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Hazel stirred, turning her back to him. Vincenzo had been awake over four hours ago but he had taken interest in staring at Hazel instead.

He could hardly recall the last time he slept so soundly. He had felt so much peace, something he has felt in a long time.

Now she turned away from him, her back to him and snuggling even closer.

Maybe this was a mistake.

He'd told himself to stay away and not take advantage of her but now….

He wasn't so sure anymore…

Hazel was awake but didn't want to open her eyes as she feared the warmth around her would disappear. She didn't want that at all.

"This is some way to start up a morning" he whispered in her ears.

Hazel's eyes darted open, glancing over her shoulder at the man behind her. His eyes twinkled in delight, almost making her sigh at this cuteness.

"We could stay in bed all day if you want," he said, placing kisses on her neck, and down to her shoulders. Her skin tingled with a new and raw feeling, her eyes went shut as her fingers found their way to his hair…

"We can't," Hazel chuckled at the absurdity of his sentence.

"Then why did you change your position? I'm ready whenever you are milady and you know it" he offered, his warm breath in her ear as he teased her.

"I didn't mean to…" Hazel gasped as his hands strayed to her thighs, moving in irregular motions.

"Don't you have work to get to?" She asked faintly.

He rolled over, caging her under him as he supported his body with his hands.

"That can wait. I have more important work to do here" He winked, earning a laugh from Hazel.

"Nice try but I need to get to work" she announced

"I don't want you doing all that work anymore" he muttered in seriousness.

"According to you, you wouldn't want anyone else cleaning your room" she reminded

He sighed, he remembered saying that.

"And why is that? You don't keep so much in your room except your wrist watches and I know they must cost a lot" she replied

"I can replace them. I don't want anyone else finding out about my workspace" he said his eyes strayed from her to the plain wall on their right.

"Wait….there's a secret room there?" She asked in amusement

"Beauty and intelligence….I found a jewel" he smiled

Hazel's chin grew red at the compliment.

"I can always explain things to you but that isn't the case with other staff. They can't handle it " he offered

Hazel nods. She still finds it hard to believe that Vincenzo could open a portal and read her mind! She wondered how someone else could have taken such news! It wasn't humanly possible, it would only drive the listener nuts!

"Nuts is an understatement. They could end up in an asylum" he offered and stared down at her lips and then into her eyes.

"That bad?" She asked in horror

Vincenzo nods.

"You can handle it doesn't mean someone else can" he explained

His eyes strayed to her lips again.

"True," Hazel said deep in thought

Vincenzo leaned closer and took her lips in his. A sweet and gentle kiss.

"I can never get tired of this," he assured, kidding her again.

"How sure are you Mister?" Hazel asked, a teasing smile on her lips.

"I bet my life on it" he replied

He stands to his feet in one move, almost inhuman at first.

"As much as you're a walking temptation" he took off his shirt, his back to her.

"I need to get ready for work" he explained heading toward the bathroom.

"I'll go check on Annie" Hazel offered

"Hazel?"

She glanced up as she got out of bed.

"Yeah?"

"About Aunt.." He started

"I understand but they are really fun" Hazel smiled

Vincenzo chuckled

"You call being nosey fun?" He asked as he stepped back into the bathroom.

"They are your Aunts. You wouldn't call that being nosey" she cautioned, trying to lay the bed and adjust the sheets.

You wouldn't want them watching us make love would you?" He asked

The thought of that made her heart quicken and her chin flush red, could he not talk about something like that so casually?

"What on earth is going on in that mind of yours?" He teased

"You're the one saying those words" she muttered as she adjusted the pillows. She turns away from the bed only to bump into Vincenzo's iron-like structure.

He didn't even budge!

"What words?" He asked in seriousness, his eyes boring into hers.

"Y..you know what you said" she replied, head high with a stubborn look on her face.

"I said a lot Hazel, you might need to be more specific," he asked

Hazel's eyes bore into his, trapping her in an almost enchanting moment.

"You know what you said. Why should I repeat them?" She asked calmly, despite the crazy images she had in her head…

He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"Say it" he ordered

There was something so attractive about that tone that made her open her mouth without much thought.

"Make love to me" she whispered "that was what you said" she looks away from him.

"Look at me, Hazel"

She faced him without hesitation.

"You have a very dirty mind" he flicked his tongue as he stepped away from her.

Hazel stared at him in shock.

"What?" She asked

Vincenzo gave her that wicked and sexy smile.

"You don't have to beg Hazel. You look desperate" he teased

It took a while for her to register what he meant and when she did, she tossed the pillow at him which he caught mid-air.

A smile on his face.

"Aren't you the vicious one? I like it" he winked

Hazel chuckled, she was wrong about Vincenzo. He was the most playful and cheerful man she'd ever met.

"Go to work!" She snapped despite the laugh that was threatening to erupt out of her mouth.

"Yes ma'am" he heads to the closet.

Hazel heads out of the room, she needs a shower too. She peeps as soon as she opens the door, trying to make sure nobody was watching as she got out of the room.

Glad the coast was clear, she steps out, hurrying down the stairs. She glanced at the huge wall clock in the living area and sighed.

The staff in charge of the living area will be arriving any minute and Chole should be in the kitchen, coordinating breakfast.

Hazel found her way to the staff room, glad she didn't meet either Choke or Irna on the way.

That's good.

She needs to go get a shower and be right out with the rest.

Hazel heads to the bathroom. The space was quiet as expected and she was the only one in there. Images of the last incident here made a shiver run down her spine.

Why did that happen to her? And the loud whispers and rather hateful words….

~To hell with her~

Jazel shook her head, it's over now.

All she needs is to take a shower and be out of here. Hazel did her business although she wouldn't stop glancing over her shoulders and around her.

She can't afford to be attacked by something she couldn't see.

As soon as she was done, she hurried out of the bathroom, running straight into her room in fright.

She shuts the door behind her as she tried to calm her racing heart, she was being overly dramatic right?

Nothing happened and yet she couldn't seem to relax.

"It's okay Hazel Miller. Nothing happened. You're alive and fine and that's all that matters" she said to herself.

Hazel got ready in ten minutes and resumed her duties upstairs. As she approached the stairs with her cleaning equipment, she noticed a strange silence.

She paused, examining the girl on the stairs who seemed to have frozen in time.

What….

Hazel turned towards the door to see Vincenzo walking towards her…

How could he look so incredible in a suit? And anything he happens to wear?...

He stopped right in front of her, a small smile on his lips.

"Why did you do that?" She asked

"I forgot something" he offered

"What is it? Is it in your room? Can I get it for you?" She asked

He pulled her close and stole a kiss her. He stared down at her almost laughing at the look of shock in her eyes.

"I need a lucky charm" he explained

Hazel chuckled

He smiled, walking backwards as he approached the door.

"I'll see you tonight," he said and everyone jumped back into action. The room bursts into life once more, leaving Hazel stunned.

She had no idea if that had happened or she'd imagined it…

Vincenzo seems to have a way of surprising her over and over again. Hazel squared her shoulders and headed to his room as a happy song escaped her.

She had no care in the world, not even a care for the dark shadow that had its eyes on both her and Vincenzo…..