Hickey or Love Bites?

"Come on Rosa, eat it"

Jennifer whined while placing the spoon in front of Rosaline's lips. She scrunched her nose and turned her head sideways.

"Urgg! Such a stubborn kid."

Jennifer huffed in anger. She then clutched the spoon tightly with her right hand and with her left hand she pulled Rosaline's right cheek. She moaned in pain and slapped her hands away while glaring her.

"Rosa! You have to eat it. You need to take your medicines"

Jennifer said in a worried tone but Rosaline looked away from her and replied in a firm voice.

"I don't want to eat. I am full now. And please, leave me alone."

Jennifer was taken aback with her cold tone but then her gaze turned soft as she saw her petite condition. Rosaline was looking too weak and pale. She sighed but then put up a fake smile and chirped.

"Alright Madam. But I won't leave until you finish all of this. Now common eat it. Say Ah~"

She smiled while placing the spoon in front of her lips again. Rosaline again ignored her and looked away.

"That's it. You are so stubborn. Now eat this or I will pour the entire soup on your head."

Jennifer spat. Rosaline looked at her in shock. Jennifer then lifted the bowl in air and brought it above her head so as to scare her. Rosaline quickly covered herself with her arms and shrieked in fear when all of a suddenly a deep bone-chilling growl echoed from behind making both the girls jump in fear.

"Do that and then see what happens to you."

Rosaline swiftly snapped her head towards the owner of that deep voice only to find Xavier standing at the entrance glaring at Jennifer fiercely. He was dressed impeccably in his shiny blue suit and his black curls were dangling in front of his eyes making him appear hotter. Although his face looked calm but the fury in his eyes was clearly visible. She then looked back at Jennifer who was looking at him with a horrified expression.

Xavier then slowly sauntered towards them with heavy steps. Jennifer looked at him in horror, his icy cold glare was enough to froze her blood. Rosaline gulped in fear but got startled when Xavier roughly grabbed the bowl from Jennifer's hands and threw it on the floor harshly leaving her stunned. She immediately rose to her feet. All of a sudden, the temperature of the room turned frigid. Rosaline gasped as she noticed his blood-red eyes. His calm demeanour abruptly changed into Satan. She jumped in fear hearing his raging voice as he shouted at Jennifer angrily.

"WHO TOLD YOU TO COME INSIDE AND FEED THIS SHIT TO MY ROSEBUD?"

Rosaline's heart lurched in her throat while Jennifer looked at the raging Mafia while shivering furiously.

"I-I didn't do anything. James told me to feed something to Rosa s-so that she can take the m-medicines."

She stuttered in fear. Rosaline was watching everything quietly. She felt sorry for the poor girl. Although she herself was scared to her core at the moment but still she grabbed Jennifer's hand tightly and threw a death glare at the ferocious man who was looking ready to murder someone.

"She is my friend. She doesn't need your permission to visit me. So, stop howling and just get out."

She spat while controlling her fear. Xavier teared his gaze away from Jennifer and looked at her. All of a sudden, his lips which were sealed in a thin line curved upwards as he flashed her his billion-dollar smile. Both the girls became shocked to see the sudden change in his demeanour. The man who was raging like a bull a few minutes before was now smiling in front of them.

Xavier then came closer to Rosaline and bend down to her level. He raised his hand in air and caressed her head softly.

"Calm down Rose. Okay, I won't shout if that's what you want. But please don't stress yourself."

He spoke gently while patting her head. Rosaline stared him with wide eyes. Xavier smiled and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. He then stood up and looked at Jennifer who was watching him with fear and confusion.

"My Rosebud doesn't like tomato soup."

He spoke sternly. Jennifer looked at him with a confused yet scared expression. All of a sudden, a knock on the door grabbed their attention. Rosaline turned her head towards her left and found a guy dressed in black suit entering the room while holding a tray in his hand. A bowl was kept on it and was covered with a lid. Xavier took the tray from his hands and nodded at him. The man bowed to him respectfully and took his leave. Rosaline and Jennifer had a puzzled look on their face as they watched everything quietly.

Xavier then walked towards Rosaline and kept the tray on the table beside her bed. He then flicked his fingers in air while his gaze was still fixed on her. But Jennifer remained rooted on the spot as she didn't get the signal. He then looked at her and shot her a glare. She flinched as soon her eyes met with his red-rimmed ones. She quickly lowered her head and left the room with tottering steps.

Rosaline's P.O.V.

