Hazel:
My eyes widened the moment his lips landed on mine
What the hell is he doing?
I proceeded to move away from him, but he drew me tighter making it hard to escape.
When he was satisfied, he pulled away, smiled like he didn't do anything wrong then he faced the priest who immediately ended the whole process of the union.
After the wedding, the photographer took just one picture, of the both of us and then the guests left one after the other and just before I could leave for Aaron's residence, my dad demanded to speak to me.
He walked guiltily towards me and held my hands as soon as he got to where I was.
Ivy and her mum stayed behind seething angrily while Aaron decided to wait for me in his car.
"Hazel.." He called "I haven't been the best father to you, all of this..is my fault"
I guess he now feels truly sorry for everything he has done. He must have been thinking about it since I have refused to speak to him about anything going on in my life anymore.
"No it's not your fault"
"I am sorry. This wedding shouldn't have happened. I understand everything you went through because I wasn't the best father to you... I wanted you to marry someone you love..."
" What are you talking about dad? I am happy about the wedding. I love Aaron Gray and he loves me too. Now, I think I need to go now dad, let's have this conversation another day, Aaron is waiting, and I am not mad at you anymore Dad" I smiled and gave him a light hug, then I rushed off to meet Aaron in the car. Aaron didn't say a word to me until we got to his residence.
The Gray's residence was the biggest mansion I had ever seen in my life. I have heard people talk about how rich Mancini Gray was, he was just too private about his lifestyle that people didn't really know how much he was Worth.
Bodyguards were stationed everywhere and the moment I alighted from the car, his assistant ran towards him.
"Tell her everything she needs to know" He said and went into the house without waiting for me.
The assistant came towards me, two young women behind him as he bowed and introduced them to me as my maids.
"Uh...but I don't need maids" I said staring blankly at the two women who didn't look too friendly.
"The Boss' instructions. No one goes against him. " Carlos, like he called himself earlier seemed like a nice person. He didn't look so cold like his boss that only knew out to fake smiles in public.
He turned to face the maids.
"She's the Boss' wife, your mistress. You must treat her the same way you would treat your Big Boss Aaron Gray"
" I am Mia and this is jessi. We will tend to all your needs" One of them said with a smile.
They led me into the house and I could immediately feel the icy aura oozing around. Asides the fact that the house was designed beautifully, it also has this lonely feeling. The house wasn't painted brightly and there were only a few dead flowers outside. The interior was nothing fun, just black furnitures and a few lights that hung around every corner. It just felt as though, there was no human living in this house.
"We'll show you to your room ma'am" Jessi said and took the stairs. Carlos left us to attend to some other things already so I was left alone with my maids who didn't look so happy. I am sure they know a bit of what is going on between Aaron and I.
We got to the first floor and I was taken to a room. I expected to see Aaron the moment the door opened, but the room was empty.
Where is he? He went into the house and he should be in our bedroom but he isn't there.
"Where is my husband?" I asked and the girls looked at one another before one of them decided to answer.
"He is in his room ma'am. The floor above ours and it is forbidden to go there. Nobody is allowed to go up there except the housekeepers who go up there to clean and Carlos, his assistant"
" I thought– nevermind, help me out of this dress please"
This isn't going to be so easy. How am I supposed to get pregnant in three month if we don't share the same room?
The only money I have with me now is the million I got from the contract I signed with Aaron and if I don't give him what is required, I'll be forced to pay double the amount.
I ordered the girls to leave and I sat down alone thinking of how to make a move.
Few minutes later, I was done thinking and I headed upstairs, to the forbidden floor where no one except the housekeeper is allowed to go. It was dark already and there was no light on the stairs that led to where Aaron was.
How is he so comfortable without lights?
The floor was also dark but thankfully, I was with my phone.
The moment I took the last step, I raised my phone only to see a tall figure standing right in front of me and I screamed and almost fell if the stairs in fear but a hand pulled me back.
The lights suddenly came on and I saw Aaron staring coldly at me.
I held my chest that was beating very fast as I managed to stand upright and balance myself.
I see why no one is allowed to go upstairs. It is truly scary here.
"What do you think you're doing?" Aaron asked, his voice sounding so deep and holding no emotions whatsoever.
