od from the delivery guy. "Thanks, man." He shut the door and made his way to t

r and tears. Xavier feigned surprise, taking a step back.

his eyes narrowing. But then he caught the scent of food and his expression changed. "Oh, it'

aking a step closer to her. But Zara was beyond reason. "You! You killed

shed him away. "Don't touch me!" she

r's expression changed. "We have plenty of time

g the exchange, finally spoke up. "

l of food was too tempting. She surrender

le. Zara's eyes never left Xavier's face, her a

and disposable utensils. Zara remained on the floor, her legs crossed and

shaking with emotion. "You! Xav! What's wrong with you?! Why are y

. "I'm going to take a shower," he said, his voice low

to Mike, who was sitting on the couch, watching TV. "How do y

with gratitude. "I was going through a tough time, and I wanted to end it all. But Xavier w

, her mind reeling

ght. It was a pretty tough period for

appeared, her expression softening slightly. She sig

and clean in his new clothes. Zara followed his movement as

questions," he said, h

adness still simmering. "Why di

calm and sincere. "I d

for any sign of deception. B

at the wedding with the

nodded.

ou there?"

as..." He demonstrated, his hands spread wide. "A wedding celebration. I made my way in, and a few minutes later...boom, a disaster...and only for me to process

she repeated, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Kidnap

e, finally spoke up. "I'm going to give you guys

th amusement. "Oops, sorry about that. If I didn't do that

wed. "Oh, really?

, his smirk g

ed out, "You piece

"Oh, I could really need one

e with incredulity. "I cannot believe what I

e herself. "I need to know what's going on with my

Which family? Last time I c

e pale. "How did you know tha

uldn't say spying. I've just been checking up

of gratitude on her face. But she quickly

rious. "I couldn't beli

sed. "What are yo

find happiness, Zara. Is what you're

n deepened. "Wh

serious. "Don't pretend,

owing Xav," Z

rious. "Okay, you want me

d, his voice firm. "I coul

her eyes widened in shock.

o I notice about those men? They're rich. You're doing all this for what? Money? Zara, that's your happiness

low freely as Xavier's

out, her voice trembling with rage and choked cries. "You don't kn

ace, Zara turned and fled to the bedr

ar. He rubbed his hands through his hair, feeling a pang of r

d, his voice sincere. "I

avier knocked again, his voi

o me. I was out of l

let out a frustrated sigh and turned a

it. He heard faint sounds of snores and let out a sigh of relief. At least she was okay. He tur