Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Enjoying your company (1)

Since the visit to see his parents was short, Xavier tried to collect a few things Selene might need since she only had a trunk full of what she thought she would need. When his presence was noticed a small crowd gathered to make conversation with him, Xavier left and ended up at his friend’s house.

"Isaac," Xavier greeted the man out of the blue.

"Fucking hell," Isaac cursed, his hand slipping to ruin the art he was close to finishing. "Of course it is you. It is always you who shows up unannounced in my home like you own it. Haven’t you heard of knocking?"

"I thought I was always welcomed here. I have allowed you to enter my estate when you like. This is a good bottle of wine carefully mixed with blood. Is there something to celebrate?" Xavier asked, picking up the unopened bottle.

Isaac gave up on his art and took the bottle from Xavier’s hands. "Yes. You said you were going into a deep slumber so I thought I should celebrate with this. Why are you still awake? Came to say goodbye for some strange reason?"

"I am not going to sleep anymore-"

"Why the hell not?" Isaac asked, his plans suddenly ruined. He coughed to clear his throat after the look he received from Xavier. "Well, you are bored of the town. I’d hate for you to stay bored. Sleeping will be good."

"I will be getting married in a few days and while the wedding will be small, it would be good to have at least one guest. That guest is you. It will be hard but please, find a way to make yourself presentable," said Xavier.

Isaac had enough of Xavier commenting on his appearance. "Nothing is wrong with the way I look."

"My eyes are better than your eyes," Xavier replied, seeing himself as kind to let Isaac know of how he looked.

"This is why I hate your visits. I would rather you lie to me sometimes. These are the clothes I wear when I paint. Three hours to do that painting and it is ruined in a second you arrive yet you don’t see why I don’t like your visits," Isaac said, knowing Xavier did it on purpose.

Why did he have to be the one Xavier always bothered?

"I feel my life loses a year whenever you come around. I will say that your jokes are getting a little better. I almost laughed when you said you were getting married," said Isaac, chuckling now that he thought about it.

"Why would I make a joke about getting married? I will send you an invitation but I thought to tell you in person as well. You should feel special," Xavier said since he wouldn’t do this for anyone else.

Isaac didn’t believe Xavier. "You are getting married? To a woman?"

"Who else would I get married to if not a woman? I am in somewhat of a foul mood already so I advise you not to say anything else that is foolish. Is this the newest attack?" Xavier questioned, inspecting a board Isaac had in the room.