Xander sigh, watching his grandparents from his phone screen as they pester him.
"I can't and that's final, you don't even like her" Xander heave.
"It was in the past now we want to meet her, please dear, you're our grandson"His grandmother said.
"Isabelle won't be comfortable with you, and besides I've plans for the whole three days i can't neglect it all"Xander massage his temple.
" Anything we'll give you anything in return" His grandpa throw the bait, Xander groan and laugh at the same time.
" You can't go back on your words grandpa, what I want isn't difficult"
" Go ahead dear"
" I want Sasha wedding to happen in three weeks "His Gramps exchange looks " That's what I want"
"Xander that's not your choice to make"
"Well I'm not the one who wants to meet my granddaughter in law"He snicker " Deal?"
"Xander can't you..."
" I've a meeting at ten,will call you....."
"Alright deal, tomorrow evening you should be here"Xander nod disconnecting the call,he stretch his arm,getting up from bed he glance at the space beside him "Isabelle"
"Hi, morning" Isabelle wave from the kitchen.
" Morning" Xander glance at the dishes building like a tornado "I didn't tell you to make anything" Isabelle fold her arms tired of the unstoppable arguments.
Xander throw everything made In the bin angrily before rushing to grab her hand,he pull her roughly "Who told you to make all that?"
"I didn't the...."
" What?those prostitute came in here?"
"What's wrong with you? it's good and for your information they are not prostitute"
" Enough"He scream, Isabelle step away trembling in both fear and anger "I'm your boss I own you, you've no right to talk to me like that"
" Calm down,I didn't inform you about them because... because "
" Everything in your mind is to make people feel worse,I hate your face"he scream. " Just die,just leave me alone"He stomp to back to the room.
Isabelle ruffle her hair picking up her bag,she exhale bringing out the phone Sasha had given her,she called Maja immediately.
"We're in paris Maja I'm doing everything to set things right"Isabelle said after explaining the whole situation with Xander.
" And then you leave him,like you've always done?emeryk son escaped we got the news last night but the strangest thing was that it happened the day you escaped too"
"I can't believe even his son wants a break,Xander isn't the man I know anymore he as changed"She lock the bathroom.
"Isabelle you can work from there but i suggest you don't,leave today emeryk men are all over there looking for you, it's risky"Maja voiced her concern.
" It's not like I've a choice there many people after me, emeryk,the chief of police,a lot I've lost count but I can't leave like that"
" Do you want to get him married now? Isabelle the biggest mistake you ever made was to marry him"
" I know Maja,and do trust me"She sneer in a joking manner.
" I trust you send the address, we'll meet soon"
" I love you"Isabelle chuckle. " I can't wait to see you"
"Same here,hold on till then"
***
"To give me a warning?" The mask man snort,the man sitting opposite him lean on the armchair lazily.
" She's mine"
" Mine not yours,she became mine the minute Debra mack got involved and didn't I gave her to you,I made you do whatever you wanted with her on the hope that she's going to be tamed"
"it's not my fault she escaped"He snap.
" Stop making her that way, she's not so smart you know"
"She is,Emeryk outdid himself when he placed that chip on her but the best part is someone as the control to that chip"The masked man fold his legs,his chin upward.
"Who else knows about this?"
"Emeryk is doing everything to get to whoever it is,but I already know where you can find it I just need her,she mustn't face any legal charges,I want her for myself"
"I should handcuff you right now you know?"The mask man mouth move while the other man mouth twitched.
"Xander life is in my hand, chief I won't hesitate to kill him or Sasha"
" Where's the place the control might be found?"
"Mack mansion in US"The mask man face fell.
****
Xander place the files in orders on the table but still talking to Evans over the phone.
"I don't believe anything is wrong with her,I provoked her a great deal and she didn't say anything"
" Nothing strange,like lights or..."
" Stop it Evans,this isn't a joking matter, how's the man?"
" He wouldn't tell us anything but the papers are almost ready" Evans reply in a clipped tone " The death certificate,so tell me do you really hate her like you said you did?I still wonder why you married her"
"Yes,I get irritated whenever I sight her,and damn I need the death certificate urgently, I'll lock her up when the papers are right in my hand"Xander yelled annoyed by the question.
