"Hazel what the fuck am I hearing?You're getting married on Sunday?Isn't that so soon?'' Gema screamed while entering Hazel's room. She was shocked when she heard the maids gossiping about her cousin's rushed wedding . So she wanted to hear from the horses's mouth.
''Well everything you heard is absolutely true. My opinion nor words doesn't matter here. So who am I to protest? The decision has already been made and I just need to follow every rule like a puppet," Hazel muttered exasperatingly.
"Hush Hazy, don't say such. You aren't a puppet , uncle wants nothing but the best for you,"Gema murmured as she rushed to hug her sad cousin.
She tapped Hazel's back calmly, trying to give her comfort and calm her nerves , as her cousin sobbed quietly in her arms.
"Everything would be alright honey. Shhh , I don't like seeing this pretty and bold Hazel in tears," Gema murmured smiling at her.
"Yeah Whatever, get off me right now . Am not a cry baby , I just needed to let out the feeling I had kept in for so long," Hazel defended as she headed to her bathroom to take a shower.
"hahaha... says the one who was crying like a kid who had been denied some candy a while ago,"Gema mocked tauntingly.
"No I wasn't. Get out of my room, your presence isn't needed here anymore. Besides, I need some privacy," Hazel muttered as she threw pillows at Gema .
"OKay fine miss. No need to be rude, hahahaha.. see you later then," Gema uttered rushing to the door . She didn't want to anger Hazel more , so she decided to give her some space.
"She is such a pain in the ass. One minute she is comforting you and the other, she is laughing at you hmm," Hazel grumbled as she undressed to take a shower.
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"Where is Hazel? Why isn't she here yet?" Melissa asked looking at the direction of the stairs to see if Hazel was coming already.
" I left her to take a shower, so am sure she would be here in a sec," Gema said as she pulled her seat to sit.
" OKay. So how was your day at the company? Mr Moses told us that you went to the office today . So how did things go? " Melissa asked further.
"It went well aunt," Gema answered shortly.
"Is that all? " Melissa questioned gazing at Gema expectantly.
"Nothing more aunt, am good .Moreover, the employees there are so friendly and professional. I believe that, working for the company won't be an issue and that I would achieve greater experience and excel in my domain, " Gema added confidently .
"Am happy to hear that . I expect the best from you Gema , so please do everything not to disappoint me. I believe you can make it, with hard work, self discipline, and determination you shall achieve your dreams ,"Maxwell uttered as he smiled lovingly at his niece.
" What a lovely speech there," Hazel muttered as she lazily pulled a seat for herself.
"What took you so long to come downstairs?" Maxwell said changing the topic.
"I was trying to sort things out with myself. Am still trying to accept my fate and the unjust decisions my parents have taken against me," Hazel said sarcastically.
"Please don't start. You would have still gotten married, so where's the difference? sooner or later ,you will still end up as Mrs Markwill. So quit the unnecessary Drama," Maxwell retorted not wanting to listen to any of Hazel's complaints.
"Honey please lets focus on the meal which is about getting cold here. Hazel please do come on time for dinner next time. You don't want your in-laws thinking your mom didn't raise you well right? So please be polite and don't make others wait for you,"Melissa scolded.
"OKay mom, but you guys could have eaten without me. I didn't force anyone to wait for me. Besides, I was trying to get my shit together. Everyone here seems happy but not me. Am getting married in five days without my consent and you expect me to be excited as if I won a trophy?" Hazel fired cutting her chicken breast harshly.
"Yes you should , cause many would do everything just to be in your shoes," Maxwell countered.
"Well guess what?Am not them. To hell with the Markwills, " Hazel muttered angrily.
The atmosphere was getting tense when Melissa came in, preventing the matter from escalating.
" Please stop . We are way past this discussion Hazel. We want what's best for you and trust me, no other man wishes your best interest more than your father. We love you dearly, that's why we want the best for you. You don't know how difficult life is outside cause you have everything at your disposal . Life isn't a fairy tale Hazel so grow up. I hope this issue won't be brought up again cause your father can't go back on his words," Melissa added looking at Hazel seriously so that she understands the gravity of the matter .
" Yes mom. Just hope to make it alive at the end ,"Hazel replied sarcastically.
"Don't be a drama queen," Maxwell added as he continued to eat his meal as if he said nothing.
Hazel could only ignore his words and focus on her meal. Her dad could really be overbearing sometimes.
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" Dude , am beginning to hate this attitude of yours. How can we call each other friends, if no one is aware of the other's plans or decisions?" Daniel screamed as he barged in Alex's office like he owned it.
" Firstly, stop backing cause I owe no one explanations including you. Secondly, this is my office not some street that you can enter without knocking. Thirdly, it's my life not yours so what do you want us to decide on, if it's not a business deal or projets ?"Alex uttered looking at Daniel like a hawk ready to jump on his prey.
" I admit , that I invaded your personal space without permission but we are friends dude. How can I get the news of your inpromtu wedding from the newspapers and the internet? This is the second time man and it actually hurts. Thought we were close," Daniel uttered with a sad tone.
"I was obviously going to inform you, but seem the media beat me to that. Stop whining, you are still my witness so don't feel threatened cause I ain't have time to find one, to replace you,"Alex uttered working on his laptop.
"Hahaha... What a great sense of humour you've got there"Daniel muttered sarcastically.
"I know right?" Alex replied smirking at the annoyed Daniel.
"Don't give me that bullshit look , cause I won't fuckin forgive you," Daniel muttered .
"And who says that I want to be forgiven? " Alex said not giving his friend a single glance. His eyes were glued to the computer with extreme focus.
"Whatever jeck, I would be on my way for a meeting. I just thought of getting things clear here," Daniel added.
"You mean to say feed your itching ears with more informations right,"Alex mused which only annoyed Daniel further.
"Whatever Alex , that sharp mouth of yours won't get to me today," Daniel muttered jokingly as he sauntered towards the door.
Alex could only nod his head at his friend's drama. His mind suddenly drifted to a certain someone who was the reason for his joy that day .He was so eager to see that face of hers , cursing words at him. He suddenly chuckled evilly when he thought of Hazel's reaction to their inpromtu wedding.
"She would definitely be hatching a plan against me to get even. But am way stronger than that Miss Marino, so bring it on," He said smiling at his thoughts.