Entangled Sin

Chapter 3

“Miss Rose!” Karen rushed towards Rose but was careful in her steps as she eyed the greasy content on the floor with cautioned eyes. Azazel with both his hands tucked in both sides of his jeans' pockets continued his laughter from the sides leaning against a pillar. “It never gets old with you Rosy. Always so oblivious to what's happening around you.” His words only ticked off Rose all the more.

Karen helped Rose get to her feet. “You said no one was around Karen?” Rose asked not wanting to even give Azazel a tiny bit of glance. “Yes Miss. I promise no one was at home not even Azazel. Am just as shocked as you are that he's been home for a while now. As far as I recall he didn't come through the front door. He must have snuck his way in.” Karen tried to explain while being apologetic at the same time.

Now Rose felt bad for accusing Karen. “It's fine Karen don't worry. It's not your fault, I was just being silly.”

“I'll get you some change of clothes right away miss.” Karen immediately disappeared from their sight before Rose turned her eyes to face Azazel. It wasn't a surprise for her because what had just happened was so much like Azazel. He was the complete opposite of his twin brother. Both in mannerisms and approach. Rose could easily tell the huge difference between both brothers. She couldn't help but be more drawn to Stephano than prankster king Azazel.

Rose continued to rub her aching butt and asked, “Isn't the black sheep of the De Luan family tired of being such a pain?” This made Azazel chuckle before he walked further while being careful. He wore boots which were highly resistant against the grease on the floor. “If me being such a pain equals capturing your reaction everytime you fall victim then yes Rosy. I won't get tired at all.”

“When will you grow up Azazel! You're already 25 and turn 26 in a couple of days. You're no more that 10 year old kid. You need to stop all of this and think of your future instead of partying and sleeping around daily with a new girl. That lifestyle is overrated for guys at your age.” Rose smirked and folded her arms. “Geez Rosy you sound just like my mom. Dad also gives me an ear full when he's around. That's why I hardly come home. I came in through the window for a change of clothes but I was surprised to find you here. It's been days since you visited our home since you never miss a day of visiting us. Well not us specifically but someone else...” Azazel flickered his brows with a mischievous smirk.

The smirk on Rose's lips slowly faded and her mouth twitched. “You're not funny.” She pointed out. Azazel couldn't hold in his chuckle and said, “Don't worry Rosy. Your secret is safe with me. Though I will warn you not to get your hopes up with my brother. Just a little advice from a dear friend.” Azazel winked at her.

Rose scoffed. “I don't need your advice.”

“Believe me you will. You might end up getting hurt. So...” Azazel paused while Rose looked at him with a puzzled expression. “And why would you say that?” She asked. She then sighed with a slight shake of her head. “Why am I even listening to you, you don't know Stephano. He would never hurt me.” Before now, Rose was both nervous and determined to let Stephano know about her love for him but after listening to Azazel, she was more than determined to tell Stephano. She wasn't nervous at all anymore.

“Don't mistake my words Rosy. I know my brother would never hurt you physically nor in any other way but I will still say that getting your hopes up might be too much.” Azazel said. “And why? Do you think am not good enough for him?” Rose asked a bit defensive.

“I never said that.” Azazel also defended himself. He sighed and wondered why he even bothered to say that. He had known about Rose's secret crush for Stephano since college. Rose practically begged him not to tell Stephano at that time and she did pay a bit of a price by running to Azazel's errands.