>>Hazel
“Mommy?” Emilio’s soft groan made me come back to my senses and I immediately wiped away my tears. He turned around and looked at me with half open eyes, not sure if what he was seeing was right or not, “Mommy?” He turned and came closer to me, “Are you hurt?” He hugged me, snuggled next to my chest and then looked up, “Does it hurt?”
His childish innocence was sort of comforting, it felt like a safe zone.
I wrapped my arms around him and held him tightly, “I’m fine.” For some reason I felt like he would be like Emilio, “Mommy’s not hurt.”
“Really?” His big eyes peeked at me and I could sense the
>>HazelToday seems particularly odd.In a weird manner, it seems things have been a bit off right from the start.Right from the moment I opened my eyes things have been going in a strange direction.I ended up telling Valek my reason for coming here.I made a promise to Emilio which indirectly means I’ll stay with him forever. That means I’ve accepted that I’ll be staying with them for a long long time.How did this happen?It just went so smoothly I didn’t even realize it.I blankly stared out the car window.&
>>HazelEmilio and I walked towards the playgrounds.“Emilio?” I still had him in my arms.He looked up at me, “Yes?”“You seemed a little scared when you saw those teachers. Did they do anything to you before?” I asked and he shook his head very innocently while he had my shirt very strongly in his grip.For the next few moments he didn’t say anything, then he hung his head, “When the other kids made fun of me they saw but ignored me and left.”A soft sad pout appeared on his face while something boiled in my head.
>>ValekI stood up from the couch with a confused mind.“She got into a fist fight?” I asked Emilio and he nodded, “With who?”“The teachers.” He answered.“The ones at the entrance?” I asked him and he nodded again. I looked at the headmaster who looked like he was getting a panic attack, “Where?” I looked back at my son and asked.“At the playground.” I pointed at the direction he came from even though the place was a bit far from here.“I think I should see what’s happening.” The headmaster said and s
>>HazelValek wrapped his free arm around me and I hesitantly looked at him.He was mad.Like mad mad. I could see his vein popping and how hard he was clenching his jaw.“Stop-” His voice was so heavy and sharp it could pierce, “-Assuming things on your own.” I felt like something bad was going to happen. Anyone could tell he was angry just by looking, “Hazel and I got married years ago. We had our reasons for separating but now that we’re together again, I will not tolerate anyone trying to harass my wife.” He brought me closer to him, “Because you will face the consequences.” There was so much anger in his tone even though he didn’t raise his voice.Hi
>>HazelA mad murderer?Huh?…The words just sort of got stuck in my head. I wonder how much of it is true? Maybe all of it? Maybe some of it. I know it’s not all bluff since he already told me he killed his mother. And if that’s true then there’s a high possibility he might be responsible for the deaths of people related to his mother.I turned my head to look at Valek who quietly sat next to the other window with his eyes closed and arms folded while Emilio took a nap on my lap.I’m really curious now.Why?Why did he do it
>>Hazel“Do you recognize the name?” I asked with curiosity. My heart skipped a beat as I looked at him in expectation.“No,” He shook his head, “I don’t,” He tilted his head as he thought about it, “But, I do feel like I’ve heard this name somewhere before.” He licked his lower lip, “But I might be mistaken.” He narrowed his eyes in suspicion, “Where?” He whispered to himself but in the end he couldn’t get the answer.“Ah…” I was sort of disappointed, “Oh well,” I looked at him, “We’re still trying another kindergarten right?”“Well,” Valek closed his eyes and
>>Hazel“Oh!” I shook her hand, “I’m Hazel. It’s nice to meet you Rosalie.”She stood by me and looked at her kids, “Leo and Theo are really mischievous but they’re also really friendly.”Leo huh… That name made me happy and sad at the same time. It was a name I was really fond of afterall. It belonged to someone special.“I hope they’ll get along with Emilio,” I said, “He’s a little shy. He’s only been homeschooled till now.” I smiled as I looked at the kids.“Don’t worry,” Rosalie assured me, “It’s their first ti
>>HazelPanic.Pure and utter confusion.There was so much going through my mind yet at the same time it felt like I was completely blank.This is just really happen?Did someone really just kidnap my son?But how?! This doesn’t make any sense.You can’t just take a child away like that! And why didn’t Emilio make a fuss? He should have called for us! I didn’t hear anything from him and it’s not because his voice got lost among the noise made by other kids. I would definitely have heard him if he had called or made any sound for help at all.