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Hazel was shocked to see Vincenzo was serious about having her move in with him.

He had her things packed into his room and her clothes arranged in his wardrobe.

She had tried to snatch away her clothes from him and arrange them herself but he had dart her with one of his really dirty looks.

Hazel had pout, settle on the cjaor 8n the closet and watched him instead

"Why are you so troublesome?" Hazel asked

"And why won't you sir still and allow me to do what I ought to do?" He asked me to fold the last of her dress in the dresser.

"You have really few clothes" he said

Hazel nods in agreement

"I am mostly in uniform for my part time jobs and I rarely go out." She offered

"Your friends don't offer to go out with you I suppose" He said

Hazel narrowed her eyes on him in suspicion. Did he have someone do a background check on her?

Vincenzo shrugs

"I wanted to know who you were. Your backstory. I wondered if it would be different this time" he said

"What do you mean by this time?" She asked

He said it like this isn't the first time they would meet .

Vincenzo knew he couldn't have this discussion right now and he needed just about the right distraction.

He grabs the next clothing and to his shock, he has managed to pull out her bra instead.

Hazel's face went wide in shock and embarrassment. He was holding up her bra like some captain badge or flag! Couldn't he drop it in the bag like it was some burning thing.

"Why should I? It's only a piece of clothing" he said stating the obvious

"No I mean" Hazel stood on her feet to snatch it off his hand. He raised his hand above his head, making Hazel jump in vain, in hopes of snatching her clothing from Jim but he was way too tall.

"Could you just give it to me?!" Hazel whined

"Why should I?" He asked, a smirk on his lips

"You're having fun aren't you?" She asked

Vincenzo smiled offering an innocent tilt of his head

"Hand it over Vincenzo. This is so embarrassing!" Hazel whined

"That's my problem. Why would you feel embarrassed?" He asked innocently.

"Oh come on! Who wouldn't feel bad if someone waves their underwear like some flag!" Hazel asked in annoyance.

"I wouldn't" Vincenzo shrugs

Hazel groaned, what on earth is wrong with Vincenzo?! Why is he so stubborn"

He pulls his arms down, examining the red lacy bra in his hand. Why did it look so familiar?

"You were wearing this the first time I met you" he announced

Hazel snatched it away from him and stuffed it in her bag after which she zipped up the underwear bag.

"Thanks for making me feel so uncomfortable" Hazel said

He pulled her in an embrace, it felt more as an apology than a kind gesture to her.

"I'm so sorry " he apologised

Hazel said nothing except sinking into his warmth. She leans even closer , her head on his chest as his grip around her tightened

"Can I hug you whenever you get upset?" He teased

"Yes please." Hazel sighed, earning a laugh from Vincenzo.

"So, what are you going to do? Take a shower before heading to bed?" He asked

"We still have time, it's barely late " Hazel glanced at the window and gasped in shock.

"We just had lunch!" She said

"And the weather is in my favour I tell you!" He smirked

Hazel narrowed her eyes on Vincenzo

"What on earth is that look for?" She asked suspiciously.

"What look? I'm just glad I get to cuddle you tonight" he said in honesty

Hazel stared at him, not sure if she was allowed to say this but…

"You're a serious cuddler! For a grown man that is" she said

"It's natural to me. Does that make you feel uncomfortable?" He asked

"Nooh. You're a really…different person with other people and you seem really soft with me" Hazel said

"Oh, I can be stern with you if I want to" he said in a low tone

"Oh really?" She teased

Vincenzo laughed

"You're way too stubborn for your own good! A woman who stands for what's right and not going to hold back regardless…" he nods in admiration

"Shouldn't that be a problem?" He asked

"Why should it?" He asked

Hazel shrugs

"About Eva. I haven't seen her all day" she admits .

Vincenzo steps away from Hazel. Wherever she is , I don't care. As long as she stays away from you then I'm good" he smiled

They found their way towards the bedroom and froze at the sight before them.

Eva was dressed in a lacy night dress, lying on the bed as though she owned it.

She sits up on seeing Hazel right behind Vincenzo, Eva's face curled in disgust.

"What is she doing here?" Eclva asked

"I ask the questions here Eva. What on earth are you doing here?" He asked in annoyance

"I'm sharing this bed with you Vincenzo. Isn't that obvious? You didn't give me a room do I guess I would he taking yours" Eva asked

Hazel chuckled.

She found Eva hard to believe. Does she really think she could do whatever she feels like in that house?

And the guts she had to walk into someone else's room and lay on their bed like she owned the place was a definition of being rude.

"I share this room with Hazel now. Make sure to take your things on your way our" Vincenzo reminded

"What? Who on earth is this maid?!why would you share a room with her?!"Eva asked

"Hay!" He warned, his eyes glaring at her with a warning.

His green eyes glowed even brighter and he felt his patience wavering terribly.

"Vincenzo " Hazel pleaded, her hands on his shoulder.

He relaxed a bit, his eyes landing on her in gratitude. He wanted to tear her apart for daring to talk to his woman that way!

"Leave the room. Now!" Vincenzo warned

"I can't believe this Vincenzo!" Eva groaned in annoyance.

Hazel could tell where Eva had been all day. She must have gone shopping as the clothing still had a tag on it or she was in some room, planning this whole night.

"Would you rather have me get the guards to throw you out," he asked

Eva storms off the bed and towards him, eyes furrowed in anger and embarrassment.

"I have no idea why you are do8nf this but I am really going to get even. I won't let this slide" Eva said, her eyes on Hazel.

She scoffs and walks away, dragging her box along with her.

Hazel exhaled, now Eva has shown how frustrated and annoyed she was right in front of her.

"I don't know about her Vincenzo" Hazel said

He gestured at the door, his face serious with expression.

"Ignore her Hazel. You already know who I want and that person is you. Eva is a guest. And every guest end up leaving. I want you yo bare with her until she leaves" Vincenzo said more like pleading

"Is there something I should know?" Hazel asked

Vincenzo exhaled

"Eva..she's a really good lady. She was there for me when I was confused about who I was and what was to come. She was on my side, always motivating and pushing me yo do things. She is a part of the reasons why my empire is grown so much" he admits

"You really have a good view of her" Hazel said

"Yes. I really owe her a lot and I can't deny her of help at a time like this" he admits

Hazel settled on the bed.

"You told me to dated her" she said

"Yes. I felt like I would be doing her a favour but as it seems, I was only placing myself in a difficult position" He admits

"You weren't doing it because you feel anything for her" Hazel said

"No. I had to end things when she got really clingy and Annie wasn't happy with her around" Vincenzo admits

"Uhm" hazel said "did you….have you slept…"

"No" he replied "that is more reasons why I broke up with her. I couldn't take advantage of a woman because of the feelings she has towards me" Vincenzo admits

Hazel nods

"I suppose Eva isn't all that bad a person I guess" Hazel said

Vincenzo chuckled

"She would do anything to get on my good side so yes. She can be a good person when she wants to…" he offered

Hazel chuckled

She noticed quite alright! She seems to play her Miss Nice Lady card very well around him.

Vincenzo chuckled, his hands massaged the back of his neck nervously

"She's probably thinking she could get on my good side again but the sad news is, I don't think that is ever going to work" he chuckled