AGE( it is just a number)

What happened to love?

Hardin Castillo

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Staring at the man in front of me , my stomach clenched as I tried to suppress the panic swelling with in me ......

My mother! Why must he always bring her into our conversation? why must he always use her in threatening me?

And so you should know Jayden, I don't make threats , I make promises that I always keep. he continued and I raised my hands in defeat , he sure knows how to get me........

Fine! Fine! I won't dare go against you Mr Austin. I drawled

It is Mike! he corrected , gritting his teeth and I faked a chuckle

Oh yeah! I am sure you are also ashamed of your name. I mumbled and he knitted his eyebrow

What did you say?

Nothing! I simply answered, bending over to pick Hazel's hand bag and her .......where the hell is her bra? I half yelled

Over here. Mike answered , picking up the yellow bra from the sofa as he held it for me to see

She really looked Sexy in this!

Motherfucker! I cursed , dragging it from him and then turned around to leave

We can be friends again Jayden .i heard him slurred

Never! I muttered, opening the door wider as I stormed out of the house ........

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Hazel Dakota

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Restlessly, I shifted uneasily on the car seat as I waited for Hardin

Why is he taking so long? What are they talking about? ..... or wait! Is Mike dead? no it can't be , Hardin wouldn't be in there if he was dead..

heaving a sigh, I looked out of the window as I tried to imagine what would have happen if Mike had succeeded in r****g me

My life could have been messed up , I could have loose Hardin

And what if you have already loosed him? my subconsciousness asked

No way ,rather than that to happen, I will kill myself .........

Just then, the door to Mike's apartment opened and Hardin stormed out with anger clearly written on his face

I quickly adjusted myself as I was scared of this "angry Hardin"

Opening the car door, he tossed my bag along with my bra to the back seat and then hopped in closing the door behind him.......

And without sparing me a glance , he started the car and drove off .....

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The drive back to the mansion was a long and tiring one as I just sat there playing with my hands nervously

Hardin refused to talk to me and even when I tried starting a conversation, he completely ignored me....

This is not what I expected! Is this going to be the end of us?

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It was late when we got to the mansion and on honking the car horn twice , the security man opened the huge gate .....

Driving into the compound, he parked in front, switched off the ignition ; then pulled off his shirt and tossed it on my laps

Wear this. he instructed

I looked at the shirt and then at his bare chest

what about you , will you go in like that?

Just put on the f*****g shirt on! he barked and i swallowed hard ..

I picked up the shirt and hurriedly wore it on top of my torn clothes

Good! we are good to go!

having said that , he alighted from the car and headed towards the sitting room without waiting for me....

And with tears rolling down my eyes, I got down from the car and walked slowly to the sitting room ...

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Entering the sitting room , I found Mrs Castillo mumbling as she paced up and down the sitting room

Seeing me , she heaved a sigh as she collapsed onto the sofa ,touching her chest ...

I rushed to her

Ma! What is wrong? I asked, staring down at her face worriedly

It is Hardin , his anger is back again . She answered, beating at her chest and I exhaled deeply in relief

Thank goodness! It is nothing serious

What happened Hazel? Did you hurt him? ...... I mean ever since you both .. you know .. became close friends, Hardin became different, he even started calling me mother , he even ...... she paused, breaking down in tears

I stood transfixed at the spot without knowing what to do

Should i console her? Should I assure her that all will be well? but what even happened, did Hardin say something mean to her? did he scold at her?

And as if reading my thoughts, she said

Hardin told me he regretted ever having me as a mother ...

What! I exclaimed in shock but quickly composed myself

Erm ma you know that is not true , Hardin loves you so much, I bet he said that out of anger. I assured as she stared blankly at me

Obviously, she didn't believe me..... hmmmh ... how can I prove it to her? how can I? I tilted my head trying to think of what to say and yes , a good point popped up in my head

Ma! should I tell you a little secret? I asked in whispers and she shot me a curious look

I looked around to make sure the gossip" Rebecca" was no where in sight before letting out the little secret..

"Hardin inked your name on his back"

Really? She asked , as her eyes lit up and I nodded

She stared at me for a while and then gave me a mischievous smile

Oh right! Hazel it is time to close your big mouth!

It seems you two are really close or is there anything I am missing. She said as I stared at the floor, playing with my hands shyly

So tell me, Are you both dating?

No erm yes erm I mean No. I stuttered not knowing what to say and she smiled lightly

It is alright! You can go to your room. She instructed..

Thanks ma! I said in appreciation, taking few steps to the stairs when she asked

And why are you wearing Hardin's clothes?

I froze on the spot

Oh God! What should I tell her! I can't possibly tell her the truth...:

Erm ma my clothes got soiled with mud. I lied

Alright! She simply answered; heaving a sigh of relief , I climbed up the stairs to Hardin room....

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Pushing the door opened, I walked in to meet an empty room : and from the sound of the water running , I knew he was in the bathroom

And in a rush , I bolted the door , pulled off the two shirts along with my jeans trousers then went over to the bathroom to Join him

I found him naked under the shower with his eyes closed as if he was meditating..

