It’s been a day since Hazel left Alexander McCollum's mansion to find her life, away from what she sees as trouble.Simon has been looking for Hazel but still no clue and just a day after Hazel left, his boss became cold.He lost her track after she took the bus. Simon sighed wondering why the fragile-looking human was causing him trouble, he tried to check which company bus takes night travels, and after multiple searches, Simon was able to get the company whose bus picked up passengers from the bus top when he last saw Hazel from the CCTV. Immediately he made contact and was given the last bus stop which was a very far city in New York.“New Rochelle,” he scoffed as he couldn’t believe her.Immediately he called his boss.Alex was in his study, he looked so angry that his appearance was exposing darkness. He hits his fingernails on his study table as he stares into space.His head and mind don’t want to believe Hazel used his kindness for granted, It’s been a day with no news from S
Inside a pitch-dark room, Sleeping Hazel was woken up by the rustling sound of an iron chain, She winked as her head felt hurt a little.“Awch,” she said closing her eyes and when she opened them, she was in a dark room.“Where am I?, am I dead?, am I in my grave?” She asked herself as she stood up to try to look for a place to switch on the light.Hazel heard the rustle iron chain again for her to look around.“Where am I?!” She screamed out loud for the door to open and butler Thomas walked into the dark room with a touch light and a plate of meal.“Thomas, where am I? Please don’t leave” she quickly said to the butler who quickly dropped her food and left.“How am I supposed to eat in…The light was put on but it was dim. Hazel looked around as she felt disgusted looking at the room.“ Alex” she recalled what happened. “Shit,” Hazel said as she sat down on the cold floor tearing up.“Is he that angry at her that he locked her up in such a disgusting place,?” Hazel asked herself as
After Simon left his boss's office, he made a call to his boss's doctor even though he hated anything that had to do with someone telling him about his health.He drove his car to his boss's mansion, After entering the mansion, he saw Kayla in the lounge area with two of her friends. This made him frown as he didn’t think his boss would appreciate the fact that his father's wife's daughter had moved in.“Is that your fiancé's assistant?” Cynthia gauged at Simon who was standing at the sitting area.“Yea.. Simon” she called for Simon to frown wondering how she knew his name because he don’t do errands for his boss at the mansion or rather had any close conversations.“Ma’am” Simon walks towards her smiling for Cynthia and Sara to smile at him as they drool his fine face.“When is Alex coming home?” Kayla asked for Simon to smile.“I don’t have a clue yet ma’am, Work is hectic today. I guess you saw it earlier when you came over” he said for Kayla to nod.“ yea… true. So what did you co
Hazel smiled as she could hear the steady breathing of her contract husband whose head was on her lap, She couldn’t imagine the cold-looking man sleeping on her lap like a child.She kept rubbing his hair and back to give him peace.Hazel looked around the office as it was very large and spacious with an expensive-looking bookshelf.At Katherine's house, after Steven left for work, She felt like he was seeing Hazel secretly as he didn’t talk about her anymore after the day they went to clock her apartment, She wanted to talk to him about it but she was scared he would get mad.Katherine sat on her cushion worried about what to do or clarify her thinking.Steven who walked into the apartment met Katherine watching a movie, he walked towards her for a peck but she moved her head.“Why are you back early?” She asked as she thought he didn’t go to work.“I forgot something,” he said looking at her.“Are you still looking for Hazel?” She asked turning to face him.“Why will I do that? She’
Alex held Hazel's hands as she turned away while he kept looking at Kayla who still bowed her head covering herself up.“Thomas!” Alex roared in anger as he called his butler's name, Hazel and Kayla both shook in fear after his angry voice sounded.Hazel looked at him as she was already feeling his hands getting cold. She wonders how he gets to change his expressions in a matter of seconds.Butler Thomas rushed to the sitting room, he knows shit will happen that’s why he didn’t leave.“B-boss” he called in fear.“Take this trash out of my space,” he said looking at Kayla who frown.“ excuse me,” she said as she looked at Alex and then Hazel who kept bowing her head.“NOW!” He roared again for the butler to rush and call in two security men to help him out.“ Alex, we have to…. Don’t touch me” Kayla angrily said as the security guys carried her.“I need to take my things, Alex, I can’t go out like this… put me down,” she said bursting into tears for Hazel to sigh. Hazel felt like she h
Hazel bows her head for Alex to walk towards her table.“I asked a question,” He said for Hazel to sigh.“If I should move in, I can’t stay in such a dark room,” she said for Alex to scoff.“And you assume, as my contract wife, you have that right to change my taste,” he said for Hazel to look at him.“I didn’t assume.“Then what can you call your actions?” He cut in and walked towards her for Hazel to take a step backward as Alex walked towards her the more steps she took.“What will you call your actions?” He asked as he stopped at her front after her back hit the door.He moved closer to her until she could feel his breath on her face.“I-I just….did it so I can move in. The energy with only black paint gives me shivers” she said holding her breath for Alex to look at her, from her eyes to her nose then her lips.“I will let it slide only if you show me you deserve it” he whispered for Hazel to squeeze her brows.“Wh…what do you mean if I show you….“Call in Simon to bring my docum
