Chapter 7

I pushed Asher away quickly. The crazy man is here again and only God knows what he is going to do to me.

"Who's this?" Asher asked and I couldn't answer. I swallowed a heavy lump of guilt. Low-key I knew I was at fault, I could have sent Asher away but I didn't.

"I'm her husband and who are you?" Xavier asked.

"So this is the crazy-ass Presly they sold you to?" Asher smirked and the next thing I knew was a punch landing on Asher's face. He fell on the cold hard tiles and Xavier continued bashing his face.

"Stop! Please stop!" I cried but he didn't listen. My parents came downstairs and a siren was heard.

"We've called the police already." My dad informed me and he saw Xavier still hitting Asher. He tried to help remove Xavier from Asher but he was really strong.

The officers came in and pulled Xavier off Asher.

"Leave me alone!" Xavier yelled and Asher stood up. His face was stained with blood even his clothes.

"He's crazy. He is mad." Asher yelled as the police officer took him outside.

"Leave me alone. Leave me please." Xavier started crying which surprised me.

"Calm down sir. What happened?" The officer asked and he sat on the floor.

"He touched Lilith. He touched my woman. I'm going to break his hand." Tears began to fall down his eyes.

In a twinkle of an eye, he ran outside and held Asher again. The police tried to separate him but they couldn't. I ran outside and yelled.

"Stop!" And he stopped.

That worked so well.

I took him to my room and sat him down.

"What is wrong with you? Are you crazy?" I yelled

"I'm crazy about you." He smiled.

"I'm serious here and you are smiling. Do you want to kill him? What if he had died?" I asked and he smiled again.

"He touched your waist. I gave him what he deserved." He said.

"I forbid you from beating up people. In fact, I forbid you from following me around. Don't call me, don't text me." I yelled and he stood up.

"Stop yelling at me. Stop it! I hate it when you yell at me." He screamed and moved close to me.

I thought he was going to hit me so I closed my eyes.

His hand touched my hair.

"I removed this from your hair." He showed me the piece of thread which he removed from my hair when I opened my eyes.

"Promise me you would stop beating people up. Please." I begged.

"I won't." He pouted.

"Xavier baby." I cajoled and he smiled like a baby who just got a piece of candy.

"Promise me. You have to apologize to Asher too." I said and he nodded.

"Fine. I promise you." He stood up and was walking towards the door.

"Wait!" I stopped him and took him to the bathroom. I washed his blood-stained hands.

"You are free to go," I said.

I came out of the bathroom and tried to catch up with his pace because he was fast. I slipped and sprained my ankle.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" He rushed back.

"I think I sprained my ankle." I tried to stand up and walk but I couldn't.

"Wait! You shouldn't stress. I'll carry you and massage it when we get home." He said and before I could decline I was already at his back. He carried me on his back and we went outside

"I'm sorry Asher." He apologized and carried me inside the car. His driver drove off immediately. He didn't even allow me to bid my parents goodbye.

We got home after an hour and he carried me inside the bridal style. It was embarrassing. My in-laws were there including his brother.

He didn't greet them neither did he let me. He just carried me upstairs and placed me gently on the bed. He opened his drawer and brought out ointments then massaged my ankle.

"Ouch! It hurts." I exclaimed.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for my love." He apologized and continued again.

"Thank you," I said when he stood. He moved closer to me and placed a kiss on my forehead before leaving the room.

"He's definitely crazy," I said to myself.

The door opened and I sighed. He's back and won't give me breathing space.

"Hey, Lilith!" Marco walked in and I stood up from the bed.

"What are you doing here? What do you want from me?" I whispered.

"C'mom babe. I'm here for you. Remember how we used to be before Xavier came between us? Don't deny me now." He rubbed my chin.

I pushed his hands away.

"What do you mean? What did we use to do?" I asked and he smiled.

"Do you want me to tell you or show you?" He blew a kiss at me and I moved away from him.

"I'm sorry but this is not right. I'm your brother's wife. Give me some respect." I said. It was very embarrassing. The fact that my husband's brother has seen me naked and is standing in front of me. "Ewww!"

"I know I know.  Spare me all of that. That was our plan and I get you are already assuming your role. Make sure he signs those transfer papers before the end of the month." He ordered.

"What papers?" I was confused at this moment. Why is everyone taking me to be Lilith and what papers is he talking about?

"Stop playing with me? Stop it! Make sure he signs the papers and meet me at Skyline Hotel tomorrow at 8:A.M sharp." He yelled and I flinched.

"Okay. Okay." I agreed.

"I love you, babe." He said and left.

"What? What is going on in this family? What papers does he want me to sign and why does he want me to meet him at a hotel?" I tugged at my hair out of frustration.

"Was Lilith having an affair with Marco? How am I going to handle the situation?" I was brought back to reality when a tray was brought to me. Xavier has arranged for a cold drink. He brought it personally to me.

"Here you go." He gave it to me but I didn't feel like drinking.

"I don't feel like it," I said.

"Take it." He stretched the cup to me but I declined.

"What the fuck is wrong with you Lilith?" He threw the cup on the floor and I flinched. I stood up from the bed and leapt away from him. I saw the shattered cup on the floor.

"I don't like it when you decline something from me. I hate it. I hate it so much." He yelled as he tugged at his hair aggressively.

"Calm down Xavier." I tried to use my charm but it failed this time. He was very angry and his face was filled with rage.

"Out!" He pointed at the door which caught me off guard. I thought he loved Lilith so much and he always listens to her, why is this?

"Get out!" He yelled and I leaped outside.