- Xavier's POV

"Sir, you need to wake up. It's time to eat."

I slowly open my eyes to see Tessa coming into the room with a tray that has soup and crackers on it. I try sitting up however my body feels like it has been hit by a damn truck. My head is throbbing so I clutch it on both sides. Tessa walks over to me giving me some pills and a glass of water.

"Thank you Tessa, what time is it?"

"It's 6:00 pm sir." I nod my head after taking the medicine and lean against the headboard.

"Alright so tomorrow, the investors will be here at 2:00. I want the meeting-"

"Xavier! Damn man... your amongst the living FINALLY!" Theo exclaims throwing my door open to my room. Once again, my head pounds by his thundering voice. I watch as Tessa walks over to him and whacks him on the back of the head. "Ouch woman, what was that for?"

Tessa glares at him while pointing at me. Tessa's spirit could match mine however watching a 5'2" woman try to scold you is like watching a chihuahua growl. I smile at Tessa while Theo apologizes and Tessa exits my room. Theo comes over to my bed and sits in a chair near by.

"How you feeling man?"

"Like shit." I deadpan watching him chuckle at me.

"Well you look like it...However I have plenty of good news so your day is going to get better." I raise an eyebrow at him. "So first things first- the contract is signed and we closed our deal with the Russian investors."

My head snaps up at him. "What do you mean the deal has been finalized? There coming tomorrow."

"Xavier, it's Saturday today. You've been passed out since yesterday." I close my eyes and run my fingers through my hair. It's Saturday... damn, was I that tired?

"Well, thank you... I'm surprised that they were willing to sign. They seemed adamant-"

"Oh that's the better news, they signed for their shares for 5% less than we offered them." I cough while looking at him to confirm I heard him correctly which he nods to.

"Why would they sign for less?"

"Ohhh now THAT I am going to let you see." I look at him confused as he gets up to grab my laptop and brings it back to me.

He turns on the monitors to my living room and rewinds the video to the meeting. I see the investors sitting there when I see Theo... and my sweetheart? I look over to Theo with furrow eyebrows who just sits back down with a smug smile. I turn my attention back to the monitor and watch the meeting progress. Theo presents the contracts going through the deal with them. Heather sits beside him while watching the investors mumble back in forth. After Theo is done, he sets back down and the investors begin protesting signing it however Heather speaks up. The investors begin speaking in Russian which I don't understand however I can clearly see in the video that Heather's knuckles turn white. She knows Russian?? Theo ask if there are any concerns and one of the investors say something still in Russian however Heather answers back in Russian making everyone look at her. She stands up looking incredible.

Understand something gentlemen, Mr. Sanford does not deal with partners and companies who he feels is not a good match. After our lovely discussion I am highly doubtful whether we should allow the closing of this deal.

She pauses while the investors look nervous at her.

The deal has changed. Sign over the rights for 5% less or don't take the deal. The option is yours gentlemen.

I watch the monitor almost in horror but the investors nod there heads. Fuck! She is a damn boss! I look over to Theo who is grinning while bobbing his head. I look back to the monitor to see the investors shaking hands and leaving.

Shiiittt

I am not a Drake for no reason.

If Xavier didn't want you, I would marry you right now.

I snap my eyes to Theo and narrow them which he pales at and raises his hands. I begin removing the blanket from my lap.

"Whoa dude, it was a joke... kinda."

"You would marry her?!?" I grit out through clench teeth while getting up from the bed. My head still throbbing.

"Dude, did you not hear what she said." He exclaims. I halt mid step and think back to the conversation when I realize she pointed out her last name. "Yes she knows that we know who she is."

"How?" I sit back down on the bed with a flop.

"That I don't know however man, she closed a deal for you while speaking in Russian... Hell, I'm sure if you were there- you WOULD have proposed."

I smile until I realize something. "Where is she?"

"She is currently playing with Luca and Cami." I look over to him to see something in his expression has changed.

"Can you ask her to come here, please." I rest back against the headboard while I hear him shuffle out of the room. I close my eyes and exhale deeply. She closed a deal for me.. She impressed the Russians while also saving me money.. She is watching over my son while I am sick...

I wake up feeling a cold wash cloth being pressed to my forehead. I blink rapidly and open my eyes to see my sweetheart sitting by my side taking care of me. She smiles down at me. Her long hair is pulled up into a high bun with a few long blonde strands falling down framing her face. She is wearing a comfy looking gray sweater that falls off of her shoulder. God, she is a beautiful.

"Hi" she whispers while taking the rag and places it in the bowl again. I take the opportunity and grab her wrist pulling her towards me until she falls on me while I twist my body so she is laying down on my bed. I linger over her while she presses her hand to my forehead and I feel the softness run from my forehead to my cheek. I keep staring into her mesmerizing blue eyes. "Your not as warm anymore, that's good."

"What did I do to deserve you?" I ask barely above a whisper however with our close proximity she heard it. I see her blush and look away. I gently grip her chin and make her look back towards me. I run my thumb over her bottom lip. I whisper, "If I wasn't worried about getting you sick, I would NOT be wasting this opportunity."

She smiles at me and kisses my nose. I chuckle at her. "It's already 10 o'clock." I look at the night stand and see she is correct. I nod my head and roll off of her while pulling her into my side.

"Thank you for what you did today." I rub her back gently while she relaxes against me. I hear her sigh making me smile. "I didn't know you could speak Russian?"

"My father felt it was important for both my brother and I to be bilingual. How many languages can you speak?" She turns her head propping her chin on my chest. Her ocean eyes glistening while looking at me.

"I can speak English and French. I can understand minimal German and Italian." I twist one of her golden strands around my fingertip. She nods her head. "How many can you speak?"

"Fluently, I can speak 6." She giggles while my eyes go wide and my hand goes stiff. She gently pecks my chest. "It helps when you have investors like yours that don't have a clue."

"What exactly did they say?" She huffs and rolls her eyes.

"They called me a bitch and a piece of eye candy. They called Theo a punk and they also mentioned how your competitors weren't offering as much as you." I closed my eyes and tried to relax my muscles. Those motherfuckers. They had the nerve to insult my colleagues and yet Heather still handed it professionally.

"That's how you knew to have them sell for less?" She nods her head and grins. Damn, I want to kiss her...

"How long have you known who I was?" I caressed her check while she looked intently at me.

"Since our first day at the beach." I whisper waiting to see her reaction but she just smiles. Wait, shes just smiles??? She's not upset? "Your not upset with me?"

"You were making sure your son was safe with me, why would I be upset?" She tilts her head looking adorable. I gently pull her head up towards me while she smiles at me. I connect her forehead to me. We both close our eyes and just enjoy the closeness. Her intoxicating scent envelops me while I feel her hands on the side of neck.

"I don't want you to get you sick but I-"

I can't continue as she attaches her lips to mine. I pull her impossibly close with one hand bracing her neck and the other tugging at her waist. Her soft fingertips are running through my hair when she tugs slightly. I groan and tighten my grip. She giggles which causes her to pull back.

"You need to rest Xavier."

I turn us making her lay beside me. I have my one arm under her head and the other securely on her waist. She places her head in the crease of my neck. God, I'm addicted...

"Goodnight sweetheart."