Chapter 2 2

Chapter 2

"I told you to make breakfast that my brother is coming back home and you are still here?" Alexa's soul almost jumped out of her when she heard the thundering voice of her husband, Xavier as he barged into the kitchen. Two weeks into this hell of a marriage, but yet felt like years. Alexa didn't know which was more horrifying. The fact that she was going to spend the rest of her life with this monster that derived joy in causing her pain, or recalling she would never have freedom.

"I just finished cleaning the house, and..." A slap landed across Alexa's cheek. A slap that sent her staggering back and forth until she crashed against the counter, pressing her hand against the red hot plate, and a scream tore through her throat as it burnt her hand. This is what she went through every single day in the hands of this man that married her for no reason but to just abuse her.

"How dare you! I told you my brother is coming and you are lazing around doing nothing?" Mr. Xavier roared again as he towered over her, not giving a damn if her hand was hurting or not.

"Uhm..."

"Don't get me angry, Alexa. You won't want to see the other side of me," Alexa whimpered as she curled herself up on the ground, her cheeks wet with her hot tears as she stared into space. What other side could he possibly show to her than this? What was worse than being his punch bag every damn day? What was her offence.

"Are you still sitting there?" He thundered again, and this time, she quickly stood up, ignoring the excruciating pain all over her body.

"I'm going to the airport to pick up my brother. You better not let me come back and not meet everything done here," He threatened, and she quickly nodded her head.

"Make sure you bath and clean yourself up. I don't want you to look like crap in front of my brother. And cover those things up," He stated, referring to the bruises in her body.

Alexa breathed out in relief as soon as he was gone, and instead of whimpering, she got back to work.

Thankfully, she soon finished cooking, so she went to her room, had a quick bath, treated her injury and got dressed.

Alexa stood in front of the mirror minutes later, fully dressed in a long sleeve shirt and a long trouser. Thankfully, she was able to cover her bruises with make-up, and the ones on her hands and back were covered with her shirt. She felt her hand burning, but still had to cover it up with the sleeve of her dress, scared of what her husband would do to her.

Alexa's heart skipped a beat when she heard the car honking from outside as soon as she stepped into the living room. He heart pounded hard against her chest as she awaited her husband, praying hard not to do anything that would end up making him to beat her again.

She fondled with her fingers as she sat on the couch in the living room, waiting for them.

Seconds slowly ticked into minutes and when the door finally opened, her heart stopped beating. With her gaze held low, she quickly rose to her feet.

"You are home, hus..." Her voice trailed off and her jaw dropped to the ground when she raised her gaze and found a familiar face.

His face was something she could never forget so soon, his charming eyes, pointed nose, perfect height and everything were something she would always take notice of. It was Miguel. The man she had a nightstand with just two weeks ago.

"Mi...guel..." She whispered to herself as she locked eyes with the shocked Miguel who couldn't help himself but stare back at her. He could swear with his life that this was the same lady he was looking forward to seeing again.

"It's you..."

"Oh... Darling, is this your brother?" Alexa quickly spoke up as she went to stand beside Xavier and locked her arms with his.

"Hmm. Miguel... This is my wife, Alexa. Darling, meet Miguel, my kid brother. The one I told you about," Alexa's heart sank into her stomach when Xavier finally introduced them to each other.

"Yo...your wife?" Miguel finally found his voice as he glanced at Xavier and back to Alexa who has turned her face away.

"Yes. I got married the day you traveled. That was last two weeks. Sorry I didn't tell you, I wanted to surprise you when you get back," Xavier smiled at Miguel as he wrapped his arm around Alexa's shoulder, playing the perfect loving husband when he was nothing but an abusive bastard.

"Oh... That's...nice. it's nice to meet you, sister-in-law," Miguel extended his hand for a handshake as he smiled at Alexa.

"Hmm. Nice to meet you, Sir," She forced a smile as she briefly too his hand.

"Darling, why don't you take Miguel's bag to his room? I got a call at the company and I need to go now," Xavier placed his hands on her shoulders and smiled at her.

"You are leaving so soon, brother?"

"Yes. I'm sorry, it's very urgent and important. Let's have dinner together tonight when I get back," Xavier patted his shoulder, then kissed Alexa's forehead and finally left the house, leaving her with Miguel.

"Uhm... Come with me, Sir. I will help you with that," Alexa tried not to stutter as she reached for his suitcase, but he pulled it away before she could reach it.

"What is going on here, Alexa? Are you not going to explain to me?" He scoffed unbelievably, and she bit her bottom lip.

"Wh...what do you mean?" She shrugged, and he scoffed again.

"Are you really asking me that? You had sex with me that night knowing fully well that you were going to get married to my brother?" He almost raised his voice at her, but he tried to keep his voice cool.

"I...I didn't know you were his brother..."

"Even if you didn't, Alexa. Why would you do something like that when you knew you were going to get married the next day? Why would you cheat on your..."

"Can you pretend we never met and let this slide?" She cut him off, and his jaw dropped to the ground. For the next few seconds, Miguel stared at her in disbelief.

"What do you want me to forget? Is it the fact that we had sex that night or the fact that you cheated on my brother?" He scoffed and ran his fingers through his hair.

"This is crazy. How did you feel knowing you cheated? How did you feel whenever my brother smiles at you? Do you ever imagine the pain he would feel if he ever found out about it..."

"Just stop talking, Miguel! Fucking stop talking, ok? This is my life, and you have no right to judge me, so I'm begging you..." She paused, her lips quivered as she tried to hold back her tears.

"Just pretend we never met. Pretend that never happened and we would be cool," She said to him.

"I'm sure you must be familiar with this house since it's your brother's house. Please help yourself with lunch when you are ready to eat. Excuse me," Alexa stated and finally walked away, leaving Miguel stunned...