AUDREY POV

Today I planned on talking to Xavier about getting a job. I felt terrible that he was working hard everyday to take care of both of us. I wanted to help in any way I could, and finding a job was the best thing I could do now that I was feeling better.

I also wanted to talk to him about his parents. I felt awful for not remembering that he had lost them at a young age. I wanted him to know that I understood his pain.

I looked online for a job and after hours of searching I found a job at a flower shop in town. I knew a lot about  flowers and floral arrangements so I was confident I would do an excellent job. I sent my application right away and all I needed to do was wait.

I couldn’t wait to tell Xavier. I knew he was worried at first because I was still recovering and getting familiarized with my surroundings. However I felt I was ready to really start living my life again and finding a job was the next step.

I wanted to help Xavier in any way I could. He took care of me and I wanted to do something to help him now.

Luckily he had finally arrived. I walked to the door and greeted him.

We shared a gentle sweet kiss and I hugged him.

“Welcome home.” I said.

He smiled at me and kissed my hand.

We then walked hand in hand to the dinning room to have our dinner.

We began to eat. 

We talked about different things. I waited until we finished eating to tell him about getting a job.

Finally it was time. 

"Xavier, I think I'm finally ready to get a job. I know you wanted me to fully recover  and wait until I gain back all my memories but I truly feel better now. I've been looking online for different jobs and I found this job at a flower shop. I think I'll do great and I have faith I'll get the job." 

"Audrey, no …" He said in a low voice.

He looked pensive. 

"I know you're worried about my health but I'm honestly a lot better now. I'm excited for this new job." 

"I don't think this is a good idea." 

"If I don't get a job at this flower shop then I'm sure I'll find something else. I want to work and help you with our finances in any way I can. I think this will be good for both of us. I'm sure…" 

"ENOUGH! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THIS ANYMORE. MY ANSWER IS NO AND THAT'S FINAL! END OF DISCUSSION!"

Xavier yelled at me for the first time.

I was shocked. I didn't even know how to react.

I felt like crying and I knew I needed to leave before that happened.

I didn’t say a word and instead stood up and was about to leave when I was pulled back.

"I'm so sorry for raising my voice. I'm really sorry princess. I can take care of you with the work I do. I can buy you whatever you want. I can take you anywhere in the world. All you have to do is ask and I will give you everything and anything. Please don't burden yourself with working. You still haven't remembered everything about your past. I need you to fully recover and then you can look for a job." 

Although I was still upset that he had raided his voice and practically yelled at me. It was obvious he was doing it out of concern for me. 

He was shaking. I could tell he was worried about my health and he felt that keeping me at home would be better for me.

"I didn't like that you yelled at me. You've never spoken to me like that."

Just thinking back at what happened made me want to cry. But I held it in.

"I'm truly sorry princess. I should never have done that. It won't happen again, I promise."

He grabbed my hands and kissed them.

He then leaned closer to me and gently kissed my forehead. 

"I'm really sorry." He said.

I didn't say anything 

He grabbed my hand and we walked to our bedroom.

I quickly got ready for bed and put the blanket over me.

I still hadn’t gotten over what had happened earlier. I knew that having a good rest would help me feel better.

I felt Xavier’s strong arms wrap around me.

“I’m really sorry princess. I really didn’t mean to raise my voice. I promise I’ll make it up to you tomorrow. I’ll take the day off and we can go anywhere you want.”

I liked the sound of that. It was clear Xavier felt awful for what happened earlier.

“Alright then, I will take that offer. Let’s go to the amusement park tomorrow.”

I liked going out on dates with Xavier. I was certain I would have fun being by his side. 

He had been overworking himself lately and I missed him. He would come home quite late and I wanted to spend more time with him. He had even worked on the day of his birthday.

“Anything you want my love. If it’s the amusement park you want to go then that’s where we’re going.”

He kissed my head and we fell asleep.

The next day we were in the car as Xavier drove us to an amusement park.

I was so excited. 

As soon as we arrived, we got on some rides. I loved roller coasters and luckily so did Xavier.

I loved seeing him smile. He appeared to be having fun as well.

We got off the ride and I started to get hungry.

I stared at the cotton candy stand. There was cotton candy of different colors.

“You want some cotton candy?” Xavier asked.

“Yes, you noticed?” I hadn’t realized I was staring so intently.

