Ivan’s P.O.V.

"How dare you go near her?", She hissed.

Without thinking twice, I held her by her neck. My grip on her was anything but loose. I pushed her towards the wall behind her without loosening my grip over her neck. She choked and tried to push my hand away but my grip only increased. I'll kill her, was the only thought I had in my mind. How dare she slap me?

"How dare you slap me?", I hissed. Veins of her forehead pop out as soon as my grip increased more. Tears flew down her eyes.

"Ivan leave her", Joe came and started pushing me away but I didn't look away from Hazel's face. Her eyes were looking at mine with blank emotions. She was fighting, she was in pain but she didn't look worried. I could hear Joe yelling at me but only Hazel's eyes were visible to me. Everything phase out. Killing her was my only motive.

All of a sudden, Joe surround her both hands around my waist from behind and pulled me away. My grip on Hazel's neck loosened and she falls down on the ground coughing hard. She took a deep breath and her eyes were brimming.

"How dare you slap me?", I yelled and again attacked her but Joe stood in between Hazel and me. She extended her both arms and looked at me.

"Joe, don't protect her", I hissed clenching my jaws.

"She's important to me", she said.

"She's a maid", I yelled.

"Ivan, I've a hard time trusting you. I know you won't harm her. Do you want to prove me wrong?", Joe asked looking at me with trust in her eyes and something melts inside me.

I might kill Hazel but her life is not worth losing Joe's trust. Hazel's life is useless to me but Joe's trust is what I survive upon. I nodded in negative and then held her hand.

"Ask her to leave or I might not be able to stop myself", I said looking at Joe's beautiful eyes. I overlooked her and saw Hazel trying to stand up taking the support of the wall behind.

Joe turned around and helped Hazel to get up. She glared at me and I glared back hard. I loathe this woman. Such a shame, a girl like her having those beautiful eyes.

"You go first", Joe said.

"I'm not leaving you with him", she said.

"Vena, don't be so rude to him. I trust him", Joe said

"I don't trust him", Hazel said.

"Well, you see. I don't care", I replied and she glared at me.

"You're my responsibility, Joe. I can't let a devil like him touch you", she said.

"Why? Are you gay? If I touch her, will you be jealous?", I scoffed.

"I'm not gay but you might have fertility problem if you mess with me anymore", she yelled back.

"Low down your voice. Did you forget you're a slave here?", I said.

"Ivan. Quit it", Joe interfered.

"I'm not your slave, Ivan Green", Hazel said in a cold voice.

"One day you'll be", I announced back.

"Enough both of you. Vena, you go. I'll talk to him", Joe said.

"But Joe-", Hazel interrupted.

"Now", Joe said firmly and Hazel looked at me.

"One wrong move and you'll never ever be able to become a father", Hazel said in a low tone.

"One wrong move and you'll not be able to breath another second", I replied and she left the room. Joe closed the door and I sat down on the bed clenching my jaws.

I need a cigarette urgently!!

Joe came and sat by my side. She held my hand and entwined our hands together. I glanced at her once and averted my gaze. I feel guilty for showing up as a bad boy to her.

"She needs time to understand. She'll come along eventually", Joe said.

"I don't give a damn about her", I said.

"She's like a family to me", Joe said.

Whatever!!

"I'm sorry, Joe. I never meant to show my this side to you ever again. I broke my promise", I said looking at our perfectly united hands.

"No, you didn't. You didn't harm her much, I guess", she said and I looked at her. She was smiling at me.

"I could've if you're not there to save her", I told her truthfully.

"I'm happy to see that I matter you so much", she said and I just adored her beautiful smile.

"You'll always matter to me", saying so, I leaned down and captured her pink lips with mine. They're so soft and so addictive. She kissed me back softly and pulled away. I took my time to open my eyes.

I kissed my crush, finally!!

I looked at her and she was smiling. My eyes had a mind of its own and it landed on her lips. I wanted to kiss her again. Her lips were like heaven. The touch of her lips was still lingering over mine.

