(Xavier's pov)
I saw her .
She looked blank as she walked to the field.
- what's going on?-
" What the heck!'
" Someone walked in the middle of the field"
" Get her out of there she'll ruin the game!" Another screamed .
" Is that Kathy?!" Luke was next to me he was confused , I was confused .
" What came over her?" I whispered and walked towards her but now her hands were rubbing each other as I walked closer , she looked cold and lost .
" She's crazy " I heard someone say .
" Get out of there!" The entire field was a mess no one approached her but they yelled at her from a distance.
she was crying but unaware .
Her beautiful face was flushed , I hugged her to keep her calm when I looked down she shut her eyes immediately hiding in my embrace.
- what happened to her?-
I walked with her slowly to a bench and sat her down her eyes was still shut until she opened them again, my heart ached seeing how confused and scared she was , tears gathering her eyes as she stared at me for support.
I took a bottle water from the cooler next to her leg and gave it to her.
" Here" I said .
But she stared at me instead.
I wanted to be sure if she's fine - are you okay?- is what I would have asked but Ivy ran over
" Kathy ? Are you okay ?" She asked I looked at Ivy she was giving me a side eye.
" Not sure " I heard Kathy say almost like a whisper .I looked at her concerned .
Ivy's hand slightly touched my shoulder , understanding the meaning I took out Kathy's hand giving her the water and standing up.
" Take her to the Health bay to be sure" I told Ivy and she smirked arching an eyebrow.
I gave her a cold glare and she put on an innocent face again.
- what a two faced bitch-
" I'll do just that Xavier " she said and I walked away.
Being distant from Katherine is harder than I expected. When I agreed to stay away from her, I didn't realize how much it would haunt me. I think about her all the time; I want to comfort her, be with her. But she's hurt, and I understand why. She thinks I hate her, but that's far from the truth. I love her, but I was trapped in a situation where I had to push her away.
As a Blackwood, perfection is expected of me - in sports, academics, style, friends, and even my girlfriend. My parents allowed me to be friends with Kathy, but when our friendship became public, they wanted me to cut ties with her. Now, I'm being watched to ensure I stay away from her. Ivy, my mother's minion, appears innocent but is actually deceitful and manipulative.
Carmen was just a pawn in our social game, a friend of convenience. My heart has always belonged to Kathy, but I couldn't express my true feelings. Now, I'm forced to listen to my dad and hide in his shadow, pretending to be the perfect son. It hurts to be unable to stand up for Kathy and fight for our love.
I stood alone at the school's back, smoking away my frustrations. Ivy appeared before me, her arms crossed.
"What do you want?" she asked. I exhaled a stream of smoke and crushed the cigarette beneath my foot.
'How's Kathy?' I asked, my voice laced with concern. Ivy's expression turned cold.
"I work for your mom, not you."She turned to leave, but I grasped her arm.
" 'Answer me, Ivy." My grip tightened as she tried to pull away.
"'Let me go, or I'll tell your dad"' Her voice trembled.
'"You're hurting me, Xavier." I glared at her, unyielding.
"She was excused from her duties and went home due to dizziness. Davis picked her up, and she's fine now." I released Ivy's arm, and she hastened away. I ran my hands through my hair, frustration mounting. I longed to ask Kathy if she was okay, if she needed help, but I was trapped in this suffocating web of expectations. I can't be myself anymore; it's suffocating me. But I'll bide my time, follow my father's rules for now. Once I'm in charge, everything will change.
.....
School was over I walked out and a car came in front of me .
" Good afternoon young master Blackwood " Butler Yul came down the car and took my bag,. About to enter the car when.....
" Xavier " ivy came running
" What is it ?" I held the door.
" Can I come home with you ? I want to see your mom " she said with a smile . I smirked and looked at Yul .
" No " I said and got in .
" Bastard" I heard her curse before I closed the door .
. She avoids talking to me during school hours and suddenly she shows up to hitch a ride ? ... Maybe cause Katherine isn't here . She can only talk to my mom through phone calls , she thinks I'm foolish enough to let her into my dad's mansion , think again jerk..
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WRITER'S POV
The black gates swung open, revealing the opulent Blackwood estate. The gold initials "Bw" gleamed in the center of the entrance. Xavier stepped out of the car and walked into the modern castle, his shoes echoing through the empty halls. He entered the elevator, which whisked him away to his private sanctuary.
With a press of a button, his room transformed into a sleek, ash-grey oasis. The king-sized bed beckoned, adorned with a prominent "Bw" monogram on the floor. A sprawling balcony boasted a TV, while a massive photo of Kathy and him smiled down from above the bed. A walk-in closet bursting with Bw-branded attire and a shoe closet filled with matching footwear reflected his refined taste.
Xavier dropped his bag on the bed, shed his uniform, and donned a comfortable robe. "Gary?" he called out, and the AI assistant responded,
"Yes, Xavier?" He asked for the time - 2:40 pm - and requested the heater be turned on. After a refreshing 5-minute bathroom break, he emerged in shorts and a Blackwood-branded shirt, his damp hair adding a hint of messy charm. He made his way downstairs, ready to unwind through the elevator.
" Yul!" He called
" Yes sir" Butler Yul rushed to Xavier
" I'll take dinner in my room as usual " Xavier said ready to leave .
" Sir" Yul called
" Yes" Xavier turned
" Your dad and mom are coming in today and they would love to have a family dinner" he said
" Are guests coming?" Xavier asked
" No just you guys" Yul told him
- what got into them?- Xavier thought.
" Okay " Xavier walked away .