CRAZY IN LOVE FOR YOU

Xavier the Troublemaker!

AUTHOR POV:

A typical day unfolded at Knight Villa, with everyone engrossed in their customary tasks. Most individuals adhered to a specific routine, creating an aura of perfection. Mrs. Lisa Knight found herself engrossed in her usual magazine-reading activity, seated elegantly on the couch. Despite being 43 years old, no one could discern that she was a mother to two children aged 20 and 18, respectively. This youthful appearance owed itself to the profound love and care bestowed upon her by her husband, Davies Knight, throughout the years. His unwavering affection had preserved her beauty and vitality to such an extent that people occasionally mistook her for her own children's older sister.

Initially, she was taken aback by this phenomenon, but gradually, she grew accustomed to it, as she directed her attention primarily towards her family. Her life seemed flawless, and even when encountering difficulties, her husband invariably assumed responsibility for resolving everything, regardless of the lengths he needed to go to. Years into their marriage, his devotion and ceaseless affection for her remained unchanged, ensuring that Lisa experienced the same unwavering dedication.

"What's wrong? You seem quite disturbed," Mrs Lisa inquired, gazing at the breathless maid who had just appeared before her, clearly shocked and flustered. The maid's demeanour signalled that something had transpired, and it wasn't a favourable development.

"There was a call from Xavier Master’s College. They're requesting to meet Xavier's parents urgently, and they've hinted at involving the police," the maid conveyed, her sentence interrupted as Lisa promptly rose from her seat. Although this wasn't the first instance of a call from the school concerning his misbehaviour, the mention of potential police involvement was an alarming departure from the norm.

"What else did they say? I need all the details," Lisa ordered, hastening her steps toward her room where her phone was located. She needed to prepare herself before departing for the school.

The maid began recounting every detail she had gleaned from the school administration during the phone conversation. She relayed the severity of the situation—how Xavier had violently attacked a group of boys, leading to several of them requiring hospitalization due to the extent of their injuries. Lisa found it nearly impossible to believe that they were discussing her son. The notion that her child could commit such an act seemed utterly implausible.

"Do you want me to inform Sir Davies? They've requested both of you to be present," the maid inquired, observing Lisa, who was on the verge of departing within minutes. However, Lisa halted in her tracks, realizing that involving her husband could escalate the situation significantly. Her husband's stern disposition presented her with a dilemma – handling the matter independently might not be easy either.

"He would likely be quite displeased if we keep this from him," the maid added, recognizing that Sir Davies might not voice his concern to his wife, but the staff members could bear the brunt of the consequences. Lisa comprehended the source of her maid's apprehension all too well.

Deciding to gauge her husband's availability before making a decision, Lisa dialled his number. "Are you occupied?" she inquired.

"Never for you, my love. Tell me, what is it that you need?" Davies answered, unintentionally stepping out of a meeting room filled with over 20 individuals. Despite their significance, he had no intention of focusing on them when his wife required his attention.

"You'd never admit it even if you were," Lisa replied, fully aware of his disposition. The situation only reinforced her belief that she should apprise him before things spiralled out of control.

"Is something amiss? Do I need to identify the target for termination?" Without awaiting her response, he immediately sensed her distress. Her unexpected call indicated that something was awry. As she listened to his words, Lisa couldn't help but recognize where their son might have inherited his intense personality.

"This fool. Why can't he use his brain to handle situations?" Davies remarked with a mix of frustration and disappointment. "I'll be there to pick you up in a few minutes. Don't worry. They won't take a single step without my permission, especially when the idea of involving the police is on the table." Davies understood the extent of his influence over the entire college, considering he was its primary benefactor. It was no exaggeration to say that the entire institution operated according to his directives. He was well aware that if the college were to contact the police, actions would be taken before informing the parents – a contrast to the current situation.

"I'll be awaiting your arrival," Lisa responded before ending the call. She tried reaching out to her son repeatedly but received no response, realizing that her efforts were in vain.

"I regret troubling you like this, Mr. Davies. But you did instruct us to inform you personally whenever there's an issue with your son," Mr. Nelson, the acting chairman of the college, spoke nervously as he faced Davies in person. He was uncertain who would bear the brunt of the repercussions today, given that it was their responsibility to prevent incidents like this from occurring.

"Spending my time on elaborate explanations is not of interest. Get to the point," Davies retorted coldly, leaving no room for any extraneous details. Recognizing the situation, the chairman chose to present footage of the altercation, avoiding the potential pitfalls of miscommunication. He understood the gravity of the moment and the consequences of any inaccuracies.

"This son of a..." Davies was on the verge of uttering a profanity directed at his son after watching the entire footage, witnessing the brutal beating Xavier had unleashed upon the other boys. He was taken aback that those boys had survived the onslaught. His exclamation was cut short as he noticed Lisa's gaze; despite being the wife of a powerful figure within the underworld, she still held a disdain for violence and coarse language. Her disapproval prompted him to pause momentarily.

"I apologize, dear. Where is he now?" Davies redirected his attention to his wife. Then, he addressed the chairman to inquire about Xavier's location, learning that he was in the waiting room after numerous attempts to calm him.

"Take charge of the situation from this point on. Pay whatever the parents demand. I want them to remain silent in front of the media," Davies stated, cloaking his directive as a proposition. However, his assistant and the chairman comprehended the unspoken implications should they fail to resolve the matter amicably. The responsibility was now in their hands to navigate and mitigate the situation.

