CHAPTER 20

~ We let the waters rise

We drifted to survive

I needed you to say

But I let you drift away

My love where are you? ~

Natalie Taylor - surrender

Xavi's Pov:

I was wearing my dress shirt when I saw my angel walking out of the bathroom looking refreshed. Since we came back home a bit late than usual from my parent's place.

"Babygirl ", I called.

"Yes, love", she replied while going through her closet to take her dress out.

"Baby do you mind if you could help with my suit, when you are done dressing?", I said while buttoning  up my shirt.

"Yes, of course love. Wait let me do it now itself so it's easy for you and it'll be hard for me with all the makeup and hair for me to help you properly", she came leaving her dress on the bed.

"Thanks baby", I pecked her forehead and her temple when she came near me.

I was done tucking my white dress shirt into my pants, I just needed her help in wearing my tie and blazer.

"Here, let me help you wear the tie", babygirl offered to which I gladly took.

While she was fixing my tie all I could do was stare at the beautiful angel in front of my eyes. I mean how could I not! She's the definition of beauty, I'm one lucky man.

She's the only one who keeps me sane, the only one who helps me carry out my life simple everyday. Without her I'm a lifeless soul, a dead body and mostly a devil that no one has ever seen. She's my drug, who keeps me in place when my anger rises, when I go out of control.

"Love, Xavi!", I was bright out of my train of thoughts when I say Dali looking up at me, worriedly.

I quickly gave her my best smile to reassure that nothing is wrong that I'm just thinking, because when it comes to me she worries about me like a mom, when she sees the slightest change in my mood or self.

"Sorry baby, I was just thinking about you  and how far we've come together", I kissed her and she went to bring my blazer when we parted.

"You got me worried there for a minute love, anyways no negative thoughts today because we are finally graduating! I can't wait! Then we'll be free", she was literally jumping out of excitement.

"You are so cute, when you are excited about something", I chuckled at her self.

"Stop! There, all done", she blushed and looked down trying to cover her red cheeks.

"Don't hide away from me angel, I love you", I bend down on my knees to reach her height and hugged her for some time.

After our moment she went inside the closet and literally threw me away from our room. Because she wants to dress and surprise me.

I was on my phone scrolling through instagram just to time pass, when I heard a throat clearing.

I was awestruck by the beauty in-front of my eyes. She looks absolutely stunning! My mouth was open and I could barely catch my breath.

"How do I look Xavi?", my baby asked looking up at me shyly.

"My precious! You look stunning, no gorgeous, shit I don't have words to say Dali. All I've to say is that I'm one lucky man to have a beautiful goddess like you in my life.  Gosh I love you so much", I quickly went near her and kissed her so hard that, the both of us were out of breath when we parted.

"Thanks love", Dali replied breathlessly.

"Come on, let's get going or else we won't be leaving if we stay any longer", I grabbed her coat and helped her wear it.

After arriving at the school we straight away went to the spot where all the students were. After sometime we all settled in our  seats and waited patiently till our names were called.

Few minutes later, graduates were called on to the stage to collect their qualification. Firstly, Dali was called and  she stood up, not before I helped her to fix herself.

To say I was proud, would be an understatement, because what I'm feeling right now for my angel is so much more. Been younger than the other students and graduating with even higher credits than the others. Damn my girl got both beauty and brains.

I made sure to take a picture of her.

Soon I was called and when I climbed on to the stage all I could see was my girl and the proud look she had for me in her face and mostly love for me.

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Dali's Pov:

After our graduation, all of us went to my parent's place for our graduation party. When I looked around, I could see the happy faces of everyone. My friends and their parents; Xavi's friends and their parents is here too.

Everyone is enjoying themselves, because no one knows what the future holds. Whether we'll ever be able to hangout like we used to anymore because of our new responsibilities and new jobs but I'm so happy for everyone and how accomplished we are.

"Daliah, love! Are you sure you can carry the tray by yourself?", my mom asked coming into the kitchen.

"Mommy, of course I can I'm not a baby", I laughed and walked behind her to the backyard.

It was beautifully decorated. Everyone is sitting in the dinner table and I can see Xavi's happiness from his face. He's laughing and enjoying his self. All the males are were around the snacks table with a glass of alcohol or a bottle of beer.

"Boys, come on! Let's eat", I heard Xavi's mom calling them to the table.

Soon the table was filled with laughter and the light sound of the cutlery.

"Angel", Xavi nudged my cheek with his nose.

I looked up at him and gave him a smile, showing him how happy I am.

"I love you, my Xavier Knight", I laid my head on his chest and wrapped my arms around him.

I felt him leaning down and kissing my head making me smile instantly.

"I love you, my Daliah Williams so much", he whispered into me. I tightened my arms around him.

Slowly I started falling asleep with a smile on my face and my loved ones around me.

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Xavi's Pov:

I felt Dali's fully leaning on me now during the dinner. I looked down and saw that she had fallen asleep.

"Hey, mom, dad. We are gonna head back, Dali is tired and I don't want her to wake up all tired tomorrow", I told my parents.

I quickly said bye to everyone and carried Dali in my arms to our vehicle.

I placed her in the passenger seat and secured her with the seat belt.

After we made it back home, I locked all the door and carried her back into our bedroom and changed her into a shirt of mine.

Thank god I self learned how to clean makeup, after watching  her do to it every time. I cleaned her light makeup off and then detangle her hair from her pony tail and covered her with the blanket.

I went to the bathroom and took a quick wash and wore a pair of boxer. I got into the bed, as soon as I got into the bed baby cuddled into my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her forehead.

Slowly both of us falling into a good sleep