I don't need you to reply but I know you brought her to win your brother over. June gave an accusing look to Miry who made a shrug. I didn't tell him. She murmured. Well if that's the case then, I support you. Don announced and the two ladies rushed to hug him. I won't lie but Hazel is a beautiful, adorable and intelligent girl. Perfect for Jesse. Thank you Don the two ladies bowed smiling to themselves. Did I hear my name? Hazel entered the room holding a tray with a glass of juice on it. She placed it on the table and handed the juice to Don. Father please your juice. Don smiled and took the juice. I heard my name. Father are these gossips talking about me? She stood akimbo and asked . No dear. They just had some questions to ask. Can I ask on their behalf? Don asked smiling. Go ahead! Hazel made a hand gesture making June and Miriam laugh. They wanted to know if there is , I mean when you will be confessing your love to Jesse? Hazel coughed and stared at Don surprise. And how is it their concern. Jesse! June shouted and went to stand beside Don since he is the only person who can save them. Mine and Hazel's relationship is non of your business June and Miriam. June concentrate on your studies and Miriam think of how to make Jobber propose to you. Leave Hazel and I alone. We will announce our wedding to you when we are ready. Hazel's face turned red at the sudden announcement. How could Jesse say that? Miriam went out obviously not happy with what Jesse said . Well Hazel please next week is meet and greet in my department hope you can come ? I will Hazel said embarrassingly. Love you gals! Don shouted and they ignored him. We have nothing to say Don but we hate Jesse. Miriam screamed from the balcony. Jesse clicked his tongue and sat in the chair next to Don. I need to leave. Father don't forget to take your drugs. Hazel wait! Hazel I know you love my son and I believe he loves you too. I just don't know why you are both pretending. Jesse tried to say something but Don raised his hand gesturing him to be silent. Jesse got up and excused himself looking gloomy. He stared at Hazel for sometime and held her hands. He moved forward and Hazel who was scared he might kiss her kept her eyes close. She could feel his hot breath on her neck. What's he doing to her. Text me when you're done with Don. Let's have a date. Hazel opened her eyes and stared at the handsome devil in front of her. Jesse smirked and went out. Hazel exhaled. She was more than embarrass and the old man couldn't stop staring at her with a smile. She covered her face with her palm and rushed out.
Won't you talk? Jesse asked Hazel as they sat at his private beach admiring nature. Anytime I look at the sea I miss my father. Hazel stared at Jesse with tearful eyes. Jesse used his thump to clean her . My mother died when I was three years. She was a model. They said I took after her . She said smiling amidst her tears. My father was my only family. Though I had my uncle, he was like a living dead. Always drunk. Do you know my father never got married because of my happiness? Then he also left me when I was in my final year in high school. I struggled to finish, then university wasn't easy. When I thought all was well, my uncle also run away one day leaving behind a huge debt. I wonder why he did that because if there is one thing am sure of is his love for me. He always says how proud he is of my beauty. She cleaned her tears with the back of her palm. She smiled and held Jesse's hands. If there is one thing Hazel liked about Jesse, then it's his listening skills. Jesse always listens before asking questions. She smiled and he returned her smile. Jesse on this day ,my father's birthday and the day he died, I want to thank you for paying my debt for me. I could have been with Stefan has is not be your benevolence. I know I should thank June too but you were extra generous. Jesse smiled and help her stand on her feet. Jesse your family has given me the type of family love I never experienced. But can I ask for a favor? She made a puppy like face and Jesse smiled. How can I say no when you are looking so adorable. What ? Jesse are you complementing me? Hazel said and jumped around like a child. Hazel stop it and ask before I change my mind . Hazel quickly made a pout and held his hands again.