AGE( it is just a number)

And they made love 💖

Hazel Dakota

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Sitting at the back seat of the taxi , I dialled Hardin number for the umpteenth time and it was still not going through.....

What could be wrong! Did something happen to him! Is he sick! if no, then why did he switch off his phone?

I was panic stricken and I had this over whelming sense of dread

What if something bad happened to him? what if he.....no, it can't be . I thought within, shaking my head as I waved off the ill thoughts ......

We are here ma'am! The driver announced, snapping me out of my thoughts and I looked out of the window to see the Castillo's huge gate .....

At last! I mumbled

paying the driver, I alighted from the car ; then walked up to the gate and knock on it .........

I waited for a few seconds and the gate was soon opened up by the security man........

Good morning Hazel! he greeted with a smile as I walked through the gate to the compound ....

Good morning! I responded, looking towards the garage for Hardin's car but it wasn't there !!

Strange! I muttered, turning to face the security man

Sir, do you by any chance know if Hardin has gone to school? I asked politely

he shook his head negatively , he haven't been home since yesterday. he answered and I became alarmed

Not been home! why! how! I mean where did he go? I asked in a rush

I can't say ! he simply answered with a shrug.....

Panicking, I rushed to the house and on entering , I met Mrs Castillo pacing up and down the sitting room.....

Good morning ma! I greeted as she turned around to face me and that was when I saw the tears in her eyes

Ma! I called softly, moving closer to her , What is wrong?

She was quiet for a while and then broke down in tears

Hardin is not home and I don't know where he is .....

I froze on the spot befuddled as I was confused on what to say or how to react ......

I never knew he wasn't home until this morning when I went over to check on him . She added , snuffing

But ma how is that possible! I mean didn't you know when he left the house? I asked, trying to calm my panic but my voice came out roughly

Of course I did but I went to bed early so I never knew he didn't return home last night. She explained and I bit hard at my upper lips to stop myself from yelling at the woman in front of me ....

She never knew! how can she be so reckless!.. damn! this is all messy

So what have you done about it? I asked , staring at her

I called his father to inform it about it . She and

his father! I repeated and she nodded

he is a cop officer with high rank and I believe he would be able to get a lead .

Wow! I never knew Hardin's father is an officer. I blurted out

he is one of the best in London. She said with a light smile and tears filled my eyes as I remembered my dad

he was also a cop officer!

Just then, her phone rang and she received it on the first ring

Hello! Mrs Castillo on the line! She greeted first and what followed next was her screams

I became alarmed

I am on my way now . I heard her say as she ended the call.....

What is wrong ma? I asked, worriedly

It is Hardin , he has been arrested . She said with a shaky voice , picking her car keys along with her phone

Arrested! What was his offence? I asked and was at the same time praying it should be something minor...

I have to be on my way so please take care of the house . She said , ignoring my questions as she made for the door and without thinking, I rushed to block her way ......

Please ma I want to come with you . I pleaded

She stared at me surprised for a while ; then nodded slowly.........

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Following behind her , we walked out of the house to the garage

She opened the door as she got in and I did the same at my own end ...

And with a heavy sigh, she started the car and drove off ....

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In what seems like eternity, Mrs Castillo finally parked in front of a building painted blue and white

Thank goodness! I muttered

"South Tacoma Police station". I read the huge wordings on the wall as l alighted from the car

Why is Hardin at south Tacoma!Did he come meet someone? I wondered , walking side by side with his mother as we walked straight to the reception.......

Good morning officer! She greeted the lanky man behind the reception desk

Good morning! how can I help you? The man asked without looking at us as his head was buried in a book

I got a call this morning that my baby erm I mean my son Hardin Castillo is being detained here. Mrs Castillo continued and the man looked up at her in surprise

Are you the mother of the kid? he asked and she nodded

Then you must be related to the famous writer Brian Castillo ? he asked picking his words

Yes , he is my father? She answered and that did the magic

The man stood up to greet her politely and then signalled a chubby officer to go get Hardin .....

But officer , what is my son offence? Mrs Castillo started

Well! he got into a fight with someone but believe me when I say it is more of an assault than a normal fight .....

Assault! she repeated

Yes Madam , your son beat up the "man involved" into a pulp and I must say his anger issues is way out of it .

So who is this boy? she asked as her lips quavered

he is not a boy , he is a man. The officer corrected, going through a file on his table

And his name is Mike Princeton. he added and i froze

No it can't be! It really can't be . I muttered and they both looked at me

Are you alright Hazel? Mrs Castillo asked

Where is Mike? I simply asked , ignoring her question and the officer exchanged look with her before he answered me

Uhm .. erm he is in the prison infirmary!!!

Just then the chubby officer returned to the room with Hardin following behind him......

His hands were in his pockets and there were no traces of remorse on his face ....

Hardin! his mum called , rushing to hug him and I shook my head in dismay seeing the way he went stiff at his mother touch ......

I stared at him as he looked around the room and when his gaze met mine , he quickly freed himself from his mother's grip and walked up to me .......