"How dare they neglect to provide my son with first aid?" Davies expressed his outrage, his anger directed toward the school management.

"They tried, but I declined," Xavier interjected before anyone else could explain, taking the initiative to speak up in the presence of his father. Davies dismissed the school's staff, leaving himself, his son, and the chairman to handle the aftermath.

"My son, why must you create such trouble? Look at your condition," Lisa expressed with a heavy heart as she observed the minor cuts on her son's forehead and the bruised knuckles on his hands, which paled in comparison to the severe state of those other boys. Despite being a skilled boxer who had earned numerous awards for his unmatched performances, Xavier's physical state was relatively intact.

"Nothing compared to their condition. You should have seen how messed up their faces were," Xavier retorted with pride, a smirk playing on his lips as he recalled how he had retaliated against those who had initially confronted him.

"Seriously?" Lisa responded, a mix of surprise and frustration in her tone. Her emotions were evident, and Davies sent his son a significant look, conveying that he should avoid distressing his mother under any circumstances, even though he had imparted such principles to their son.

"But you always tell me to emerge victorious," Xavier countered, his tone indicating a sense of betrayal, feeling that even his father, who had guided him with such values, was now contradicting himself.

"That's meant to apply within the boxing ring or outside the college," Davies clarified, making it clear that the code of conduct they had instilled in Xavier was intended for specific contexts.

"What's the plan now?" Xavier inquired, clearly growing impatient in the waiting room. He was unfazed by the situation, confident that his actions had left the other boys battered but alive.

"We're heading home, and you're to stay there until I give you permission to go anywhere else," Davies replied sternly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. Xavier looked at his father with a mixture of surprise and reluctance at the notion of being confined to their residence.

"Come on. I'm twenty years old. You can't ground me like this," Xavier protested, his restless nature and desire for autonomy coming to the forefront. He was quick to assert his rights, pushing back against the idea of being confined.

"Do you want me to treat you as an adult and have you handle this mess on your own?" Davies retorted with irritation. Xavier realized the line of conversation was best left untouched, as his father's resolve was not something he could easily sway.

"Why are you so concerned, my love?" Davies inquired as he sat in the car with his wife, while Xavier occupied another vehicle.

"How could I not worry when he's acting like this? I never imagined our son would behave in such a way. It's distressing to see him self-destruct," Lisa replied, her eyes filled with genuine concern. Davies detested seeing his wife troubled; her happiness was of paramount importance to him.

"Don't worry. I'm going to address this situation differently, once and for all," Davies assured her, attempting to assuage her concerns. With that, he delved into managing the various complaints from the parents and overseeing the resolution of the issues at hand.

After one week had passed:

"I can't believe you're still upset about something so minor," Emily remarked. She was the younger of the Knight family's two children, their only daughter. Being two years junior to her brother, she shared some similarities with him yet was vastly different in her approach to life. Despite her carefree attitude and tendency to overlook matters that didn't directly impact her, she retained a deep concern for her family.

"It's not a minor thing, Emily," Lisa responded. The mother-daughter duo was seated in the living area, Emily showing off her recent mini-shopping spree to her mother in an attempt to lighten the atmosphere and uplift her spirits. Yet, Lisa's disposition remained unchanged due to the ongoing matter.

"Should I give him a good talking to knock some sense into him?" Emily proposed, albeit in jest, trying to inject humour into the situation. A glance from her mother conveyed that the joke wasn't well-received – a reminder that the subject was rather serious.

"Just kidding," Emily laughed, brushing off her comment and creating a light-hearted atmosphere.

"What's so amusing here?" Davies' voice sounded as he entered the room. Catching wind of the cheerful exchange, he inquired, and Emily promptly launched into a spirited explanation, her words flowing effortlessly as she recounted the details.

"I've got an idea for this issue," Emily declared after absorbing the account of the ongoing Xavier matter from her parents. With their story in mind, she had conceived an idea that she believed could potentially address the ongoing challenge.

"What is it?" Davies inquired, showing genuine interest in Emily's suggestion, even though he understood that her perspective might not grasp the full complexity of the issue. Nonetheless, he valued her input as he always did.

"You should send him on a trip with his friends to lighten his mood. I read in my psychology chapter once that this does wonders for people. If he has friends, to begin with," Emily proposed with a playful laugh. The sibling banter was an ongoing element of their relationship, even when discussing matters related to each other.

Davies considered the idea, but he had something more substantial in mind. "It might work for someone less complicated, but I need to do something substantial for him. And I know that very well," Davies explained, hinting at a larger plan that he had been formulating.

As Davies unveiled his plan, which involved sending Xavier to a foreign country for the duration of his studies, both Emily and Lisa were taken aback. They hadn't expected such a significant proposition, and Emily expressed scepticism that Xavier would agree to such an arrangement.

"He's never going to agree to that," Emily exclaimed, surprised that her father was taking her seemingly light-hearted suggestion so seriously.

"I know how to handle this. He is my son, after all," Davies responded confidently, hinting at his tactics and ability to ensure that his plans were carried out. His determination left both Emily and Lisa intrigued and curious, as they couldn't envision an alternative solution that would effectively address Xavier's current behaviour.