A kid I just can’t hate

>>Hazel

What the hell kid!?? Why would you ask something like that??

I screamed internally as I looked at Emilio who was looking at his father with sparkling eyes.

I sighed.

Well, who cares? Kids say stupid stuff.

It’s not like Valek is going to really kiss me or even try at that.

I turned my head to look at him.

He knows I hate him and he probably hates me-

“Of course I will kiss mommy.” Valek replied and looked at me.

What?

He passed me a smirk and then walked over to me while I panicked.

What? What? What?? What the hell? What is he planning??

Valek crossed the short distance and stood in front of me, his mischievous smile still plastered on his face, “Well then,” He moved his face closer to mine but I stepped back while glaring at him. 

“Don’t you dare.” I whispered to him and he let out a short snicker. 

“This is for Emilio.” He said and immediately after he grabbed my waist from behind and gave me a quick peck on the lips.

He did it so fast I couldn’t even push him away. He kissed me and stepped back himself.

“Hazel,” He called my name and for some reason I felt really angry, “I’m leaving.” He passed me a nasty smile.

“Go fuck yourself.” I whispered to him and then waved my hand at him as I forced a smile.

“Bye bye daddy!” Emilio waved both his hands at his father enthusiastically, all the while he had a bright smile on his face.

Valek waved back at his son and then walked out while I refused to look at him as he made his way out of the dining room.

“Young master.” I glanced across the table and saw Ren standing by Emilio’s side, “Your teacher will be here soon. Let’s get ready.”

“Aww.” The smile on the boy’s face faded and a frown took the place of a cheery expression, “But-”

“No buts.” Ren strictly cut off his words and extended out his hand for Emilio to take.

“...” Emilio didn’t respond immediately, instead he began to fiddle with his fingers right next to his chest and started glancing at me.

“Young master.” Ren was giving him a warning.

“But…” He looked at me properly this time, “I wanna play with mama.” His big round eyes were full of hope and sparkle. It looked as if he wanted me to say something but I didn’t know what to say. I just stood there with my arms folded while I looked back at him.

“Young master.” Ren picked Emilio up in his arms, “If you want, your mother will accompany you while you study.”

Excuse me?!

“Really?!” Emilio was overjoyed while I frowned.

“Why do I have to join him? A kid should focus on his studies, there shouldn’t be a distraction there.” I looked at Ren.

“You won’t be a distraction, Miss Hazel. You just need to be there so that the young master focuses.”

The fu*k! I don’t want that!

“What if I don’t want to be there?” I said, “I already agreed to stay here. Why am I being forced into more stuff?” I was getting really angry at all this dragging. At this rate, it looks like I won’t have any freedom at all. At this rate, I won’t get what I came here for.

“Miss Hazel, we were through this-”

“No Ren!” Emilio placed both his hands on Ren’s mouth as he looked at him anxiously, “If mama doesn’t wanna it’s okay.” He turned his head towards me, “Mama, pwease don’t hwate me.” His words shocked me a bit, “Mama doesn’t have to come.” He clenched his jaws and sniffled.

Wait.

Is he about to cry?

I looked at him in surprise as tears started dwelling in the corner of his eyes but he didn’t let them come out.

“...” I didn’t answer him but thought about his words. I don’t think I said anything that would make this kid think I hate him.

Ah! Is he perhaps scared because I swatted his hand away before? Is that really it?

“Mama?” A soft voice left those small lips. A voice that was filled with nervousness and worry. Something that made me feel like a bad person even though I was the victim here.

...

Something suddenly felt wrong. A chill ran down my spine and I glanced at Emilio again. While he was staring at me, so was Ren, his cold angry gaze was piercing through me like I was some sort of nuisance..

I noticed that not only him but all the other servants present in the room were looking at me too. Their gazes weren’t like Ren’s but they were judging me quite severely.

Great.

Just great.

“I’ll go.” I answered and closed my eyes in defeat.

Then I sighed internally as I felt the gazes on me disappear. 

Wow

There sure are some weird ass people here. It feels like they’ll kill me if something happens to Emilio because of me.

The kid really is a disaster for me.

I licked my lips and was about to open my eyes again when I felt a tug on my pants.

Immediately I opened my eyes and found Emilio there, standing in front of me with a nervous look.

“Emilio?” I called his name softly then looked at Ren who quietly stood in his original position.

“Mama.” I looked down at him when he called me, “Come.” He gestured to me to come closer so I crouched down in front of him.

He placed his hand on the side of his mouth, just like when you do when you want to whisper something to somebody.

Heh.

I turned my head and lent him my ear.

“Mama,” He said very softly, “You don’t hab to come.” His words astonished me and I looked at him with my eyebrows raised but he gestured me in again to say something further and I complied with his demand, “I know eberyone is scary and you don’t wanna come, it’s okay.” He placed his small hands on my knees and gave me a forced smile. I looked at him again, “I’ll tell them I don’t want you there.” His mismatched eyes were full of a certain emotion.

As he looked at me in desperation, I could tell.

He was afraid.

But, of what?

I sighed as I thought about it, I really can’t come to hate this kid.

Then, I smiled, “It’s okay.” I whispered back to him, “I’ll go with you, but just for today.”

A huge smile appeared on his face and he jumped in excitement.

“Yaay!” He exclaimed and then grabbed my hand with both of his, “My room is this way!” He then dragged me along with him.

***

I spent the day with Emilio. First, when he took his classes where I quietly sat on a side and read a children’s book and later when he showed me around the mansion.

The place was huge, filled with luxurious items that added to the mansions glam and glory. There were three floors in total and most of the rooms were unoccupied.

A typical thing one can expect from filthy rich people.

Some of the servants stayed in the mansion in the servants quarter while Emilio’s room was on the second floor next to a personal study that was made just for the young brat. That’s where he took his classes. On the same floor there was also a gym present for Valek’s personal use. He also had his personal study on the third floor where his bedroom was located as well.

The kitchen on the first floor was big and had two outstanding chef’s to make the best possible dishes to meet the rich fu***rs standards.

In addition to that a party hall was also present there on the first floor which was used for important events no one would tell me about and of course Emilio had no idea. For him, it was just a party.

We had dinner without Valek and no one will ever be able to tell how thankful I was that he wasn’t there.

Apparently he had some business to take care of that was taking up a lot of his time.

Well, good for me.

I didn’t want to see his face anyway.

After dinner we made our way to Emilio’s bedroom. I noticed that all the time, throughout the day Ren was with us. He would quietly follow behind without uttering any words.

I guess he was Emilio’s assigned bodyguard but why stay with him all the time even in the house?

That’s just weird.

At night as Emilio went to bed I sat by him on the bedside. 

Fortunately he didn’t make any unreasonable demand of me sleeping with him. 

Actually, he didn’t ask me to spend the whole day with him either but I did so because I felt that this place would eat me up otherwise.

I glanced at the boy. He was fast asleep, snoozing away in the land of dreams while I couldn’t find any signs of drowsiness.

I took a deep breath.

The place was foreign to me, so were the people.

I was a hostage here and had no idea how to escape.

I licked my lips and let out a slow sigh.

I toured the mansion with Emilio not just because I was dragged around but also because I wanted to find a way out.

Unfortunately, that was not a success. Well, not today.

Valek had many guards around the mansion.

But that wasn’t going to stop me.

I looked at my arm, just below the wrist, at the stitch.

He put a tracking device in me. I clenched my fist. There’s no other explanation for what this could be.

But that won’t stop me from running away.

I looked at the door.

I will not stop after coming this far.