Fear crawled up in my bones as soon as Jennifer left. Xavier then turned back and looked at me. His smile faltered when he noticed my scrutinizing gaze. Xavier then took a deep sigh and sat beside me. My senses immediately switched-on alert mode as I noticed our proximity. I quickly shifted aside. His eyes glistened with pain watching my fear and resistance. But what can I do? No matter how tough I try to act in front of him, I can't deny the fact that I still fear him. Xavier looked at me with hurt but when our eyes met, he quickly covered it with a fake smile.

"Rose, I brought this for you. Come on, drink it."

He smiled at me and picked up the bowl from the table. As soon as he removed the lid, my stomach growled as the sweet aroma of veggies hit my nostrils turning my mouth watery. It was true that I hate tomato soup. Xavier knew about my obsession for vegetable soup.

I turned maudlin as I watched him dipping the spoon in the bowl. He scooped the soup and brought in front of my lips after blowing off the steam gently. Since I was too much hungry so I decided to keep my anger aside for some time and eat.

I was about to open my mouth when a haunting memory flashed in my mind making my heart jump in fear. The past again started to play in front of my eyes like a cassette tape of a horror movie. My mind recalled the frightening scenes when Xavier fed me the soup in the plane when we were leaving for Italy. How I threw water on his face, how I shouted and slapped him, how I cried because of my stupidness which eventually led me to face his wrath and brutality.

I unconsciously flinched as soon as the spoon touched my lips. My eyes moistened up and I cowered back in fear. Xavier became puzzled. He furrowed his brows but quickly masked it with a grim expression and spoke in a deep voice.

"Rose, drink it."

'No, not again, not again!'

Warning bells started ringing in my ears as my heart started beating at an erratic speed. My body started shivering vigorously while my mind stopped working as the past hooked my senses.

Xavier shot me a death glare and immediately grabbed me by my arm. I panicked.

"W-What a-are-"

I couldn't finish as he quickly dragged me and pushed me on the bed harshly. I landed on my face and turned around. I squealed as he immediately hovered above me pinning me down on the bed.

"X-Xav-"

I couldn't finish as he slapped me harshly on my face making my cut burst open. I turned around and looked at him with teary-eyes. But he grabbed my throat and started squeezing it making me choke.

"I HAD WARNED YOU NOT TO DISOBEY ME, DIDN'T I?"

He snarled angrily while increasing the pressure. I started removing his hands as I struggled to breathe

"X-Xavier...I can't....I-I..."

I couldn't speak anything as he was choking me to death. I started feeling dizzy and was about to faint when he removed his grip and slammed his lips on mine kissing me madly. I started pushing his shoulders but instantly a hard slap landed on my face making me cry hysterically.

Xavier ripped my sleeves and started biting my neck angrily making me cry due to the excruciating pain.

The tears which were threatening to fall immediately started rolling down my cheeks as I burst into tears. I quickly covered my face and started crying loudly.

End of Rosaline's P.O.V.

Xavier became shocked and looked at Rosaline with wide eyes. He quickly placed the soup on the table and pulled her in his embrace.

"W-What happened Rose?"

He was completely baffled with her sudden breakdown. Rosaline cried like a child not even caring that she was wailing in the arms of the man who was the sole reason behind her tears. She cried, cried and cried emptying all the pain of her heart. Xavier tightened the hold around her dainty figure. His vision turned blurry as he couldn't see her broken like this. His heart torn asunder with her every whimper. He hugged her tightly and dipped his face in her crook. Tears trickled down his eyes as he also wept silently along with her.

After around ten minutes, Rosaline slowly broke the hug and wiped off her tears with the back of her palm. Xavier sighed as he looked at her puffy eyes and swollen face. His heart shattered as he noticed her pitiful condition. He raised his hand up and slowly cupped her right cheek. Rosaline turned stiff but she was too tired to fight back. She also had a slight fever which had debilitated her. Xavier lifted her chin up making her look in his eyes which were filled with pain and remorse.

He slowly leaned forward; their nose brushed against each other. He pecked her lips to which she flinched but before she could remove his hands, he pulled her forward by her nape and rested his forehead on hers.

"Stay."

He murmured against her lips with his eyes closed. Rosaline looked at him in surprise but he continued.

"I know I have hurt you too much in the past. You were my light, my world, my life. I promised to keep you safe and sound, to always protect your beautiful smile, to treat you like my Princess but I failed."

Xavier then pecked her cheeks.

"I crushed my little flower which deserved delicacy and gentleness."

He caressed her lips with his thumb.

"I bruised these pink petals which deserve to be caressed and kissed softly."

He brushed her lips against hers and then kissed them gently.

