CHAPTER 07

~Sunrise with you on my chest

No blinds in the place where I live

Day break open your eyes

'Cause this was only meant to be for one night.~

Fallin' all in you- Shawn Mendes

Daliah's pov

Today I'm planning on going for job hunting,since I've been wanting to earn money by my own effort. I know my parents are more than capable enough to pay for my needs but I want to be responsible and gain experience.

I'm on the road searching for part time jobs, I already told my parents and Xavi about this but I know he was not much delighted with the fact but I worked my charms on him.

Turning to a new road, I found a very cozy coffee shop on to my right and went there to check it out. Fortunately there were job vacancies available, I entered the coffee shop and it is a small shop with few coffee tables and a book shelf.

My nostrils filled with coffee smell as soon as I entered. Behind the cashier stood an old lady. She looks very humble and a happy soul.

"Um excuse me... could I talk to the owner please?" I asked her.

She turned and gave me a sweet smile.

"Of course darling. In fact you are talking to her, how may I help you?", she said.

"I saw that you wanted some workers and I was hoping you would like to recruit me", I said as hopefully as I can.

"Of course darling you can work for me and I don't do all those interviews and experience crap. You are totally welcome to work with me if you like", she said with a smile.

"Thank you so much ma'am", I hugged her out of excitement.

"Oh hush darling it's all my pleasure and please do call me Molly. No need for any informalities", she smiled.

"Molly it is", I replied.

I got to know that she opened up the cafe just a week ago since she didn't wanted to spend time by herself when her husband is away to work. She has 4 kids with 10 grandchildren.

She truly is a happy soul and I hope that one day I get to have the same life with Xavi.

Finishing cleaning up the last table before closing the shop I glanced at my watch and it read 6:30pm and in another few minutes Xavi will probably be here.

"Angel! Angel! look I coloured it", Zachary came running towards me giggling. He is Molly's 5 year old grandson.

He's such a goofball and so cute. When I asked her why he calls me 'Angel', he said that was the first thought that came to his mind when he saw me, I laughed at it and left him with his weird thoughts.

"Aw that's so pretty, you did a good job cutie", I kissed his cheek and ruffled his hair.

"Twank youw angel", he smiled.

I'm really happy I found Molly's place as my part time job. This place gives such positive aura that made me fall instantly in love with the place. While playing with Zachary my phone buzzed and I opened it and saw bub has messaged me. He's already here and I quickly said bye to Molly and Zachary and went out of the cafe. When I saw his car I quickly ran to it and got in.

"Hey princess, how did your first job go?", he asked me and gave a quick kiss to my lips.

"It was really good and the place is owned by a really sweet old lady", I told him.

"Well that's nice and are you ready for our date?", he gave me a full grin.

"Yea, I'm excited", I said with a huge smile on my face.

Reaching the movie theatre me and Xavi went to get some munchies. I got myself a huge popcorn and a red bull and Xavi got himself a hot dog, some chip packets, French fries and a big coca cola, pretty much a meal made out of junk.

After getting everything we want and paying, we went inside and settled down in our seats. There were 10 minutes left to start the movie.

I'm so excited for the movie, I've been waiting months for it. It's name is 'After" and I've read the book before. Hope Xavi likes it since he isn't a fan of cheesy romantic movies. Aren't all boys tho?

During the movie I felt Xavi leaning his head on my left shoulder unconsciously. He was so into the movie that he was oblivious to my stare. Soon his head was snuggling upto my neck. I smiled and kissed his head and turned my head back to the screen.

Soon the credits roll and the theatre lights came back. It was so cold inside I rushed out of the hall tugging Xavi behind me.

"Ah much better,I was freezing in there", I sighed at the warm feeling.

"Yea, I could lit-", Xavi abruptly stopped as soon as he heard few guys cat calling at me. I ignored it and turned myself into another direction so they can't see my embarrassed face and to show them I'm not interested.

"Dang, look at that ass", one guy called out loudly pointing at my butt.

"Woah dude, I would definetly ta-", that's all I could hear and everything was awfully quiet.

Soon the silence broke by a painful cry and bone crushing punches. I quickly turned and gasp at the horrific scene happening in front of my eyes.

There Xavi was beating the guy without mercy continuously and I knew then it was the ruthless or more like the devil has come out.

I ran towards him and tried stopping him 'Cause I didn't want him to do something he's going to regret later onwards and bloody murder here.

"Bub stop it!!", I pleaded but I got no reaction from because he was out of control.

"You motherfucking bitch, you dare cat call my girl, check her out and make incoherent remarks you WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!!, never ever disrespect any female", he yelled at the almost unconscious body under him and punching him even further.

"God dammit XAVIER KNIGHT STOP THIS INSTANT", I yelled at him not caring we were making a scene right now and hugged him to my body trying to calm him down.

