Chapter 50
Chapter 50
DAVID
(PRESENT TIME)
Something is up with Hazel. I can feel it and I really think it has a lot to do with Southwark. Ever since
he showed up here in Seattle, it seems Hazel is slowly slipping from my grasp. Every progress I made
with her seemed to be slowly disappearing.
I’ve been in her life for three years, and during those three years, I have always wished that she’ll look
me in the eye one day and confess her love to me. I am not one to lose hope though. I am not one to
give up easily.
My ability to exercise patience is what has brought me thus far in life, it is my patience that made it
possible to be in Hazel’s life as someone she trusts.
However, do not take my patience as cowardice. Just as I am patient, I do the necessary things to
make sure things fall into ce. Proper nning is the basis of everything we do in life.
Making a stop at one of Hazel’s favorite restaurants, I ordered her favorite seafood as lunch and a soft
drink before heading, for the office.
The moment I stepped into the gallery, I headed straight for her office. Rose rose from her seat when
she saw me approaching. “Ms. cks is actually with someone right now.”
My brows furrowed into a frown. Is that ba stard in this office? “Who is her guest? Mr. Southwark?”
Rose shook her head with a knowing smile. “Miss Southwark.” It’s known to anyone who chooses to
pay close attention that I have feelings for Hazel, so I am not surprised that Rose is privy to such
information.
I lifted the stic bag in my grasp. “I’ll just drop this off on her desk and be on my way.” Nodding, Rose
gestured for me to go in which I did. I pushed the door open and stepped into her office space.
Hazel and Elenor looked up when the door opened. I only smiled at Hazel’s direction, lifting the bag a
bit. “I went to have lunch at your favorite restaurant, so I decided to pick out something for you.”
She smiled with gratitude. “That’s lovely, thank you so much.” I dropped it on the table, ready to take
my leave when Hazel’s voice stopped me. “This is Eleanor, Ravel’s sister. I don’t think you’ve met her.”
Just as courtesy demands, I walked over to the sofa where they are seated and offered her a
handshake. “It’s nice to meet you.” I lied. It’s never nice to meet someone from the Southwark family.
“Are you in town for your brother’s show?”
“Yes, I am.” She responded with a sly smile. She doesn’t like me and the feeling is so da mn mutual.
Who knows if she’s here trying to convince Hazel to go back to her brother? “You must be David,” she
inquired, “Hazel’s boyfriend.”
Her uracy made me reconsider disliking her. The fact that she recognizes that I’m Hazel’s boyfriend
means a lot. “Yes, I am.” I nced at an ufortable Hazel momentarily. “Did Hazel tell you about
our rtionship?”
Elenor’s smile lingered. “She hinted at it thest time we met.” Despite trying toe out friendly, there
is something about her that just doesn’t sit right with me. “I’m sorry about my brother and what he did to
you. He’s always one to never react with his fist, but I guess his jealousy got the best of him.”
“Do not apologize for your brother’s mistake,” I remarked. “I’ll appreciate it the more if he is the one
apologizing.”
She blinked twice before letting out a surprising chuckle. “You want my brother to apologize to you?”
She chortled again. “There is a probability that you’ll be waiting for a lifetime.”
“And why is that?” I challenged. “Your brother finds it inappropriate to apologize to people he offends?”
Tilting her head, she searched for the right words. “Let’s just say my brother is selective of those he
apologizes to.”
“And I’m not up that level of those he apologizes to?” If she was going to say this rubbish after taking
her time to speak, she
would have kept her da mn mouth shut.
Her widened smile made me wonder what she possibly finds funny in this situation. “Let’s just say that
selection is limited to family and close friends.”
“How about you stop talking?” That will help me dislike her less. “Because the more you open yourN?velDrama.Org owns this.
mouth in an attempt to defend your brother, the more I wonder if your family is generally f ucked up.”
“Dav_”
“Don’t Hazel,” I growled, chastising her attempt to speak on Elenor’s behalf. “Don’t you dare defend
this family’s f ucked up way of thinking?”
