EPISODE THIRTY EIGHT
HAZEL.
We returned to the room and had another steamy rounds of sex together. Stefano couldn’t stop himself at some time. I truly enjoyed each intimate time we had. I wished my body was used to the rough poundings but it takes time. According to Amanda, My body is just too delicate to satisfy Stefano.
I ended up stopping him every time when he hardly listened.
Getting close to the evening, He got off me and went to take his bath.
I did the same the moment he was done with it.
The laptop was just too easy and well modified to use. It’s a limited edition which has not been released to the masses yet for purchase. I wonder how he got his hands on them.
I paid with the black card with me and returned it back to the drawer since I’m not using them anymore.
Surprisingly, I opened the first drawer just to see different black cards. Through the rough counting I did, They were almost fifteen.
How could he have up to that amount?
Just at that moment, Stefano entered the room with a plate of dumplings and juice for me.
His eyes went to the drawer where I was standing, He quickly dropped the plate and dragged me away from there.
“What’s that? Stefano.”I gasped in shock, staring at him.
“Nothing. I was too careless dropping them around.”
“How did you have so many black cards? Is there something you’re not telling me?”I asked, staring at him curiously.
“Something like what?”
“Everything. You barely told me about yourself.”I said almost in a whisper.
I hate the fact that he’s too secretive with me, He hardly communicates and tell me things I should know now that our relationship is getting better.
“I will tell you when the time comes. Not know. Miss.”He said the last word in a whisper which hurt me more.
“Miss? Stefano. I’m married. To you!”I kicked his chest with my tiny fists.
He sighed tiredly before turning to me properly.
“Hazel. I’m sorry for calling you that. I… There’s no reasons for me to keep things away from you. I know there are lots of questions you want to ask about my family and how bad of a person I am, but curiosity kills.”
“Getting to know you is a bad thing now? Stef!”
“I got you this dumplings and juice. Take them and grab some sleep. Amanda is taking you out to get some dresses.”
“I don’t want them. I’m too tired to eat.”
“And why the hell are you tired?! Tired enough to starve yourself? Because of the little argument we had?!”
“Yes. I’m tired because I spent most of my time on this bed with… with… I planned on sleeping after paying for the courses and I did that already.”I trailed off clumsily.
I wore the clothes he arranged for me neatly on the bed earlier and went to sleep immediately.
Stefano took off the duvet I wrapped around myself in annoyance and dropped the plate on the bed.
“Eat that. Or else. You’re not sleeping.”He threatened. He shut down my laptop for me.
Why’s he nice to me when he kept on hiding things from me?
I sniffled, cleaning my tears and started eating angrily.
He thinks he can make me change my mind with this?
He’s just too secretive.
After eating, I slept off immediately.
STEFANO.
I watched her sleep like a baby, She just couldn’t get mad at me which makes me more angry.
I just can’t start telling her things, She could barely take them. Hazel can’t even hurt a fly not to talk of knowing about the messy lifestyle her husband is living.
I pat her head softly while she whirl herself cutely in my arms.
*
Luca was the first person to open the door the next morning, He came unannounced and so early.
“What is it? Why are you here so early?”I asked, slightly pissed off.
“Evans is on his way. I got it from one of the workers in the airport.”
“That fucking bastard couldn’t even get himself a private flight now? Is he that poor?”
“That’s your father-in-law. Watch your mouth.”He warns sternly at me.
“I don’t respect trash like them. They are fucking annoying.”I cursed getting off the bed finally.
“What’s the plan?”
“He will be here in the next two hours. What do we do?”
“Let him be. He might not be here for me. His daughter is here, after all.”
“Are you going to take chances? What if his boys hurt Hazel? Will you be able to bear it?”
“I swear on my father’s death, I will kill everyone that touches a strand of her hair.”I glared at him angrily for making such an expensive joke.
“Woah. Chill. Nothing will happen.”
“Are you coming to the hotel outing? Mom has been in quite a bad mood since yesterday.”I huff tiredly.
“Of course. Labrinth and Marcos will be around too. Just make sure your woman isn’t around Baron. His teeth will definitely give her a jump scare.”He laughed mockingly and loudly at the same time, making Hazel turn on the bed.
“Keep it low you bastard.”I cursed angrily.
“I will prepare the steak. Marcos will surely be thrilled.”He chuckled, walking away in a funny manner out of the room.
“Make sure there is lots of beef too.”I reminded him.
I checked the time and it’s almost 7:30.
“Jamal.”Hazel called dizzily, stretching her hand to the other side of the bed.
I collected it immediately and made her lay on my chest as I rested my back on the bed.
“Are you okay? Is there anything you need?”I ask as she touches my chest and arms at intervals.
“Are you still angry at me? I’m sorry for being curious. I won’t disturb you anymore.”She sobly held onto my clothes.
“I’m not, Hazel. I will never be angry at you.”I sighed tiredly.
STEFANO’S MOM.
I dropped the phone sadly on the kitchen cabinet, cleaning my tears profusely.
It hurts so bad seeing Stefano shouldering all the responsibilities I’m supposed to be doing.
He preferred getting hurt in the process of protecting us.
I felt like I was using him to protect his sisters but now his wife. How did I not know that Hazel’s father is such a jerk?
I even forced him to marry her despite the fact that he kept on insisting that he won’t because it’s dangerous.
I thought Stefano was avoiding women then, I didn’t know Evans is a bad man.
And now, he’s sending death threats to me.
“Mom.”Stefano called, walking closer to me.
He’s dressed already, His hair was roughly packed, He’s having such a hard time coping with his new haircut.
“Stefano.”I called cleaning my face immediately.
He caught up already, I pressed my lips nervously thinking of a better lie to say to him.
“What’s going on? You’ve been in a bad mood since yesterday. You didn’t eat with Amanda and Megan. You slept late too.”
“I had a lot on my mind.”I mumbled dismissively.
“Tell me what happened, Mom.”He insisted, holding my hand affectionately.
“I said I’m fine! Why did you have to involve yourself in everything happening to us? Why did you have to bear the pain for us to live on? Why…”
He cut me off by pulling me to a warm hug immediately.
I sobbed so hard in his chest for a long time, He let me do this while patting my back. I can’t believe I let out all my emotions in front of him again.
“Now, tell me what’s going on.”He says in a soft tone.
“Hazel’s father has been sending me death threats. I don’t know what to do anymore, Stefano.”
*
I hope Stefano won’t take it out on Hazel again.