Chapter 17
CHAPTER 17
Country D Xavier safe house– Luna's POV
I couldn't believe what was happening. My feelings for Xavier were growing stronger every day, but I was still torn. I had promised Mrs. Maria, Xavier's mother, that I would protect him, but being around him made me feel things I couldn't ignore. Xavier noticed my distance and pulled me aside. "Luna, what's wrong? You've been avoiding me." I sighed. "I don't know, Xavier. I'm just confused." Xavier took my hand. "I know I've been busy with the investigation, but my feelings for you and Andre haven't changed. I want us to be a family." I looked into his eyes, wanting to believe him.
Just then, Desmond burst in. "Xavier, we have a problem. Cassandra's uploaded a story on social media claiming she's pregnant with your child." Xavier's face darkened. "I'll take care of it."
And he did. He used one of his CIA agents to get Cassandra to a hotel, drugged her, and uploaded pictures of her with another man, labeling her a cheat. I was shocked. "Xavier, how could you?" Xavier shrugged. "She was trying to ruin my reputation. I had to protect myself." But I knew this would only lead to more trouble. And it did. Cassandra, filled with hatred, teamed up with her father, Mr. Anthonio, to seek revenge. Little did we know, this was only the beginning.
Luna's POV
I waited anxiously for Xavier's return, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. When he finally walked in, I breathed a sigh of relief. "What did you do?" I asked, noticing the determined look on his face. "I took care of a loose end," he replied, his eyes glinting in the dim light. I knew better than to press him for details. Xavier's secrets were his own, and I trusted him to keep us safe.
But as we settled in for the night, I couldn't shake off the feeling that we were living on borrowed time. Mr. Anthonio and Cassandra were still out there, plotting their revenge. And then, just as I drifted off to sleep, I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Xavier. "Luna, I need to tell you something," he whispered, his voice low and urgent. I sat up, my heart racing. "What is it Xee?"
Xavier hesitated, his eyes searching mine. "I will be going back to Country C, that's the only way I can take down Mr. Anthonio once and for all. But it's going to require a huge risk." I nodded, my mind racing with possibilities. "I'm not ready to loose you again so not accepted.. Xavier's face set in a determined mask. " please Luna I will be fine and that's the I only way to end this fight.. I'm going to country C. I'm going to take the fight to Mr. Anthonio's doorstep." I couldn't shake off the feeling that Xavier's actions would come back to haunt us. And then, I received a chilling message from Cassandra. "You think you've won, but my father will destroy you and your precious Xavier. You'll never be able to protect him." I showed the message to Xavier, but he just shrugged it off. "Don't worry, Luna. I can handle Mr. Anthonio." But I knew better. I knew that Mr. Anthonio was a dangerous man, and he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. As we settled into our new routine at the safe house, I couldn't help but feel like we were waiting for the other shoe to drop.
And then, one night, it did. We were ambushed by Mr. Anthonio's men. Xavier fought them off, but I knew we couldn't keep running forever. "We need to come up with a new plan," I told Xavier, as we caught our breath. Xavier nodded. "I agree. But first, I need to take care of something." And with that, he disappeared into the night, leaving me wondering what he was up to.
Xavier's POV
I knew I had to take a risk to take down Mr. Anthonio. I turned to Luna and told her my plan. "We're going to country C. We'll gather evidence and build a case against him." Luna nodded, her eyes shining with determination.
Meanwhile, In Country C. Cassandra was seething with anger. Her father, Mr. Anthonio, noticed her distress. "What's wrong, my dear?" he asked, his voice dripping with malice. Cassandra showed him the pictures Xavier had uploaded, labeling her a cheat. Mr. Anthonio's face darkened. "We'll show him," he growled. "We'll destroy him and his precious Luna."
Mr. Anthonio POV
I was furious. Xavier had humiliated my daughter, and now he thought he could take me down? I would show him my power. I would destroy him and everyone he loved. And so, the stage was set for a final showdown. Xavier, Luna, and Desmond were ready to take on Mr. Anthonio and Cassandra. But only time would tell who would emerge victorious.
Desmond's POV (CIA department)
I received a message from Xavier, requesting my help. I was to meet him in at the safehouse here in country C, where we would gather evidence to take down Mr. Anthonio.
I arrived at the safe house, my senses on high alert. I knew Mr. Anthonio was dangerous, and we had to be careful.