"You taste good", I said and she smiled.

"You too", she replied. I hugged her sideways and she kept her head resting on my chest.  That was a bliss moment. I sighed.

"Thanks for letting me a part of your life", I said.

"Don't make me regret my decision", she said.

"I won't. I promise", I said.

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"Thanks for the coffee and your amazing company, sir", I said as I bowed down.

"I'm glad you come to meet me, young boy. Joe rarely introduces her friends with mine. You must be special", Mr. Ashton said and I smiled. I glanced at Joe and she smiled back at me.

I'm special to her. Did you hear that?, My heart jumped in ecstasy.

"I should get going", I said.

"I'll come with you", Joe said and I smiled.

"I'd like to take leave too, sir", Hazel said. She was standing behind us.

"Take care of my Joe", Mr. Ashton said looking at Hazel and she nodded.

We all three came out and made our way to the elevator. Joe held my hand and I just can't help my excitement. I smiled and Hazel walked behind us sighing hard. We came inside the elevator and Hazel stood in front while Joe and I stood behind holding hands.

As soon as lift reached the fifth floor, Hazel turned back and said, "We've to return these dress". I realised then that I had borrowed an expensive suit from that lady.

"You guy go. I'll wait outside the building", Joe said but I wanted to stay with her.

"I'll miss you", I said and pecked her lips before walking out of the elevator.

"Me too", she replied and then the doors of the elevator closed and I turned around to see Hazel.

"What?", I asked.

"You're impossible", she said and started walking ahead.

"And when did I ask for your reviews?", I asked.

She walked to the door of an apartment and after she rang the bell, she looked at me. She said, "It'd be better if you see things with an open mind and stop behaving like a hormonal teenager".

"Excuse me? Teenager? I'm an adult. I don't need your advice mommy", I said and she shook her head.

The door opened and we walked inside. We separated our ways inside the house and got dressed back in our normal attire. I walked out of my room and found Hazel passing hands through her hair while talking to that woman who was our stylist for the day.

I saw a smile on her face while talking to that woman. She looked completely different when she smiles. Her eyes light up and the makeup-free face of hers somehow shows freshness.

What am I thinking?, I thought.

I shook my head and walked to her. She gave me a bored look and then said, "You go first. I'll join later".

"Thank god", I replied with a smirk and walked out of the house. I reached the elevator and pressed the button. I waited for the lift to open only when a running Hazel came and stood by my side.

"You came! Talk about bad luck?", I said and she looked unfazed. Her mobile rang and she picked it up with shaky hands.

"Hello. Yes, which hospital?", She panicked.

"I'm coming", she again said and hung up. I noticed her messed up state and nervousness. She looked vulnerable.

She kept on pressing the button again and again in frustration and even kicked the door of the lift.

"Haz-, Vena. Are you ok?", I asked.

"I'm", she replied without looking at me.

The lift door open and we walked inside. She ran, I walked. She immediately pressed the button to ground floor and stood taking the  support of the wall and bites down her nail.

"Is Everything fine?", I once again asked. I can't help it. One moment, I wanted to kill her and now her devastated look is making me fill me with concern for her.

She looked at me with glistening eyes and opened her mouth to say something but then she closed it back and gulped something. She was fighting her inner self. She wanted to tell me yet she ignored it. How clearly can I read her expressions wonders me!

"Who is in the hospital?", I asked.

"Aiden", she slowly whispered and looked away.

"What? Why?", I again asked. What could have happened to a barely one-year-old?. Wait, how old is her son again?

He's not her son. He's her sister's son, my mind reminded me!!

She didn't reply and the doors of the  elevator opened. Hazel ran out and I followed her. Joe was standing outside and she waved her hand at us. She was standing near my bike.

Her expressions changed from happy to worry as soon as her eyes landed on Hazel's devastated face. She held her by her shoulder and said, "What happened Vena?".

