CHAPTER 13

~ Everybody hurts sometimes

Everybody hurts someday,aye aye

But everything gon' be alright

Go and raise a glass and say, aye ~

Maroon 5- memories

Daliah's pov

I jolted up from Xavi's arms when I heard a knock on the door. Unconsciously my arms tightened around his body, knowing it was time for him to go.

"Baby, there's someone at the door I need to go and see who it is", he said looking down at me and kissed my forehead.

I tightened my arms around him one more time and untangle myself from Xavi. He went to open the door and came face to face with Pops.

I gulped knowing it was time and sent a silent prayer to God. I didn't realise I was closing my eyes and head bent down in a praying manner until Xavi came and hugged me.

"Baby, it's time for me to go", he said almost whispering.

I nodded but didn't look up yet. I know I may be acting like a spoilt child but kick boxing is not a piece of cake; anything can happen.

"Come on, baby girl. Let's go, so we both can go home and cuddle early", he said and lifted my head up.

I opened my eyes but didn't meet with the eyes that I'm in love with but my eyes were fixed on Pops who were silently telling me with his eyes that he's got this.

I sighed and looked back into the eyes that make me happy,safe and above all; loved. If he needs to be strong I need to be strong for HIM. I should be his strength not his weaknesses.

I smiled and grabbed his hand and looked back at Pops.

"Pops, could you please give us a moment please?", I said almost pleading.

He nodded and went telling only 15 minutes we've got.

I dragged him near the table and asked him to sit on it, so I can at least try to reach his eyes.

"Baby?", he whispered when I wrapped my hands around his neck and his hand slowly wrapping around mine.

"You are gonna fight back and come back to my arms safely, Yea?. So we both can go home and cuddle. I know the match is gonna get you bruised and wounded so I'm not telling you to not to get hurt but for you to fight back and show that ugly butthead what MY XAVIER can do. Okay?", I kissed his forehead and looked into his beautiful eyes.

"Yes baby, I'll make you proud and I can go through any fight when I know that my baby is there watching and most importantly been my strength for me. YOU are my strength not my weakness or my downfall. You always make me strong and today I will come back to your arms; my home with only pride and after making you proud", and then kissed me deeply.

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My heart's beating so fast, I'm scared it'll pop out of my chest. Right now the girls, boys, pops and I are sitting on our reserved chairs near the ring and waiting until the competitors are been called into the ring.

All of a sudden Michael Buffer came into the ring. I know him since I come to Xavi's matches and got to know that he's a very famous ring announcer.

"Let's get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!!!", he announced, making people scream out on top of their lungs.

Soon after his little speech, it was time to welcome the competitors. There was already a match for the beginners and now it was time for 2nd Degree Black Belt boxers. Which is pretty intense because Black Belts are the ones who has a higher standard and his pretty much skilled to kill other people. The only Black Belt Kick Boxers that will be competing today are Xavier and Lorenzo.

Soon the door to the left side of the stadium open, and Lorenzo Bianchi entered wearing a cape hoodie with his boxing shorts and gloves and got on to the ring. He is huge and very confident that makes him extra scary.

After his little introduction, Michael announced Xavi's arrival. He is entering from the left side of the stadium and To be honest, he looks so huge and his face is blank and has clenched. It's crazy to see how different he is. His personality has taken a total 360° and he doesn't look like my Xavi who loves to cuddle and be babied by me but I know he is focused and that's enough for me. Right now it's him; the devil.

Soon he got in to the ring and introduced himself.

The closer the time gets for their fight the more anxious I became. I was clutching my hands together and looking intently at the sight before me.

Soon Xavi and Lorenzo went to their corners and wore their mouth guards and removed the capes they were wearing and came back to the middle of the ring.

Soon the announcemt went for them to get ready and the count down began.

"3..2....1....Go!!", that was all has to be said for both of them to pounce at each other. Lorenzo was for sure well trained but I know right now Xavi is not putting his whole strength out.

Lorenzo now has the upper and hand and lifted his hand and blew a shot at Xavier's head making his head whipped to the side.