“This isn’t my family’s f ucked up way of thinking,” Elenor interjected, “it’s my brother’s f ucked up way
of thinking.” I frowned at herment. “I am here apologizing, aren’t I? That means I have nothing
against rendering an apology to those offended.”
“She’s right David.” Hazel chimed in, “Besides she’s not the offender, so don’t take out your frustration
on her.”
My frustration? Does she think I’m frustrated? Not in the slightest. The only thing that frustrates me
right now is the fact that this family is slowly making a return in your life.
“I still have some work left to do in my office,” I pointed out, “If you’ll excuse me, I’ll like to get back to
it.” Offering Hazel a smile, I made my way towards the door.
“Mr. Ellison,” Elenor called out and I halted my step, turning around to face her. She stood up from her
seat and approached me. “Hazel was my friend before I found out she was dating my brother.”
Not sure how that information rtes to me, I blinked at her.
“She saved me from getting raped in a club, and ever since, my loyalty has always been with her as a
friend. Her happiness is my happiness and I’m a strong advocator of ‘my brother deserves the sh it that
is happening to him right now.”
I nced at Hazel with uncertainty. “Why are you telling me this?”
“I do not want us to be enemies because of my brother’s actions. I’d rather we be friends because I
want to get an invite to Hazel’s wedding to you.”
She doesn’t want Hazel back with her brother? Why do I find that hard to believe?
she smiled again, something she seems to like doing. “I don’t care who Hazel ends up with, as far as
she’s happy, that’s fine by me, so be assured that I’m not here to ruin your rtionship with her.”
“I never said you were.”
“I saw the uncertainty and suspicion in your eyes.” She stated factly. Stretching her hand, she offered
me a handshake. “So can we be friends?”
I nced at Hazel and she nodded with a smile. Reluctantly, I epted her handshake. “I’m not sure
about friendship, but I’m cool with you.”
“Great!” She eximed, returning to her seat. One more nce at Hazel, I walked out of her office.
I had to leave early from the office so I’ll pick up my tux from the designer. Strutting to my car, I
unlocked it, got in, and almost gasped when I saw June seated in the passenger seat. My brows
furrowed into a frown. “How did you get into my
car?”
She simply shrugged. “Matthewes with a bonus.” Who the heck is Matthew? She stretched out her
hand and I red at it “I’m June.”
“I think the whole inte knows who you are.”
She shrugged again, retreating her hand. “I believe you are Hazel’s boyfriend.” She mused, pulling the
ridiculous pink sses from her eyes.
“How is that your business?”
“It’s my business when my boyfriend is buying dresses for your girlfriend.” She retorted, emitting a
frown from me. “I don’t care what your rtionship is like with Hazel, but I want to protect my man from
your woman.”
“You mean the same man you stole?”
She smiled slyly. “Who gives a f uck about how I got the title of Southwark’s girlfriend?”
Staring at the time, I sighed. “What do you want June?” I am going to bete for my appointment.
“I figured you do not want to lose your woman just as I do not want to lose my man and for that to
happen, we need to work together.”
I scoffed. “What makes you think I’m going to agree to this bulls hit?”
Grinning, she leaned forward. “Ravel never loses his cool unless it has something to do with Hazel.”
I red at her. “What do you mean by that?”
“All I’m saying is that I’m certain you said something about Hazel that triggered him into beating you shi
tless. Do you want me to start digging? I’m sure Hazel will want to hear what exactly you said to Ravel.”
Sneaky bit ch. “What’s your n?”
“Work towards making Hazel hate Ravel, while I work towards making Ravel hate Hazel.”
Unable to hold it in, I chuckled. “If it was possible for you to make Ravel hate Hazel, you won’t be here
seeking my help.”
“You’re right, that is why I want you to instigate behaviors in Hazel that will create doubts in Ravel and
I’ll equally do the same. Ravel is currently jealous of you, and Hazel is equally jealous of me. Let us
feed on their jealousy.”