Chapter 10

We both walked downstairs and I walked past my mother-in-law. I was so happy she didn't utter a word.

The driver opened the back seat for me and I got in. He got into the driver's seat and zoomed off.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Sir Presley asked not to tell." He smiled and I shook my head.

"Tell me! I won't tell him." I said.

"No ma. I can't tell." He said as he continued driving.

He stopped at a big shopping mall after some minutes of driving and I was confused.

"What's going on? Is there anything wrong with the car?" I asked again as my stomach grumbled again.

"No! This is our final destination. Sir Presley is waiting for you ma." He flashed a smile at me and got down to open the door for me.

I walked into the mall and the staff in the black suits came to welcome me.

"You're very much welcome ma. Sir Presley is waiting." One of them greeted me with a bright smile. I've never been greeted this way or treated this importantly in my life before.

"He's over there ma." Another point and I stepped into the escalator. I got off it and he turned to look at me. My heart skipped a beat. I was shocked at the way he turned to stare at me. He looked so charming. The lights reflected on his brown curly hair.

"My love." He came closer to hug me but he paused to stare at my face.

"What happened to you here? Are you alright?" He yelled as he rubbed his thumb on my cheeks.

"It's nothing. Don't worry about it." I waved.

And

"What happened Lilith? Who dares to touch you? Who dares to do this to you?" He yelled.

"Calm down. Xavier took a deep breath." I calmed.

"I'm calm. I'm so calm." He shook his head.

"Now tell me, who did this?" He clenched his fist. I wouldn't want him to go crazy on his step-mother so I had to make up something.

"I scratched my face on the wall I swear. Nobody did this to me." I lied.

"Are you okay? Does it hurt that much? Did you see a doctor?" He asked and I shook my head.

"It doesn't hurt that much. I did it myself." I said.

He rubbed it and kissed my cheeks.

"Please be more careful. I don't want any scars on your pretty face." He bit his lower lips and winked.

"Why are we here?" I asked, distracting him from flirting too much with me.

"Just wanted to surprise you. You can pick whatever you want here. Bills on me." He said casually and my jaw dropped.

This is a luxury mall. This is where all the rich kids come for this shopping and the least expensive clothes still cost thousands of dollars.

"Do you mean it? Like are you for real?" I asked and he nodded.

"Yes, anything for you baby girl." He smiled and took my hand into his.

"I'll start from the cloth section," I said and it was then I realized there was no one in the mall. I haven't realized earlier. All I was thinking of was something to quench my hunger and what Xavier had in store for me.

"Where's everyone? Why is no one here?" I asked and he smiled. He hugged me from behind me and whispered," I didn't want anyone to get in our way." His voice sent down signals to my spine making my legs weak. I struggled to get out of his grip and walked away.

"I'll just start now," I said checking out all of the clothes and picking some while the staff held them for me.

"Do you want to check them out? I want to see you in them." He pouted.

"No, I'd prefer to just pick them up. I know my size already and I know they'll fit me perfectly." I laughed nervously. Why would he want to see me change into them?

"Babe! Come on! Let me see you change into them please." He begged and the women present echoed "Awnn!" and I was embarrassed.

"No Xavier. I can't do that, please. I'm really tired, I don't have the strength for this." I said.

"Come on! How many minutes will it take you to change into them." He yelled, his expression changing from caring and loving to anger.

I won't let him keep having his way every time because I'm scared he might go crazy on me. I have to use my home advantage. He thinks I'm Lilith Meyers after all.

"No. I don't want to change them, babe Don't yell at me." I pouted and I almost cringed at the way I talked. I felt irritated.

"I'm so sorry for yelling. If you're tired, we should stop then. We'll pick another date and let's go home so I can give you a massage." He said and I felt more embarrassed. How can he say all of this in the presence of other ladies without feeling embarrassed?

"No, I want to get some shoes," I said and walked away before he could object. This is the life my parents want me to have so I'll enjoy the moment.

He followed me to the shoe section and helped in selecting some. Funny how he knew my kind of shoes. He picked the ones I had in mind.

After everything we went downstairs and he paid for everything. He even helped in carrying everything I had bought single-handedly.

He opened the door for me and I got in. He went through the other side and got in too and his driver drove off.

My stomach grumbled and he stared at me.

"You hungry?" He asked and I nodded.

"Take us to a nearby restaurant." He ordered and the driver turned.

"Finally! I'll get to eat." I said.

We got to a restaurant after thirty minutes. I just stared at the window while Xavier was busy making phone calls.

Immediately the driver stopped, he got down to open the door but I had already opened it. He stretched his hand towards me and I placed my hand into him to avoid drama.

We both walked in and everyone was staring at us, probably him because who wouldn't? Xavier Presley is a handsome, charismatic guy.  I hated the attention though so I led him to a corner in the restaurant. We ordered food and I ate while he was still making calls. I thought he was obsessed with me. Why has he been making calls since and talking business while I'm here staring and eating alone?

I finished eating and I stood up in anger. As I was about to leave the restaurant, I bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry." I apologized as I tried to clean the drink that had spilled on my white.

I knew there was trouble already and looking at the person I bumped into screamed for more trouble.