The Mafia’s Heart’s Keeper

Chapter 16

Hazel POV 

I tired to shift but something strong was preventing my actions. Did someone kidnap me? You will only get to know that if you open your eyes, I thought. I opened my eyes and took in the familiar interior of Xavier's room. His arm was wrapped around my waist which is why I couldn't get up. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and tried to move his arm but it only made him tighten his hold on me. I so badly had to go the bathroom. I couldn't hold it any longer and started waking him up.

“Xavier, get up.” He groaned and his eyebrows furrowed. 

“Let me go.” He grumbled something in his sleep. 

“No sleep.” I rolled my eyes at his childish behaviour.

“I have to pee.” He cursed under his breath but let me go. I went to the bathroom and did my business. Pulling my hair in a high ponytail, I exited the bathroom to see Xavier rubbing his eyes.

“Good morning.” I chirped walking up to him.

“Morning.” He shot a lazy grin. I was about to sit beside him but he pulled me on his lap. I squeaked as he rained kisses on my shoulder. I squirmed and he groaned. 

“Stop squirming you are making it worse.” I blushed hard realising what he meant. 

“Go and freshen up. I am gonna go and make some breakfast.” I got off his lap and he reached for my arm but I dodged it. I laughed at his annoyed expression. 

“I want you not breakfast.” He whined  and a thought came to me.

“You will have to catch me for that.” I slammed door shut and ran like Usian Bolt. I heard the sound of the door opening followed by heavy footsteps.

“Hazel! Get back here.” I chuckled and ran towards the hall.

Suddenly, two arms wrapped around my waist. I squealed as I felt myself being lifted up. 

“Got you.” He whispered in my ear and put me down.

“So, what do I get as a reward?”  He asked playfully. His eyes full of mischief. I put my finger on my chin pretending to think.

“You get..” I kept getting closer to him and leaned in. Our faces were just inches away. He watched me with hooded eyes.

“Nothing.” I pushed him aside and ran to the kitchen. He glared and mumbled something incoherent under his breath.

I was making scrambled eggs when Skylar entered the kitchen. She sat on the stool and kept staring at me. I narrowed my eyes at her and she grinned like a Cheshire Cat.

“So, how did your date go? Did you guys kiss? Did you have s*x? Did you use protection if not then take the morning after pills. I don't want to become an aunt at such a young age!' She bombarded me with questions. I burst out laughing.

“Don't worry you won't become an aunt so soon.” I assured her and the sound of laughter filled the kitchen. I  placed two plates for me and Skylar.

“You know we should go for shopping today. I am so bored over here.”  She suggested with her mouth full of food.

“How about we go in an hour?” I asked glancing at the clock. It  was already 11:30 so we could leave  in an hour.

“Sounds good.” I finished my plate and placed it in the sink.

I heard shouts coming  from the hall.

BANG! A gunshot rang.

I turned to Skylar and saw her frowning  at me. We rushed  to the hall where the sound came from to see a man covered in blood.