>>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.
>>HazelI didn’t move from my place when I noticed it.Yep, that’s a camera alright.I looked down nervously. Now that I’m aware there’s a camera here I don’t know how to react or what to do.Do I dance now?Sheesh! Why not?I stood up and did a beautiful ‘kermit the frog’ dance but then in between my awesome display of moves I realized how stupid I was being and stopped.For a few seconds I stood still in the middle of the room looking like a clown and then went and sat down on the same couch I was sitting on before in utter despair
>>ValekI walked through the corridors knowing full well why the whole place was empty.Me and my men are not really treated as proper guests here and now Hazel is being treated the same way. I never really cared when it came to me but now that I’ve brought her along I feel a little anxious.I knew that the guest room would be empty and I’m sure no one is going to go and attend to her or offer Hazel even a glass of water so I best hurry.On top of everything else I really don’t want Emilio to be under grandmother’s influence in these circumstances.Having Hazel here has changed some things and I know grandmother is not taking that well.
>>HazelI stared at the man in front of me in disbelief.“Vincent?” My voice came out pretty soft and I guess at the same time it was very weak, “Vincenzo?” I didn’t shake his hand that he had stretched out for me and after a moment of silence and no actions from my side the smile on Vincent’s face faded and he withdrew his hand back to his side.“Sad…” He said, “My hands weren’t dirty or anything.” He pouted.I didn’t reply to him and just kept staring at his face.No doubt there’s a resemblance but what’s his relation to Valek? His brother? Perhaps his cousin?
>>ValekIn the silence of the room where I wanted to have a serious conversation, I couldn’t help but sigh.I turned my head and looked at the boy standing on the table that was right next to the door where I was standing.“Daddy!” Emilio whined, “You don’t turn around. You raise your hands!”I placed my hand on the gun, “Emilio, I think I’ve told you not to play with guns.”He pouted but didn’t lower the weapon, “But grandma said it was fine.” He kept his grip on it and I glared at him. The moment he saw that he immediately released his grip on the machine and let it go.
>>HazelOh God…I sat on a seat that was furthest away from Valek while Emilio sat on my lap looking a little glum.The lunch table had an awkward atmosphere and I closed my eyes to mentally curse myself.I acted too impulsively. The reaction came out even before I got to think about it.I pursed my lips.Did my action make him mad?The sound of chair clattering made me glance at Valek who pulled a chair and sat down where I left him.He didn’t look at me, not even an attempt was there. Or, maybe he didn’t want to look at me.
>>ValekThis is why I didn’t want to stay, or come here in the first place. I knew it would come to this.This is the exact thing I wanted to avoid but couldn’t.“Valek,” A whisper made me turn my face to the person who called me. Hazel stood there with a confused and concerned expression on her face with Emilio in her arms.Two people who were afraid of me at the moment and the child has been quiet the whole time, it’s a bit concerning.I could tell that Hazel called my name so that I would give her an answer. An answer against the statement put against me. I could see it in her eyes. She was trying to look into mine to look for
>>HazelAs we arrived back home I decided to head straight to my room after coming out of the car while Valek on the other hand decided to stay seated in the car.He sat there with a busy expression and I knew something was on his mind but I didn’t want to ask what. He seemed really upset and maybe even angry...I guess he really does hate his family or maybe it’s something else too.Maybe I should ask but then again, I want some time to sort out my thoughts.Emilio and I walked to the front porch of the house and I stopped to look back at the car but couldn’t really see what was happening inside since the windows were tinted pretty dark.