When my eyes opened in the morning, I found myself in Rafael's arm. His eyes were still closed looking peaceful while sleeping and damn that messy hair look.

Oh Sweet Jesus! Are you trying to kill me early in the morning?

Last night, I was happy to share my feelings with him. I was happy to finally let someone know how do I still feel, how those nightmares still haunt me.

Getting up from the bed I made my way to the washroom. After taking a shower I went downstairs to find Dad talking to Deby, more like arguing with her.

I rolled my eyes.

Every morning Dad fights with that old woman. She's his mother's age but who can explain this to the old man.

I went towards them and greeted them making them stop fighting. Again I made my way towards the kitchen I started preparing the breakfast.

Rafael joined us on the breakfast table all dressed up ready to leave for his work. Tomorrow is my book launch event, I have to inform him.

Not that I expect him to come there for me but again I can't leave the house without his permission, rule number one.

Last time in my excitement I forgot to telk him, can't do that again.

I was about to ask him after the breakfast, but as always Dad said something to which he got irritated and left the house without finishing the breakfast.

Maybe we can talk at night.

I was with Dad the whole morning watching some funny TV shows.

But when Dad got up from his seat he stumbled back falling again on the couch.

Holding his arm, I tried to keep him still "Dad, you okay?"

He nodded his head slowly holding his leg. Picking up a glass I poured water in it and offered it to Dad.

After drinking the water, he said "My head is spinning."

"I'll call Rafael." I said grabbing my phone but he stopped me.

"That won't be needed. Just give a call to our family doctor, he'll do the check-ups."

Not wanting to argue anymore I gave a call to the doctor. I laid Dad on the couch itself he was unable to stand. Few minutes later the doctor arrived, he did all the checks on Dad.

When I asked the doctor about Dad's condition he said "It's due to not having his medicines on time. I have prescribed all of them in a well-arranged manner but he says he always forgets."

Why am I not surprised to hear this? This is so like Dad.

"He needs to have the medicines properly or it would cause serious problems in future."

I nodded "I'll take care of that."

After the doctor left, I sat on the bed beside Dad while he was sleeping peacefully. Yeah the guard helped Dad back to his room.

Should I tell Rafael?

But Dad asked me not to.

But Rafael too needs to know about Dad's carelessness.

I think it would be okay if I tell him after he returns from work.

In the evening, I asked Dad to remain on the bed but as the doctor said this man is stubborn as hell. Ignoring me he sat on the couch in the living room watching TV, I took a seat beside him worriedly.

When it was 7 Rafael arrived back from his work looking all irritated. On seeing Dad and I, he made his way towards us.

"Do you want me to hire someone to give your medicines timely?"

My eyes widened.

Oh Sweet Jesus! How did he know?

Dad suspiciously scanned my face more like glaring at me, instantly I shook my head telling him it was not me who told Rafael.

"Quit scaring her Dad. It was not Hazel." Rafael said not to forget still irritated.

Dad looked down like a child listening to his son's scolding.

"Dr. Gregory called me today telling me you again forgot to take your medicines. How can you be this careless? You know this can get serious."

I was trying so hard to stop myself from laughing. I have never seen this side of Dad, listening to his son being so bossy.

Rafael then looked at me, who was trying so hard to control her laughter "Complete bullshit!"

Is he scolding me now?

"Why are you scolding me?" I asked innocently.

"Shut up. I can't believe you are still asking that question."

"Why you being rude? What have I done?" I asked in confusion.

"Why didn't you inform me about Dad's condition?"

I looked down biting my lip.

I was going to tell him.

"Stop listening to this man." He said pointing at Dad.

"But we should listen to our father." I said pouting trying to make an innocent face.

Dad chuckled. Rafael stared at me blankly for a moment then sighed "You are such a kid."

What the fuck! That was supposed to be cute not like a kid. This man doesn't even understand what cute means.

Sigh.

He went back to him room. I turned to Dad glaring at him.

"Listen old man, try to have your medicines on time or if this happens again you are dead. Before that rude son of yours, I'll kill you."

"Did you just call me old man?" He asked it, as if it was something unbelievable I just said.

"Do you take medicines for hearing aid too?"

He rolled his eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes on me and take those medicines timely."

Getting up from the couch I made my way upstairs to my room. There was no sign of Rafael in the room so happily I took out my laptop and started preparing a speech for tomorrow.

That scares me, to speak in front of so many people. I hate it when this day comes but also I don't have any other choice.

Few minutes later, Rafael came out of the washroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist. There were few droplets of water on his body, with his hand he was rubbing his wet hair.