"I– I came to uhm"
"Did the maids not warn you about coming up here?"
"Well they did. But what is it about this place? Why is no one allowed to come up here? " I asked stretching my neck and looking over his shoulders to see what is truly hidden but he held my wrist and dragged me downstairs into my room.
"you are not allowed to go anywhere above this floor, do you understand?"
I didn't respond
This is my chance. I need to get this done quickly. Have sex with him, get pregnant, have his baby and disappear. First step, is to sleep with him.
I stared at him for some seconds, shut my eyes and I suddenly took of the night gown I was putting on revealing my naked body.
Hazel:If this doesn't attract him I don't know what will. I took a deep breath waiting for him to do something but he didn't move, his gaze pierced into my skin. I took one step forward, closing the distance between us waiting for him to touch me and just as he lifted his hands, he put them behind his back. "Really... Hazel carter" He said, his voice sounding so low and thick as he finally managed to take his eyes off my body. I know I have a great body, my hourglass figure was to die for but this man standing in front of me didn't look fazed at all. "Are you trying to seduce me?" He gave a mischievous smirk. He scoffed and then turned around to leave"If we don't do this now, how do you expect me to get pregnant and give you an heir. You're doing it on purpose, aren't you? So that you can get twice the amount you gave to me""Well that isn't correct" He answered "what... am I not sexy enough for you? Don't tell me... you are not attracted to women" He turned around quickly,
Hazel:I turned to see Aaron staring at me, an unreadable expression on his face. He came forward and the maids immediately stood up the moment they saw him. These maids!How could they do this to me?I lowered my eye, embarrassed at how ruffled I look."Boss, we didn't know you'd be back so soon"Jessi said after giving a little bow."The trip has been postponed" Carlos immediately responded and then dismissed the maids.He turned to me and smiled, "ma'am, I hope you had a great night, you look really good today" He teased and that earned him a glare from Aaron.He quickly bowed and went upstairs. Now that I was left alone with Aaron, it was time to express my anger and ask him some of the questions on my mind."You didn't think you should inform me before embarking on a trip for a whole month?"He pulled out one of the chairs and sat beside me. He took a quick glance at the food and then returned his gaze back to me."You look like you just fought with a tiger"I rolled my eyes at hi
Hazel's pov:I stood in front of the mirror as i admired my beautiful wedding dress that had thousands of tiny pearls designed on it. It was hand made from ZIMA fashion house, one of the top fashion companies in the country and also where I work as a designer. It took about a month and lots of hardwork and money to make this perfect dress. Beaming with so much excitement as I could remember how my mum always told me how I would look like a goddess in my wedding dress. Well.. she was right, I did look like a goddess, except that she wouldn't be here to witness me walk down the aisle with the love of my life. She passed away years ago and I am stuck with my dad who pays more attention to my step mom and her daughter.I am Hazel Carter, the 25 year old daughter of Bennett Carter. The owner of 'Bennets Bakery'. I would not call us rich but least we lived in our own house and I attended one of the best universities. I would say.. uh average, yes, we were an average family that was doi
Hazel's pov: Beep. Beep. Beep I heard the beeping sound of the monitor and my nose was instantly filled with the smell of antiseptic. I forced my eyelids open and tried to adjust to the very bright light that shines directly on my face. Where am I? "Miss Carter, " I moved my head a little to see a young looking man in a long white coat staring directly at me "How are you?" He asked placing his index finger on one side of my neck.I didn't respond. Although it was hard but I still managed to move my head to look around my surroundings. A hospital ward. I tried to recall how I got here and my eyes met with the other people in the room. My dad stood at the edge of the bed along with Ivy and her mum who had this indifferent look on their faces.Although, I could picture worry and pity on my dad's face but there was also a look of disappointment and mild anger. What are they all doing here anyway? Are they here to mock and scold me again? "I_" I tried to say something but my thr
Hazel's pov:I watched them from afar as they all danced and cut Ivy's birthday cake and my fingers tightened in annoyance. Since the payment for my surgery has not yet been made, I stayed at home. I wasn't allowed to remain at the hospital because the bills were piling up and my dad has refused to pay. I was now confined to a wheelchair waiting for my surgery, if I'm going to get any at all. My dad employed a local nurse to check up on me from time to time, at least he could afford that. They threw a party in my absence. It's not like I can do anything, I can only sit here miserably and watch. It was ivy's birthday party and she was also celebrating her graduation. They decided to have a big party at the backyard with beautiful decorations and plenty of food. My dad stood at a spot with my stepmom watching his beautiful, able bodied daughter with a smile as she flaunts her new found boyfriend to the guest. I am not surprised though, she's the perfect daughter, with the perfect relat
Hazel's:"I'll do it" I stated and he smirked. I didn't want to remain like this forever, and i might not get another offer like this one again. Asher and Brianna will definitely pay for putting me in this situation and ivy and her mum will regret every single thing they've done to me. "You don't just expect me to marry someone I haven't seen before. I don't even know you, where you came from? your name, I don't know anything about you at all. For all I know , you could be a killer trying to trick me with your offer and then murder me. Did someone send you? What do you want from me? Why did you choose me, why do you think I give you what you want?" I asked all the questions that came to my head at once. "He is Aaron Gray–" His assistant suddenly said but he cut him off at once. Aaron Gray? Wait, the surname, Gray...that isn't possible right? The owner of Gray's group of companies and hotel was Mancini Gray and he didn't have any children, his only grandson died many years ago too.
