Chapter 11
Xavier's POV
I had been watching Natalie ever since school closed, and she waited alongside Mira for their driver. I had wanted to talk to her but with Xander hot on my trail, it was almost impossible to do it school... I had waited until he got tired and went to a club with the rest of the boys. Even when Mira got into her car and drove off, I had wanted to go to her and give her a lift, but as usual I waved it off and eventually waited till her driver came to pick her up. Guess I was scared of being rejected.
Since we would be taking the same route of out of school, I followed her discreetly making sure she wouldn't notice there was some someone trailing her. That stopped when a car drove into hers and took her away. Since the street was quite silent, no one saw it except me. Without giving it a second thought, I had followed the car that kidnapped Natalie. They drove to a much-deserted part of town and had dragged Natalie to one of the uncompleted buildings in town. I parked my car far away and walked on foot to search for her. It was hard because there were a lot of rooms, but I did anyway, and I guess I was just in time. I took a stick for protection.
There she was, surrounded by six hefty men and one about to tear her uniform. I didn't know when I charged in front of him and used the stick to hit him in the head, panting heavily.
“Don't you even dare!” I growled, then looked at Natalie with worry. “Hey Natalie, are you okay?” I asked.
”Xavier?!” she called, surprised, but then it turned to horror.
”Look behind you!!” she screamed. I turned and hit one of them who had charged behind me and a few other. Soon they were on the floor. I turned to Natalie.
”Can you help me with this?” She gestured to her tied hands.
”Oh...” I quickly walked over to her and helped untie her. She rubbed her now free hands and smiled appreciatively. Her face was bruised.
”Thanks, now it's my turn.” She said and glared at the men. I think I saw them shudder.
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Natalie's POV
The once strong, muscular men were now on the floor, groaning like babies. I cleaned the sweat that had gathered on my forehead.
”Wow.... I didn't know you could fight.” Xavier muttered. I smiled.
“There are a lot of things you don't know about me,” I answered, breathing heavily.
“Wow....” He trailed off. Remembering something, I turned to Xavier.
”Xavier? Help me raise that guy,” I asked, he nodded and took raised the groaning guy I up. I smirked and took a stick.
“What are you planning to do?” Xavier asked me.
“You'll find out soon.” Turning to the guy. I lowered myself to his level.
“Now I am going to ask you a question which you must answer truthfully. Anytime you don't, I hit your leg with this stick and raise a little higher. Do you understand?”
“Go to hell...” He gritted. I hit the right leg with the stick. He groaned in pain.
“I asked a question! Do you understand?”
”Bitch!!” Left leg. He groaned in pain. “Yes.... Whatever!”
“Next time you don't answer the question, I'll break your balls. Let's see how you rape girls with smashed balls,” I gritted. A look of horror flashed across his face. I smiled satisfactorily.
“Who the hell sent you?” No answer. I hit his right thighs. Xavier was already looking worried.
“I said, who the hell sent you?!” He looked at me with venomously and groaned out. “Go to Babylon for that.”
I widened my eyes. “Oh really? I'll do just that.” I smashed his left thighs. He cried out in Pain.
”Next time, it'll be your third leg. And this the last time I'll ask... Who sent you?'
He delayed a bit and just when I was about to hit him, he finally opened up.
“I'll tell you; I'll tell you,” he hurriedly said. I nodded.
”It was who... You know what? Just whisper it, let's make it easier.”
He mouthed the person's name and when I got it, my blood boiled in anger.
”It's okay.... You can release him now.” I said to Xavier. He cried out in pain.
”Now I'm really scared of you.” Xavier admitted. I chuckled.
“You bitch...” He growled. I smiled.
“Thanks, I get that a lot.” And finally knocked him out.
“Is he dead?” Xavier asked me.
”Nah... He'll be fine, just unconscious. Let's get out of here,” I said to Xavier. He nodded, and we went out of the place.
My driver came hurrying towards us, his face flushed in fear.
”Miss? Are you okay? I've been all looking all over for you. Did they try to hurt you?? I already called the cops....”
“Don't worry, I'm fine, just a little bruising. And since you've called the cops, everything will be sorted out.”
He breathed out in relief, but still wasn't satisfied. I smiled in understanding.
"Don't worry, you won't lose your job... That is, if we manage to keep this away from my brothers. So let's hurry, we are already late.”
“Yes miss, the car's already parked nearby.” He said and hurried in front. We followed after him.
“What about you? Where's your car?” I asked.
“Me? It's somewhere nearby....” He replied “about the attack. Who did this to you?” He asked.
”I'd rather not talk about that, ”I said. My driver drove in front of me, blocking any chance of other conversation. I waved and entered. The sirens of the cops were wailing as they came nearby. I smirked. I looked outside the window. Xavier was still there.
”Aren't you leaving?”
“No... I'll wait just in case the cops want to ask any questions..”
