Immediately Hazel sat down as she kept looking at the photo, her tears were rolling because she knew her father was long gone, and seeing someone look exactly like him brings back his memories of suffering.โWho are you? why are you showing me this?โ She asked for the unknown sender to reply.โI am anonymous and Iโm showing you this because you know who is heโ the sender responded.โMy father is deadโ she typed.โNo, he isnโt. I will thank Katherine for telling me that your father was actually not dead, he suggested they fake his death to let you live your life in peaceโ the sender responded for Hazel to frown.โHow did you know Katherine?โ She furiously typed.โOh I donโt know her she contacted me.โ The sender responded as it sent along the papers of Mr Smith's release from the Geriatric Hospital.โAhhโ Hazel gasped as she covered her mouth after reading the papers.โWho are you? please donโt hurt him. What do you want?โ She asked in her text as her body became nervous.โCalm down, f
โDaddyโ Hazel called crying as she rushed and hugged him while she shed tears.The man who had been sitting still for hours hugged his daughter back as tears came out of his eyes too.โIโm sorryโ he whispered for Hazel to shake her head as she hugged him tight.โUhh, this reunion is boring Mommy,โ Kayla said as she smirked at the crying Hazel who was hugging her father.โI told you that poor people's reunions are always boring, I thought they would be some emotional thing to watch since their separation was based on lies but the poor never disappoint. So boringโ she said as she looked at her daughter who was in a wheelchair with her both hands wrapped in bandages.โI canโt believe you brought me from the hospital to watch this boring thing, who on earth fakes their death so their daughter doesnโt drop out, are they that poorโ Kayla said with disgust as her mother sighed.โLet me make it fun,โ Martha said as she signaled her bodyguard who dragged Hazel away from her father.โNo, no. Pl
It was mid-morning, and it took the bus traveling from New York to Pennsylvania eight hours to stop at the bus stop in Pittsburgh. Mr Smith tapped his daughter who had been sleeping after so much crying all through the night of the journey. Hazel yawned stretching her hands, Her eyes were quite swollen, and she helped her father arrange his wheelchair and help him sit, they had no bag on them, nothing valuable except the money Maria gave her.Hazel gently rode her father to the stairs of the bus as she was about to go down and gently ride him down the stairs, a tall-looking blonde-haired guy stopped her, his fine smile and the charm of his cute hazel eyes made Hazel frown.โDonโt worry, let me do itโ his fine voice said for Hazel to quickly object.โNo.. we are fine,โ she said stopping him as she gently rode her father out of the bus.โI just wanted toโฆโNo offense, we are good,โ she said and rode her father to the shade of the tree a few feet away from them.The guy kept on smiling a
The captain of the team looked at Alex before he raised his arms and asked his men to drop their weapons.โWhat makes you think we have the daughter of that ungrateful slut?โ He asked Alex to look at him.โWhy wonโt you? sheโs the daughter, and the only way to drag her out from her hideout so why wonโt you have herโ Alex responds for the captain to nod.โTrue, I guess we werenโt observant enough to go search for her so we lost the chance already. Tell your men to step down, the slut is oursโ he said for Alex to drop his gun.โ I told your boss, I gave him two days to think about her worth, and just today my wife disappeared, I wonโt sit back to believe your group has nothing on her, I need my wife back,โ Alex said as he cracked his gun but this time he shot at the car glass of one of the el dorado.โ I didnโt come to joke, to get her, you will have to pass through me and I will search deep into your group till I find my wife,โ he said for one of his men to come to whisper to him.โ th
Gloria watched the black Range rovers drive into the large space as they all packed accordingly. She saw how the other guards immediately arranged themselves waiting for their boss. Gloria was nervous, she didnโt know who this person was, or what is their motive but she was sure it was different from the El Dorados.She watched as one of the guards opened the door of the second Range Rover for all the guards to bow their heads as she saw a man step out of the car. His tall figure, bossy aura, and cold face stare directly at her.Gloria had never been this nervous as she felt the stare coming from the man standing feet away was forcing something down her throat that was making her nerves so tense.To make it worse, as he began to walk towards her, the bright light from the security lights in the environment made him look like the devil ready to devour the little prey at his front and this made Gloria move back, she took steps back until she saw him stop at her front as they were closer
