Nobela ni Vermilion

“Don't you feel weird going on a date with a guy whose name you don't even know?”Engrossed in her meal, Hazel suddenly stopped, staring at the long-haired man sitting across from her with a leering gaze.Though she briefly panicked when she remembered what the man had done to her, Hazel managed to control herself and handle the situation reasonably well, trying to act normal in front of him. Hazel could even respond to every one of the man’s remarks with ease.“No problem. You introduced yourself, didn't you, Leo?” Hazel replied.“Are you sure you don't have a boyfriend?” Leo asked, leaning his chin forward and staring at Hazel more intensely.Hazel chuckled softly. “Not right now. I just broke up with my boyfriend a week ago,” Hazel replied casually.“Wow... you forget people easily.”“Not really. Because I can never forget you.”“Me?”Hazel smiled slightly as she nodded, and what she said was true. She couldn't forget what Leo and his friends had done to her. Even their faces and v

“Of course I haven't agreed to it. James is completely insane!” Hazel complained as she called Edward to tell him what James had said.Despite her anger and loss of trust in Edward, Hazel suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to tell him everything. It wasn't because she still needed Edward; Hazel thought it was because of her habit of wanting to stay connected with him.Even though Edward would probably ignore her like before.“It seems like you've managed to make James fall in love with you, Hazel,” Edward said, sounding like he was holding back a laugh.“Edward, I'm not joking about this! Don't laugh at me!”Instead of stopping, Edward laughed even harder and moved the phone closer to his mouth, causing Hazel to move the phone away from her ear in annoyance.“I'm going to hang up!” Hazel threatened.“Sorry. I couldn't help myself because you really followed my plan,” Edward tried to stop her.“But, I don't want to get involved in a romantic relationship with him again,” Hazel muttered

“Ah, Mr. James, welcome.” Eric greeted James, who suddenly arrived at Hazel's house.“Eric, I haven't seen you around for a few days.” James immediately commented upon seeing Eric at his girlfriend's house.“I was busy with work at the company. So, I couldn't accompany Miss Hazel for the past few days,” Eric replied as he opened the door and invited James inside.James nodded slowly and sat down on the sofa. He had many things on his mind, and he wouldn't feel at ease until he discussed them with Hazel because they concerned their relationship.“Miss Hazel is taking a shower. Please wait a moment, sir.” Eric informed him while preparing refreshments for Hazel's guest.James did not respond, only showing a worried expression. What he wanted to talk about was bothering him, and he couldn't keep his curiosity bottled up. He felt it would be better to ask Hazel directly.However, James also wanted to ask Eric first, considering that Eric was one of the people closest to Hazel. James was s

As Hazel requested, Eric did not come to see her for a week. Although upset, Hazel refused to give up and called Eric, asking him to go and help her with something.Whatever the problem was, Hazel would deal with it herself. Her collaboration with James continued, as did their relationship, despite Hazel's charade.However, Hazel had trouble managing the money she earned from her work with James. Hazel admitted that Eric was skilled at managing finances.“Oh my gosh, I've been coming here four nights in a row,” Hazel complained as she handed her ID to the bar attendant, who ensured no minors were visiting the place.Not to get drunk. Hazel always comes there after finding out that one of the men who had harassed her works as a bartender at the bar. She comes to tease him.“You’re here again,” he greets her enthusiastically.Hazel smiled and sat down in front of him. “I like this place,” Hazel replied with her best smile.“You come to the bar, but you always order non-alcoholic drinks.

Hazel drove Edward to the airport after he was allowed home from the hospital. She accompanied Edward to the airport for his return flight to Singapore. At first, she thought Eric would return to Singapore, but he wouldn't. Eric would stay in New York despite Hazel's objections to his coming to meet her.There was no way Edward could leave Hazel alone again. He knew Hazel wouldn’t get better, and there was no choice but to let Hazel live as she wished.“I’ll go home alone, Eric.” Hazel intended to leave first.“Take a taxi?” Eric replied.“It’s still daytime. There are plenty of buses or trains.” Hazel replied.“Alright, go ahead. I’ll meet you later.”Hazel suddenly turned to look at Eric, who was focused on his phone.Even though she was rude to Eric, she felt annoyed that he responded similarly. Usually, Eric would talk a lot, saying motivational words when Hazel was stubborn about her own decisions.“Y—yeah. Of course I'll go. You don't need to meet me either.” Hazel replied angri

Hazel looked at the house at the exact address James had given her. It was Lucas's house. Hazel could clearly see the nameplate attached to the side of the doorbell.However, to be sure, Hazel pressed the doorbell several times and then hid behind a tree not far from there.A few moments later, Lucas emerged with a large man who had a scar on his face. Hazel remembered that the man who had been with James was also one of the perpetrators who had assaulted and harassed her.“Damn it! Two scum in the same place,” Hazel muttered, still holding back her anger.Both of them looked confused because no one was at the door after the bell rang. But instead of confronting them, Hazel chose to leave and return to the hospital.If either Edward or Eric were awake, their ears would be tired from listening to the two men's lecture.“Alright, I know where he lives.” Hazel got into the car and took a deep breath.“Goodness, you’re really stubborn, Hazel.”Suddenly, Hazel was startled by a voice from