EPISODE FORTY SIX.
I didn’t know this shortcut Stefano took but we got home at the same time.
Labrinth helped me with the bags and soup ingredients we got on our way back. I’m planning to prepare some soup for him since he can’t take any heavy meals for now.
“Stefano.”I called rushing to his car to help him step down but he did that himself before I got there.
“Are you okay?”I asked again touching his body.
“Yes. I am.”
I inhaled a deep breath the moment Labrinth opened the door, I’ve missed the homely smell so much.
I will finally get some good sleep today without worrying much about Stefano again.
“You can go freshen up in the room. I will wash the ingredients in the fridge.”Labrinth promised, with a small smile lingering on her face.
“Are you going out?”
“Uhmmm. I need to get some work done.”She said pointing to Stefano who was busy with his phone.
“Oh. Make sure you come back for dinner then.”I smiled lightly and her.
She pecked me softly on my cheeks before scurrying away.
“We should go to the room. You need to rest.”I urged him. He turned to me sharply before taking slow strides to the room.
The awkwardness between us was so intense and choking.
I wished there’s something I can do to ease the atmosphere.
He’s barely talking to me.
He pushed the door inside and grabbed me the moment we entered the room, He closed up the space between us in such a swift manner.
“Stef.”I called him softly.
He breathes in deeply before staring deeply at me.
I was almost sobbing at this point, I realized how much I’ve missed him and how deeply I regretted my actions. His soft hands were covering my back protectively. As if he doesn’t want to hurt me.
“Stefano.”I sobbed, blinking back tears. I cupped his cheeks slowly.
“Christ.”He hissed under his breath before locking our lips together.
He hauled his body against me, inhaling the air at intervals.
I feel so relaxed and calm. You know the feeling of missing someone so bad that all you could do is daydream about the good and bad times you spent together?
And when you finally have a good chance to be with the person but he keeps pushing you away?
And here now, pressing you and kissing you as if his whole depends on it.
“I’ve missed you so much.”I sobbed the moment he pulled away from the kiss.
His hand slowly went to the straps holding the small top on me.
He pressed his lips on my neck again, Savoring me, Stefano loosen the strap slowly.
“Stef!”I gasped, the pleasure, choking my throat.
I grind my legs together, hoping it will stop the arousal I’m getting already but Stefano isn’t helping the situation.
Making the sleeves pulled down my arms, my chest half naked.
He slowly cupped out my breasts from the bra cup, His finger pressing and rubbing on them slowly, Stefano didn’t say anything but take me to the bed.
My heart skipped a bit knowing what he’s planning on doing.
“Wait. The doctor.”I stopped him, covering my laps with the short skirt on me immediately.
He scoffed loudly pushing his hair back,”I didn’t plan on sleeping with you, Hazel.”He grunted lowly and walked into the bathroom to take his bath.
I pulled my legs to myself the moment he’s gone. What the hell just happened?
Did he do that because he missed me or he’s too horny to let me be?
A WEEK LATER.
STEFANO’S POV.
“You’re done getting the Intel information?”I questioned as I make entry into the room, throwing my jacket at Labrinth.
“Yes. But they are out of reach.”
“Who the fuck ratted us out to Evans!”I yelled angrily.
Luca tried coming close at me but the glare on my face ward him off.
Everything makes me so mad. I can’t wait to lay my hands on that son of a bitch.
“I will get their location before tomorrow’s morning.”Marcos promised, his hands working effortlessly on the computer.
“Why are you here? You should be resting.”
“I can’t bear Hazel getting worried about me.”I huff, blowing out hot air through my nose.
“She messed up. She…”
“And how did she mess up?”I asked, turning to Luca who seems to be caught off guard.
“She pushed you off her father.”
“And what’s wrong with that?”
“Stef!”Luca yelled in anger.
“What the fuck were you rambling on at me? We all have that one person we protect during situations like this. I made sure you don’t get hurt anytime we are in the field. You protected Amanda with all your life, And you…”I pointed to Marcos.
“You can bear seeing Labrinth having a simple cut on her skin because she’s the one you wished to protect. And what did she do that made her wrong me? She wasn’t even at fault.”
“She should have protected you first!”
“She fucking did!”I shouted at him angrily.
I can’t believe this is how messed up his mentality is. Is this the reasons why he switched up on Hazel?
“She pushed me off her father because she didn’t want to make me a murderer, And even if she didn’t, Why should she protect me? You knew how brutal I was to her. Hazel knew nothing but pains because of me.”
“St…”
“Amanda who was the one that for affected with this came over it and started relating with Hazel from that day as if nothing happened. Does that make her a bad person? she knew Hazel wasn’t at fault.”
“I’m so…”
“Don’t say that to me. Apologize to her you fucking shithead.”I cursed.
*
HAZEL’S POV.
My daily routine changes drastically after Stefano’s discharge.
He doesn’t talk much at me but always ask about my welfare.
I don’t go out with the girls anymore except if Labrinth is around and wants us to go get some fresh air and hangout together which we’ve been doing under Stefano’s watch only.
He can’t bear to see anyone getting hurt again.
I barely interact with Megan anymore, She became slightly peevish and annoying these days.
I handle all the cookings before everyone is awake and eat my food all by myself in the small garden Stefano’s mom is nursing.
I don’t know when we are going back but I now love this place so much. The serenity it gave me can’t be compared to anything.
Mom stopped calling after the little argument we had, I stopped worrying about Dad too.
He’s not relevant to me anymore.
I started reading some books and novels, Labrinth got them for me in bulk so I could while away time.
My pregnancy cravings grew worse, I eat every now and then, Labrinth and Stefano’s Mom has been so helpful to me.
She apologized deeply for shouting at me when Stefano was stabbed and for some reasons, I grew to like her more.
I stepped on the scale nervously, hoping I haven’t gained any weight since last week. My eyes drooped the moment I realized I gained few pounds.
“I might burst at this point.”I huffed sadly.
“Don’t worry, you won’t.”Amanda said playfully at me.
I gasped in shock, Has she been watching me all along.
“You’ve been here since?”I asked covering my mouth.
“Yes. Why are you scared of gaining weight?”
“Because…”
“You don’t owe anyone a perfect shape, Hazel. And this is as a result of your condition.”
“You knew?”I gasped.
“Yes.”
“I’m sorry, I should have told…”
“That asides, Can we talk over some cookies and juice?”
*
I’m sorry for late updates!