Oh Sweet Jesus! Why does this man have to be so perfect?

Haze concentrate on your work. Don't look at him. Don't. It's dangerous.

I cupped my cheeks in my hands.

Ah! I feel so hot!

Closing my eyes, I tried not to look but again remember the pervert me would never agree to the angel me. So opening one eye I managed to look at his sexy figure. But soon he disappeared into the closet.

The angel me sighed in relief.

But the pervert me felt disappointed.

When he came out of the closet he was in his sweats and a t-shirt.

"Can we talk?" I asked.

He looked at me once then nodded making his way towards the couch and taking out his phone.

"It's my book launch event tomorrow in the morning I have to go."

Not raising his gaze from his phone he asked "Is it important for you to be there?"

"I am the author, I have to be there. I promise this time I won't cause any problem."

He nodded again "Take the guard with you."

I nodded like an obedient child.

"What are you doing?" He asked curiously finally looking up at me.

"Preparing my speech. I have to say few motivational things but I don't know what's happening, I am unable to think anything."

"Motivational?"

I nodded.

"If you want, I can help. All you have to do is just tell me what exactly you want to share with everyone." He offered.

My brows furrowed "You can help? How exactly? I don't want to tell people to work their asses off day and night like you, that would be a complete lie because I feel it's really irritating for their families."

"So you get irritated because I work?"

"No. I get irritated because you work all the time. It's like you can't live without your phone and laptop."

All he did was letting out a light chuckle.

"You are still not being serious Rafael. I really mean it. It's really irritating and I hate it when people overwork unnecessarily. There are ways you can handle your company well, other than working your ass off. It was fine when you didn't have a proper family but now Mr. Martinez you do have a wife who wants to spend time with you."

Fuck!

Haze why on earth do you talk so much?

I closed my eyes realising that I said too much again.

"You can directly tell me if you want to spend time with me." He said smirking.

Kill me!

I shook my head "Don't take that seriously I don't want anything like that. It was just slip of tongue."

"Was it now?" Getting up from the couch he made his way towards the bed and sat beside me focusing on my laptop.

He read all the shitty things I wrote till now then shook his head "This for sure is not gonna work."

"Is it so bad?"

He nodded "Let's make it a bit interesting and sarcastic of course."

"Sarcastic? But it's a motivational speech, it should be serious."

He shook his head "If you remain serious during your speech people will fall asleep listening to you. So sarcasm of course is important."

Rubbing both his hands he pulled the laptop towards him I leaned in to see what he was about to write.

All the night we were putting in all different ideas on the speech. Sometimes laughing at the stupid ideas, sometimes him praising me for my brilliant ideas but though my ideas were brilliant the speech was filled with all of his ideas.

I don't remember while planning the speech when did I fall asleep but when I woke up I found myself in Rafael's arms, our heads resting on the headboard we were still in a sitting position.

Feeling my movement, he too woke up finding me close to him. I couldn't help but stare at those sea-coloured orbs, after staring at each other for few minutes he finally pulled away from me like he came back to his senses. Getting up from the bed he made his way towards the washroom.

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While making my way towards the stage I was hella nervous. Though Rafael helped me a lot last night still I was nervous.

But luckily the speech was successful.

I was sitting and signing the books of those people who were coming to me.

"May I get an autograph too?" A familiar voice came.

As I raised my head to look at the person to my utter surprise it was "Connor?"

Connor smiled looking at me "So Ms. author can I get an autograph? Oh sorry, my bad Mrs. Author."

I chuckled and signed the book asking Connor to wait for sometime I signed the other books then got up from my seat making my way towards him "Thank you so much Connor for coming. I really didn't think you would come."

"Woah. Woah. You don't have to be so formal. I think I can do this much for my new friend."

"You know you are really nice."

"Oh girl you don't know me yet or you would've known I am far from nice."

I rolled my eyes. "By the way, Connor you haven't told me yet what do you do?"

"So you want to know about my job."

"Yep. If it's okay though with you."

"It's fine."

"So what is it?" I asked.

"I am an engineer and also sometimes I go to an orphanage."

"Really? An orphanage? That's great."

"I know. You know it's fun, the orphanage thing."

"It does sound great."

"I know right it's awesome. In fact, sometimes you can help me too, if you want."

"Really? Can I do that?"

"Of course. It will be so much fun with you helping. I am damn sure all the children there are gonna love you so much."

"I too would love to go there and meet them."

"Then maybe you can join me the coming Tuesday."

"I'm afraid she won't be able to do that." A voice came from behind me making me freeze in my place completely.