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Diya was right beside me, preparing me to go office, well I was doing most of the work and she was lecturing me on how I need to stay the f*ck away from Xavier. But she didn't know that if I did stay away from him then there will consequences which he clearly stated yesterday.

She had told me that she would bring my lunch today since I couldn't consume solid food till now, she really has a lot of free time. I combed my hair slowly letting them flow free on my back, I was dressed into a black Kurti (Indian wear.) It covered my body and I felt comfortable in it, Diya was sad when I chose this to wear because she knew I was trying to cover myself but I can't bear to show my skin to anyone, at least for some time. it was making me feel safe and homely after so much time. Applying mascara and nude lipstick I grabbed my bag.

"You look good." Diya grabbed my attention, I turned to her and smiled smugly.

"Mujhe pta hai. ("

"Then let's go!" She dramatically waved her car keys, yes she got her car back. she has been acting like my mother from yesterday and she convinced me to let her drop me at the company, I agreed of course.

We both exited my apartment building, her black Porsche parked proudly in front of the entrance of our building, someone was snapping a picture with it and her petty self unlocked the car making the man jump a yard away from the car in shock. I shook my head at her and apologised for her ill behaviour, when we were both settled in she ignited the car and we were on our way to KING INC.

The closer we reached the company the more my anxiety rose and the more Diya started blabbering out.

"Remember I'm just-" I stopped her in between.

"One call away. I remember." My hands were sweating due to nervousness, wiping them from my dupatta I saw skyscraper of the company approaching closer, her car stopped in parking and we got out with her, she was insisting on seeing me off from the entrance and nobody could win an argument with her, I was more than grateful for her solace.

We both entered the grand entrance, it was filled with employees, I could never get used to it, Diya was right behind me in her all-black outfit. Ann's voice interrupted us from going any further.

"Ma'am you cannot go inside without a former appointment." I turned to her and she frowned upon recognizing me.

"Shana?" I smiled at her, Diya winked at her resulting in her blushing.

"You're looking amazing." She complimented me and I thanked her, Diya gestured me a 'call me' sign and I gave her the universal okay sign before hurrying up to the private elevators. I don't want to hear him giving lectures about getting late. I doubt he would lecture me, more like slut-shame me.

My heart was thudding in my chest in fear, my courage to face him was slowly fading away as the floors in the elevator went up, I thought I would be able to control myself but I was starting to feel that I was wrong, involuntarily hugging myself I waited for the elevators to arrive at it's destination.

My hell carved by him.

When the doors opened, I walked out of it with wobbly legs, Catherine was standing there and she informed me that Xavier was already there, we greeted each other before I went to my office, no one knew about the incident other than Diya and I wanted it to stay that way, arranging my stuff I picked up the iPad, inhaling and exhaling deeply to calm my heart, I need to face him sooner or later, why not just get it over with, exiting my office I went to his and knocked softly.

A husky come in came back, exhaling last time I opened the door and entered the lion's den, ready to be his prey, closing the door behind me I turned around, there he was sitting dressed sleekly in his black Armani suit with a white button-down shirt underneath who's upper two buttons was open, his hair gelled back in perfection, he looked like Xavier but he wasn't, I couldn't recognise his eyes, the way he was looking at me was so different, he had resentment forged in his eyes. he was shamelessly devouring my body, undressing me with his eyes, ignoring his lascivious gaze I reluctantly stepped forward.

I didn't dare to meet his eyes in fear of noticing disgust in them, my eyes were firmly asserting his schedule on the iPad.

"Baby?" He called me so intently that my lips quivered in helplessness, tears threatening to fall, I was afraid that he'll make me go through everything all over again, I slowly glanced at him to see him staring at me eagerly.

"Xavier." I knew what he needed, and as long as I give him that he would leave me and my family alone, he seemed pleased with my answer. It was clear that I had lost him long ago, what was left of him was just a monster.

"Would you kindly tell me my schedule?" He asked smiling like nothing happened between us, like he never forced me, like he never assaulted me.

"Of course," I replied monotonously, I recited his schedule for him, my legs were wobbling due to stress, he wasn't concentrating on what I was saying instead was just leisurely leaning back on his chair. His voice full of desire halted me out of my reading session.

"Baby come here."

I glimpsed at his posture to see him leaning all the way back in his chair, he wanted me on his lap, I fisted my hands under the iPad in anger, my voice didn't waver when I answered him back.

"No."

He didn't seem surprised by my defiance, it was like he expected my answer.

"Are you sure? I can f*ck you much better than stephano." I stilled when he stripped me out of my pride by his words, I was innocent and just because he was insecure in himself he was making me go through all of this, he was taking revenge on me for something I didn't do.

"Shut up," I mumbled brokenly, my heartbeat was slowly starting to pick up the pace, I was not at fault, I was faithful to him during all this time and still here I was suffering from anguish just because of him, my grip tightened on my phone in my hand ready to call Diya if needed, she was on my speed dial.

