Scared as hell, I managed to drag myself to the bed and sat, I have already started sweating. At the same time Rafael entered the room as soon as he saw me he seemed worried.

"Hazel?" He called.

Ignoring him I laid on the bed still in shock. Covering myself with the duvet I turned to my side trying to sleep and even forget that I even saw that picture.

I can't explain anything to him, not now at least.

"Hazel, you okay?" He asked again but I was too scared to even reply to him. I had a lot of questions going in my mind which I very well are going to remain unanswered.

Slowly I closed my eyes trying my best to fall asleep.

"Hazel stay in here don't get out." Dad instructed pushing me inside the cupboard.

"But Dad yo-"

"Don't say anything just be here and don't get out whoever calls you unless it's Simon."

I nodded and cowered myself sticking to the cupboard. There was a small hole in the cupboard from where I saw the black outfit man shooting Dad.

The man shot on his right leg first then his left leg, Dad fell to the ground. He kept punching Dad again and again mercilessly.

His face was covered with a black mask.

I kept shouting banging the cupboard door to open but nothing was helping. Dad had locked the door, I heard Dad begging in front of that black outfit man to let me go.

Then finally he shot Dad on his head.

I froze for a moment "D-Dad." Was all I could say.

The man once looked back at the cupboard, his face was covered with some black mask, all I could see were his eyes.

"D-Dad!" I muttered opening my eyes. Looking down I found myself sweating, I felt my breathing uneven. I could feel myself shaking.

Again the same nightmare.

It has been 10 years. 10 years of these nightmares they just don't stop and always remind me of that pathetic night when I lost Mom-Dad. Once they did stop but that picture made me remember everything I saw that night again. The worst night of my life.

"Hazel?" I heard a voice from beside me. Turning to my right I saw Rafael working on his laptop he seemed worried.

"You okay?" he asked.

Breathing heavily, with my shaky hands I managed to pick up a glass from the bedside table, pouring water on it I drank the water.

Looking at my condition Rafael kept his laptop aside and moved to my side rubbing my back.

"Hazel. It's okay. It was just a nightmare."

Pulling me closer Rafael hugged me tightly constantly rubbing my back.

"It's fine Hazel. It's fine." He tried comforting me.

Slowly he laid me down on the bed not releasing his hold on me. I could feel tears rolling down my cheeks.

I don't remember when did I fall asleep in his arms while crying. In the morning when I woke up, I found Rafael still sleeping with his arms wrapped around me. Getting out of his hold I made my way towards the washroom.

Last night memories played on my mind. The nightmare. It's still scary and I can't get over it even after 10 years.

I was in the kitchen making the breakfast still lost in what I saw last night.

What did that even mean? And how does Simon knows that black outfit man? 10 years ago he said he doesn't know them and he has no idea why would anyone try to kill our Mom-Dad.

"Hazel." Rafael's voice came from behind me making me jump suddenly.

I turned back Rafael stood at the exit of the kitchen leaning against the wall. Making his way towards me he scanned my face carefully "Where you lost?"

I shook my head.

"I called you three times but you were busy with your thoughts. What is it?"

I shook my head "Nothing."

"Can I ask something?" He asked gently.

I know what is he going to ask. It's about my nightmare last night and I don't think I can tell him about it now.

"I have work to do Rafael. We can talk later." Saying that I quickly turned around to leave but Rafael held my hand within seconds pulling me to himself. Our chest crashed with his eyes fixed on me he asked "Why are you so scared?"

Before I could answer him Deborah entered the kitchen making me stop.

"Oh! Did I by any chance ruin your sweet moment? I am so sorry Rafael." She said all worried looking between me and Rafael.

I sighed in relief.

She's my savior.

Rafael's eyes once scanned mine then he replied "No it's fine. I'll leave."

We were having the breakfast Rafael's gaze time to time fell on me but each time I ignored it and tried to focus on my food.

"Rafael how about you drop Haze to her house?" Dad suggested.

"Her house?"

Dad nodded "Yeah. To her Uncle's place she can spend sometime in there."

I looked up at Dad with bright eyes.

I do miss them.

"No Dad."

"Why? She'll be happy."

"But Dad she has been going out too much. At least for a week she can stay at home."

Oh Sweet Jesus! A week!? That's too much.

Biting my lip I looked at Rafael to see his eyes were already on me.

Leaving the food he got up, he looked angry "Get ready fast." Saying that he made his way towards the living room.

I passed a huge grin to Dad and ran upstairs to my room.

Though Rafael didn't want me to visit Uncle but still he did drop me. But the funny part my life sucks even after marriage. He said a bodyguard would pick me up from in here.

As I entered the living room I heard loud noises. From the voices I can make out it was Aaron yelling.

"I want out from this shit Dad. I am done." Aaron yelled at Uncle.

"You don't get out from it. There is just one way you can leave this thing."

"I am ready to do anything."

"Are you really?"

"Uncle?" I called. Turning around as soon as they saw me both of them changed gazes then passed a smiled to me.

"Oh Sweet Jesus! It's my Haze!" Aaron exclaimed mimicking me.