"I know Rose, I know I have wrecked you beyond repair but...but it's just that no matter what I do, what I say, I can't stay away from you, not now nor never."

Xavier whispered in a sad tone as he rested his forehead against her.

"You're my lifeline Rosaline, I will die without you. We have been beleaguered by so many problems. But despite of all this my love for you never faded. I have loved you so much Rosebud but you disappointed me."

He growled. Rosaline's eyes immediately shot open as soon as she heard his accusatory tone. But this time instead of fear, anger flooded her veins. She gave a hard push on his shoulders. Xavier jerked back but his glare intensified as soon as he heard her next words.

"ME? YOU'RE ACCUSING ME? I DISAPPOINTED YOU? WHEN? BECAUSE IF I REMEMBER THE PERSON WHO ALWAYS FORGAVE YOU, WHO ALWAYS GAVE YOU CHANCES, WHO ALWAYS STAYED BEHIND DESPITE OF BEING TREATED AS A TRASH, WHO ALWAYS STOOD BESIDE YOU EVEN WHEN THE WHOLE WORLD WAS AGAINST YOU, WHO NEVER LEFT YOUR HAND EVEN THOUGH YOU KEPT HURTING HER WAS ME! IT WAS ME XAVIER ALL THE TIME, IT WAS ME, NOT YOU!!"

Rosaline shouted while angry tears rolled down her cheeks. A small yelp escaped her lips when Xavier grabbed her elbows and pulled her to himself with a jerk. She looked at him fear but then shut her eyes when he bellowed on her face.

"No,Not.the.last.time. Yes, I did wrong and you kept forgiving me for all my wrongdoings but then why did you forgot your fucking principles when you left me Rosaline Knight?"

Xavier mocked her as he increased his grip on her fragile figure making her wince in pain.

"How come you came in the words of that CIA bug so easily, like a naive, like a DUMB? What happened to my Savage Queen that she behaved like a wimp? If you were so intelligent Amore, then what circumstances compelled you to reject your theory at the most IMPORTANT, CRUCIAL MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE AND MADE YOU RAN AWAY WITH THAT BLOODY BASTARD!!!"

His mocking tone turned into an angry one as he screamed at her face. Rosaline's face turned pale; her eyes widened as she stared in his blood- red psychotic eyes in horror. Xavier was mad, he was literally seething in anger. His chest heaved vigorously in fury. She immediately tried to move away from him but her little stunt was enough to trigger the Devil.

A small shriek escaped her lips when Xavier abruptly coiled his long fingers around her neck and pulled her to himself. Rosaline quickly placed her fingers on his wrist trying to pry off his hands. Her vision turned foggy but she continued to glare at the deranged beast.

"What was left to say more? You had promised me that you won't hurt anyone but-but you killed Rebecca. She was my best friend, Xavier. She was like my sister. And to talk about Vincent, it was never my intentions to run away with him but when he showed me the video of your monstrous act, I was left speechless. When everything was in front of my eyes then how come I would have stayed behind? I saw how you killed her and there was no point of clarifying the things. I saw it. I saw everything. Now don't tell me that the video was morphed because I am not stupid. I can clearly-"

"Oh yes you are."

Xavier snarled with gritted teeth. Rosaline looked at him with confusion.

"You are one. And you'll remain one."

He sneered at her face. Rosaline glared him and started pushing his shoulders but her strength was incomparable to him.

"What do you mean?"

She spat and continued pushing him. But Xavier didn't budge. He lowered his head and started biting her neck in anger. Rosaline kept fighting him but the more she fought, the harder he sucked her neck. After painting her neck with tons of hickies Xavier finally pulled off and captured her lips into a dominating passionate kiss. He then broke the kiss with a sloppy sound and looked at her. Rosaline was breathing heavily. She was already exhausted due to her illness and his anger was only draining her energy more.

Xavier noticed her condition. He closed his eyes in frustration trying to calm himself down. He then opened his eyes and looked at Rosaline who was staring him with half-opened eyelids. He removed his hands from her neck and cupped her face in his palms. Sighing heavily, he pecked her lips softly.

'This is not the right time, Rosebud. I can't reveal the hidden dark secrets now. But I promise you, I will give you all your answers truthfully but only at the right time. Not now.'

Xavier muttered under his breath as he caressed her damped cheeks with his cold fingers. Rosaline looked at him with droopy eyes. He smiled at her and removed his hands. He then picked up the bowl filled with soup from the table.

"Come on, drink it love."

He spoke softly. Xavier smiled as Rosaline obeyed him immediately and he started feeding her the soup.

*****

~Time skips

Next day

8:00 a.m.

