Bleeding obsession novel Chapter 7

Authors pov

Ace looked at the girl who was walking with him towards the car. He didn't liked how Xavier behaved with her but still he doesn't know that she is not Natasha but Sarah. Ace felt bad seeing her tears and ruined makeup, whatever happened was not her fault. Ace knows how manipulative her father is, after all he is a mafia leader. He couldn't understand why he gave Sarah his business, is he really a caring father or it was just a way to shut her mouth.

Sarah's eyes were still glossy, she was trying to digest all the information she just got. She said all those things bravely in front of her father but in reality she was shaken from within. Since childhood she was surrounded by the criminals and she had no idea about it. She was constantly thinking how her life will be with Xavier. She was so engulfed in her thoughts that she stumbled due to her high heels and long dress.

Ace quickly held her by arms making her stand.

"Careful..."

He gently said, she nodded and thanked him and ace quickly maintained reasonable distance from her.

He handed her his handkerchief making her look at him confused.

"Take this... Your mascara is ruined..."

He said nervously, being gentle was not his way.

"Ohh... Thank you..."

She quickly took it.

He opened the car door for her to get in. Sarah got in and wiped her face, she looked at herself in tinted windows and scowled, she was total mess.

Driver started the car and ace sat beside her as another bodyguard was sitting in front passenger seat.

Ace introduced her with them first.

"And I am ace. Xavier's right hand man and friend too. If you need anything or have some problem you can call me anytime, I'll be there..."

He said in friendly tone, trying to make her comfortable as much as he can.

"Okay."

She said with small smile.

"Ace can I ask you something ?..."

Ace looked at her and nodded with smile.

"Anything..."

"He didn't wanted to marry me... Did he?..."

She asked straight forward.

"No he didn't but..."

Ace quickly said.

"but It's not about you. He didn't wanted to marry at all. He is a very private man and Don't like anyone's interference in his life."

"Will he hurt me?"

Her questions took ace off-guard.

"Umm... Sarah I don't know what Xavier can do but I advise you to be careful around him. Xavier is very unpredictable, I can't say anything about this. just make sure not to piss him off."

He said hesitantly.

"Means he will hurt me!..."

She stated looking away.

"May be you can become exception. Don't judge him just like that, please try to know him. May be you could change Xavier, he is not that bad..."

Ace said with desperation.

"It's all philosophical things ace. I can't change anyone specially cruel mafia boss. It only happens in movies and all those things. I can't change him neither I want to..."

She said coldly.

Ace's lips twitched upward.

"You never know..."

He said mischievously and Sarah ignored him not wanting to find any meaning in his words.

Driver pulled in front of the palace like mansion. Ace helped Sarah to get out of the car like a gentleman as she was having troubles with her gown.

"I didn't expected a gentleman like you in the mafia..."

Sarah Said to ace making him grin.

"I am a gentleman but only for beautiful ladies..."

He winked making her blush. She wasn't used to compliments like this. People called her smart, brave but never beautiful. She has never carried herself like that.

"Do you kill people ace ?..."

She asked and ace Smirked.

"We are mafia Sarah. That's our thing. But we don't hurt innocents, children or women."

He assured her but still she was very uncomfortable with the thought that they kill people.

Sarah looked at the big mansion and instantly got impressed by its beauty. Everything was designed with unique color combinations. Shiny marble floor and expensive paintings. It was screaming royalty.

Sarah saw one maid coming towards her.

"Hello ma'am. I'll guide you to your room please come with me..."

She politely said.

Ace frowned at her.

"Which room ?..."

He was worried that Xavier might do something to hurt her. Either physically or emotionally but He was sure that he won't hurt her physically.

He is yet to know that she is not Natasha.