“I always notice everything about you.” He gave me a wink and grinned. 

He then left.

I always felt butterflies in my stomach every time he flirted with me. 

I looked for a place to sit and I waited for Xavier.

I suddenly got a phone call.

“Hello, is this Audrey?”

“Yes, who is this?”

“I’m the manager at Katie’s Flower Shop. Would you be available to come in tomorrow at 2pm for an interview?”

I felt overwhelmed with happiness. I really wanted this job.

“Yes! I’ll be there tomorrow.” 

“Excellent, I’ll be waiting for you then.”

I felt beyond excited. I really wanted to work at that flower shop and I was probably getting the job.

However it suddenly dawned on me that Xavier didn’t want me to work. He had been very clear about it last night. 

I decided I would go to the interview tomorrow and if I got the job then I would talk about it with Xavier. I understood he was worried about my health. I still didn’t remember everything about my past, but I knew getting a job would be a good first step to get back into the world.

Soon Xavier came back.

He kissed my head and then handed me the cotton candy.

“Thank you” I said as I began to eat.

“Anything for you princess.” He smiled.

We began to share the cotton candy.

It was getting late and we were both hungry for real food.

We decided to go to the ferris wheel before going home.

As soon as we sat down I looked out the little window. I couldn’t wait to reach the top. This all felt very familiar all of a sudden.

“Have we been here before?”

Xavier smiled.

“So you remembered?”

I guess the answer was yes.

“I guess I do.”

I recalled coming to the amusement park and going on the ferris wheel. Xavier and I had shared our first kiss here.

“We had our first kiss here. I don’t remember much. But the kiss was a significant moment for me.”

“It was important for me too. As soon as we kissed I knew that what I was feeling for you was much stronger than just attraction. I needed you in my life. I later realized I had been in love with you since then, I just couldn’t admit to it.”

I wished I remembered more.

“But now I’m not afraid of saying how I truly feel.”

Xavier moved closer to me.

“I love you. You mean the world to me and without you I would be miserable.”

He grabbed my hands and kissed them.

“You are my life.” He stared into my eyes with so much love.

He then leaned in and kissed me.

It was a sweet gentle kiss. It felt like he was showing me he loved me through the kiss.

I loved how caring, giving, and sweet he was. 

We finally arrived at the bottom and we headed home.

The chef had made us food before leaving. We had the house all to ourselves now.

We had dinner together and then we headed to the theater room.

There was a large couch which allowed me to sit very close to Xavier.

He wrapped his arm around me and I snuggled close to him as we enjoyed the movie.

I felt myself grow tired as I sat comfortably in Xavier’s arms.

I didn't know how long I had been asleep but I awoke to Xavier’s voice.

It appeared he was talking to someone on the phone.

“YOU HAVEN’T FOUND THEM YET! WHAT THE FUCK AM I PAYING YOU FOR IF YOU CAN’T DO YOUR DAMN JOB RIGHT! I CAN EASILY GET RID OF YOU WHENEVER THE FUCK I WANT! SO YOU BETTER NOT TEMPT ME!”

Xavier sounded really angry.

I had never heard Xavier speak that way. He seemed really upset. I almost felt frightened by the way he expressed himself.

He finished the call and I pretended to be asleep.

As soon as he walked back into the theater room the movie had just ended.

I pretended I had just woken up.

Xavier turned off the TV and walked over to me.

He kissed my head and brushed my hair.

“Let’s go to bed my love.” He spoke in such a tender voice and gently grabbed my hand.

I recalled his voice on the phone. The man standing before me was like a completely different man.

This one was sweet and loving, while the other sounded cruel and hateful.

I was surprised Xavier had such a dark side. I decided not to think much about it.

It felt like a struggle just to wash my teeth and change into some pajamas but as soon as I laid in bed I immediately fell asleep.

Of course Xavier’s strong arms were wrapped around me as my body pressed against him, feeling each other’s warmth.

 I always needed to feel Xavier’s warmth whether it be his hands, arms, feet, or back touching me. I knew he felt the same since whenever he couldn’t feel me beside him on the bed he always moved closer to me so that some part of his body touched me.

I felt safe and protected in Xavier’s arms. I felt loved and being with Xavier made me extremely happy. 

END OF CHAPTER 10

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