Hazel: "I am getting married" I announced and I got the reaction I was truly expecting. Ivy stared at me in disbelief while Grace, her mum watched like I was crazy. The shocked expression on their faces made me smile. Not only did I walk into their house with both of my legs intact, I also announced my marriage after my surgery. It was just too fast for them to take it in. They must be wondering how and when all of this started and finished. It was the day I accepted that my life would no longer be my own. Aaron Gray prepared another contract immediately that day, right after destroying the old one and then after going through it thoroughly, I signed it and he handed me my copy which I hid from my father. Aaron Gray also met with my father and he told him that he was going to cover the expenses for my surgery and we are going to get married, but he mentioned nothing about the contract to him. Like he said, it was strictly confidential and would remain a secret between us even afte
Hazel:I turned to see Aaron staring at me, an unreadable expression on his face. He came forward and the maids immediately stood up the moment they saw him. These maids!How could they do this to me?I lowered my eye, embarrassed at how ruffled I look."Boss, we didn't know you'd be back so soon"Jessi said after giving a little bow."The trip has been postponed" Carlos immediately responded and then dismissed the maids.He turned to me and smiled, "ma'am, I hope you had a great night, you look really good today" He teased and that earned him a glare from Aaron.He quickly bowed and went upstairs. Now that I was left alone with Aaron, it was time to express my anger and ask him some of the questions on my mind."You didn't think you should inform me before embarking on a trip for a whole month?"He pulled out one of the chairs and sat beside me. He took a quick glance at the food and then returned his gaze back to me."You look like you just fought with a tiger"I rolled my eyes at hi
Hazel:If this doesn't attract him I don't know what will. I took a deep breath waiting for him to do something but he didn't move, his gaze pierced into my skin. I took one step forward, closing the distance between us waiting for him to touch me and just as he lifted his hands, he put them behind his back. "Really... Hazel carter" He said, his voice sounding so low and thick as he finally managed to take his eyes off my body. I know I have a great body, my hourglass figure was to die for but this man standing in front of me didn't look fazed at all. "Are you trying to seduce me?" He gave a mischievous smirk. He scoffed and then turned around to leave"If we don't do this now, how do you expect me to get pregnant and give you an heir. You're doing it on purpose, aren't you? So that you can get twice the amount you gave to me""Well that isn't correct" He answered "what... am I not sexy enough for you? Don't tell me... you are not attracted to women" He turned around quickly,
Hazel:My eyes widened the moment his lips landed on mineWhat the hell is he doing?I proceeded to move away from him, but he drew me tighter making it hard to escape.When he was satisfied, he pulled away, smiled like he didn't do anything wrong then he faced the priest who immediately ended the whole process of the union.After the wedding, the photographer took just one picture, of the both of us and then the guests left one after the other and just before I could leave for Aaron's residence, my dad demanded to speak to me.He walked guiltily towards me and held my hands as soon as he got to where I was.Ivy and her mum stayed behind seething angrily while Aaron decided to wait for me in his car."Hazel.." He called "I haven't been the best father to you, all of this..is my fault"I guess he now feels truly sorry for everything he has done. He must have been thinking about it since I have refused to speak to him about anything going on in my life anymore."No it's not your fault"
Hazel: "I am getting married" I announced and I got the reaction I was truly expecting. Ivy stared at me in disbelief while Grace, her mum watched like I was crazy. The shocked expression on their faces made me smile. Not only did I walk into their house with both of my legs intact, I also announced my marriage after my surgery. It was just too fast for them to take it in. They must be wondering how and when all of this started and finished. It was the day I accepted that my life would no longer be my own. Aaron Gray prepared another contract immediately that day, right after destroying the old one and then after going through it thoroughly, I signed it and he handed me my copy which I hid from my father. Aaron Gray also met with my father and he told him that he was going to cover the expenses for my surgery and we are going to get married, but he mentioned nothing about the contract to him. Like he said, it was strictly confidential and would remain a secret between us even afte
