Bewitched His Soul

"Put me down," Hazel requested as Enzo showed no signs of placing her on the floor.

Enzo did not like fulfilling her request as he liked having her in his arms, but having no choice he did what she asked, with his hand lightly placed on her back.

Hazel moved backward to put enough distance between them and Enzo removed his hand and placed it inside his pant pocket. 

"Why are you wearing such high heels?"  Enzo asked. The heels were too pointed and high, seeing it, he felt it would be difficult to even walk in, then how can she climb a stool wearing them.

"These heels are the current trend in the market and it also matches my dress,"  Hazel replied.

"What  if you get hurt? If I was not here then you could have twisted your ankle,"  Enzo scowled.

"I want to look tall like those supermodels and actresses,"  Hazel loved watching the Victoria Secret runway shows and she even practiced walking like the models wearing high heels.

As soon as the latest edition of Vogue was delivered to her house, she started marking down the things she needed for her wardrobe. Within a week all those things will be delivered to her doorstep.

"You are quite tall, don't play with your safety,"  Enzo frowned. Hazel pouted not agreeing with him, obviously he did not know anything about fashion and had no idea what looks good on her.

Hazel was not short nor tall, she's with an average height of 5'6. She was lean, not because of dieting or exercising but because of genetics from her mother Ava.

With an oval face, fair skin tone, small button nose and pink plump lips she was categorized as beautiful and cute. Her black hair was cut into layers and she had coloured a couple strands of hair in the front to burgundy  colour.

Her dressing sense was feminine and she used perfumes which were more of light summer scents. She always gave the feeling of freshness and energy which made people easily approach her. Tristan loved both his kids but had a soft spot for Hazel.

Hazel was very innocent and naive, always spoke in a soft tone. Whenever she wanted anything she asked for it obediently and after receiving what she wanted, showed her gratitude by hugging them. Tristan always fulfilled her wishes before even she voiced them and Hazel resembling Ava made him dote on her more.

Travis was protective of his sister, when growing up when his friends came to their house they could not help but want to carry her or pinch her cheeks as she was too adorable, but he never let anyone touch his baby sister.

He was quite accommodating of her demands and even played lame games like dressing up dolls just to make her happy.

Even Ava was too soft with her children and never even raised her voice with them.

Hazel was very popular and favored among her peers, because of her family name Ambrosio, as well as her friendly personality. She easily charmed everyone and had a way with words that were always sweet and never offensive to anyone.

She was good in academics but not as much as Travis. She was not a hand worker and was more active in extracurricular activities rather than studies.

Esther had got out of the closet to attend to a phone call and when she returned she was surprised to find Enzo.

"Brother, when did you arrive?"  Esther gave him a side hug while Enzo lightly ruffled her hair.

"Just now, I heard you are going to a village for a medical camp,"  Enzo said.

"Yes, my name was first announced in the list. My professor specially recommended me after seeing my previous volunteer work,"  Esther said proudly. 

"Good, if you need anything let me know," Enzo stated. He had a lot of connections and if Esther needed any special privileges he just needed to say a word and everything would be solved. But Esther was so capable and intelligent that she didn't need anyone's help to boost her career.

"Come, let's have breakfast,"  Esther said to both Enzo and Hazel and walked out of the room.  Enzo took a few steps but sensed Hazel not moving from her spot so he turned back.

"Aren't you coming?"  Enzo raised his brow.

"Huh..I am coming," Hazel broke out of her trance and quickly ran out of the room.

It's been a few months since she saw Enzo. Their relationship changed as the years progressed.  During their childhood he always followed her and agreed to all her unreasonable demands. 

In school he always took her to watch  his football practice and patiently listened to all her stories about her classmates and her favorite TV shows.

Sometimes she was too lazy and refused to do her homework. He had to bribe her with chocolates as he sat next to her the whole time helping her finish her school work. During breaks if she saw Enzo she gave him her school bag to carry and straightway went to the cafeteria and ordered whatever she liked. Enzo always walked behind her and paid the bill.

She and Enzo had an age gap of eight years so when Enzo left for college she was still in middle school. Enzo got the highest score in the college entrance examination and his father Dimitri even held  a big party.

Hazel attended the party with her family and then she got to know that his college would be in a different country. Knowing he will be leaving her soon and his college is so far she became very sad.

Hazel threw  a fit telling Enzo should take her with him. He had laughed at her suggestion and promised he would try to visit her frequently. Unfortunately, that did not happen,  there were no calls or messages from him. 

In the initial days after he left she kept on eagerly waiting for him and when he did not show up she even cried badly but her father Tristan consoled her by saying he is busy in his studies and she should not disturb him.

Tristan took her out and brought her new toys to divert her attention which was quite successful.  Slowly she started to forget him and made new friends. That time she was entering high school where all her classmates were busy talking about their crushes, makeup and celebrity gossip.

Finally the day came when Enzo returned home after four years.. She clearly remembers that day, it was her birthday and a man had wished her a happy birthday, but it took her a few seconds to recognize that the person in front of her was Lorenzo Santoris.