Rosaline's P.O.V.

I squirmed as the sunlight kissed my face. I squinted my eyes and slowly got up. I removed the comforter and stretched my arms and legs. I really need a shower to sooth my sore muscles. Goosebumps ran over my body as soon as my legs made contact with the cold floor. I was about to leave to the restroom to freshen up when my phone buzzed. A groan escaped my lips as soon as my eyes landed on the caller ID.

'V?'

"Urgg, I can't talk with him now."

I whined while the phone kept ringing hurting my ears. I can't talk with him now; I know he would start shooting questions at me as I haven't called him for so long. He must be dead worried about me. But it will only lead to more troubles if I don't pick up his call.

Sighing in defeat, I pressed my fingers on the answer button.

~OTP

Rosaline: H-Hello-

Vincent: YOU FOOL! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I WAS WORRIED? WHY WEREN'T YOU CALLING ME? IS EVERYTHING FINE THERE?

I removed the cell phone away from my ears to protect them from his angry rebukes. I gulped and spoke softly.

Rosaline: V, I-

Vincent: Show me your face. RIGHT NOW!!

With that he hung up.

'Oh No! I can't'

I looked down at myself. I was still in hospital clothes. I know he'll get mad at me and won't even give me a chance to explain. But I have to talk to him. I fixed my hair and was about to check myself in mirror when he called me through Skype. I immediately pressed the button and raised the phone up so that my face will only be visible. I saw V and smiled at him. His brows were creased together but a smile broke on his face when he saw me smiling.

Rosaline: Hi V!

I chuckled. He smiled widely.

Vincent: Hello Rosa-

He abruptly stopped in midway as a deep frown got plastered on his face. My heart sank to the bottom. I quickly lifted the cell up as I was so scared. But his frown deepened and his face turned red with anger. My heart started hammering in my chest wildly. My hands started shivering. I was beyond terrified. I can't face him now. I was about to cut the call when all of a sudden, he screamed making me jump on my spot.

Vincent: WHAT THE FUCK! IS THAT A HICKEY?

The ground slipped beneath my feet. All the colour got drained off my face when the realization struck me like a lightning bolt.

'Shit! I forgot'

My eyes widened to the size of saucers when I checked my own reflection in the screen. My whole neck was covered with purplish bruises. I balled my fists and closed my eyes suppressing my anger.

'Xavier!'

End of Rosaline's P.O.V.

Rosaline was speechless. She didn't have the courage to look in Vincent's eyes. She felt ashamed of herself. She was now his wife. It will really be called a sin. On the other hand, Vincent was going insane. He was genuinely very happy when he saw her face after such a long time. His heart skipped a beat as soon his eyes landed on her angelic face. Her long wavy hair, her bright sparkling hazel eyes, high cheekbones, beautiful pink heart shaped lips, her charming face and her heart-warming smile.

Vincent was indeed head over heels for Rosaline. He was mesmerized by her enchanted beauty but as soon as his gaze landed on her neck, his eyes blazed with fire. Her white swan like neck was covered in reddish purplish marks which were a clear indication what it was. His face turned dark and his eyes red. His jaw got clenched and his mind started playing awful scenarios which were enough to infuriate him.

Without saying another word, he cut the call and immediately dialled a number.

~OTP

"Good morning, Agent, how may I help you?"

A mocking deep voice echoed from the other side. Vincent clutched the phone tightly in his hand.

"How.dare.you?"

He seethed. A husky chuckle resonated from the other line making him furious.

"What? I didn't do anything, Dude."

Xavier snickered. Vincent banged his fists on the table, anger clouding his senses.

"YOU BASTARD!! HOW DARE YOU KISS MY WIFE? YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO GIVE HER, MY WIFE, A HICKEY?"

"Yep."

Xavier snapped. Vincent's face turned dark in anger, he started seeing red everywhere. Xavier chuckled as he noticed silence from the other line.

"No need to howl, my bestie. It's not a big deal anyways. And let me remind you she is MY WIFE!! We haven't divorced yet, remember Agent? So logically and legally she is still my wife. She is my Rosebud, my pretty wife. My entire world, my whole life. Accept it friend to avoid any strife and don't you dare look at her or else I'll chop you with a knife."

Xavier giggled and waited for his response but all he could hear was his heavy breathing. It was clear that his temper was just on the bay. Xavier smirked internally and finally pulled his last card.

"And yes, it wasn't a hickey but a cute, sweet love bite."

With that he finally heard a loud crashing sound. Xavier ended the call and laughed loudly for his first victory.

~~~💗~~~