Hazel's:"I'll do it" I stated and he smirked. I didn't want to remain like this forever, and i might not get another offer like this one again. Asher and Brianna will definitely pay for putting me in this situation and ivy and her mum will regret every single thing they've done to me. "You don't just expect me to marry someone I haven't seen before. I don't even know you, where you came from? your name, I don't know anything about you at all. For all I know , you could be a killer trying to trick me with your offer and then murder me. Did someone send you? What do you want from me? Why did you choose me, why do you think I give you what you want?" I asked all the questions that came to my head at once. "He is Aaron Gray–" His assistant suddenly said but he cut him off at once. Aaron Gray? Wait, the surname, Gray...that isn't possible right? The owner of Gray's group of companies and hotel was Mancini Gray and he didn't have any children, his only grandson died many years ago too.
Hazel's pov:I watched them from afar as they all danced and cut Ivy's birthday cake and my fingers tightened in annoyance. Since the payment for my surgery has not yet been made, I stayed at home. I wasn't allowed to remain at the hospital because the bills were piling up and my dad has refused to pay. I was now confined to a wheelchair waiting for my surgery, if I'm going to get any at all. My dad employed a local nurse to check up on me from time to time, at least he could afford that. They threw a party in my absence. It's not like I can do anything, I can only sit here miserably and watch. It was ivy's birthday party and she was also celebrating her graduation. They decided to have a big party at the backyard with beautiful decorations and plenty of food. My dad stood at a spot with my stepmom watching his beautiful, able bodied daughter with a smile as she flaunts her new found boyfriend to the guest. I am not surprised though, she's the perfect daughter, with the perfect relat
Hazel's pov: Beep. Beep. Beep I heard the beeping sound of the monitor and my nose was instantly filled with the smell of antiseptic. I forced my eyelids open and tried to adjust to the very bright light that shines directly on my face. Where am I? "Miss Carter, " I moved my head a little to see a young looking man in a long white coat staring directly at me "How are you?" He asked placing his index finger on one side of my neck.I didn't respond. Although it was hard but I still managed to move my head to look around my surroundings. A hospital ward. I tried to recall how I got here and my eyes met with the other people in the room. My dad stood at the edge of the bed along with Ivy and her mum who had this indifferent look on their faces.Although, I could picture worry and pity on my dad's face but there was also a look of disappointment and mild anger. What are they all doing here anyway? Are they here to mock and scold me again? "I_" I tried to say something but my thr
Hazel's pov:I stood in front of the mirror as i admired my beautiful wedding dress that had thousands of tiny pearls designed on it. It was hand made from ZIMA fashion house, one of the top fashion companies in the country and also where I work as a designer. It took about a month and lots of hardwork and money to make this perfect dress. Beaming with so much excitement as I could remember how my mum always told me how I would look like a goddess in my wedding dress. Well.. she was right, I did look like a goddess, except that she wouldn't be here to witness me walk down the aisle with the love of my life. She passed away years ago and I am stuck with my dad who pays more attention to my step mom and her daughter.I am Hazel Carter, the 25 year old daughter of Bennett Carter. The owner of 'Bennets Bakery'. I would not call us rich but least we lived in our own house and I attended one of the best universities. I would say.. uh average, yes, we were an average family that was doi