He immediately stopped as soon as I came in contact with him.

The ride back to his home was very quiet which is unusual since we always make our car rides fun. I kept glancing at him but his posture was stiff and steady.

His jaw is clenched hardly and his hands were tightly wrapped around the wheel. I wanted to leave him be so badly but I know for a fact that he won't calm down till I make him.

Me calming him down when he gets angry is a normal thing between us.

When he was small he used to get angry real quick at others and everything and it came to the point where he had to consult himself to a doctor.

Once he went through several therapy sessions, he was able to tame his devil inside by just one thing or more like by someone: ME.

We all noticed this when he would always come running to me and lay in my arms whenever he's angry. He would always come rest his face on the crook of my neck and breath harshly till I massage his head to make him sleep. When we told about this action to the doctor he said some people find peace in others and is much better than living off pills and tablets.

I reached for his clenched hand that was wrapped in an unbreakable way around the wheel. I sighed and tried again but this time I reached for his hair and ran my fingers through them.

For the first time throughout the whole ride his posture relaxed a bit. He let out a long breath and looked at me with the most vulnerable eyes. The look in his eyes broke my heart into million pieces.

In those beautiful eyes held no more the playfull and happy emotions that would swirl all the time rather I saw helplessness, worry, guilt and regret in them.

That was the second time ever in my 17 years I saw him like that again. The first time was when I had to leave him to visit my nana for two week who lives in Canada. He was devastated with sleepless nights, then only our parents understood our relationship and it was when I realise how badly I need him in my life, more than a best friend.

I continued to run my fingers through is hair until we reached home. He quickly jump out of the seat and came to my side to open my door. For a millisecond I thought he was going to storm away. I gave him a smile but in returned I got a sad smile. I knew I needed to step up because the way he's reacting today is totally different.

We went inside his room quietly, as soon as he got inside the room he went to the bathroom. I walked to his closet and grabbed a boxer for him and a t shirt of his for myself. Xavi came out of the bathroom wearing only a towel low around his waist and water droplets dropping from his hair ends down his toned chest.

I gave him the boxer and kissed his cheek going inside the bathroom. I removed my clothes, put my hair into a high bun and got under the shower.

My mind was filled with all the incidents that happened today. Xavi does have anger issues and I also know the end result of his angry days would not definetly turn out like this. I quickly applied body wash, rinsed it off and got out of shower.

I dried myself up and got into my panties and put the shirt on since I sleep braless. Coming out of the bathroom my eyes soon catch onto the stressful Xavi who was sitting at the edge of the bed with his head clutched into his hands.

I quietly went near him after getting the first aid kit and knelt in front of him and applied ointment onto his bruised knuckles. I stood up and kept the box away and stopped right in front of him, who is now glaring at the floor.

"Bub?", I questioned him and ran my hands around his shoulders and lift his head to make him look at me. The sight in front of me brought hot tears into my eyes instantly. His eyes were red and tearful with by unshed tears.

I quickly hugged him to my chest.

"Love, what's wrong?", I asked desperately and he hugged me tightly to him and pressed himself further into me if possible for comfort.

"I-I I'm sorry. So sorry, I didn't mean to run out of control. I promise I was controlling myself but when he checked you out and made disrespectful comments at you I- I lost it",  his voice cracked at the end.

Thank God I could not see his face or else I would have broken down by now.

I tried removing his head from my chest to look at his face but he just snuggled and tighten his hands and head further.

"Xavi, I'm not mad at you for beating up that guy. The main reason why I yelled at you because I was afraid that you might do something regretful and they would do something to you since we were outnumbered. I was never scared because of you but of the situation", I said as sweetly as I can.

"B-but what if you ever get hurt or be at the receiving side of my anger and start hating me for my actions. N-no you can't leave me. Please don't leave me baby, I don't know how I'm going to breath let alone live if you leave me", he said and looked up at me with tearful eyes.

I smiled at his concern and ran my thumb pads along his cheeks to wipe off the tears falling down.

"Baby, you will never hurt me, I know for a fact and when it comes to you I can endure anything. I've been with you since I was born and I know about you so much that I can deal with your anger too like a normal situation. Plus remember that I would never I mean never ever would I leave you Okay? I love you way too much to leave you. It's impossible for me to ever leave nor forget you". I kissed his forehead and he rest his head back on me.

"Baby girl, I'm sorry I can't handle my anger sometimes and you are the only one that's keeping me sane. Thank you so much for everything you've done to me. You truly are an angel. I love you angel", he said and kissed me.

Soon I was laid on the bed with Xavi on top kissing me. I ran my hands around his back and pulled him more to deepen the kiss. I moaned when he slip his tongue inside my mouth. We continue to make out for another few minutes and stop when we both ran out of breath. He gave me few more pecks and laid beside me.

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Author's note

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