"What happened here?" Mr. Arnold's voice was heard, followed by fast footsteps entering inside the living hall.
Edward looked up at him from the floor, his eyes mahogany and flashing in unfathomable rage and vengeance.
"That son of a bitch nearly choked me to death!" He burst into fits of anger, on seeing his father as he gently pulled away from his mother's hold, who was busy inspecting the bruises on Edward's neck.
These words had Mr. Arnold's face scrunching in rage.
"Who dared?!" He boomed, his voice thunderous. Hitting his only son was the hard limit he had drawn the line of his tolerance, at.
"That fucking Brigadier!" Edward roared with hoarse voice.
All the fury dissipated from Mr. Arnold's face.
Shock and disbelief flashed on his face before they got replaced by neural features, all traces of anger long gone from his face.
Shivering, she was refraining herself to open her eyes. Her face had gone pale, mind numb, not understanding how to deal with this sudden shock.Theodore was here. Inside her room. And from the tone of his voice, he did not sound happy. That had her insides curled.For few minutes, there was adhering silence around her. Only her own heartbeats audible to her ear.Then, suddenly, she sensed hot breath hitting her face before a towering body was pressed against her small one."Open those beautiful eyes, Sweetheart." His tone was seductive yet stern, letting her know he wasn't in mood of nonsense.Ever so slowly, she unfolded her eyelids, before lifting her hazel eyes that were sparkling in fear and nervousness.The fret of him finding something out there, wasn't allowing her to think straight."There's my girl." He whispered before enfolding his arms around her shivering body, engulfing her in his warm embrace.Confused, she also
There was pin drop silence inside the room. The night stands lamp brining light to certain parts, leaving the rest to shallow in darkness.In amidst of the deafening silence, Theodore's low voice was heard which had her trembled to bones."I dislike being on waiting row, Sweetheart." He had reminded her in voice that seemed to be on edge."I..." An involuntary whimper from her lips interrupted her whisper."You? Hmm? You what, Sweetheart?" He asked, his thumb rubbing her soft cheek in circular manner.Hazel swallowed the lump in her throat and looked here and there, looking for an escape. Her mind getting all worked up.Theodore noticed her eyes movement and looked down with a sigh."Go on." He suddenly backed from her, startling her."Try and run." He stated, crossing his arms over his chest."If a failed attempt of escap
Two Days Later :Mona was just done placing mug of coffees on the table when she sensed a presence.Looking up, she found Theodore coming down stairs, busy in adjusting the collars of his camouflage shirt. He was attending an important military meeting today and for that, he was dressed in his military uniform that had given a raise to his already authoritative and charming stature.Giving one curt of a nod to his mother, Theodore walked past her and sat down on his head chair. Mona sighed, seeing the dryness in his mood, very well aware of the reason.Taking a seat beside him, she looked at the vacant seat infront of her which belonged to Hazel and which had been empty from past two days.Despite Mona's constant requests and Theodore's orders, Hazel had refused to step out of her room. Mona couldn't understand what had Theodore done. He had also refused to address this ma
As Hazel stepped out of the house, the sparkling sun welcomed her with it's stinging rays, it's light shining in her eyes, causing the golden in them to twinkle.She deeply inhaled the fresh air, knowing that's what she has been craving for past two days.A hand on her back had her continuing her path to the porch before she stopped infront of the car. As she stepped forward to open the door, Chris beat her to it and pulled it for her.She looked up at him with disbelief in her eyes, surprised at his chivalry."Don't look this shocked, munchkin." Chris chuckled, "I'm just practicing for my future wife." He ended his tease with a wink.Huffing, she sat down as Chris then closed the door, rounded to his side, opened the door to his side and sat down followed by him starting the engine and car roaring to it's life.As per Theodore's instructions, they were now headed to the headquarters, much to Hazel's excitement.She
All her senses went flying out, heat rushing to her cheeks. Her back was facing him, though front view was no better.Chris was standing infront of her with smugness written all over his face, his eyes playful, lips holding a smirk."Yes, Hazel. Tell him. What were saying earlier?" Chris took teasing steps towards her, her pleading eyes evoking no ounce of mercy inside him."Stop right there." Theodore sudden order caused Chris to pause in his tracks, a frown merring his features."Take those steps back." Theodore demanded with arms crossed over his chest, his back leaned against the doorframe of his office.Confused, Chris did as he asked, Hazel also watching the scene with furrowed brows.As Chris recovered back to his initial place, Theodore nodded in approval."Now turn around and go where you are needed which I assure you, is definitely not here."Chris was dumbfounded at his words."I just wasted half of my d
"Isa."Isabel couldn't help but feel a sensual shiver running down her spine, hearing her name in Chris's voice.The way he would pronounce her name would erupt blend of sensations in her. The science was out of her range, she couldn't understand.Theodore Sir would call her by same pet name. But, to the depth Chris could go, while pronouncing the syllables was beyond her understanding."Sir," She greeted, her voice soft and polite."How is Hazel doing?"Chris could imagine the havoc Hazel would create when she would find out he has used her name as an excuse to talk with Isabel.Not that he cared. He was Isabel's boss. With or without excuse, he held all the rights to call her, physically or on the phone, during her working hours.Isabel turned around to look at Hazel who was heading towards restroom."Fine, sir. She is getting along with others very well.""That's a relief."Isabel just hummed. But
