water so that I can use a hot water bag. It always helps a little. Then looked in every cupboard but there was no chamomile tea here. Then I looked into the refrigerator. To see if there is anything to reduce the pain. There was ginger, so I thought of making ginger tea. It will help a little. The water was boiled but now where the hell to find the hot water bag. I looked in the cabinets in the far corner and by luck, I found one. I carefully pour the hot water into the bag. I was so focused on pouring the water that I didn't notice someone there. I was holding the kitchen counter to help myself standing. The pain was unbearable. "Are you alright?" Someone suddenly said. I jumped by the sudden voice. I turned to look. It was him."I am okay," I said still in pain. My voice came out like a cry. He came to me. He took my shoulders in his hand and moved me right to left, to see where I am hurt. But the sudden movement caused more pain."I am fine. Really. Sorry to wake you up. I will just drink ginger tea it will help." I said reassuring him but he didn't take the heed. I placed his hand on my cheek. His hand is still warm as yesterday."Should we go to the hospital. If you cant walk I cam call the doctor here. I should call one anyway. You sit here and I will call just right now." He was about to go when I hold his hand and said. "Doctor can't help in this. I can't take medicine for this pain. I am used to it. So don't worry, it will go in two days max." My voice was horsed because of pain. "What do you mean by you are used to it? Do you have some major disease? What is it?" He asked more worried."I can't say it." I took a deep breath and said "I am used to it because it happens every month on the same dates." I was so embarrassed that my whole face heated up.He still looked for a few seconds then his expression changed. Now he understood.He coughed a little.  "Umm, What can I do? Should I can someone? Yes, I should call Anita. Wait." He was about to move when I hold his hand. "Wait. You should not disturb them. I am fine. It's just...  The pain will be relieved by the tea. You should go and sleep. I am sorry if I disturbed you." I said. The pain hit me again. I thought I was going to die. I sat there. I didn't notice his hand was still in mine. I clutched it harder. I hold my hand firmly. He kneeled in front of me. "Isabelle? Please tell me what I can do? It's hard for me to just see you in pain and not be able to do anything." He looked at me helplessly. I put my face in my hands, which were still in his, I could feel the warm hands on my face. Don't know how but that helped me strangely. I took deep breaths and stood up.I went near to the induction. I put the teapot on it. I put chopped ginger in it. Then I sat on the chair nearby. He came and sit beside me. I put my elbows on the table and put my face on my hands. I was tired and dizzy from the pain and sleeplessness that I lost my balance. My forehead was about to bang with table but Xavier reacted instantly and put his hand there. "I am sorry." "Are you okay." We both said together. I closed my eyes. I don't have the power to open them. If I could I would have slept in here. Xavier put his arm around me and placed my head on his shoulder with his other hand. I had no power to push myself away so I let it be. The chair was so uncomfortable but because of the heat coming from him, relaxed me a little. I don't remember when I slept in. When I opened my eyes, I was on the couch in the hall. Xavier was sitting on the ground in front of me. Our eyes met, which means he was looking at me.I tried to get up. He helped me. It's 6.30, now I am waking Anita up. I was just waiting for you to get up. I will just heat up the tea you made." Xavier said and without waiting for my reply, he went into the kitchen. I was looking at him. Why is he doing this? Don't he knows, what he is doing with my heart? He is making me go weak in my knees. Why does he care so much? He is a gangster he should behave accordingly so that I can hate him. But here he is bringing me tea because I am having period cramps. Who will think of him as a mafia boss?He gave me the cup and sat on the wooden center table in front of me. He was continuously staring at me, I can feel that. I drink the tea very consciously. "You are staring." I said. To give him a hint, so that he would stop."Yes, I am." He simply replied. "It is making me uncomfortable." I said clearly. "You should not be. Because I am not going to take my eyes off you. What if you faint again? What if you spill this hot tea on you? So I am going to watch over you until Anita come and take my place. Bear with me." He said stubbornly.I sighed. There is no use to argue with him. "I am fine now," I said quietly."I don't know. I just know that you were about to fall down just half-hour ago. You were groaning in the pain." He mumbled.After that, we sat there quietly. We heard someone clearing their throat. We both looked towards it. Anita was standing by the door and smiling for god knows what reason. "You both are up early," Anita said, winking at Xavier.************Hello, lovelies. I will update slow for some days because of some college assignments. Hope you will understand and support me.