"Your mouth was much better yesterday while you sucked and licked and swirled and rolled your tongue around my c*ck, gaging on-"

"Shut up!" I snarled furiously, taking an involuntary step forward, he smirked amusingly at my reaction, he was feeling better by making me feel worthless, how could I be so stupid to fall in love with a monster like him. I should have been more cautious, I shouldn't have given my heart just like that and now he is slowly breaking it piece by piece as he pleases.

"I should have taken you then and there." He smirked casually like he wasn't repenting for not raping me, my skin was prickling under his gaze while my chest was heaving due to my panting. "Do you think people won't recognise a whore under all those clothes?" He mocked again, pointing his index finger at my Kurti, I wanted to cover myself from his gaze but I didn't, I stood my ground against him.

"I never slept with stephano! And you sexually assaulted me, if you think you're any better than Jackson then you're f*cking wrong!" I yelled over his question in anger, he will not make me feel worthless because I'm not. My words had no impact on him, leaning forward, he laced his fingers together on his desk.

"I claimed what's mine." I broke out into a full-blown laugh at his claim, what am I? A f*cking fish that he can own?

"I'm not yours!!" I yelled on top of my lungs and surely enough Catherine and David barged in, I was panting to keep the oxygen going inside me, my vision was starting to blur again but I tried to calm myself, he didn't care about my well being, he just wanted to have me as his property and do whatever he pleased with me.

David stepped closer to help me but all I could comprehend at the moment was a man trying to touch me, my survival instinct kicked in and I fearfully screamed at him. "Stay away from me! Catherine keep him away!"

"Shana calm dow-" she tried to compose me but I yelled back traumatised.

"Don't f*cking tell me to calm down!! I won't calm down! Stay back or I'll kill you!" He continued to come closer to me so I did the first thing my body allowed, settling the best roundhouse kick I could afford at the moment straight on his face, he knocked out instantly, I fumbled with my phone to call Diya.

"Shana? What the f*ck is wrong with you!?" Xavier's voice reached me from much closer than he was, I turned to see his face red from anger, veins in his neck were popping out, I trudged back until my back hit the wall of his office, my phone slipped out of my grip, landing on the floor with a thud, he was coming closer to me and I felt panic completely taking over.

"S-Stop!" I yelled in dismay. He didn't.

When he was just a metre away from me everything slipped through my grip, the world twirled behind my eyes and instantly darkness consumed me. The last thing I felt was my body falling onto someone.

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I was laying on something soft, my surroundings were a little chilly and a blanket was draped over me, the voice of similar dripping reached my ears. I could feel the presence of others but everyone was silent until.

"Why isn't she waking up?!" I heard Xavier whisper hissing at someone, followed by movement beside me on the bed, someone was getting on the bed.

"She passed out due to a panic attack. However, her vitals are perfectly normal which means she can wake up anytime now, you don't need to worry Mr king" A much more professional voice replied, there was a rustling noise in the background.

I opened my eyes slowly, letting them adjust to the lights, glancing around I realised I was resting on the bed of his private room in his office, IV drip was attached to my hand, Catherine was first to notice me awake, she rushed to me gaining the attention of others as well, David was right behind her while Xavier was sitting on the bed beside me, a look of worry etched to his face, what a fraud.

I ignored him and tried to keep myself from slipping into another one of panic attacks from his closeness, Catherine helped me into a sitting position and handed me a glass of water, I thanked her before sipping it from slowly, I apologised to David for kicking him.

"I'm so sorry."

"No need to apologise, you were having a panic attack, but the real question is what triggered it," David said thoughtfully, Xavier went rigid beside me, his gaze was drilling holes in my skull, passing fingers through my locks I reckoned for a reasonable answer for a second and then responded.

"I recently lost someone."

"I'm sorry." Catherine tried to give me condolences.

"I'm not," I replied impartially causing Xavier to flinch on his spot. Catherine awkwardly cleared her throat and David went away to escort the doctor out.

"Where's my phone?" I asked her.

"Here." Xavier pulled out my phone from his jacket suit, extending it towards me, I slowly took it from me and checked my call log.

Apparently, I never succeeded in calling Diya.

"Catherine, can you leave us alone for a while?" I asked hopefully, I need to tell him that I was okay to continue my work, I didn't need much more rest, resting here will only make me hyperventilate.

"Of course." She replied smiling, she walked out closing the door behind her, leaving us alone in his room, the moment she was out I shifted away from him, feeling uncomfortable from his closer vicinity, drinking the rest of the water I placed it aside on the bedside table.

"I'm sorry for wasting your time, let's get back to work," I said neutrally while pulling the IV out of my hand and climbing off his bed, he clutched my wrist stopping me from getting off.

"You need to res-" I instantly jerked his hand off of me, yelling at him with fear.

"Don't touch me!" His face faltered from any expression for a second, turning pale at my reaction before his demeanour turned back, he turned closer to me and I leaned back as much as I can.

"You know what would happen if you defy any of my orders." He inquired while gaping at my lips.

"I don't f*cking care about your f*cked up orders, Mark my words Xavier Damon king, the day I let you touch me again will be the day I die," I replied grimly, holding my hard glare on him, he continued staring at me but there was nothing left in me if he was trying to find something.