Squinting her eyes in pain, Hazel tried to open her eyes, but the unwelcoming bright light wasn't allowing her.Her first instinct was to move her hands and brings them to her face but on finding her arms cuffed, a wave of fear washed over her.And that's when it hit her.Everything came rushing to her mind with speed of light, causing her heart to drop, it's mild beats in sync with the thundering, drumming ones.The anastasia was still in her system that was disallowing her to wiggle her weak bones.Opening her swollen eyes, she first looked up to see the source of lightning.A dim bulb.It was hanging from the ceiling, right above her head. The rest area around her was an abyss of darkness, causing fear to erupt inside her.She discovered, she was tightly bounded to a wooden chair, rough ropes were digging in her skin, making her wince in pain.She was confused.What had happened?After pressuring her min
"We have located them, Theo."Chris spoke swiftly as he walked inside Theodore's office. His feet stilled on the spot on finding the whole office a destructive mess.It seemed as if a havoc had taken the whole room in it's embrace.Chris eyes from the ground moved towards the corner.Theodore was standing there, infront of the massive window frame , with cigar in his hand, calmly inhaling and exhaling, the tainted air getting released on the glass of window, creating haze.On hearing Chris's words, Theodore turned around causing Chris to swallow a sharp breath inside."Call out the Swat team. We are raiding them, this instant."The negative energy radiating of mahogany eyes of Theodore weren't a good sigh, even Chris was aware. But, he knew it was better to leave Theodore on his own right now.One who will try to calm the steam of his ange
"Aria shh." Hazel made a gesture for two years old to remain silent who gave a cheeky nod, brought her little hands up and covered her to mouth to keep her giggle in check.With Aria's other hand in Hazel's, both were in mission to sneak into the kitchen.Theodore was upstairs."Mama will get you one last chocolate, okay? Promise mama you will not tell dada about it?" Hazel forwarded her pinky finger in Aria's direction. Aria's eyes lit up at the mention of her favorite dessert. Without beating around the bush, Aria interwined her pinky finger with her mother's.Nodding at her daughter, Hazel left Aria's hand once inside the kitchen and then walked forward and opened the refrigerator before she began to look through the edibles."Hersheys. Bubbly. Ramtin.. That's it, baby. Choose from 'em." Hazel mumbled, while her head was still sneaked inside the refrigerator. While, waiting for Aria to make a choice, Hazel picked one Ramtin up, tore it open and
"Like hell you will."Edward's hovering body from her was roughly pulled away as Theodore slammed him against the wall, face first.Immediately warm arms engulfed Hazel's shivering body."Sh. Sh. Baby it's okay. You did good. Let me deal with the fucker now." He muttered gently rubbing his hands through her hair to calm her down.Edward's sudden groan had Theodore's body straightening in alarm. Barely suppressing his rage, he leaned his head to Hazel's eye level."Go to Aria, okay? I will join you in a minute." He said, referring to their two months old who was still bawling her eyes out upstairs. Hazel gave a shaky nod but suddenly, concern for Theo flash through her eyes. "B-But y-you-"Theodore smiled at her concern. "I will be fine, darling. Infact after today, I will be more than fine. I will be ecstatic." There was something dangerous in his aura. Something that had
They say life with a baby is the most troublesome event of life.But for Hazel, it was opposite. From the time her daughter came into her life, time had been nothing but bliss for her.What were days and nights for her? She stopped keeping track of it. All that matters was the nourishment of her little being.Her Aria. Their Aria.Theodore had named her that. More than her, Theodore was the one who had been on cloud nine from the time Aria came in his Life.He started smiling more. Sass began to come naturally for him. His strictness was still there, but that part of his personality was reserved for the outer world now. When he would be in their room, he would be a very dedicated husband and a father, always putting his wife and daughter first.Bond between Aria and Theodore was one thing, but the adoration and love Aria had been getting from Mona, Emily, Chris and Isabel could not be depicted in words.Even barely a tiny
Days turned into weeks and weeks into months.What happened during that time period was as it as Theodore had announced. Her whole day would be spend in the room. At Night, Theodore would take her for walk. And then corresponding routine would again start from all over again.Mona came back after few Days. Hazel didn't know what had Theodore explained to her that she was now completely okay with Hazel living in Theodore's room. Not only that, she also knew about pregnancy but was assuming that child as Theodore's.Often times, she would bring the talk about their baby and how ecstatic she was at thoughts of being a grandmother. Where as Hazel would feel guilty, Theodore other hand would engage in her talks while throwing intense and meaningful look at Hazel, every now and then.Even in the confinement of four walls, life was not dull for Hazel, some how. Theodore was tending to her every need and every tantrum, her pregnancy hormones would make her throw.
