?A Wish
Chapter 11
“Brielle come out.” Xavier growled.
“No!” I yelled back at him. “I dont need a hair cut.” Xavier sighed frustratedly and i heard his footsteps retreat backwards. This morning when i woke up i did my normal everyday daily routine, before i took my bath and got dressed, deciding to just stay in my room and watch netflix with a packet of oreo cookies since today is saturday. But Xavier had other plans, he came into my room and told me to get up, that he was taking me somewhere. Of all the places that we could head to, he said we’re going to a freaking hair salon cause i need a stupid hair cut. So i pretended to walk with Xavier and immediately he stepped outside my room, i quickly slammed the door shut and locked it making the latter really angry. I love my long-waist length hair and dont want it to get cut off.
Groaning, i plopped down on my bed and picked up a random magazine from the desk before flipping through different pages that dont seem to interest me. I heard a clicking sound and i craned my neck to the side, trying to see where the sound came from. I shrieked when my bedroom door was suddenly slammed open and Xavier walked in, his arms were crossed as he shot me an angry glare.
“How did you g-get in?” I stuttered, still staring up at him with wide eyes.
“Master key.” He said drily. “Now come on we have to get going.”
“I’m not getting a haircut.” I said stubbornly, crossing my arms over my chest like a child.
“Brielle.” Xavier tone held a warning but i just ignored him and continued reading the magazine. I heard his angry approaching footsteps before the magazine was ripped from my hand. I turned to face Xavier with a glare but he didn’t mind, he grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder before walking out of my room, ignoring my fist slamming on his brick wall back. I dont think its normal for an eighteen year old to be this strong.
“Let me down Xavier.” I squirmed, trying to find a way to get down.
Xavier pinched my leg making me yelp. “Stop moving or you’ll hurt yourself.” He ordered in a soft tone. I huffed and decided to listen to him.
When Xavier set me down i gave him the best glare i could muster but he didn’t even seemed fazed by it, he just gently pushed me inside his car before he closed it and ran to the driver seat, buckling up. I glared at the window, looking at the houses we passed as Xavier drove.
“I didn’t mean to get aggressive but you need to get out a little and stop focusing on us, i dont really know anything about girls but i do know that your hair needs some fixing.” Xavier said softly.
Silence.
“Dont tell me you’re going to ignore me now little miss sassy.” I pursed my lip, trying hard not to retort in a sassy manner. Xavier kept quiet for a while and i thought he must have given up on getting me to talk, so i turned to face him only to gasp. His face was really close to mine, a cocky smirk playing at the edge of his lips.
My cheeks heated up. “Turn your attention to the road jerk.” I muttered, averting my gaze.
Xavier chuckled. “Glad you’re talking to me now.” Xavier pulled over at what looks like a mall but it really is just a big and huge hair salon. We got down from the car and i trailed behind Xavier but walked to his side when we reached the entrance. A tall huge man who had on an expensive suit was glaring down at me, he seemed to be in his late twenties. I gulped and scooted close to Xavier who rubbed his thumb on my arm in a reassuring way.
“Dont worry Victor, she’s with me.” Xavier told the intimidating man and he just nodded before motioning for us to enter inside the salon. When i stepped inside i was met with an enormous wide place, accessories, makeup kits and so many more things that are related to what you can use or put on your hair.
“Xavier!” A voice exclaimed. A man who seemed to be around twenty or twenty one ran towards us before he engulfed Xavier in a big hug. He had blond hair and emerald green eyes, and both him and Xavier were of the same height.
“Hi Brandon.” Xavier greeted, pulling back from the hug.
“Oh my g©sh where have you been? What about Alex and Damon? Are they here too? Oh i’ve missed you and your brothers so much!” He hugged Xavier again.
“Um hi.” I said in an awkward tone. The man whipped his head around, scrutinizing me with his eyes.
“Oh my g©sh what a beauty! What’s your name darling?” He asked sweetly.
“Brielle.” I blushed.
“Nice to meet you Brielle, i’m Brandon, Brandon Taylor.”
“Back off Brandon.” Xavier scowled. “You’re older than her.”
“But she’s such a cutie pie, cant i at least take her on a date?” Brandon pouted.