I ignored him and climbed off his bed, continuing my way to the door, his stern voice stopped me from taking any further steps ahead.

"You can try to stop me from having you close, but we both know the consequences accompany along with your actions." He said, his voice void of any emotion, I stood there listening to him talking absolute shit.

"Dare to push me away again and I'll give you more reasons to be close to me." He finished swiftly, I heard him coming behind me, he snaked my waist from behind and pulled me close till there was no space left between us, I could feel his length poking my ass while he breathes down my neck. I shuddered in disgust.

Stepping away from him I turned around, meeting his sickening lustful eyes. "I believe you will."

And with that, I exited the bedroom, gasping for air to keep myself from hyperventilating, I decided that it would be best to retreat to my office rather than waiting in his. I didn't want to face him. But as we all know there is plenty of surprises waiting for me, my luck is shitty and my fate is a b*tch.

Just as I entered my office, I saw someone sitting in the guest chair of my office, his back was facing me but I could easily recognise him, Stephano Marino, on hearing the sound of my heels he turned around, a genuine smile contoured his face while I peeked back to Xavier's office to make sure he wasn't around.

"What are you doing here?!" I hissed at him in fear of getting caught by Xavier, what the f*ck is going on with my life?!

He was dressed in a dusty brown suit, his hazel eyes full with life, his hair strand dropping on his forehead sensually, he seriously got some solid Italian genes. His luscious lips turned into a smile on my question.

"I came to apologise for yesterday, sorry you two fought because of the misunderstanding created by me." He apologised, actually looking genuinely apologetic. He stepped closer to me and I didn't felt the urge to step back.

I accept that he's much more perfect than Xavier in every aspect.

"There's nothing to be sorry about! You need to get out of here before Xavier comes!!" I piped again to get him out of here, ready to drag him out if needed, he, on the other hand, was cool.

But as we know I'm not fortunate enough.

I felt Xavier's presence behind me, looming over me like a deadly storm, he encircled my waist from behind and I instantly tried to break free, he leaned down to my ear and whispered grimly. "Move and I'll deteriorate Ms shikhawat, Mr Marino and Mr Routella businesses by tomorrow." I stilled at my place, my breathing stopped as did my trashing.

He settled a kiss beside my ear like rewarding me for listening to him, it was put torture, I stopped myself from shivering in disgust and slapping the f*ck out of him. Keeping me close to him he directed his attention to Stephano who awkwardly beheld our interaction.

My hands were itching to pull his hand away from my waist, but I didn't want to anger him more, I dread the day I accepted to come here for the interview, I hate myself for it. Stephano was first to greet Xavier. "Good morning Mr king."

He hummed in response settling a deep kiss on my lips, I writhed my hand to push him back but he folded it behind my back, seizing my resistance completely, I didn't respond to his kiss, similar cologne filled my senses, just this time it was mocking me to realize that how easily I let him touch me.

He didn't have even a little bit of decency to greet him back, stephano voice sounded once again, he was much more focused on ravishing my lips rather than listening to him.

"I came to apologise for yesterday. I don't want you two to have issues because of me."

At this Xavier stopped the kiss and turned to him with a smirk plastered on his face, I tried to wipe away his kiss but he didn't let me.

"I and my girlfriend had a very very deep conversation yesterday and I must say she was quite pleased after our talk, there's nothing to apologise for because there are no issues." He replied nonchalantly, but even an idiot could understand that he was denying stephano even as a rival, stephano fisted his hands in resistance while I kept quiet beside Xavier. And when I thought this would end stephano replied.

"I was here for Shana anyway, just to make sure she's okay." His voice was mischievous and I cursed inwardly when Xavier's hold tightened on me.

"Are you alright mia Bella?" He asked me, intentionally thickening his Italian accent, I shuddered at the intensity and Xavier caught on to it.

It's over.

"I'm fine," I answered absentmindedly.

"Won't you tell Mr Marino to leave baby?" He asked grimly, grazing the skin beside my neck shamelessly. I pleaded with stephano with my eyes to leave.

"You should go now," I said and he came closer to us as we were standing in the doorway of my office, he exited but not before placing a soft kiss right beside my lips on my cheek, when Xavier was sucking on my neck, Stephano wasn't even a little bit bothered if getting beaten by him.

My day is ruined.

When stephano was out of sight, Xavier whirled me around and dragged me back into his office from where I dashed sometime ago. He closed the door behind us and harshly shoved me into the wall. I whimpered from the contact, he trapped me to the blasted wall with his body against mine.

"What were you babbling about not f*cking him! do all men greet you like that?!" He snarled and we were back to square one again, just where we started, him accusing me again and again, he punched the wall beside my head and I didn't flinch from his impact, my eyelashes didn't tremble and I didn't pant.

I just stood there sternly looking straight into his eyes, how many times do I need to clarify myself for a thing I didn't do, might as well accept it, less headache, maybe he'll just let me go after hearing it, maybe he'll finally fire me and free me from his torture. I don't know what came over me but I started blabbering out half of the shit I didn't even think of doing.