Chapter 15

I sat up with a jerk and looked at him with wide eyes. What the hell did he mean by he wasn't Hannah's father? My mind was racing with a million thoughts and he sat up, looking at me with his intense gaze.

"Uhhh...Nobody knows about this except me and my parents. I thought you should know because I trust you," he started and I remained silent, bracing myself for what he was about to say, "I'm not a single child, Rebecca. I had an older brother and he was married to this amazing girl, Grace. Hannah is their daughter," he stated in a sad tone.

Had a brother? Oh god, no. Let it not be what I think it might be.

"Four years back, they were out on a date and while returning home," he swallowed hard and I held his hand. I felt my eyelids brim with tears, seeing how hard it was for him to tell, "It was raining and their car....it just slid off the road. That night when we received the call from the police, it was the worst day of our lives. They said that they couldn't save them," A lone tear, fell off his cheek and I wipe it, grazing my fingers against his face. I started to sob and bit my lip to control myself.

Dammit, I needed to be strong for him right now.

"Hannah was nine months old at that time and my heart broke when I realized that she lost both her parents. My pain felt like it was nothing when I saw that innocent child who had no idea about what had just happened," he sniffled and I covered my mouth to hold back my sobs, thinking about that sweet angel. No one should have to lose their parents and losing my own dad, I knew how it felt," My mom and dad, took care of her till she was three years old. And then, one day, I didn't care about anything. I realized that I loved that kid to bits so I decided to adopt her legally and that...that was the best decision of my life, " he spoke softly, rubbing circles on my hand.

God, Could this guy be any more amazing?

"Does Hannah know about---" I started and he shook his head.

"For now, she thinks her mom is in heaven and I'm her biological father but I'll tell her... I'll tell her the truth when she is old enough to understand stuff," he pulled me closer and buried his face in my neck. I held him tightly and squeezed my eyes to prevent the tears that were flowing down my cheeks.

God, all this time I was thinking that they were so happy and content. Life was so fucking unfair.

"I'm scared, baby. What if she doesn't accept me as her dad when I tell her the truth?" he spoke against my neck and I pulled him back.

"Are you kidding? You are the most amazing father I have ever know and I think even your brother wouldn't have loved her as much as you do. I know kids who are not taken care of, by their own parents. You are truly amazing, Xavier," I replied, speaking every word from my heart. He flashed me a breathtaking smile which made my heart skip a beat.

"Now you know all about me and my secret," he let out a small chuckle and I placed my hand on his chest, realizing how much he trusted me.

"I'm sure your brother and Grace would be so proud of you," he wiped my tears and pulled me in for a kiss. I kissed him back softly and there was something different in that kiss. It felt so amazing and I melted against him while he pulled me on to his lap.

"You are the second best thing that has happened to me," he whispered pulling back and I felt my heart racing wildly, "Hannah is the first thing, in case your wondering," he chuckled, reading my mind so well.

"I kinda knew that," I blushed, resting my head against his chest. I wanted to tell him about Nate because if I wanted to be in a relationship with him, he should know stuff about me too.

"You remember Nate, my best friend?" I asked and felt him nod his head.

"He was the one who broke my heart," I stated and he remained silent.

"I don't understand," he replied and I let out a huge sigh. I told him the whole thing from the beginning and by the time I was done, I could see his face flare up with anger.

"I am so going to kill that son of a bitch," he was fuming with rage and I shook my head with a small smile.

"I'm way past it, Xavier. I don't feel anything for him now," I whispered and he relaxed a bit.

"Fuck, he must be crazy to not want a girl, like you and he has no idea what he is missing," I flicked my eyes to meet his gaze and lost myself in those gorgeous blue orbs, "I know it is too soon but I think I'm falling for you, Rebecca." he blurted and I stopped breathing.

OH. MY. GOD!

"You can breathe and I don't want you to feel any pressure. I just wanted you to know how I feel because life is too short," he grinned and kissed my lips lightly. I let out a huge breath and blinked, trying to process what he just said. Maybe I felt the same way too but I wanted to be sure this time and not repeat the same mistake I did with Nate.

"Why do you always call me by my full name?" I asked, after some time and he looked at me surprised, "I mean, most people call me 'Becca' or 'Becs' but you never call me anything other than 'Rebecca'," I imitated his deep voice which made him laugh.

"First of all, I don't sound anything like that and second of all, I call you by your full name because I like it," he smirked, playing with ends of my dress.

"I like it too,"

"Sure you do," he started kissing my neck and I moved my head to the other side, giving him better access.

"I'm so glad that you trust me, Xavier. I feel so much closer to you now," I smiled and closed my eyes as he sucked on my sweet spot.

"Mmmm...let me feel even more closer," he groaned, slipping his hands between my thighs, making me laugh hard.

"God, you are so dirty," I tried to push his away but he was way stronger than me.

"You love it, baby."

That I do. I sighed, gazing up at the stars as he continued to kiss down my neck.

Maybe my fairytale ending wasn't that far away!