Hey! he greeted softly , running his hands through his hair

Hardin! how are you? Are you hurt? I asked , touching the plastered wound on his face and he flinched a little, catching my hands

Dont! It hurts !

I am sorry ! I apologised, searching through his face for other injuries but found none

Thanks goodness! I muttered, heaving a deep sigh

Were you that worried?he asked with a chuckle

Of course I was .. erm and about Mike , what really happened? I asked changing the subject and he scoffed

Let's us please not talk about it . he said with a miff as I swallowed hard

Okay! I agreed not wanting to get him pissed and he smiled lightly

Cupping my cheeks , he was about to say something when his mother cleared her throat from behind us

Let us go! She said as she walked out of the station

Really? he asked , looking at the Cop officers

Yes Mr Castillo you are free to go but remember no more fighting or else . The officer warned

And Mike? he continued

He will be set free as soon as he is alright. the officer assured and I heaved a deep sigh which deepened Hardin gaze on me ...

What? I mouthed at him

Nothing! he answered and walked out without even waiting for me .....

Is he for real?

I ran out of the police station and got to the car just in time to see Hardin hopping into back seat

Following suit , I sat down beside him and his mother who was behind the wheel drove off .....

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During the drive, Hardin was relatively quiet and I kept on stealing glances at him to see him looking at his phone all of the time ....

What is wrong with him? Is he still angry?but what did I even do ?

Just then, his phone rang and he let it ring without receiving it

Who was that? his mother asked , staring at him through the rear mirror

Dad! he answered

Then why didn't you receive it? she continued

That is because I don't want to . he simply answered ; then caught me by surprise when he straightened his legs and laid his head on my laps

Hardin! What are you doing? I asked in whispers, staring at his mum through the car rear mirror...

I was expecting her to flare up , get angry or even pull over on the highway but she didn't instead, she looked away , fixing her gaze on the road !

This is really crazy!

Staring down at Hardin , I found him already sleeping

I smiled as my fingers reached for his hair, stroking it

He must be really tired, I bet he had a tough time last night!

Is he sleeping? his mom asked softly and I nodded absentmindedly as I was lost staring at Hardin's cute face ....

Strange! Jay erm I mean Hardin doesn't like people touching him even in his sleep , you must be very special to him . She stated and I chuckled nervously... but wait a minute! Jay again, is that also his name??

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Hardin Castillo

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The blaring sound of the car horn disrupted my sleep ; opening my eyes , I stretched my hands and came in contact with something very soft ....

What is this? I wondered, squeezing it hard as I heard a soft growl

You are touching my boobs Hardin!

Rubbish my eyes , I looked up to see Hazel glaring down at me and that was when I realised I was still laying on her laps

I quickly sat down straight, adjusting my clothes

Did I hurt you? I asked softly, trying so hard not to stare at her upper chest and saw her blushed

Why does she blush all the time?

The car skidded to a halt and I looked out of the window to see we were already home

Wow! So fast!

And why wouldn't it be so fast when you were asleep through out the drive . My mum drawled as she alighted from the car.....

Is that true? I threw the question to myself and Hazel chuckled

You are crazy Hardin!

I alighted from the car and she did the same at her own end ......

And with my hands in my pocket , I walked straight to the sitting room with Hazel following behind me .....

Welcome Sir Hardin! the chubby maid , Rebecca but being me , I completely ignored her and climbed up the stairs to my room ......

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The room was still the same way I left it , scattered and I nodded in satisfaction knowing no one tampered with my stuffs while I was away .....

Tossing my phone on the table , I was about pulling off my shirt when the door to my mom flung opened and my mum walked in.....

Can't I have a little bit of privacy! I said with an eye roll

Sit Hardin , we need to talk! She stated , ignoring my query as she sat down on the bed and on seeing her serious face , I obeyed her without making a complaint........

So what is it you want us to talk about? I started

Your car , I sent my driver to South Tacoma to get it. She answered and I scoffed

Is this it? My car ? I retorted, staring at her in surprise as she exhaled deeply

No Hardin , I want to know what is going on with you . She said with a very low voice , I want to know why you went to Tacoma , I want to know why you got into a fight , I want to know every damn thing about yesterday.....

I stared at her for a while and then laughed

And why do you care! Oh! now I get , you scared that I might murder a person again . I retorted and that was all I needed, she flared up

Are you even listening to yourself ! Do you think being a murderer is a good thing! Do you know how much effort your dad and I put up to save you! Do you? she yelled and then wiped her face with a small towel before she continued....

We had to bribe all of the persons in charge to make sure you were being given a light sentence, we bribed the judge so he can change the charges from "Murder "to "Manslaughter" so you won't be seen as a dangerous. you were only fourteen and I never wanted you to spend the rest of your life behind bars ...... do you know how I feel whenever I remember the look on the poor widow face who after selling all of her property to get justice for her husband still couldn't get a full Justice....

Mother please stop! I pleaded , burying my head in my palm

The word "widow" got me all shaken and for the first time in my life I felt a deep hatred for myself ....

