Not Into Temptation

Episode 9

No Hardin don't fall into temptation. another voice screamed in my head , it was as if both voices were mocking me

I bit at my lower lips as I watched the girl open another button and that was it , I have had enough of the show

Get out . I barked at her and she flinched in surprise

But why, ain't I beautiful? She asked and I smiled lightly

Of course you are but I don't do desperate girls like you

What!

Get out . I repeated but this time with a growl and she quickly rushed out of the room ....

I exhaled deeply, This is all fucked up!

I really need my maid , I really need Hazel here .......

Hazel Dakota

searching through the old worn out wardrobe, I sighed in frustration seeing I had no good clothes to wear for the dinner

Ooooooh! What will I do now? I said aloud, tapping my feet on the cemented floor

Just put on your black gown. Alexia who had been watching me suggested as I scratched my hair in confusion

But I wear that all the time . I said sadly and she shrugged

It does not mean sis! what matters is the fittings the gown give to your body , you know you might be short but you have it all in the right places . She said with a wink and i exhaled deeply

My wages was all spent so I had no other option but to put it on ...

I brought out the gown from my hand bag and spread it out on the bed

It was the only cloth I brought along with me from the Castillo mansion!!!

Having done that , I rushed into the bathroom to shower and on returning to the room , I hurriedly dressed up in the gown

how do I look? I asked Alexia , staring at the mirror and she huffed

Why are you getting all worked up , it is just a dinner right or is there something you ain't telling me ? She asked , giving me a puzzled look

Some thing like what!

She was quiet for a while and then asked

Do you like Mike?

hell no! I blurted out and without saying anything, she picked up a book and started reading

I smirked

She is crazy just like Hardin!no, Hardin is crazier

Putting on my sandals , I grabbed my handbag and blew Alexia a kiss before walking out of the room

Have fun at the dinner . She called after me

My mum was leaning in the sofa watching the television and I tiptoed to her and covered her eyes with my plan

She laughed

Stop it Hazel! She said weakly as I chuckled, giving myself away

With that tiny hands of yours, I can tell you are the one . She boasted and I smiled lightly

How are you feeling now? I asked

Very weak , the drip and injection really took a toll on me!!!!

Sorry mum , you will be alright. I assured and she nodded

I know! .. and lest I forget, how did you get the money you used In paying up the hospital bill? She asked and I smiled knowing she would ask

Mrs Castillo gave me an extra pay !

Your boss! And why would she do that? She asked as her eyes widened in surprise

I don't know . I lied , I couldn't tell her the reason behind it because I know she will feel bad !

Oh! She exclaimed softly

Alright mum , I need to be on my way now . I stated

Alright baby! Have fun!

I leaned over to peck her before walking out of the house to the taxi station...

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Throughout the drive to the hotel , my mind was filled with the thought of Hardin

What will he be doing! Will he have eaten ! Did he feel my absence! Of course he will feel it , I am his personal maid after all...

We are here ma'am. The driver announced distracting me from my thoughts and I looked out of the window to confirm; yes , he was right , we were right in front of Rolex hotel

Opening the car door , I alighted from the car and paid him ; then climbed up the front stairs to the main building

I walked slowly into the building as I looked around for Mike and smiled when I saw him seated beside the exit door

I walked up to him and on seeing me , he flashed me a smile but I was lost staring at him to return the smile

Is this really Mike? I thought within

he looked so hot in the transparent white polo he was putting on and Jeez! I never knew he had inks on his chest ...

Are you alright Hazel? he asked snapping me out of my thoughts and I quickly composed myself

Erm yes I am. I answered, sitting down opposite him and he chuckled

Is this about my tattoos? he asked and I nodded truthfully

I drew it when I was in London.he said and I gasped in surprise

You lived in London? I asked with keen interest

Yes, I spent most of my teenage life there . he answered as he made signal to a waiter.

Wow! Interesting! then why did you come over to America? I continued

To start a new life. he answered bluntly and I looked out of the window not wanting to go deeper in his personal life .....

The waiter soon came over to our table and we both placed our order

We both ordered the same thing, grilled chicken and fruit juice

So what exactly do you want to tell me ? I suddenly asked and his face flushed

Yes erm actually you see erm Hazel I really like you . he stuttered and I went stiff

Like! Did he just like! No, it must be pulling my legs just like Hardin!

Damn! Why am I thinking of Hardin again! Focus Hazel .....

And I want you to be my girlfriend. he added and I shifted uneasily on the chair

I didn't expect this so I was confused about how to handle it

Please say something Hazel. he begged and I sighed

Mike! I wasn't expecting this and to tell you the truth, I am passing through a lot and need nobody to like me .......

Except Hardin .my subconsciousness screamed but I waved it off

I understand how you feel Hazel , but I am ready to give you all the time you need to think about it . Mike stated

Just then, my phone rang and on checking the caller, it was Mrs Castillo

I became alarmed , did anything happen to my Hardin ? .... wait! Did I just use "my"

Pathetic! I mumbled as I received the call

hello ma! I greeted first , expecting to hear a female voice but instead a male voice rang through

hello Hazel!

My heart skipped faster

That voice , I could recognise it anywhere!

Hardin! I called softly and he scoffed

Why the hell did you leave without telling me?

Erm that was because you were sleeping. I answered , picking my words

Oh !Too bad! I was planning on spending the weekend with you and also , I stole my mom phone to call you so you don't need to fucking tell her about the call....

Okay! But what do you mean ... he stopped when I noticed the line was no longer connected....

He hung up the call on me!

Who is that? Mike asked , staring intently at me

A friend. I lied not knowing why I did so

Oh! he excitedly softly and then continued talking but I was half listening as I was lost thinking about Hardin ...

No Hazel! this is not right , you are twenty one (21) and he is barely eighteen (18)

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TBC