Xander couldn't recover from what he had heard, he had a frown on his face that show how displeased he was. I moved closer to him and held his hand. "How about we both some fresh air" I said to him.
He looked at me and nodded. We walked to the swimming pool area and sat there for a while not saying a single word to each other. I knew he had a lot say and pour out, I just need to be patient and wait till he was ready to talk, who knows he might end up speaking about the obvious rivalry between Elizabeth and Alicia and also the supposed relationship the four of them shared.
I was so engrossed in my thought that I didn't notice Xander looking at me with a smile, what caught my attention was when he rubbed his hands on mine which were still interlocked.
"You look beautiful under the sun" he said, I could tell he was flirting with me and something in me wanted to play along, I mean what's the worst that could happen and considering we are just getting to know each other it won't harm our friendship if I became flirtatious, something I miss doing since I got pregnant.
"Oh.... Stop" I said no meaning a single word as I blushed, he went on to throw in a couple of his cheesy punchlines that I have heard a couple of times from playboys at the club.
Mind you, meeting a guy at a club and he suddenly becomes friendly with you just know he wants a one-night stand and that's it. I did have a one-night stand and it was terrible, it wasn't the sex.... The sex was really good, it was the fact that he left a
hundred euros on the bedside table which meant I was worth that amount and that he was paying me for my services.
When I got home, I was embarrassed at myself to a point I stopped visiting clubs or bar of any kind, I don't want a repeat of that night.
Xander slightly pulled me up from my seat and walked me to the garage. I waited for him to drive his car out but rather he rode out his motorcycle. "Hop on" he gave me my helmet.
"Won't this hurt the baby" I protested only for a while before he convinced me into giving it a go and that no harm will come to the baby in me.
We left the mansion but we never left the land around it, Xander rode on the tiled road and went smoothly to the Villa that they had there. I have never felt alive like I did on his motorcycle, it was so perfect, I used him as a human seatbelt and clutched on him tight so I don't lose my balance and he made sure I felt safe.
This might sound crazy but I think that I am starting to love Xander. I know it is too early but the heart wants what he wants and I hope Xander also feel the same way that I do. God! What am I doing?
"Have a seat while I get you something to drink" Xander said before leaving for the kitchen, he returned back empty head as he scratched his head. "Turns out there is nothing to offer" he let me down slowly, I laughed cause it was funny, his facial reaction was everything.
He joined me on the sofa and just looked at me. "Well, this is boring" he said and I nodded in agreement. The Villa might be amazing but it was awfully empty and quiet like the mansion but a lot quieter with no family drama or unwanted guests.
"Should we leave?" He asked and waited for my response.
I shook my head. "Let's stay and get to know each other, I want to get to know you in depth"
Xander smirked. "There is nothing much to know about me other than I am the black sheep of my family" he said with a happy tone, like it was something to be proud of, I couldn't help but feel bad because I have seen the way he has been treated unlike his perfect elder brother, Damon.
I was really sad that he felt that way of himself. "I also have a thing for a particular girl, her name is you" he playfully touched my nose and I blushed sheepishly, I know he was only pulling my and didn't mean any of it but it was fun and nice to hear.
Xander checked his watch, "I think we should wrap this up before it gets dark, I have a bad sight when it's dark and I don't want to harm the baby" he helps pull my lazy ass up and drove us back to the mansion filled with rules and what not.
When we got there, there lies another surprise waiting. This is just a day and lot has happened and more are still to come.
We all sat down for dinner and for the first time since my arrival here Xander joined in on the table. I knew issues was soon to arise when Beatriz kept sighing here and there.
"You can say what you want to say" Damon said while focused on his food, he too must have been irritated from the constant sighing from Beatriz.
Before Beatriz could talk Xander cut in. "Can I say something before mom talks?" Xander sought the permission of Damon. Damon looked at everyone including me and then gave a go ahead. Xander cleared his throat before he started off, "I want a part of the family business" he announced which came as a surprise to Beatriz and even to Damon and me.
Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ãe5s.com to catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! Damon swallowed the food he had in his mouth, drank his water before he spoke. "You can have a spot in the family business if you earn it, and that would be impossible since you sold off your shares to Elizabeth"
"That's why I am saying I want a spot at the family business because Elizabeth sold them back including hers to me, I own twenty seven percent of the company shares which is more than enough to make me president, is it not?" Xander said with all calmness despite spitting out fire.
I could see Damon getting uncomfortable with his eyes twitching, something was brewing and I knew it was his upcoming fury, Xander had triggered something in him. Damon took an excuse to make a phone call before he came with a grim look. Xander does own twenty seven percent of Damon's company shares.
What I now had to figure out was why and how Elizabeth will sell her shares to Xander and not to Damon who had given her as part of tribute for being his wife and for her to be a part of something he owned.
Deep down I knew this must have been one of the discussions they had in the garden when I was asked to excuse them.
Beatriz was the most shocked and so she couldn't even bother closing her mouth or say what she had in mind. Could there be day we could have a dinner with nobody spilling out anything, at least we should practice table manners for once!