My eyes started tearing up and my heart almost stopped beating when I saw Xavi stumble back few steps. He quickly regained and started kicking Lorenzo so hard and quick that, Lorenzo didn't even have time to process what's happening.

Each blow made Lorenzo weak, Xavi could give one hard punch making Lorenzo fall down and almost unconscious.

Xavi was announced as the winner of the 1st round and they were taken back to their corners to refresh.

I didn't want to go near Xavi because I know how cunning Lorenzo is and would definetly irk Xavi if he sees me making unwanted comments. So i just sat behind and watched Xavi closely.

Soon they were called for the 2nd round. If Lorenzo wins this round; whoever wins the 3rd and final round will be named as the winner of the match. No matter who wins in the previous rounds; the one who wins the last round will be the winner. I'm not worried about this round but I'm worried if Xavi will get more hurt. If he does, it'll be hard for him.

WHAT THE HELL!!!!! What is he doing without fighting back!!!! Was all I can scream right now in my head. Lorenzo is going at it blowing punch after punch on Xavi and he's not even fighting back.

My eyes welled up in tears when I saw MY XAVIER falling to the ground.

It all happened so quickly.

"Please please please get up and fight back.... what are you planning Xavi. Please get up and fight baby", I muttered to myself, tears now pouring down my cheeks.

I never thought a day like this would come; where he'll be beaten and almost unconscious. He's not like this at all, what's going on.

It's so crazy how the time flew by, that the announcer announced it's the 3rd round now; which is the final one.

I don't know what to do, I've never felt so helpless. I can see Lorenzo in his corner smirking though his face is not a pretty sight to look at. I then looked at Xavi, who has a busted lip by now and slightly swollen eye with a bruised cheekbone.

Xavi and Lorenzo went back into position and the count down began.

"3...2...1.......GO!", that was all the announcer had to say for Lorenzo to blow a punch to Xavi's stomach.

He clutched his side and winced after the punch. By now I'm up from my seat, praying to God. I closed my eyes and silently prayed and not once did I opened my eyes for 10 minutes but soon my eyes shot open when I heard Andrew yell Xavi's name.

What I saw when I opened my eyes, broke my heart into thousand pieces. My Xavi was all beaten up, eyes closed on the floor.

"No.. No..No, this can't be happening", I quickly tried to go near the ring where pops is currently shouting at Xavi to get up.

Everything was a blur; Andrew yelling at me to come back, Xavi laying unresponsive on the floor. I couldn't hear anything, it was like everything was faded and my eyes for only focused on the boy that's laying on the floor.

"Daliah!! Thank God you came. He was telling your name repeatedly when he fell; only you can bring his strength back. He didn't fight back properly because he wanted to make Lorenzo tired. It was one of the tricks but he needs to get up", pops said as soon as he saw me.

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Xavi and Lorenzo were giving breaks since it was the final round and they were both taken to medical help since they both were badly bruised. Right now my only concern is becoming Xavi's strength.

I quickly entered to the room he was in and immediately stopped getting close to him when I saw his body. He looks so tired.

"Xavi, wake up love. Look I'm here, your Dali came to see you. Why didn't you fight back baby. Huh? Were you trying to give me a heart attack?. Come on, open those eyes for me Baby, and tell me you'll show that ugly mean butthead what  MY XAVIER can do", I said sitting down the chair next to his bed.

"D-dali", Xavi said waking up.

"Hey baby", I smiled and got on the bed next to him.

"I'm fine baby girl. I got his punches purposely because I wanted to make him weak. That's why I didn't fight back but now I'm gonna fight back now", he said trying to smile but winced since his cheekbone is pretty much bruised.

I smiled sadly down at him and ran my thumbs pads a long both his jaws holding his face.

"I know you have a plan in your head but I was worried, thinking why you weren't fighting back and when you fell down and didn't respond; I never got so scared in my life. So don't stay put but fight back my love", I kissed his lips and hugged his head to my chest.

"Knowing that you are here and been my strength is enough for me to fight baby. I love you angel", he mumbled into my chest.

"I love you so much", I smiled and kissed his forehead.

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