~~ Trials are a part of our life and we need to go through it at every point of our life ~~
Knock!!!
Knock!!!
Xavier was distracted from Valentina when someone knocked on the door,
"Who's it?"
Valentina flinched when she heard his raspy voice.
"Young master, it's me Maria. The food is ready!!"
"We will be there in 30 minutes."
Xavier informed and turned back at his little wife who was breathing heavily. Xavier smirked when he saw her swollen lips and red cheeks. He caressed her lower lips and placed a peck there.
Valentina closed her eyes tightly when he again pecked her. She opened her eyes when she didn't feel anyone's presence near her. She saw Xavier entering the walk-in closet and sighed in relief. This man is an actual devil in disguise.
Valentina walked near the vanity and gasped when she saw red marks on her collarbones and her lips were swollen like no other. The red marks weren't deep and will fade soon.
She entered the washroom before the devil could come again. Taking off her long gown, she dumped it on the wet floor and entered the shower cubicle. The warm water ran down her body soothing the tired muscles. After taking a long shower, she wrapped the bathrobe around her body and gasped in shock as she forgot that she didn't have anything to wear.
She slightly opened the door and peeked outside. She saw Xavier getting ready in suit and clasping his watch on his wrist.
"Psst!!!"
Valentina made a distinct sound that attracted Xavier's attention. He looked at her whose head was the only thing he could see.
He flung back his suit and placed his hand on his torso.
"I don't have anything to wear. Can you give me some clothes?"
Valentina asked in a small voice. Xavier shook his head and went inside the closet again. He came out with a blue cotton shirt and a half pant.
"Take it!!"
He gave it to Valentina who took it and shut the door on Xavier's face. Xavier fisted his hands seeing her act.
*****
Xavier sat on the edge of the bed with his legs apart. He was wearing his shoes when the washroom door opened and Valentina came out.
Xavier's eyes popped out of their sockets when he saw her wearing his shirt that reached one inch above her knee. He regretted the moment when he gave her half pants that were reaching his lower calves.
Xavier stood up and went near her. He slid his hand around her waist and pulled her into him. He breathed into her scent which was smelling like him. She had used his shampoo and conditioner which made her smell like him.
Knock!!!!
Xavier groaned when he heard the knocking sound once again. Without glancing back, he walked out of the room. Valentina huffed as he again left her alone.
She also followed him from the back. She looked in astonishment around the artistic dining room. She sat on one of the chairs and waited for Maria to serve the food. She didn't even look at Xavier who's eyes seemed to be fixed at Valentina. She looked ravishing in his own clothes. A small elfin creature.
"Brotato!!!!!"
Xavier looked away from Valentina and found Lara, his mom, old man and Mrs. Constance standing on the doorway.
"They came too fast!!"
Xavier muttered under his breath and nevertheless flashed them a smile. Before he could say anything, a hurricane ran from his left side and dashed into Mrs. Constance arms.
"I missed you mom."
Valentina cried out.
"Fool, it has been just a few hours."
Mrs. Constance smiled and caressed her hair.
"Did Xavier behave good with you?"
Grandpa Night asked to which Valentina became mute.
"He took good care of me."
Valentina whispered that made Mr. Night look at Xavier who gave him a shrug and an eyeroll.
"I'm going back to the city."
Xavier informed getting shocked looks from everyone present in the room.
"But…."
"No buts mom, I have a company to run. I can't sit here idle and expected to dance to someone's tunes."
Xavier gave a side look to Mr. Night who carried a smirk as if he knew what he is supposed to do now.
"Dear, let him go. He needs to wrap up the work for next two weeks."
Mr. Night explained and Xavier looked at him confusingly.
"For what?"
He found himself asking.
"For your honeymoon!!"
A series of gasps left everyone's mouth as he heard what Mr. Night said.
"Are you f*****g joking me?"
Xavier yelled out.
"I'm not. You are newly married. And newly married couples goes on honeymoon and you both are also going to Paris next week. You have a week to wrap up your work."
Mr. Night said in a monotonous voice.
"I'm not going anywhere."
"Don't forget lad, the property papers are still with me."
Xavier clenched his hand hearing him. Surely he forgot to take the property papers from him.
Xaveir didn't say anything and went out shutting the main door on his way.
Valentina was rooted on her place. She couldn't bear to be with the devil for a moment and she has to deal with him for two week and that alone. A shiver ran down her spine as she thought about it.
She felt a hand on her hair and looked at Mr. Night.
"I have something to talk with you, dear. After having your food, come to my study room. It's on the second floor."
Mr. Night gave her a smile and went upstairs.
Mrs. Constance sighed as she knew something like this was going to happen. Mrs. Night gave a hand to Mrs. Constance and both went towards a room to freshen up. Mrs. Night gave orders to Maria to feed Valentina properly and take care of her.
Lara didn't go to freshen and thought to give a company to Valentina who was shaken to the core. What more she has to go through? What more surprises are awaiting for her?
On one side she is letting that demon have his way with her. She doesn't know why she is not able to push him away from her. Why she felt pain in her heart when she saw him being scared of the darkness?
On the other hand, she felt like she is cheating on her first love. She had promised to be with him. She had promised to love him.
What more trials does Valentina need to go through?