Oh Jayden! What did you do? Why did you allow ....... I paused to stare at the woman in front of me

To think she is the reason why I allowed them trampled on me even caused my heart much more pain .....

Mother! Did you just call me mother? She asked with her eyes wide opened and I looked away as I allowed my mind drift off to what happened on that fateful night ...

The look on the man face , the way his deep brown eyes bored deeply into mine as if trying to communicate with me before he slumped down to the floor was something I would never forget and yes , I will never be able to forget because that same face haunt me every night as a night mare....

My head was spinning, I was really confused and I knew for sure I needed help else I will get really Crazy!

Hardin! My mom called snapping her fingers in front of me and I slowly shifted my gaze to her

I said I am really happy that you called me mother for the first time In three years so I planned on cooking something special for you today , so what do you want?

Hazel ! I mumbled and she tilted her head forward

What did you say?

I want Hazel. I repeated and I heard her heaved a sigh

Is she that important to you? She asked but this time around her voice was very low

Please get me Hazel! I pleaded as I felt the pain surge through my body ....

She stared at me for a while and then stood up

I will get her for you . She simply said and walked out of the room......

I laid on the bed and for the first time in three years I shed tears of pity , not for me , but for the family of the brown eyes man who I don't even know ...........

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Hazel Dakota

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Leaning on the cupboard, I was watching the "cook" make dinner when Rebecca bumped into me , emptying the bowl of water she was carrying on me

I looked at my soaked clothes and then at back at her

Are you blind? I retorted in a huff as a slight smile escaped her lips

This is to teach you to know your place! She said; taking few steps to the sink when I dragged her back using her hair

Arrrrrhh! she winced in pain and I laughed

It hurts right ? Or do you think you can ride on me because of my stature? No way

Raising my hand , I was about to strike her across her face when I heard Mrs Castillo call my name

Yes ma! I answered, releasing my hold on Rebecca as i ran all the way to the sitting room

You called for me ma! I announced my presence and she turned sideways to look at me

Go to Hardin's room . She instructed

Okay ma! I answered, taking few steps to the stairs she said

Please don't hurt my son!

I turned back to look at her in surprise

What do you mean by that ma? I asked and she exhaled deeply

I think Hardin loves you... I mean I have been silently watching both of you and was quick to notice how his eyes softens at the mere sight of you .....

Ma! I called softly

Go Hazel , go to him. She said and looked away...

And without asking any questions, i scurried up the stairs to his room ....

Hardin loves me!

No! She said " I think Hardin loves you" so it is under probability. My subconsciousness reminded but I still smiled, it all mean the same thing to me .......

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Entering his room, I found him laying on the bed with his eyes closed

Is he sleeping again?

I moved closer and sat down on the bed

Hardin! I called softly as his eyes fluttered opened

he stared into my face for a brief moment and then let his eyes roam over my wet clothes, his gaze rested on my upper body and I saw his eyes lit up ....

You don't wear bra? he asked and my face flushed with embarrassment

How the hell does he know that? I wondered, looking down at my body and that was when I realised my boobs were slightly visible....

Damn Rebecca and the water!

I will be back , I need to go change. I told him , trying to stand up but he pulled me back to the bed and made me lie beside him

I like it this way . he said and before I knew it,i felt lips soft lips on mine as he kissed me deeply

his lips tasted like mint and I suckled on his lips to get more of the taste but couldn't get enough so I delved my tongue deeper into the throat

He chuckled, do you want to choke me Haz!he asked but his voice was all muffled

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I felt his hands roam around my body as a burning sensation I have experienced before linger down inside me.

Oh my gawd! Haarrdin! I want you ! I moaned softly but he shook his head

No Haz! I don't want it to seem like I am taking advantage of you

Oh! No you are not , please i want you!

And with a deep sigh, he unzipped my gown and pulled it down

You are beautiful Hazel! he said as he suckled on my neck

My hands fisted in his hair , unable to control myself when he suckled, kissed and nibbled my skin, my neck, my breast and abdomen....

Haaardin! I want you now! I said , wriggling my body in pleasure .......

Getting off the bed , he rushed to bolt the door and then took off his clothes before joining me on the bed

I swallowed hard as I stared at his d**k , this is the ..........

Are you sure you want this? he asked snapping me out of my thoughts and I nodded

The tingling sensation was still buried deeply inside me

I want it also . he stated , pulling out a condom from his drawer, tore it opened and then rolled it on his erect dick......

Laying in between my legs , he ripped off my pants and then pushed his d**k inside of me

I felt numb and bit at the pillow to stop myself from screaming .....

Shit! Why didn't you tell me ? he asked , staring down at me worriedly

I mean I would have been more careful! he quickly added

Just continue please! I pleaded

The pain was eating me up but I just wanted the whole of him!!

And without saying anything, he continued thrusting in and out of me but this time around, he was slow and careful.....

I love you Hardin! I love you Hardin ! I moaned softly as I stared at him waiting for his response and in what seems like forever, he finally said it ......I love you too Haz!

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TBC