Xavier glared at him. “She’s sixteen dude!”
Brandon smirked. “Calm down Xavier am not into her i was just messing with you.” Xavier just grunted in response, shooting Brandon a glare.
“So if i may ask, why are you here?” Brandon asked Xavier.
“Brielle needs a haircut.” Xavier said bluntly.
“I do not!” I huffed.
“Hm.” Brandon walked around me, his hand on his chin as he stared at my hair with a calculating gaze. He eyes glanced down to the length of my hair, gently stroking it with his hand.
“You have a beautiful and soft hair Brielle but Xavy is right, you do need a haircut.” Brandon stated.
“Do i have to?” I whined.
“Yes darling, now come along.” He pulled me into a secluded place. He sat me down on a chair.
“Ladies.” Brandon snapped his fingers and immediately three girls came inside.
“Where did they co-” i was interrupted by Brandon who placed his index finger on my lips.
“This young beauty seated here needs a hair cut. It should be washed, dried, cut and styled into perfection! Get to work girls asap!” He clapped his hands and walked out, leaving me here with the three girls.
I gulped. “Um hi.” They smiled sweetly at me. One of them with curly red hair and green eyes patted my shoulder.
“Just relax miss and watch us perfect your hair.” I just nodded stiffly and stayed still, letting the girls do whatever they want with my hair.
~*~*~
“Wow.” I gaped at the girl in the mirror, still not believing she’s me. Her long-waist length hair now reached her shoulders. It was curled in a beautiful style.
“Do you like it miss?” One of the girls asked.
I turned to face her. “Like it? I love it! Thank you girls!” I got up and engulfed them in a big hug just when Brandon walked in, he glanced at me and shot me a grin.
“Ladies you did a wonderful job.” He waved his hand and all the girls immediately left.
“Come on sweetheart, am sure your boyfriend will be speechless when he sees you.”
“Xavier is not my boyfriend.” I said, feeling my cheeks heat up.
“Shush now darling, Xavier will soon be your boyfriend.” Brandon held my hand and led me out of the door. Xavier was perched down lazily on a red beanbag, scrolling through his phone. He averted his eyes from his phone when Brandon whistled. I stood there awkwardly as Xavier stood up and walked over to me, his eyes raking over my face. “You look different.” Was all he said.
“Are you kidding me Xavy?” Brandon exclaimed. “Of all the best compliments in the world that’s all you could say?!”
“Yep.” Xavier fished out his wallet from his pocket jeans and counted a couple of dollar bills before shoving it in Brandon’s hand.
“Here’s the pay Brad, bye!” Before me or Brandon could say anything Xavier grabbed my hand in his and practically dragged me outside.
“Bye Brandon!” I yelled, waving at him through the glass door.
“Bye Sweetie!” He waved back. “Try to control that boyfriend of yours!” I’m pretty sure my face is as red as a beetroot. Xavier just shook his head and chuckled at Brandon’s comment before glancing at me. Something flashed in his eyes but he quickly masked it up with a blank expression. I opened the car door immediately we reached the parking lot before settling inside, peering up at trees when Xavier drove pass them.
“Brielle.” Xavier said softly.
“Hm?” I turned to face him.
“When i said you look different i meant it, you look really flawless and beautiful.” I blushed a little when he kssed my forehead.
“Thank you Xavier.” I whispered.
“No need to thank me Brielle, you’re worth it.” Xavier clarified. We stayed in a comfortable silence after that. And i decided to break the silence with a question that has been in my head for a while now. I was scared of asking it in front of Alex and Damon but now i’ve gotten enough confidence to ask Xavier without shrinking in my seat whenever he gave me one of his coldest, stern glares.
“Xavier can we go to Liam’s house?” I blurted out. He slammed his foot on the brake so hard, i jerked forward a little but kept a tight grip on the car seat.
“Why would you ask me that?” Xavier said in a dark tone.
“I just want to know if i can find anything related to my real biological parents.” I said quietly, playing with my fingers.
“How are you so sure he has anything related to your parents? They might even be dead!” Xavier yelled.
“How can you say that! Its like you dont want me to find my real parents.” My voice cracked at the end as i felt hot tears threatening to spill.
