He's My Killer

Chapter Thirty-Nine

FEW DAYS LATER

TIANA

"There." The stylist gave me a sympathetic smile as she finally finished my hair. Carter had forced someone to do my hair. I chose a hair color to look different for when we go back to Italy. I went back to blonde because I like it and it goes with my skin tone.

I haven't spoken to Carter ever since Xavier was killed. I haven't been in contact with my brother due to Carter. I was cut off on everything. I haven't left the penthouse. Also due to Carter. I wasn't allowed to go anywhere.

Honestly, I didn't care.

I guess I had to accept my new life and get ready for Italy because Carter will never let me go. I'd sometimes cry when he's not here because I believe that I will never be free from him.

Despite the past attraction.

"Thank you." My voice came out a bit raw.

She gathered her things and the guard let her leave out. I sat alone in Carter's room, looking outside at the city lights on his balcony.

I couldn't help how my eyes watered. My brother, Troy King is Xenon. And Carter wanted to kill him.

I'm still doubting Troy is Xenon but how can I if everything's adding up. The business, being called X, and the aggression on our parents.

They're gone and not coming back, Tiana.

Let them go, Tiana.

You're naive, Tiana.

Add the pieces, Tiana.

I sighed while closing my eyes. I try so hard to not believe in the things that go on around me because I hope there is only a figment of imagination. But it's not.

As the few days went by, Carter had made sure that Troy was Xenon.

I just don't want to believe that my brother is Xenon. He was my protector. He was my teacher. He was my friend. It hurts my heart that he is Xenon and the fact Carter is pissed and wants to kill him.

Carter killed Xavier because of business. Same thing he'll do to Troy.

I sighed in frustration and wiped my face. This was a lot.

I just want a peaceful life.

The sound of a door opening then closing caught my attention. I didn't move nor look away from the city lights. I heard his footsteps get closer then finally they stopped.

"Still ignoring me, babe?"

I could practically hear the humor in his tone. I'm not surprised at all. When I didn't say anything, he spoke again.

"The food is on the counter if you get hungry." And then he walked back into his room.

I sighed. After an hour or so, I decided to go eat after I took a shower and slipped on Carter's black hoodie and my new panty. While ignoring Carter, he had gotten me a few things until we left for Italy. A few pairs of bras and panties and some hygiene materials. I knew I should have been surprised that he knew my size in underwear and bras but I wasn't. He's seen every inch of me before. I looked around and saw the guard was gone. That meant Carter was still here. I walked out of his room and made my way downstairs. I heard a low squeak sound as I made my way down the steps.

That's when I saw Carter.

He looked focused on what he was doing. I let my eyes trail over his back that was covered in amazing ink.

I finally tore my eyes away and walked over to the bag that had the food. I opened it and saw a burger and a fry. My mouth watered as I was about to pull the food out the bag.

Then it snatched my hand.

"Aye!" I said as I turned to face him.

"Don't worry, babe. You'll get your food but I want to talk." He says while placing the food on the other side of the counter.

"I don't have anything to say. My voice doesn't count around here." I voiced and turned to go back up the stairs but he grabbed my arm.

"Stubborn aren't you, babe."

I pulled away. "Don't forget it, bastard."

I walked away to go back upstairs. Fvck it. Guess I'm drinking a lot of water tonight. This time, two hands clamped on my waist pulling me back. I was forced up against the counter, not able to move.

"Let go of me." I said calmly, irritably.

"I just want to talk. It's been three days and all you do is mope. Still having a hard time believing your brother is Xenon? Or is it the fact that I'm going to kill him when I find him?"

Instantly tears came to my eyes. "Get off me!" I demand while pushing back on him.

He did for a moment, turning me to face him and grabbing my chin. He bit his lip as he stared down at me.

"Do you know how sexy you look right now. All fired up and shît."

I hugged in annoyance. Here he goes with his games.

"Get off me, Carter. I mean it."

A smirk formed on his lips. "Or what, Princess?"

I bit my lip hard in frustration. I had so much anger pent up that I was ready to let it out on him.

He leaned closer to me, his face only centimeters away from mine. I placed my hand on his bare chest, stopping him from getting any closer. I frowned when he stepped even closer to me. I let my nails dig into his large pecks as he towered over me.

He leaned over my lips. "If you open your eyes, babe, you will see things clear. But you like to play the naive girl. I don't understand."

I inhaled before exhaling slowly. I took my hands away from his chest and looked down. Silence hovered over us. He didn't move either.

"I-It's...." I trailed off. I then shake my head. "Can I just go back to the room?"

He stared down at me. That look that remained familiar came across his face.

"No."

"Why not? I have a right to not talk to you, Carter. Why talk to you and give you my sob story if you're only going to kill me in the end?"

He smirked. "Never said I'd kill you just yet, babe. And why not give me your sob story if I do end up killing you?"

He had a point.

I sighed. "Fine, you win like always."

He grinned. I placed my hands on the counter to lift myself up but Carter's grip on my waist grew a bit firm and he lifted me on the counter.

"I don't have a problem telling people what I feel to people. I act naive for my reasons. I don't want to get hurt like I am now. My brother, Troy is Xenon and you want to kill him. Troy has been there for me more than our parents. He was my friend, my protector, and my teacher. He taught me so many things and I keep them in store up here." I spoke, gesturing to my brain.

"I had a rough life. Especially being the preacher's daughter. I had expectations and responsibilities. My parents may have seemed nice but they weren't. I tried so hard to please them, especially my dad." I felt my eyes sting but that didn't stop me. "Nothing I ever did was good enough for him. That's why I'm a hard shell to crack. That's why I have so much attitude and that's why I feel that it keeps me safe. It's hard to believe that someone you grew up with has turned out to be a different person in secret."

Carter stared at me in silence. I breathed calmly. I gave him a little of my sob story and that's progress. He reached up and wiped tears.

"We all have our sob story, Tiana. But you need to accept the fact that your brother is not the same person you remember. I'm not sorry to say that I will end his life horribly. Once you fvck around with my business, your life is done." Carter said with a firm tone.

I covered my face with my hands as I felt more tears at the brim of my eyes. I sniffed at what he said. But he was just speaking as a Boss man. A man that wants to protect his business.

"Would you let me say goodbye?" I queried with a shaky voice while wiping my tears. I met his eyes and he looked unsure.

"Please, Carter."

He gave in and gave me a simple nod with a smirk.

I thanked him and let the silence hover us. I just wanted to forget about this entire situation but I can't. I had to face the fact that my brother did a bad thing and he's going through with the consequence.

I bit my lip nervously. I could still feel him staring at me.

"What?" I questioned.

"I like it when you beg me, Tiana." He said huskily and leaned over to me.

He gave me a quick peck before fully pulling away and went back to his exercise.

I sighed. Of course he likes it when I beg him. The damn bastard.

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We got a little bit more from Tiana's background.

Tiana is trying to come to terms.

Carter is a fine man handling business.

Everyone's on Carter's team lol. I'm guessing it's the aggression.

TeamTiana/TeamCarter