Hardin! I called softly

Speak! he said , without opening his eyes and I swallowed hard nervously, making a sound

Erm I am sorry erm I know I am wrong erm please forgive me. I pleaded and as expected,there was no response from him....

Hardin ! please forgive me! I pleaded , stepping into the shower

he tried to move back but I held him tightly

Please Hardin don't break me. I pleaded as tears rolled down my eyes and I heard him sigh

I quickly raised my head to look at him and found him staring at me .....

Please Hardin forgive me! I pleaded again and without saying anything, he wrapped his hands tightly around me as the thick steam from the water washed away the grim of the day .......

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Hardin Castillo

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I couldn't just stay angry with her , I couldn't bear to see her tears

The same tears that melted down all off the anger in me ...

Pulling out of the hug, I stared into her cute face as I brushed off the hair stuck to her face ......

I love you Hazel! I blurted out without thinking and her eyes lit up

Does that mean you forgiven me? she asked picking her words and I nodded

But don't ever go against my word again . I warned and she nodded sheepishly

I won't! I won't ever try it again . She promised and I smiled lightly, roaming my hands all over her wet body

She flinched a little at my touch and I chuckled.

Fuck Hardin! I heard her say

Really! It seems like someone is becoming a bad girl. I said teasingly as I circled my hands around her n*****s ......

She let out a loud cry and I smiled knowing she was in the mood .....

Cupping her cheeks, I placed my lip on hers and kissed her hungrily as the steam water poured on us

Here or the bed? I asked , breathing into her mouth

The bed, my legs are already wobbling!!

Putting both of her legs on my waist , I lifted her up and walked out of the bathroom still kissing her ....

I placed her gently on the bed and laid in between her legs as I suckled on her neck , her n*****s, her abdomen .....

Damn!She was driving me crazy

Pulling out of the kiss, I opened the drawer as I searched through it for a condom but found none

Shit! no condom, I said , straightening up but she wrapped her legs tightly around me .....

I want you Hardin!

I sighed, I want you too , in fact I need you but there is no Condom

No, f**k me now . She insisted , throwing her head back as she wriggled her tiny body on the bed and I scoffed

Are you even listening to me , I said there ..... I tried to say but she cut me off

I have a birth control implant fixed inside of me!She blurted out and I stared at her curiously

When did you do that?

Erm today before going over to Mike's place . She answered

Then why didn't you tell me !

That is because there was no time to do that! She retorted

I stared at her searching through her face and she smirked

C'mon don't spoil the fun!

Fine! Fine! Fine! I agreed

Taking one of her n*****s into my mouth, i penetrated deeply into her and I must say , the feelings was heavenly

Damn! Is that what I have been missing?

I increased my pace as I thrust in and out of her faster and deeper....

Oh my gawd! Oh my gawd! Haaaarrdin! She moaned loudly and I chuckled

Everything about her amazes me!!

Pulling out of her , I turned her over , penetrated back into her and continued thrusting in and out of her roughly...

This is so painful! She screamed loudly and I immediately slowed down

I am sorry baby. I apologised and drilled her slowly till I felt my c*m building up

I am Cumming baby! I grunted , holding her waist tightly as I released all of my c*m inside her....

This is really good! I remarked, laying beside her , breathing hard , we will surely have more of this tonight.....

Hell no! I need to study! She retorted

But baby you can do that some other time? I insisted but she shook her head

I am so far behind, do you think it is easy for a high school drop out like me to study ?She asked and that was it ,my curiosity took over

But what really happened? Why did you drop out from high school? I probed on and she sighed sadly

My dad died ! She simply answered and I stared at her confusedly

So? That shouldn't stop you from going to school! I stated as she looked away

You wouldn't understand!

Then please make me Haz, I really want to know all about you!!

She was quiet for a moment and then took a deep breathe

Fine! My dad was murdered and my mum had to sell all what we heard to get Justice for him.

Justice! I repeated as my voice quavered

Yes, but it was a waste as the murderer was a little 14 years old kid with wealthy parent , we didn't even see his face because it was always covered and do you know why? the court was f*****g protecting him . She half yelled as tears rolled down her eyes

I shifted uneasily on the bed as I tried to digest what I just heard

Oh God! Please let this not be true , let it not be what I am thinking!

On his final hearing , he was charged with Manslaughter instead of Murder , The judge changed everything and even tagged my late dad as "Careless" and at the end of it all , he was given a 15 years sentence....

Please Stop ! I pleaded but my voice came out in whispers as my head was spinning

She laughed bitterly, we lost everything and on seeing how we were unfairly treated, the father of the kid volunteered to take care of Alexia and I fees but my mom bluntly refused .........

Hazel! I called, holding her hands as she shifted her gaze to me

her eyes were bloodshot! her jaws clenched!her mouth dried! her face flushed!

Is this the girl that was screaming under me just now? how would she feel if I ...... s**t! This is all f****d up

Hardin! She rasped as I exhaled deeply

If I ask you to forget all about the boy , will you? I asked picking my words and she scoffed

Never! I want him to rot away in jail, I want him to die ! I want revenge! and even though I don't know what he looks like, I will never forget his name ... Jayden Winthrop......

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