"Adi is in hospital", Hazel said and I could see the  surprise in Joe's eyes. But she wasn't shocked. She looked like she was expecting it.

"Again?", Joe's words caught me off guard.

"How many times had Adi been in hospital before?", I found myself asking.

Joe gave me a glance but Hazel didn't turn her face to look at me. She hugged Joe for a brief second and pull away.

"I've to go. I'm sorry, I couldn't be there with you tomorrow", Hazel said.

"It's ok. Do you want me to drop you at the hospital?", Joe asked.

"I'll take the bus", Hazel replied.

"Bus will take time, Vena", Joe said.

"I can drop her", I found myself talking.

Wait! What? Speak again!, My inner self-asked.

Both girls looked at me. Both have the same blank faces and it kinda made me nervous. Why did I offer Hazel any help? Why? Oh, why?

"No. I don't need your help", Hazel said and walked away.

Joe came and stood by my side. She said, "Vena doesn't like to be with anyone when she's sad. Don't mind her". I nodded and saw Hazel walking away from us.

"What happened to Aiden?", I asked.

"He has a heart problem called Atrial Septal defect", she said.

"What's that?", I asked.

"Don't you study?", She said shaking her head.

"I never have any interest in biology, I'm sorry except for specific chapters if you know what I mean", I said and she chuckled.

"You're stupid", she said.

Still yours, my heart said.

"Aiden had a small hole inside his heart and it needs to be treated surgically. I guess it's the time", she said and I felt something shook inside me.

"He's barely one year old", I almost yelled.

"Life can be unfair, Ivan. Doctors have told us that Aiden needs surgery. He can survive after the surgery. He's the only family she has. I pray, Adi survives", Joe said and my eyes move back to the way Hazel went a few moments ago.

I felt guilty. I felt a weight over my shoulder all of a sudden. It's her baby, her sister's child. Why am I feeling sad for her? I don't have humanity or sympathy for her. Why am I feeling like I should have done something? Anything!

"Can you drop me home? I've to revise for tomorrow's exam", Joe asked and I nodded.

The ride to her house was silent. Whole way my mind kept running back and forth to Hazel. She's alone and she needs someone. Will there be someone at the hospital with her to take care of her?

"Thanks for the ride", Joe said as soon as she gets down the bike.

"No problem", I said.

"Do you want to join in for coffee?", She asked.

"I'd pass. I'll come some other day", I said and she nodded. She pecked my cheeks and I smiled back.

Why am I feeling restless? Why did I decline the offer to spend time with my Joe? What the hell had gotten into my system all of a sudden?

"Will you come to pick me up tomorrow?", She asked.

"I will", I said and then after hugging me, she left.

Leaving a sigh, I drove back to my house. I parked my bike and walked into the building. Should I tell Emma about Aiden being in the hospital? Should I involve myself in Hazel's personal life?

As soon as I reach my apartment, the door was opened and Emma came out holding a small bag on her one hand and a file on other. She was locking the door.

"Are you going somewhere?", I asked reaching her and a relief flashed across her face.

"Thank god. You came", she said and handed me the bag.

"What is this? Where are you going?", I asked.

"Ivan, I need your help. Troy need this file at his office urgently and Vena needs this bag. She's in the hospital right now. But the office and hospital both are in opposite direction", She said.

"Can you help me? I guess I should visit Hazel. Can you give the file to Troy?", She asked.

"How'd you go to the hospital?", I asked.

"Via bus", she said.

"That would take time. Can I go to the  hospital and hand this bag?", I suggested.

"Yeah. You can reach early. Oh god, you're a genius. Thank you my sweet bro", she said and hugged me.

"Here. Take this bag and reach fast. I'll come right there", she said.

I nodded and after taking the bag and address of the hospital, I again moved out and went to the  bike. I kicked the engine and drove my bike to the hospital. But one thought still annoys me.

Am I being concerned for Hazel? Why?

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