Provocation

Hazel sat in the sitting room with a dark face. She could not believe she was asked to wait for Damien. Why? Why was she sitting like they were strangers? Her heart burnt with the thought that Evangeline was with him while she was not. What did that woman know about Damien? What had she done to deserve to be with him?

But when the door of the room opened, her face had a kind smile. As Evangeline walked in, Hazel stood up and curtsied, holding her skirt and pressed Evan's hands.

"Your grace, it is my honor to finally meet you.'' Her soft voice was full of sweetness and her smile was affectionate, giving a tender charm of her youth and her good upbringing.

"I apologize for coming without any prior appointment. I hope I have not disturbed your plans." a look of concern passed her eyes as she looked at Evan and then behind. A look of disappointment flickered in her eyes and gone.