The Mafia’s Heart’s Keeper

Chapter 18

Hazel POV 

The effort to open my eyes was in vain. It only managed to increase the throbbing pain in my head.With all my might and by ignoring the throbbing pain, I opened my eyes. The bright lights almost blinded me. I groaned and then slowly adjusted to the brightness. I took in my surroundings and realised that Xavier was sleeping beside me with his hand holding mine

“Xavier?” My voice was hoarse. He quickly sat up at the sound of my voice. His eyes scanning the room for any kind of danger. When his eyes landed on me, they softened and he quickly pulled me in for a bone crushing hug.

“Thank god! You are awake I was so worried. I thought that you were not going to wake up.” I wanted to reply but my side was hurting too much.

“It hurts.” He pulled away and looked for any injuries.

“I am so sorry . I .. I was just so relieved to see that you are awake that's why –“ He kept blabbing but I shut him up by pulling him for a passionate kiss.

At first he was shocked but responded soon. It was a slow, compassionate kids. I pulled away and gave him a weak smile.

“It's ok. I’m all right.” He nodded his head and gave a glass of water. I greedily drank all the contents and sighed in relaxation when the water slid down my burning throat. I placed the glass on the table beside the bed and turned to Xavier. It looked like he wanted to say something but was  preventing himself from saying it but at last he sighed and started.

“Hazel, I never wanted you to see that side of me.” I looked at him confused but the events started to occur to me - the noises , Xavier shooting that man , him shooting a bullet towards Skylar.

“I know that I can't be the perfect boyfriend and give you a happy life like you wanted. You must have a lot of questions. Heck , you don't even deserve me.” Babbled Xavier.

“I don't wanna leave you.” His eyes turned to mine.

“I know that you can't be the perfect boyfriend and all. But no one is perfect in this world. It's not like I am all good and happy with you killing people but I know that it's not your choice. Its not your fault. But I have a question.” He nodded his head for me to continue.

“Why did you kill him?”

“Five months ago he came and pleaded me to give him money for some work. I did but told him to return the money within two months. He didn't return it rather he decided to leave the country that's why I killed him.” He explained and I nodded my head.

“You take some rest. I will go and inform the others.” He opened the door and went outside, leaving me to my own thoughts .

You must be thinking that how the hell I forgave him so quickly because in books and movies the girl goes crazy by seeing her love or Boyfriend kill someone. Well it's not like that , I forgave him cause he is the leader of a mafia g**g he will – he has to kill people. Moreover,  I have watched people die, getting murdered or tortured before.So it's nothing new for me.

I shook my thoughts away and decided to take some rest cause my side hurt like hell. I pulled the covers over me and fell into a deep sleep.