“Okay. Gotta run.” I said. He smiled, and I smiled back the driver drove off, the cops passed by our car, and I chuckled. No one messes with Natalie with Maddox and gets away with it.
I had better cover up these nasty bruises, don't want my brothers seeing those, especially Jace.
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Xavier's POV
The men were handcuffed and pulled into the police van. In their next life, if they are ever given a job to deal with Natalie Maddox, they'll think twice. I still shudder Anytime I remember how she fought back there. She's insane.
After the cops were done with their investigations, I left for home. I met Xander waiting for me at the entrance, hands crossed and staring at me intently. There was a small gathering inside. I observed... Xander and his parties..... I parked my car and came out of it, walking into the house. I was determined to ignore Xander, but he called me back.
“You're late!” He complained. "What were you doing out there?”
”It's not the first time I'll be arriving late. Why are you suddenly concerned?”
His gaze ran over my clothes. “There's blood on your clothes. Did you get into a fight?” He asked.
Damn!! I didn't even notice they we're there. I wonder what running through Xander's head.
”Kind of......” I stopped and smiled. “I'd like to change into something fresh, if you'll excuse me,” I said and walked past him, hoping he'll stop asking questions. He didn't, and I'm glad.
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Xander's POV
Xavier hiding something and I know it.. he gets creepy when he has something up his sleeve. But since he didn't want to talk about it, I'll leave him alone. But I will have to be keeping a close eye on him as from now. Who knows what's he done?
I shrugged and went to meet the people who were waiting for me... It'll get my mind off Natalie, at least.
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Natalie's POV
After dismissing my worried driver, I tiptoed into the living room, careful not to make any noise. The last thing I want right now is for my brothers to find out that I was almost raped. There'll be a general uprising in New Orleans, not to mention my dad. I shuddered just thinking about it.
Jace was nowhere in sight and that was a good thing, but Greg was with Maggie and due to the fact that I entered quietly, he didn't turn. I was planning to maintain the status quo until I got to the stairs, but unfortunately for me, Maggie turned and caught me.
I motioned for her to keep quiet and pretend not to see anything, but she was so surprised she didn't immediately react. That got the attention of Greg, and he was just about to face my direction, but Maggie immediately reacted by kissing him. I heaved a sigh of relief and ran all the way to the stairs.
“Good evening Greg! Good evening Maggie!” I yelled from the stairs. He broke up off from the kiss.
“Natalie? You're back? You're late!” He said, his voice slightly hoarse. I smiled to myself.
“Yeah, I'm sorry. Got a little held up. “And with that, opened the door to my room and dropped on the bed.
Oh thank God... After a while, Maggie came upstairs to check up on me. She opened the door a little and peeked through.
“Um, Natalie? Can I come in?”
“Yeah sure,” I said, quickly tidying myself up. She entered and gasped.
“Oh my gosh Natalie! What happened?! Your face is bruised!”
“Sh...” I motioned. “Keep your voice down!” I furiously whispered.
”Okay... But what happened?” She asked, still concerned.
“I got into a bit of a fix, but don't worry it's fixed.” I said reassuringly.
”But your face isn't.”
”Oh this? I'll just apply a bit of make up on that. No need to worry. I'm fine.”
“You sure?”
”Positive.”
“I have to go down stairs now... Your brother,” she said, standing up.
“Yeah, hurry. Greg doesn't like to be kept waiting.” I said. She laughed a bit and went out. I walked to the mirror. My face really was bruised and had patches of blue in it. But I'll just cover that up.
Then I remembered who did this to me and my blood began to boil again.
Tricia Williams..... You just crossed the line.
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Tricia's POV
Me and my girls were in my room, having a bit of celebration concerning our plans. I am so confident it is going to work. By now she'll be screaming in pains and won't be able to show herself in school tomorrow... I'm laughing just thinking about it.
“She's going to hate herself for the rest of her life!” Celine cackled.
“Not to mention the brothers when they find out!” Bella piped in.
”Their virgin Natalie isn't a virgin anymore!” I said, and we laughed, raising our glasses high up in the air.
After a while Bella asked, ”Have you called the guy you hired, ask if it's done?”
“That's not really necessary, is it?” I asked.
“Just for double check...” Celine said. I picked up my phone to call him, but it wasn't going through..
“He's not picking up.” I said. Silence radiated in the whole room... We were all shocked.
“What do you mean, he's not picking up? Didn't you pay him?” Celine asked.
”Oh I did...see I've been calling his line for a while now. He's really not picking up.”
Apprehension began to hit on us..
“Maybe he's still busy. We'll try it tomorrow, okay?” Bella said, trying to cheer us up.
“Okay....” I muttered... But we couldn't go back celebrating like we were before.. something was definitely not right... And I didn't want to believe it had something to do with Natalie. No, I didn't.
I guess I just have to wait till tomorrow...