“I’m sorry Brielle.. I just.” Xavier ran his fingers through his hair, inhaling a deep breath. “I just dont want you to forget about me, Damon and Alex once you’ve found your parents.”
“Xavier.” I wiped my eyes, placing my hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze. “I’m not going to jump in my parents arms and there’s no way that i’ll follow them. I’m staying with you three cause you’re very important to me and have always been there for me. Hell! They can be across the country for all i care but i’ll never leave you Xavier.” He smiled and gave me a quick hug before buckling in as he drove down to the direction of Liam’s house.
When we got there i held Xavier’s hand really tight that am surprised he didn’t even flinch. The door made creaky sounds when Xavier opened it. Everywhere was a mess. The ceilings were full if cobwebs and the floor had dusts on it. I could feel my heart pounding loudly against my ribcage as memories of when Liam would hit me flood in my head. We walked upstairs and i stopped at my old bedroom door, the door was opened.
“Xavier.” I wrapped my arms around him, burying my face in his chest cause i couldn’t bear to see the place i used to call a room, when i recalled how Richard tried to harass me.
“Xavier i dont think i can do this.” I mumbled, tightening my grip in him.
“Brielle.” Xavier cupped my face in his hands. “Am right here Brielle, Liam cant hurt you again, he’s rotting away away in jail. He cant hurt you anymore, the same goes for his stupid friend.”
“Okay.” I croaked. Xavier smiled and let go of my face. I held his hand and walked over to Liam’s room. I stopped in front of the big wooden door and pushed it open. Liam room was big but not as big as my room in the mansion. Xavier stepped inside and walked over to a desk before opening the drawers. I walked to the wardrobe and rapidly searched through the pile of clothes. I pulled out a brown box and placed it on the bed.
“Xavier, find anything?” I asked.
“No.”
I opened the box and all that was inside were dumb disgusting letters from his previous girlfriends. Xavier and i searched and searched but we still couldn’t find anything. I could tell that Xavier was getting frustrated. He slams his fist on the table every minute and lets out curse words.
I sighed and rubbed my forehead, trying to think of places that Liam will hide stuffs. Something shiny under the bed caught my eyes and i crouched down, reaching my hand over to the shiny object but i felt nothing. I leaned forward a little and stretched my hand farther till my fingers touched the object. I managed to pull it out only to see that it was a small black box.
“Xavier i found something.” Xavier glanced at me before dropping his eyes down to the box i held. He moved forward and took the box from my hand, placing it on a table and he clicked on a small lock making the box open a little. When Xavier opened the box it was filled with different torn up papers and files.
“Its useless.” I angrily tossed the last file across the room.
“Brielle look.” Xavier held out a paper and i took it from him, looking down at it. “Brielle Valentina R?” I creased my eyebrows together, turning to face Xavier.
“What kind of person has R for a surname?” I questioned.
Xavier face palmed. “Brielle your last name on the paper was torn off.” I then glanced down at the paper to see that the last ends were looking lacerated.
“Oh.” I said, feeling a little embarrassed at my stupidity.
“At least we know your middle name.” Xavier stated.
“Yeah.” I slouched. “What a h©rrible name!”
~*~*~
“So you mean your middle name is Valentina?” Alex asked. When Xavier and i arrived home Alex and Damon immediately bombarded us with questions. I told them about the haircut which they said looks beautiful on me but they had their jaws hanging down when i mentioned Liam’s house. At least their reactions wasn’t that bad. When the Alex and Damon had gone to the kitchen, Xavier had to go upstairs to his room, saying he’s tired.
“Yeah.” I scowled.
“Why are you so upset? Its a beautiful name!” Damon exclaimed.
“No its not.” I mumbled.
“So what’s going to happen once you’ve found your parents?” Alex asked quietly.
“Hey.” I placed my hand on his. “Dont be scared cause you guys will never lose me.” Alex smiled and squeezed my hand.
“Your new haircut really suits you.” Damon commented, twirling his finger around my hair.
“I love it, Brandon really has talented girls working with him.” I exclaimed. “How do you guys know him anyway?” I questioned Alex and Damon.