Hazel closed her eyes as Josiah rode in the busy city, she didn’t expect her day to be ruined by those people. She just wanted to embrace her new life and find solace in it not finding those people who turned her life around everywhere she went. The surprised look from Steven and Katherine made her wonder, the look seemed like an “I thought she was dead” kind of look.“ I’m stronger bitch” Hazel whispered sighing.“ madam, should I pull over at the restaurant you said earlier while we were coming?” Josiah asked for Hazel to shake her head.“ No let’s just go home,” she said for the guy to nod.On the highway to the diversion of Alex estate street, a black car parked beside the road as the driver kept looking at the picture of the plate number sent to them.Immediately he raised his head, he saw the car with the exact plate number taking the diversion and immediately he turned on his engine and drove at speed hitting their car through the sideHazel was looking at the features of her n
Alex immediately walked towards Simon collecting his phone.“What did you say?” He asked for his butler to speak immediately.“They’ve already operated on her boss, the …..Thomas looked at his phone which began to beep.“We are going back,” Alex said for Simon to collect his phone.“Boss, but…“NOW!” Alex said carrying his phone and blazer leaving for Simon to frown.“Boss” he called running after Alex.“I should pack up before….“Leave everything,” Alex said for the driver to open his car for him and Simon immediately rushed to the front seat and got in too.“Be fast, to the airport” Alex said as he felt like he was about to lose something precious to him.He was a kid when an accident took his mother away and now the woman he finds comfort in even tho she still doesn’t want to stay with him, an accident wants to take her away, and he won’t let it happen.Simon could see his boss's veins popping out as he was filled with anger and sadness.He wanted to ask if he should cancel their
The baby kept sucking at her mother’s breast while Hazel and Alex stared at each other, as if time had stopped around them.Immediately, Alex removed his coat and covered his wife, who was dressed in palm-woven clothes.“Alex,” she whispered.“Let’s get out of here,” Alex quietly said as he carried his sleeping baby.The little girl held Hazel’s hand tightly, as if she didn’t want her to leave, making Hazel smile.“I must go,” Hazel whispered, smiling at the girl, who began to tear up.At that moment, a hunter rushed towards them, speaking Hawaiian.“What’s he saying?” Alex asked, and the girl quickly translated.“Run. Chief coming. Babies die,” she said, making Hazel look at Alex in alarm.“We must leave. The chief is coming, and twins are forbidden in their village,” Hazel explained.Alex scoffed, then suddenly noticed that Hazel was barefoot.“Both of you, come here,” he commanded his guards. “Carry the babies,” he said, then bent down and lifted Hazel into his arms.“Follow,” the
Hazel clutched her belly, gasping as another wave of pain shot through her body. The young girl’s eyes widened in panic as she watched Hazel struggle to stay upright.“Mother! Father!” the girl screamed, running out of the hut.Within seconds, the woman and the hunter rushed inside, their expressions tense.“Her water broke,” the girl said breathlessly.The woman’s face hardened with urgency. She quickly moved to Hazel’s side, supporting her as she trembled.“Lay her down,” the woman instructed, speaking in their native language.Hazel whimpered, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Her body was exhausted from months of recovery, but she knew there was no stopping what was about to happen. Her babies were coming.The hunter rushed outside, calling for the village healer.“I will get the midwife!” he said and took off running.Inside the hut, Hazel gritted her teeth, trying to steady her breath. The woman wiped her forehead with a damp cloth.“You’re strong. Just breathe,” she said
The woman and the hunter looked at each other. He sighed, then bit his lips. “If the chief finds out, they will kill one of the children,” he said, making the woman bite her lips in worry. “I’ve been trying to reason with him about how much it will affect our population and community if we keep killing twins. They are born special,” she said, and the hunter nodded. “Let’s help her. She’s not of our clan. She and her babies should not be punished,” he said, making the woman sigh. “We don’t know where she comes from. Her injury is severe. We can’t take her back to where you found her because she’s running from something. We—” “My farmhouse,” he interrupted, and the woman nodded. “I will take my wife and daughter so they can help care for her until she heals,” he said, and the woman agreed. “Let’s do that now,” she said, and they both nodded in agreement. Inside the central city hospital, the bloodied man who had just arrived at the emergency center watched in a blur as doctors a