Alex scoffed at himself before he opened the first drawer on his table and brought out Hazel's damaged phone, he opened the second drawer and brought out a cable and a small black purse containing a little instrument.He opened the phone and did some loosing here and there before connecting it to his laptop and he tried fetching out the information from the phone. Alex connected the phone to his laptop before he frowned at the only message on his wife's phone. He saw the image of the anonymous number sent to her and their conversation.Alex frowns as he looks at the image again.โ heโs alive?โ He asked in a whisper before he wrote down the number and closed his laptop. Alex carried his phone and called an unknown number.โ Iโve sent a number to your email, trace it and send me the address immediately,โ he said hanging up before he bowed his head. Now he understands the reason Hazel didnโt give him clues. He has already read the threats sent to her if he is aware. Then if her father i
The dining was so silent as everyone looked everywhere except Alex who stood at the entrance in his mafia coat which the butler removed and took to hang.Gerald cleared his throat as he looked at his son's expressionless face.โAlexanderโ he called smiling awkwardly.โWe didnโt know you would be attending since you didnโt honor the invitation,โ he said for Alex to go take a sit while the butler served his meal.โDo I need to honor a family dinner invitation, am I a stranger?โ Alex asks as he looks at Kayla and her mother who look at the plate of meal with a sour face.โWhereโs Hazel?โ Gerald asks for Martha to finally raise his head to see Alex's expression.Alex kept his eyes on her as his aim coming here was to try to get to notice if they had anything to do with his wife's disappearance because after seeing the message from her broken phone, he knew it was only Martha that wanted her to leave his life but he canโt accuse her without evidence like he canโt accuse her of his mother d
It was a very dark environment, Alex found himself running as he was chasing a lady who was running away from him. The only light in the environment was around them. Alex didnโt know why he was chasing the lady but he wanted to get hold of her. While he kept chasing her, her white flying garment made her trip and she fell immediately Alex held her hand and she turned for him to gasp.โHazel?โ He called questionably.โLet go of me Alexโ Hazel's crying voice said as she dragged her hands off Alex who grabbed hold of her again.โWhere have you been? Hazel, baby, pleaseโฆ..โAlex let me go. Stop chasing me, I canโt watch my father die anymore Alex.โ She said for Alex to see her teary blue eyes.โWhat are you saying, Hazel? Babe look at meโ Alex held her hands tight as she kept on crying.โPlease, Iโm so sorry Alex, I have to choose my father. I canโt watch him lose his life when my decision can save him. If you come for me, they will kill him and I wonโt forgive myself and I wonโtโฆHazel l
The baby kept sucking at her motherโs 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.โAlex,โ she whispered.โLetโs get out of here,โ Alex quietly said as he carried his sleeping baby.The little girl held Hazelโs hand tightly, as if she didnโt want her to leave, making Hazel smile.โI must go,โ Hazel whispered, smiling at the girl, who began to tear up.At that moment, a hunter rushed towards them, speaking Hawaiian.โWhatโs he saying?โ Alex asked, and the girl quickly translated.โRun. Chief coming. Babies die,โ she said, making Hazel look at Alex in alarm.โWe must leave. The chief is coming, and twins are forbidden in their village,โ Hazel explained.Alex scoffed, then suddenly noticed that Hazel was barefoot.โBoth of you, come here,โ he commanded his guards. โCarry the babies,โ he said, then bent down and lifted Hazel into his arms.โFollow,โ the
Hazel clutched her belly, gasping as another wave of pain shot through her body. The young girlโs eyes widened in panic as she watched Hazel struggle to stay upright.โMother! Father!โ the girl screamed, running out of the hut.Within seconds, the woman and the hunter rushed inside, their expressions tense.โHer water broke,โ the girl said breathlessly.The womanโs face hardened with urgency. She quickly moved to Hazelโs side, supporting her as she trembled.โLay her down,โ 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.โI will get the midwife!โ 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.โYouโre strong. Just breathe,โ she said
