Scared

𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆'𝒔 𝑷𝑶𝑽

No matter how scared I was to admit that I might have fallen for Xavier Woods, I still needed to be extra careful around him. I've never felt so uncertain about anyone before like I feel about him. He is definitely bad news but a very attractive one at that.

He was right. I did need the money to build myself up. Getting a new job that pays as much as he does with my qualification would be a real torture and I wasn't quite ready for all that. I walked back to the couch and sat in my previous position.

"Fine, I'll come work for you again." I sighed. "But only on one condition."

Knowing he already knows what my condition might be, I either way cleared my throat and continued.

"You have to respect me as your employee, and give me the respect that I deserve. No public embarrassment like the previous one, and if it ever happens then I'm out of here. And you'll let me go too."

"Deal." He stood up and extended his hand for a handshake which I hesitantly shook. "Come on, I don't bite." He winked.

Yuck!

He walked to the door to open it but stopped before he exited it.

"I'll be back Miss Barker, and this time I won't be so kind to your disrespect."

Knowing exactly what he's talking about, I swallowed hard and squeezed my legs shut to avoid my heat pooling down my legs cause at that point I was dripping hard.

"Whatever, now leave."

"Hmm." He gave me one last look before walking out of the house to his Jaguar that's parked right outside the building.

I shut the door and released the breath I never realized I was hold in. God that was so stressful. Smiling to myself, I went back to my movie and tried to concentrate.

I hadn't even watched the movie up till 3 minutes before I heard a loud knock on the door again. I dragged myself out of the couch to go open the door but this time it was someone I never wished to see anytime soon.

My own mother and sister stood in front of me with a scowl on their faces. I immediately felt chills run down my spine but I didn't waver as much. If I in anyway showed a little bit of emotions, then they would have capitalized on it so I stood my ground and just stared at them.

Meanwhile, I was shaking uncontrollably inside.

"Hello sister." She screeched.

"What are you doing here?" I asked in a low tone.

"Aren't you going to invite us in?" My mother asked in a mocking voice.

"You're not welcomed here." I spat.

"Oh feisty!" My mother laughed.

"I told you mom, we should have allowed dad come too. She wouldn't be standing this straight if he were here." Now it was my turn to laugh, which caught them off guard.

"He'd be rotting in jail if he tried it. Why do you look surprised? This is not our little town, people get arrested for assault. I thought you are educated enough Rena, so think."

They both looked taken aback for a moment, I smiled in victory.

"You stole our money, and it also cost money to get here too. We're not leaving here without a check."

"2 weeks. Give me two weeks and I'll have a check ready for you, only because I stole from you guys. But after that, I owe you nothing. And the moment you show up here again I'll call the cops on you."

"Don't you understand English anymore bitch? I said we're not leaving without a check. I don't care how you're going to get one but you better get up and about if you don't want us spending the night here. Wouldn't want to inconvenience the man bankrolling you now would you?"

A sinister smile appeared on her face, i grew more angry and was about to push them off the door when I heard his voice. Has he been listening all this while?

"The cops are on their way already, so you have two options. Either leave now, or get arrested for burglary." He stood as intimidating as ever. I saw my sister eye rape him and I felt my inside burn with jealousy.

Eyes off my man slut. my man? I wish.

"You must be the new guy she has wrapped around her little finger."

I saw him raise an eyebrow in confusion as he spared me a quick glance. I immediately felt my hands tremble.

"You should leave Xavier, this doesn't concern you." I spoke without looking at him. Then my mother laughed.

"Oh he doesn't know?" I felt my heart clench. "He doesn't know about your past?"

"Don't even think about it. My past? What past are you talking about? You mean my lovely sister over here's past? Don't be a fool mother, if you had been sober for once in your miserable life then you would have noticed that your precious daughter over here brings in numerous men to get laid and get paid."

I felt my eyes sting with hot tears.

"And then when caught would pin those men on me and make me out to be a whore, and you both believed her cause you never cared one bit about me. I bet you're high on some shit right now so I won't even bother to waste my breath on a junkie and a whore. So I won't repeat myself twice, LEAVE!"

I saw a look of disappointment cross my mother's eyes as she spared my sister who had been quiet this whole time a quick glance before hissing and storming out of the area with my sister hot on her heels.

I felt my legs buckle and held the door for support, i let the tears I had been holding in fall and I broke down completely. I didn't even care if Xavier was still watching me, it's not like he didn't listen to our entire conversation. He probably thinks I'm a slut and won't want nothing to do with me again.

I took a few steps back to shut the door when a strong hand stopped me. I was still a crying mess and didn't feel like arguing so I left the door open for him and walked straight to my room.

I sat on the side of my bed and covered my face with my hands while I cried. There's no way I can stay here now, they'll be back and this time with my dad. I know exactly what he is capable of doing, he might hurt River too in the process of hurting me. I can't let any harm come to her because of me.

I was lost in my own thoughts when I felt hands gently grab my shoulders and lift me into a strong embrace. By the smell of his cologne I knew it was Xavier and I let him hug me.

After all I needed it.

"Move in with me."