Chapter 20: chapter 20

Isabelle's POV-I was in the laundry room. Ben told me where it is. I have to wash my and Eva's clothes. Today I was wearing a maroon full sleeves blouse with black skinny jeans, which we bought yesterday. After laundry, I got hungry. I went to the kitchen. Sebastian was preparing lunch. I asked for something to eat, so he made me a sandwich. I was eating it slowly. Eva was sleeping and I had nothing to do, so I was taking my time while eating. A man came to me. He was one of the guys who came to rescue us yesterday. "The Boss is demanding your presence in his office." He said in a very formal manner. I just nodded once. I said my bye to Sebastian and started walking towards Xavier's office. That man was walking behind me with a safe distance. I slowed my pace and started walking beside him. I looked at him from the corner of my eye. His face was expressionless. Just like his Boss.Are they two brothers? But that's not possible, they don't look alike at all. I cleared my throat in order to gain his attention. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow."What is your name?" I asked. He looked very serious type of person. "Why?" He asked without giving any answer.I frowned at his attitude. "Just wanted to know how to address you. I wanted to ask you if are okay after yesterday's fight. Did you get hurt too? Did you go to see the doctor and why are you at work today? You should rest well." I said with concern. I looked at him and he was looking straight into my eyes with surprise and warmth. I frowned again, why is he so surprised?Then he cleared his throat and said "I'm fine. I didn't get hurt and one night is enough for me to rest. I didn't fight with my arms or legs, I just used my gun." Then from his back, he showed me his gun. It was right in front of my face. I jumped away from that hideous thing. My heart was literally in my mouth. I cab hear my heartbeats and maybe he can too.When he saw my reaction he immediately put his gun back again, as fast as he could. He looked guilty with his action. "This is not to hurt you. It is to hurt those who will ever try to hurt you. Okay? So don't get afraid of it." He said calmly. His tough side started to loosen up. He seems quite a decent guy. We were now in front of Xavier's office. He opened the door for me. I smiled and thanked him. I turned towards the office to go in when he suddenly stopped me."Well, the name is Lucas, ma'am." He gave me a very small smile and then looked over my shoulder and nodded once. While greeting Xavier, he went back to his emotionless face and went from there. I turned to face Xavier. He was frowning at the door. When his eyes caught mine, he presented to not see anything. His face turned void to any feelings or emotions.Only God knows, what is going on in this man's mind. One second he was frowning and in the other, he behaves like nothing is happening."Let's go to see Mark. I have done my work here." He said firmly.I didn't risk saying anything to Trigger his mood so I just nod. We walk side by side down the hall. There was a long corridor, which I never noticed before.At the end of the corridor, there were some rooms. We entered one of the rooms. Mark was laying on a bed. He was looking very pale. His heartbeat monitor was beeping. It was the only sound, that could be heard in the room. There was a nurse sitting in the far corner of the room."Is he sleeping?" I asked the nurse."No, he is still unconscious. He never woke up from yesterday." She said as professional as she could. But I can see she was very worried about Mark.When I heard that he didn't wake up yet. It pained me a lot. The guilt was eating me. After all, it was because of me. Because of my stupidity.I didn't notice when my grip on Xavier's arm tightened. I felt his hand on mine. I looked at him, with my blurry eyes. I could not stop my tears anymore. They were nonstop falling.He gave me a reassuring smile. He took my face in his hands and wiped my tears with his thumb."I told you. He will be fine. Believe me. Don't blame yourself. He did this because I ordered him and even if I had not, he still would have done that for you. He was saving someone he cares for. You would have done the same too, for Evangeline. It's the same." He patted my head and then turned towards the nurse."Take good care of him. Inform me as soon as you see changes in his condition." With that Xavier turned to leave but I move towards Mark's bed. I went close to his face and kissed his cheek."Please wake up soon. We all are missing you." I turned and held Xavier's hand. I need some warmth to know everything will be alright. He didn't remove his hand. I am becoming very dependent on him. If any problem arises I only think of him first. I should not depend on him for everything. At the time for me to leave his place, it will be very difficult for me to leave him. I don't want that day to come soon. I want to be taken care of a little bit longer. I know it is selfish of me but in my heart, I don't feel that it is wrong.Xavier got a call. "What? But the date of delivery was 25 December and it's already 24. Are you telling me that I have to break the whole deal because of your irresponsibility? You know it very well that this Italian Hospital deal is very important for me. I don't care you fix a meeting with the client and convince them to wait for the delivery. If needed I will go there by myself. Yes. Okay." With that, he cut the phone. We were standing in the main hall and to add one more detail, everyone was looking at us. Well, what happened was, when he got the call we were holding hands, and while talking he didn't notice that he was dragging me along with him. And when we reached the hall he had his whole conversation standing there. I tried to remove my hand from his but obviously, how could I get myself free from his grip.Now he noticed that everyone was looking at us. "What? You have something to say." He asked them.No one said anything and who would dare. He was practically glaring at them."If you let go of Isa's hand then maybe they will not look at you in that way," Anita said coming out of the kitchen."What the hell are talking about?" Then he raised his hand, which was still holding mine. Then he realized what has happened. He suddenly released my hand. Wait a minute did he said today is 24 December. That means tomorrow will be Christmas Eve. How could I forget that? We have a Christmas to celebrate. ***********Hello, lovelies.I hope you liked the chapter.Next is going to be very interesting.Wait with me.See you guys soon.