Isabelle smile bitterly at the bitter truth portrayed in front of her,Xander throw his phone on the bed turning unexpectedly that Isabelle froze.
"You're here, great put on something we're going out" Isabelle nod like a robot, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Hurry" Xander snap.
"Assuming I change into who you want me to will you be happy?" Xander lift his gaze, tilting his head to get the point of her question.
"Yes why?"
"Will you?"
"I said yes,I will be happy of course"
Isabelle Bob her head walking to the bathroom,she switch on the shower and sit on the well tiled floor listening to the sound before crying out her pain.
"That's the best part" Xander stated putting on the cat mask and nudging her to put it on "Hey, we've been to the restaurant,the museum every single place I could think of and you're..."He flick her nose " What's up with you?"
Xander exhale deeply giving her the ice cream in his hand,she took it smiling a little "I'm so..." He cleared his throat changing his mind.
The Leninlemmon love mansion made Isabelle smile to herself,she close her eyes swiftly to imagine a couple here,it was beautiful roses everywhere including the living room.
The house decor was all red with love shaped designs, Xander pull her to the train section picking up a rose and clasp it in her hand carefully.
"There are thorns on it be careful" He warned taking off the cat mask before handing her the wine.
"I need to go use the..." Isabelle mutter once her phone vibrated,Xander beam.
"Finally you said something,you're free to go" Isabelle step out of the train running to the bathroom,Xander wink at two men standing in a corner they nod following her.
The two walk in silent lost in thought, Xander glance at the receptionist,she blush giving in a small leaflet.
Bang.... Isabelle froze crouching down and blocking her ears,the hotel turned from calm to chaos,the people scream,fall and ran to hide in fear as the bullets ring in the air like doorbells.
Xander bring out his gun,dragging Isabelle to the elevator to get her to safety but Isabelle got pulled forcefully by arms that Xander was forced to let go.
Isabelle scream fighting them off her body "Calm..."
"Maja" Isabelle eyes widen "You've grown so strong...Aurelian"She hug the redhaired man, pinching his cheeks. "You guys didn't tell me...." A sound of gun shot stop her.
" I miss you honey but we have to do all this later,first let's get you inside the car"Aurelian kiss her cheek and hand her a gun,she grab it but didn't budge.
"I can't leave him here all alone"
"His mens are here to protect him"Maja bend to get a shot " I don't understand the army are here then why is there a shootout?"
" Emeryk men are here I suppose, Isabelle get into the car, we'll go fetch Jamie"Aurelian shoot the men's heading their way.
"No I can't leave without knowing what this is all about"Isabelle push through the crowd ignoring her friends call.
"Shit" Maja cursed "make sure she's okay"She tap Aurelian.
" I will"Aurelian Utter.
Isabelle Dodge for any attack,she hide behind a pillar cocking her gun as two men head for her,she grab one with her free hand shooting the other repeatedly in the chest.
She pull the I.d watch in his hand,ticking it in her pant,she made a show of releasing him from her grip before shooting him in the head,she pick up the phone that was clutched in his hand.
Dodging for the other attackers,she dial code numbers in the phone hurriedly. "Hello" a husky voice answer, Isabelle recognized it in an heartbeat so they were here for her.
"Where is that woman ?" Xander search ferociously for her,taking steps back to the elevator,he suddenly saw someone he'd met before and ran after him "Aurelian"
Aurelian curse under his breath walking faster to the room for protection not against the gunmen's but Xander.
Xander cut up with him blocking the entrance before he can make a run Aurelian glare at him pushing Xander off.
"where's Isabelle?"
"Am I a shelter or something?"Aurelian scowl at the outrageous question.
"No,but you were buddies in school babysitter, where's my wife? call me mad but I'm not a fool not to note that you're in Paris the same place I'm staying"
" Find Isabelle yourself, I don't know where she is"Aurelian snap and Dodge the blow coming from Xander.
" I'm calling the police"
"Hey,chill it hasn't gotten to that" Aurelian snort "She....she...hell I saw her minutes ago" Xander grin.
" Where?"
" The bathroom" Aurelian wipe his cheek.
"If I don't find her...."
"Go die jerk" Aurelian push the door with his leg,got in before Xander could and lock it up, striding to the window to get to the floor he left Isabelle.