C12 A Bullet Wound

“Draven Wade, Draven Wade is a multi-billionaire who has power in most countries over the world, he has the highest net worth in Atlanta, and he is the most ratted businessman too.” Allison explained.

“Woah,” Xalia muttered.

“Yeah girl, you are… “

“How come I have never heard of him in all these years? His name doesn't ring a bell.”

“Well, he is off the internet, his picture isn't on the internet and just Wade is there as a name, he seems like a ghost or something.” Allison explained and Xalia sighed.

Allison noticed the look on her face and she used her thumb to crease her hand.

“Are you okay Xalia?” She asked and Xalia shook her head, tears started to cloud her eyes and Allison hurriedly pulled her into a hug.

“Hey, it's okay.”

“Is something wrong? Is Draven hurting you?” Allison asked as Xalia pulled away from the hug.

“Did my mum say anything to you?” She ignored Allison’s question and she shook her head in response.

“Kyle?”

“Not a word from the asshole.”

Xalia sighed and wiped her tears.

“What happened to your head?” Allison asked and she chuckled.

“Nothing much, it is a long story.”

“Come on, I can't use all the time I have to cry, Let’s talk about stuff.” Xalia suggested and she nodded in response.

“Right, has Draven fucked you yet?”

“Jeez.” Xalia groaned and Allison laughed out loud.

*******

AN HOUR LATER

Draven walked down the stairs and met Allison and Xalia chatting and laughing happily, They both noticed him and they stopped immediately.

“Oh, it has been an hour already.” Allison muttered and stood up, Xalia also did and hugged her tightly.

“Thank you for coming.” She whispered and Allison smiled, she pulled away from the hug and smiled at Xalia.

“Oh, here is your phone.” Allison said, bringing it out of her purse and handing it to her.

“She isn't allowed to use her phone.” Draven said before Xalia could collect it.

“But she needs her phone, she… “

“I will get her a new one.” He cut her off and she nodded, she turned to Xalia and she faked a smile, Allison hugged her one last time before walking out of the door.

Xalia felt sad again and the weight on her chest was back, she turned to Draven and he stared at her.

“Thank you.” She muttered and he ignored her, he walked up the stairs and Xalia decided to follow him.

She rushed after him and trailed behind him as he headed to his room, he got to the entrance of his room and he turned to her.

“Do you need anything?” He asked and she shook her head in response.

“Why are you following me?” He asked again and she felt so nervous, she ran into her room and shut the door behind her.

She is so intimidated by him she can't even have a proper conversation with him.

She sat on her bed and ran her hand through her hair, out of the blue, she recalled Draven telling her to prepare a list and she smiled.

She picked up a notebook and a pen on her table and got to it.

After a while, she was finally done and satisfied with what she wrote. Taking a deep breath, she stood up, walked out of her room and headed to Draven’s room.

She knocked on the door as soon as she got to it, she got no response so she knocked again, The door opened and Draven opened the door slightly and gave her a questioning look.

“This… this is the list you asked me to make.” She said handing it to him and Draven slowly took it from her.

“And you wrote thirty things to do.” He said and she nodded.

“Okay.” He muttered and exhaled.

“Can we start now?” She asked and Draven nodded in response as he kept going through the list.

“I will... “ He trailed off as his phone suddenly rang, he walked back into the room to pick up his phone while Xalia stood at the entrance.

He answered the call and Xalia listened to his conversations.

“How many are there?” She heard him ask.

“What about Henry?” She heard him ask again.

“I’m on my way.” He said and ended the call, he walked back to Xalia and she raised her brows.

“Are you going somewhere?”

“Yeah.” He replied and walked back into his room, she remained at the entrance to his room as she had no idea of what to do.

In less than a minute, he showed up dressed in casual wear and walked out of the room, Xalia noticed he wasn't holding the list anymore and she guessed he dropped it already

“I will be back later.” He said and walked down the stairs leaving her confused.

*******

HOURS LATER

AT NIGHT

Xalia smiled as she watched the television and munched on a bag of chips, she laughed as she ran her hands through her hair.

The door to the living room suddenly opened and Draven rushed in with Henry whose shirt was covered in blood and looked lifeless. She froze on the couch and watched as Draven carried him to the dining room.

As she tried to process what she had just seen, she stood up and slowly walked to the dining room. She got there and met Draven placing his hand on Henry’s stomach. He noticed her presence and turned to her.

“Hey, come here.” He ordered and Xalia moved closer to him.

“Apply pressure on this wound, don't let go.” He said and with shaky hands, she applied pressure as soon as Draven let go of it.

“Fuck, his pulse is weak.” Draven said as he felt his pulse, he hurriedly rushed to get the kit and Xalia panicked as she stared at Henry’s pale face.

“Shouldn't we take him to a hospital or get a doctor?” Xalia asked Draven as he went through the kit.

“Step aside.” He ordered her and she withdrew her hands from the wound, she stared at him as he cleaned the blood.

“The bullet went through.”

“Bullet? That is a good thing right?” She asked and he didn't give her a reply.

“Do you even know what you are doing? He is dying.” Xalia screamed at him and he ignored her.

“Draven.”

“Shut the fuck up Xalia!” He snapped at her and she flinched, she kept staring at Henry’s face and she started to panic.

“I will just call nine one one.” She said rushing to the telephone and Draven groaned, he walked to her and snatched the phone from her.

“You are such a pest.” He said and with his bloody hands, he hurriedly put his right arm over her right shoulder and then up against the side of her neck. He bent her arm at her elbow and then squeezed the sides of her neck, Xalia suddenly felt dizzy and all she saw was Draven’s angry expression as she slowly passed out.