“Well um.” Damon nervously scratched the back of his neck. “Well i kinda puked on him when we first met.”
“Seriously?” I laughed.
“Yeah.” Alex said laughing. “We went to Disneyland and Damon got in one of the rides that spins a lot. When he got down he was slurring out words that Xavier had to slap him a little. Damon next words were ‘i think am about to puke’ Xavier and i quickly moved to the side and Damon just threw up on the next person that was close to him which happens to be Brandon.”
“Its was pretty embarrassing.” Damon said sheepishly. “I bought him a new shirt and apologized, after that we all started hanging out together.”
“What a nice way to make a friend.” I said sarcastically.
Alex chuckled. “Those were Xavier words.”
“Speaking of Xavier, where on earth is he?” Damon asked and i pointed my finger up.
“He’s asleep.”
Damon smirked. “Well why dont we go wake him up?”
“Whatever you’re thinking count me out.” I quickly said when i saw the mischievous glint in his eyes.
“Come on Brielle it will be fun.” Alex urged and i gawked at him.
“Dont tell me you’re siding with Damon.”
“Of course.” Alex lips were curled up into a smirk.
“Fine.” I groaned. Damon and Alex both jolted up from the couch and ran into the kitchen, later returning with three buckets. Damon held two while Alex held one. Damon handed me one if the buckets in his hand and i glanced down at the water inside before facing Damon.
“Damon i dont think Xavier will take it well with us if we do this.” I said nervously.
“Come on Brielle its going to be funny.” Alex grinned.
“If you say so.” I reluctantly followed them upstairs till we reached Xavier’s bedroom door. Alex carefully opened the door, trying to avoid creaky noises. We sneaked inside, making sure to keep the door wide open so we can run before the wolf catches us, which is Xavier.
“So at the count of three we’ll all shout his name. Got it?” Damon asked and both Alex and i nodded.
“One.” Here goes nothing.
“Two.” G©sh do i have to do this?
“Three!” Its now or never.
“XAVIER!” Xavier bolted up and we immediately dumped all our buckets filled with waters on him before running outside.
“Once i get my hand on you three.” I heard Xavier growl. I made a mistake of looking back while i was running, Xavier was hot on my tail, his face red in anger. I quickly ran down the hall and hid behind a wall, heaving a sigh if relief when Xavier passed me.
I let out a hight pitched shriek when i felt hands snake around my waist. “Think you could escape.” Xavier growled in my ear before he threw me over his shoulder and bolted off. I dont really know how Xavier did it but he caught Alex and threw him over his other shoulder while i was still on his shoulder!
“Come on Xavier.” Alex whined. “It was just a meaningless prank.”
“That got me drenched in water.” Xavier said angrily. I gasped when i saw that the was headed to the pool. Before i could even blink Xavier threw both me and Alex inside the pool. I surfaced up and glared at Xavier who had a smug look plastered on his face.
“Now i have to shower again.” Alex grumbled, swimming over to the edge.
“Its not fair, what about Damon?” I complained.
“Oh.” Xavier ran back inside the house and later returned with a whining Damon on his shoulder. I laughed when Xavier threw Damon in the pool before the latter resurfaced up.
“Meanie.” Damon pouted. We all walked back to the house and cleaned up, i also helped Xavier in cleaning up the water in his room. Later that evening when it was 8, i made junks and snack food, and brought it to the sitting room where we all snacked on it as we watched a very funny comedy movie. I rested my head on Xavier shoulder when i felt my eyes getting heavy even when the movie was still on.
~*~*~
“Brielle wake up.” I heard a voice say as he gently tapped on my cheeks.
“Hm.” I opened my eyes, squinting it a little to see Xavier hovering over me. The lights and television were switched off and me and Xavier were the only ones in the living room.
“You need to head upstairs to your room and sleep.” Xavier said softly.
“Carry me.” I raised my hands up. Xavier rolled his eyes but smiled as he placed an arm under my knee, then the other around my shoulder before scooping me up in his arms, and walking towards the stairs.
When we got inside my room, Xavier gently lay me on my soft bed, pulling the covers over me. He leaned down and kssed my forehead.
“Good night Brielle.”
“Good night Xavier.”
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