The Midnight Scheme

"Nothing happened between me and Vanessa. She..."

"Mr. Mercer!" A voice interrupted Declan as Hazel walked over.

"Mr. Mercer, I'm Hazel. We just met."

"Oh, hi," Declan's face was indifferent. "What's the matter?"

"I'm so bored. I don't even know my father's friends. I wonder if you can show me around. Also, is it okay if I call you Declan?" Hazel looked shy as if she mustered a lot of courage befo