"Hey what took you so long? How was the interview?" Riley asked curiously, the moment Hazel stepped into the kitchen.
"It was okay.... But a big company like that wouldn't want to employ a college girl like me" Hazel said sadly.
"Don't be so negative Hazel, just have faith and it will work out so well for you " Riley spoke softly with a smile.
"The dining is filled up with different dishes, what's the occasion?" Hazel asked, changing the topic.
"Oh, my boyfriend's coming over tonight that's why I'm making all of this. You can join us if you want " Riley said sweetly.
Hazel nodded with a wide smile,
"I'll go wash up" Hazel stated and left for her room.
Getting to her room, she took her bath and changed into her nightwear.
She carefully took the gown she bought and put it inside a box then hid it under her bed.
She heard an excited scream downstairs which meant that Riley's boyfriend had arrived. She smiled as she made her way downstairs.
"I miss you so much Chris... I'm so happy you're here!" Riley said happily, Chris pulled her into a hug, caressing her hair.
"I miss you too babe, it was really torturous for me having to stay without you" Chris muttered, softly as his gaze darted around the house and landed on Hazel who stood at the staircase.
"Is she Hazel?" Chris asked, slowly disengaging the hug.
"Yeah she's the one. Hazel say hello to my boyfriend Chris!" Riley replied sweetly.
"Hi nice to meet you again " Hazel said softly.
"Same here..." Chris replied, his eyes lingering on Hazel before he quickly shifted his gaze elsewhere.
Riley was busy uncovering the dishes on the dining table, too occupied to notice the subtle gesture.
"Come on guys let's eat" Riley said happily as she sat down, Chris and hazel joined.
"Wow, your cooking never disappoints" Chris uttered coolly.
Riley blushed as she giggled.
Hazel ate from her food nervously, afraid to raise her head up due to how Chris's gaze always meet hers.
Riley's phone rang,
"Sorry I'll take this call" Riley said as she stood up and left the dinning room.
Hazel who was feeling uncomfortable due to how Chris's gaze lingered on her, quickly stood up.
"You look so beautiful as always Hazel.... How old are you now?" Chris asked, softly.
"You should tell that to Riley instead.... not me" Hazel mumbled, slowly.
"I asked a question " Chris said, calmly.
"I'm... I'm nineteen... I'll head upstairs now" She mumbled, nervously and left.
Chris's eyes lingered on her retreating figure for a while, his lips curled up before he retracted his gaze.
"Where's Hazel? Did you scare her?" Riley asked worriedly.
"Hahaha I didn't, she said she's filled up" Chris replied, coolly.
Riley smiled and sat down.
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Listening to the lively chatters downstairs, Hazel sighed as she threw herself on the bed.
Chris's actions didn't surprise her, he had always been that way. But Riley had no idea, she hasn't discovered that side of him.
Those times he visited, he would try to make advances toward her, but she always refused him or locked herself in her room.
Even if she wanted to tell Riley, would she believe her?
With a quiet sigh, Hazel's thoughts blurred, and sleep gently claimed her.
"Come here" The man's cold yet lazy voice echoed in the dark. He took in her appearance and she saw how his eyes darkened.
She slowly moved closer to him as she bit her lip nervously. He had on a black suit pant and was shirtless, his dark red eyes gleaming in the dark.
His hand gripped her waist, pulling her close as he pressed his face into the curve of her neck, inhaling her sweet scent. The way he held her so intimately sent heat coursing through her body, her core tightening in response.
Gawd.... What was this feeling? It felt as though she needed more of him, more of his touch, more of his hold....
His grip on her waist tightened, his hot breath fanning her neck, sending heat rushing through her as he trailed light kisses along her skin.
She was clearly driving him mad and he was making her feel weak all over.
"Hmm"
He hummed softly, and licked her neck making her to clutch his arm tight, slight moan escaping her lips.
"Mine"
His words came out in a soft murmur, his voice and gaze laced with possessiveness, his fangs came into view as he continued licking and sucking on her neck.
"Mine. forever," He whispered, before sinking his fangs deep into the tender skin of her neck.
"Ah!" Hazel gasped as she woke up, glancing around the room fearfully, she touched her neck and quickly ran to the mirror, trying to see if there was any mark on her neck but there was none.
Her body felt so hot and she was sweating profusely. But how could she dream about that scary looking man..?
Hazel thought and rubbed her cheek which was slightly red and hot.
She suddenly felt thirsty, she opened the door and went downstairs.
Immediately she stepped into the kitchen, she gasped at the sight in front of her.
There Chris stood as he pressed Riley which was in his arms against the counter, his face buried on her neck.
His gaze met hers and she saw how his blood red eyes gleamed in the dark, his fangs glistening with Riley's blood.
She could hear Riley whimpering and sobbing, quietly as she tried to fight him off her.
Hazel's eyes widened as she took a step back.
"Nothing happened to you and you saw nothing. You only came here to have some water, now go back to your room and sleep" Chris said coldly and released her from his hold, Riley nodded obediently.
She walked passed Hazel and head for her room.
Hazel quickly took to her heels, but she wasn't that fast as he caught up with her and slammed her against the door, his dark gaze holding some deadly and evil glint in them.
"I would've love to have a taste from that sweet neck of yours but I'm quite full so maybe I'll save you for another day" Chris muttered, sarcastically.
"Forget everything you saw today sweetheart. " Chris said coldly, staring straight into her eyes and Hazel lowered her gaze.
She nodded obediently just the way Riley did as she glanced around as though she was confused. Chris smiled, satisfied as he pat her hair.
"Goodnight my good little girl" He said, coolly and left. Hazel slowly walked into her room and locked the door, she locked the window too and threw herself on the bed.
She was so scared. The beeping sound of her phone made her heart skip, she carefully took the phone as she smiled at what she saw.
She was hired!
She got the job!!