The woman and the hunter looked at each other. He sighed, then bit his lips. โIf the chief finds out, they will kill one of the children,โ he said, making the woman bite her lips in worry. โIโve 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,โ she said, and the hunter nodded. โLetโs help her. Sheโs not of our clan. She and her babies should not be punished,โ he said, making the woman sigh. โWe donโt know where she comes from. Her injury is severe. We canโt take her back to where you found her because sheโs running from something. Weโโ โMy farmhouse,โ he interrupted, and the woman nodded. โI will take my wife and daughter so they can help care for her until she heals,โ he said, and the woman agreed. โLetโs do that now,โ 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. โPut on your lights!โ 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 didnโt 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 achingโbut
Alex frowned after seeing Simon and Graceโs red dot concentrated in one area, while Hazelโs was moving away. Immediately, he grabbed his phone and dialed his D team. โFollow my wife,โ 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. โThis is Inspector Austin. The user of this phone was involved in an accident,โ the voice said. Alex frowned, standing up. โWhich hospital?โ he asked calmly, though he wasnโt calm at all. โNew York Hospital,โ the inspector replied. Alex hung up immediately, but before he could process the information, his phone rang again. โBoss, we missed the abductors. The jet already took off,โ the captain of the D team reported. Alexโs frown deepened. โJet?โ he asked, looking at the red dot that began blinking due to a lost signal in the clouds. โFind who took my wife, idiot!โ Alex screamed, hanging up. He slammed his fist on the table, dra
Grace was embarrassed. The look on Alexโs face made her immediately hide her phone. Alex scoffed, then sat back, watching as Grace swallowed hard.โIโm soโโโIs your salary not enough?โ Alex asked, causing Grace to immediately bow her head.โI lost my previous phone, boss. I was planning to get a new one once I go out with Madam. Iโm sorry, boss,โ Grace immediately apologized.โI asked a question,โ he said quietly.Grace raised her head, then immediately bowed again.โItโs more than enough, sir,โ 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.โFix this on my wifeโs clothing, somewhere she canโt see it,โ he instructed.Grace bowed and carefully picked up the SIM card.โThank you, boss,โ
The night was quiet. The butler and Grace looked at each otherโwhat 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.โWhat a waste,โ he whispered, and Grace nodded in agreement.โIs it okay if I package them and take them to the mansion? My colleagues will be excited to eat it. Since the boss isnโt there, they only eat regular meals,โ she said.The butler nodded. โBut keep the cake. The madam might want it,โ 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 Hazelโs lips as her neatly pedicured fingers traced against Alexโs skin.โAhโฆโ a breathy moan escaped her lips as Alexโs body moved in a slow, rhythmic way with hers.โOh, Alexโฆ goodness,โ she gasped as his pace remained steady and torturous.โI love you,โ Alex whispered as he pushed himself deeper i
The large governorโs dining room was eerily silent. Camila cleared her throat and smiled, but the look on Mrs. Governorโs face was far from pleasant.Harden scoffed, adjusting his suit.โWith all due respect, Mrs. Governor, since my family is here, please do well to explain why I should be accused in such a manner,โ he said, smiling at her.โMy wife is angry about our current situation, and during the investigation, your name has come up frequently. She might have misunderstood something,โ the governor said calmly.Mrs. McCall scoffed.โWell, I wouldnโt be surprised if it turns out to be true. After all, heโs the reason his father committed suicide,โ she said, making Harden scoff even harder.Without a word, he stood up and left. Camila immediately rose from her seat as well.โForgive our abrupt departure, Your Excellency,โ she said before rushing after Harden.โPlease, letโs eat, sir,โ Mrs. Governor urged. โI 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 Alexโs mother. She looked at the butler before nodding at him.โOpen it,โ she said.The butler nodded and began to open the box. Inside, he found a beautifully crafted old Italian-designed vase. Hazelโs frown deepened. The butler gently placed it on the table before taking out a letter from the box.โThereโs a letter, madam,โ he said.Hazel took the letter, unfolded it, and began reading.โHey Alex,Itโs been a while. Iโm 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 youโve been asking about since childhoodโthe one my mother told the maid to throw away, calling it old and disgustingโthe one with your motherโs name on itโฆI know you might have forgotten about it. After my mother ordered the maid to discard or break it,