Hazel could hear footsteps crashing through the underbrush behind her, men shouting orders as they gave chase. Her heart pounded in her chest, her breath coming in quick gasps. The chase was fast. Despite her big stomach, Hazel ran with the desperation of a woman fighting for survival. She could hear the voices of the guards behind her. As she ran deeper into the forest, the darkness swallowed her. The thick canopy of trees blocked any rays of sunlight. “Put on your lights!” she heard one of the guards scream. They hesitated at the edge of the forest, unable to follow her blindly into the darkness. But Hazel didn’t stop. She kept running and running because she would rather die than let Harden deprive Alex of his role as a father. Branches scratched her arms and face, but she cradled her stomach protectively as she weaved through the trees. She had no idea where she was going. All she knew was that she had to escape. She stopped and turned, her legs burning, her lungs aching—but
Alex frowned after seeing Simon and Grace’s red dot concentrated in one area, while Hazel’s was moving away. Immediately, he grabbed his phone and dialed his D team. “Follow my wife,” he ordered, then called Simon. The phone rang and rang, but no one picked up. He tried again and again, but still, no answer. On the last ring, someone finally picked up. “This is Inspector Austin. The user of this phone was involved in an accident,” the voice said. Alex frowned, standing up. “Which hospital?” he asked calmly, though he wasn’t calm at all. “New York Hospital,” the inspector replied. Alex hung up immediately, but before he could process the information, his phone rang again. “Boss, we missed the abductors. The jet already took off,” the captain of the D team reported. Alex’s frown deepened. “Jet?” he asked, looking at the red dot that began blinking due to a lost signal in the clouds. “Find who took my wife, idiot!” Alex screamed, hanging up. He slammed his fist on the table, dra
Grace was embarrassed. The look on Alex’s face made her immediately hide her phone. Alex scoffed, then sat back, watching as Grace swallowed hard.“I’m so—”“Is your salary not enough?” Alex asked, causing Grace to immediately bow her head.“I lost my previous phone, boss. I was planning to get a new one once I go out with Madam. I’m sorry, boss,” Grace immediately apologized.“I asked a question,” he said quietly.Grace raised her head, then immediately bowed again.“It’s more than enough, sir,” she said, bowing her head as she bit her lower lip.Alex nodded, then opened his wardrobe and brought out a new phone and a SIM card.He unboxed the phone, turned it on, and installed a personal tracker. Then he placed it on the table. He picked up his phone, activated the SIM card, and set it down. Looking at the still-embarrassed Grace, he spoke.“Fix this on my wife’s clothing, somewhere she can’t see it,” he instructed.Grace bowed and carefully picked up the SIM card.“Thank you, boss,”
The night was quiet. The butler and Grace looked at each other—what were they going to do with all this food and cake on the table? They knew their boss and madam were not coming downstairs anymore tonight. Grace looked at the butler, who sighed.“What a waste,” he whispered, and Grace nodded in agreement.“Is it okay if I package them and take them to the mansion? My colleagues will be excited to eat it. Since the boss isn’t there, they only eat regular meals,” she said.The butler nodded. “But keep the cake. The madam might want it,” he said, then helped Grace package everything while they cleaned up.Back upstairs, the room was warm and quiet. The only noise was the soft moans escaping Hazel’s lips as her neatly pedicured fingers traced against Alex’s skin.“Ah…” a breathy moan escaped her lips as Alex’s body moved in a slow, rhythmic way with hers.“Oh, Alex… goodness,” she gasped as his pace remained steady and torturous.“I love you,” Alex whispered as he pushed himself deeper i
The large governor’s dining room was eerily silent. Camila cleared her throat and smiled, but the look on Mrs. Governor’s face was far from pleasant.Harden scoffed, adjusting his suit.“With all due respect, Mrs. Governor, since my family is here, please do well to explain why I should be accused in such a manner,” he said, smiling at her.“My wife is angry about our current situation, and during the investigation, your name has come up frequently. She might have misunderstood something,” the governor said calmly.Mrs. McCall scoffed.“Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be true. After all, he’s the reason his father committed suicide,” she said, making Harden scoff even harder.Without a word, he stood up and left. Camila immediately rose from her seat as well.“Forgive our abrupt departure, Your Excellency,” she said before rushing after Harden.“Please, let’s eat, sir,” Mrs. Governor urged. “I understand how you feel, and right now, I feel the same way. He has hidden
Hazel frowned at the gift box in front of her. The last time she heard of Kayla, she was with an actor in Hollywood, and her mother had been sentenced to jail for the murder of Alex’s mother. She looked at the butler before nodding at him.“Open it,” she said.The butler nodded and began to open the box. Inside, he found a beautifully crafted old Italian-designed vase. Hazel’s frown deepened. The butler gently placed it on the table before taking out a letter from the box.“There’s a letter, madam,” he said.Hazel took the letter, unfolded it, and began reading.“Hey Alex,It’s been a while. I’m doing fine here. Martinez is taking good care of me. I hope Hazel is doing well too. I know she will never forgive me for the past.The vase you’ve been asking about since childhood—the one my mother told the maid to throw away, calling it old and disgusting—the one with your mother’s name on it…I know you might have forgotten about it. After my mother ordered the maid to discard or break it,