When he was sure he was pretty calmed than before, he decided to check on her.Despite all the guit and tension coursing through his body, he made his way to his room, which by the way, was now theirs, and entered inside after unlocking it.Ah and the sight that welcomed him. That sight added more guilt to his already filled bucket list of regrets.She was on the floor, slided against the wall with arms wrapped around her knees and head placed on top of them. Her study breates told him she was sleeping.Sighing softly, he closed the door behind him. Removing his coat, he left his vest as it is and made his way to her.He crouched down infront of her and observed her for a moment. And by God, her condition made him feel no better.There were dry tears on her cheek. And the most unfortunate thing for his heart was the cheek which was facing him, was the one he had backhanded.His fingerprints were imprinted on her cheek whic
Hazel's teary eyes were begging him for mercy. But he wasn't seeing the plead in her eyes.Rather, his mind was focused on one thing only.Revenge.The fire of vengeance in him was igniting, with it's flames glimmering in his eyes.Someone had put hands in his woman!That's all his mind has been circling around from time she had uttered those words."Hazel. Stop making it hard for yourself." He muttered, his eyes gazing at her bruised cheek which was turning more red and swollen under his tight grip. The pain was this severe that small whimpers were beginning to escape her lips."Are you telling me in easy way or do I need me to upgrade the level of making of talk." His words came out as loss hiss, making terror to pool in her eyes.She opened her dry lips to talk but a sniffle escaped before her words could.The pain in her cheek and the pain in her heart were crumbling her."R-Rape..H-He r-raped. H-H
She was locked. After making her signing the marriage papers, he had confided her in his room. The night was falling. There was utter silence.The only sound ringing in her head was the ticking of the clock. Her tear filled, swollen eyes which were blankly staring the wall, lowered down to her hands, instantly catching sight of platinum,couple ring he had forcibly thrust in her ring finger.What had happened? She asked herself, sorrowfully, staring down at inanimate thing that had stake claim on her, taunting her conscience that she wasn't her own, anymore.In less than two hours..her life was shaken to the core.Theodore.. She told him everything. And what did he do? He slapped her, forcibly married her and now had confided her in his room.How can he...do that? He was her Theo, her wall, her pride. How did he do that? With her? With his own Hazel? Hazel, he used to say he cherished more than anything and anyone in this world. Hazel, h
"No." Hazel fearfully shook her head, looking at Theodore with horrified eyes."I will not m-marry you." She sniffled, wrapping her hands around her shoulders, feeling defenseless and expose under his eyes."It's cute that you think you have a choice." Theodore said, without looking at her as he began to collect his things from the table. His voice gave no hint of what he was thinking."Theo please." She begged in crying voice, taking steps away from him when he had not even started approaching her. "I can't marry you. I will feel impure. Used. Not of your caliber. Please respect my decision." She was trying to make him understand.Theodore's typing hands paused. Setting his mobile phone down, he turned to look at her with eyes that conveyed he was finding her words ridiculous."Excuse me?" He raised a daring brow at her, causing fear to pool in her eyes. "Who are you to decide whether you are of my caliber or not? Tsk darling. Leave my decisions t
"Come here, Hazel."Hazel lifted her swollen eyes and looked at him. He looked furious like never before. But, he was taking time to calm himself. He was struggling to control his beast from unleashing.Scared, she shook her head fearfully."P-Please l-listen to m-me. I didn't do-""FUCKING COME HERE!!"His sudden roar made her shrunk into her seat. Small whimpers escaped her trembling lips. Standing up on her shivering legs, she took baby steps in his direction and paused right infront of him. Her eyes not daring to lift from the floor.He grabbed the back of her neck before yanking her forward to his chest. His sudden action caught her off guard. She gasped, startled and placed her hands on his chest to study herself, her innocent, teary eyes clashing with his cold ones."You cheated on me." His words pricked at her heart. She tried to shook her head, but his tight grip on her neck didn't al