Folding my arms I smiled. Making his way towards me he hugged me "I missed you so much sisty."

"Did you really? I thought it was just me who missed you guys."

"Nope. The feeling is mutual." He said pulling away from the hug.

Uncle too made his way towards me "So long since we last met Haze. You good?"

"It's been only a week Uncle and I am so fine."

"I hope your husband is taking good care of you."

I nodded. A small blush crept on my face.

"Oh so he is. Is my Haze falling for a psycho pathetic ugly old Uncle?" Aaron said teasing me.

I rolled my eyes. Glaring at him I said "Rafael is not any of those, Aaron."

"Woah. Woah. Woah. You are fighting with me for that man. I am so hurt." He cried clutching his chest.

I hit his arm.

"See I told you he isn't any of those but at that time you were too busy cursing him."

"Come on let her come in." Uncle said looking at me.

The whole day I spent with Uncle and Aaron. I missed these moments but still I guess I am happier now with Dad and Rafael in my life.

I didn't ask them why were they fighting before maybe it was because of some personal issues. I shouldn't get involved in their matter.

As Rafael said, there was a bodyguard with me waiting outside but as I left the house he followed me driving me back to home.

On the way, I asked him to stop near a bakery shop I wanted to buy few donuts. As I was buying my donuts I heard my name being called from behind.

Turning around I saw Connor, the guy who saved me from the mall attack.

I smiled looking at him.

Making his way towards me he said "Nice to see you Hazel... again."

"You too Connor. How have you been?"

"Awesome. I hope no one is in here today from who I have to save you."

I laughed and shook my head "Nope. This time I have a bodyguard. I don't need you."

"You are being really ungrateful this time."

My eyes widened "Oh Sweet Jesus! I am so sorry I didn't mean to be rude."

He folded his arm acting angry "But I am hurt."

I rolled my eyes "Connor stop being dramatic."

"I am really angry Hazel."

"How should I make you forgive me?"

He smirked "Have coffee with me?"

My brows furrowed "I hope you are not flirting with me."

"What if I am?" He asked playfully.

"Then all you have to face is disappointment because I am married." I said showing him my wedding ring.

"My heart broke again. Why did you have to be married?"

"You should've flirted 2 weeks ago."

He rolled his eyes "Still a coffee won't harm."

I nodded "Sure."

We went to the nearby café to get our coffee. After ordering the coffee we took our seats. Connor started "So, since you are married you can't be my girlfriend but we can be friends if you don't mind."

This is the first time someone is trying to be my friend. Never have I had any friends, that is the one thing always lacked in my life.

"You really want to be my friend?" I asked in disbelief.

He took a sip from his coffee cup and nodded "Of course. You seem to be a nice person."

"Can I tell you something?"

He nodded "Sure."

"I have never had any friends."

"How can this be possible? You are really sweet. You aren't lying to me, are you?" He asked looking a bit surprised.

"Why would I lie?"

"That's right, why would you lie. It's just hard to believe. Anyways if you don't have any problem then you can start with me. I can be the first and best ever friend."

I chuckled "You are really nice Connor and also so full of yourself. And since we are friends now, you can call me Haze."

"Haze?" He repeated my name to himself again then nodded "I would really love to call you by that name."

"By the way who is your husband? Do you have his picture? I need to judge him if he is handsome or an old shit."

"Shut up Connor. He is the best." I replied with a proud smile on my lips.

"I need to see him. Show me the picture."

I took a sip from my coffee cup and said "You can search him on google. He is quite famous."

"Jesus! Whom exactly are you married to? Is he some idol or some celebrity or an actor?"

I shook my head "None. His name is Rafael Martinez."

"No way in hell." He muttered in complete shock "The billionaire?" I nodded. "Fuck! I was hitting on that Martinez's wife."

I giggled.

"He looks fine but you know I look so much better than him. If you want we can have a secret affair, I swear I won't tell anyone."

"Do you want a slap?"

He laughed "Chill woman. I was kidding. Okay now... tell me something about yourself Haze."

"About me? What do you want to know? I am a really boring person."

"But you are now my friend I think I must know everything about my friend."

"Okay so..." I started telling him about my profession to how I got married to Rafael and how my brother was not involved in my own wedding.

I know I am trusting him too much but he just wants to be friends with me and I don't want to lose this chance of getting a friend. I sound really desperate I know but I really want a friend.

We talked a lot about our likes and dislikes, few stupid stuffs. I have to agree Connor is a really good person and funny too.

Finally I have a friend now. My all dreams seem to be coming true after my marriage.

While we were leaving the café he asked "When are we meeting again?"

I shrugged "I'm not really sure about that. But you can text me or call me."

"Cool."

I stopped on my way making him stop too he gave me a confused look "You can come to my book launch event."

"Of course, you are an author. How can I forget that?"

I nodded "We can meet there."

"When will it be?"

"This Wednesday."

He nodded "I'll try my best to be there."

I smiled "I'll leave now. It's pretty late."

"Yeah."

"Bye Connor."

"Bye Haze. See ya."

Making my way towards the car I sat on it and the driver who is also my bodyguard drove off.

Finally I have a friend now. I feel so good.