365 Days To Love-Chapter 202 - TWO HUNDRED AND TWO:The Love Of A Father.

Chapter 202: Chapter TWO HUNDRED AND TWO:The Love Of A Father.

"Sir, you are still awake?"Chris,the head of staff, was checking up on the guards who were on night duty.

This was what he normally does ever since the murder of the guard, because he’s had enough of the old man thinking that he isn’t fit for his job.

Although he couldn’t blame grandpa for his reasons for saying this statement,he had every right to do so after all, he’s the one incharge of every activity in the house.

That incident made him seem less industrious, and incapable of the work given to him.

What would you have him do rather than to make sure everything,and everywhere are in good condition before retiring for the night.

But seeing the old man still wide awake by this time was what he didn’t expect,at his age it was made known to him that rest was vital and essential for him.

But that wasn’t taken into consideration by old man Williams tonight,rather he turned to look at him for a while before looking up at the sky once again.

He was in deep thought.

He’s also restless.

He always stays up whenever he’s bothered,and right now Hazel and Zaiden have added more restlessness to the one he’s facing.

"Is there anything i can help you with, sir?"

Of course,the head of staff couldn’t just overlook the fact that he needs someone to talk to about what’s going on in his mind.

That would help him though,and also give him more information about what is going on in the house, so that he could buckle up on his investigation.

"On a scale of one to ten,how’s the public taking our affairs Chris?"Chairman Williams asked,with his hand kept on the seat he was sitting on.

"Ten would be the right word, but maybe Twenty isn’t too bad to scale how much the public criticizes the family right now"

"Hmm"With a tired sigh escaping his lips,he knew that it was really messy out there,and did he forgot to mention the fact that it was going to affect business.

All this happening,was adding much bad comments their way,and for the fact that it was about Zaiden,made it more complicated.

His time was limited in the company,and Zaiden had proven the fact that he’s capable of running the affairs of the company.

But rumours are a big enemy of a businessman, nothing kills the business like a bad rumour.

Up till now,he doesn’t understand the reason why everything seems to be happening right now at a really fast rate.

It seems as if the world is coming to an end,and time is rushing with the way every new day has its surprises for the family.

Had he ever imagined that Hazel would eventually turn out, to be the missing daughter of Antonio?

No.

He was only drawn to the fact that she has such a lovely soul,and there’s something special about her that makes everyone love her.

Coupled with the fact that she was the only one who tamed his irresponsible grandson, without asking for any payments.

Rather,she also fell in love with him too,which was something he earnestly prayed for it to happen.

But right now,his heart was hurting at the fact that involving her with the family exposed her to the dangers of life.

She was nearly run over by a car.

She also has a death threat which he kept hidden away from the outside world, because if anyone knew about that.

Using his family affairs on a daily basis as a form of caricature,was little to what the public would do and say about the family.

Right now, he’s confused on what exactly to do about the endless question that comes in daily, about the reason why her wedding was called off.

The nosy reporters who were clearly working for his enemies,had been doing a good job by battling him on the need to open up on what exactly is going on.

Up to this day,he doesn’t understand the need why people would be so much interested in the life and business of others,when they aren’t doing any better themselves.

Unlike Ezekiel,who didn’t have any discussion whatsoever with Hazel before inviting her family over to see their daughter.

He treasured Hazel so much that he can handle the pressure from the reporter’s, to give them the reason why the wedding was cancelled,than to expose who she truly is without her approval.

Judging from what happened two days ago in his house,he’s quite sure that Zaiden was trying his best not to add more to Hazel’s frustration, by bringing up the topic of forgiving her parents.

Honestly speaking,he too had also cursed her parents in the past for abandoning such a precious gift like her.

He desperately wanted a female grandchild who he would spoil to the wits,but life wasn’t favourable to either Avery or Sophia to give him that.

That’s where Hazel steps in to be what he wanted,had it being she wasn’t betrothed to marry Zaiden and that they met understand a different circumstances.

He would have adopted her as his child,she’s worth it and that’s to show the level of admiration he had for Hazel,no, Arabella Sinclair, that’s her name now.

But it wouldn’t be that easy to accept the fact that she’s Arabella Sinclair,she wasn’t too cheap to be bought over with the money her parents had or the fame.

Hazel wasn’t like that,and that was what he feared because he doesn’t know if she’s still going to be the same, after what she experienced days ago.

She was loving it here.

Her life with them.

She loved being Hazel,soon to be Hazel Knights.

Until Antonio,and Isabella Brown happened,and did he forget to mention her twin brother?

That’s a whole lot to take in,and for the very first time he wasn’t angry for what she did by running away with Zaiden.

Even though it affects the situation here,and Zaiden’s position at the company,he would keep that secured until they are back.

But what kept him more awake,was the fact that Sophia didn’t take it lightly with him after his discussion about a cannibal living with them.

Although,he expected the reaction from her because it doesn’t make any actual sense what the results of the autopsy said.

But she overreacted,and maybe there’s something he’s not getting right with the way she goes for checkup every Friday with Elijah.

Of course,the two don’t know that he knows what they go to every Friday,and his stupid son,Elijah, doesn’t have the idea that he knows he’s already met with his uncle.

It was really funny,but hurtful for the fact that his son chose to listen to a stranger and talk about his life,with him rather than who birthed him.

Ungrateful fellow.

Just like his mother.

Blood never lies.

But one thing is certain, and that is Cole Henderson using his son for his foolish intent of getting back at him for the death of his sister.

Elijah never learns, that’s the problem with him.

He’s too blind to the fact that no matter what happens,just like he had always been there for him without treating him differently because he’s his illegitimate child.

He wouldn’t lie,and use him just the way his maternal uncle was doing right now.He would always be there for him, because he’s family.

"Worrying is not good for your health sir, especially when you are depriving your body from the rest it deserves"Chris advised.

"How do you keep up with being alone after Maggie’s death?"

The chairman opened up an old story,which was being kept aside for the chief of staff to move on with his life.

He lost his wife and child during childbirth,and since then,he didn’t want to indulge himself with falling in love and losing his loved ones anymore.

He remained celibate.

"I have been good,sir. ’’He replied,not even an atom of feelings were expressed when he said that,which gave the old man the initiative that he’s dead serious about this.

"You don’t miss the fun that comes seeing your loved ones, and all that?"

"That’s much more preferable than watching them die"

Stretching his limbs at his words,he stood up before facing the head of staff who was standing at his back.

He placed his right hand on his shoulder,"That’s what makes us humans Chris,we can’t forget the fact that we were meant to experience all that.How we face the pain is all that matters,I hope you find someone soon"He added,with a smile on his face.

He needs to get laid, and stop taking bullshit.

If Zaiden can be in love, without any fear of losing Hazel after the threat on her,and if Elijah can also love Sophia, regardless of his suspicions for the both of them.

Who is the head of staff not to give a second chance at love?

"I appreciate the words, sir,"Chris said.

"Get some rest, tomorrow is a busy day"The old man said,before departing for his room.

Talking with him helped though,he’s afraid of losing any of his family members just like Chris.

But things are bound to happen,that’s life.But he’s not going to let that make him not fight for what he loves too.

He loves his family,and he would do everything to protect them regardless of what may come.

That’s the love of a father for his folks.