Tasha’s P.O.V.
As soon as we stepped out, Eva's father was standing in front of the door looking worried; he walked quickly towards us.
"Eva! Are you okay?" He was asking a question. His face was red and he seemed angry.
"Yes, Daddy." Eva said in a low voice.
"What the hell was going on? Why did you behave that way, Eva?" He asked harshly. I intervened looking at Eva's scared face.
"I'm taking Eva to the first aid room. I think she's fine but I still want to do a checkup on her. "Now excuse me." I walked over to the golf cart parked outside for Eva, which Daryl had already organized on my behalf.
"How dare you?" He grunted.
"Daryl! Show the way to the man." I sat the girl in an open car and left her in there to ignore her father. I wanted to teach him a lesson.
I was driving to the first aid center with the girl in the golf cart. The girl was holding my hand tightly. She was a very cute and loving girl. I looked back and saw that the girl's father had put both his hands in his pants pockets. His face was completely spotless.
By the time we arrived at the medical center after covering a distance of thirty minutes, we had become very close friends.
"It will be fine by tomorrow. Before you go home and sleep, is it okay to apply this ointment yourself?" I applied an ointment, told her how to apply the ointment and closed the tube and put it in her skirt pocket. Heavy footsteps were heard from outside, which stopped outside the cabin.
"This is Daddy." Eva said shyly. "He will be very angry with me."
"I handle your daddy. Tell me, will you drink Coke?" I asked gently patting her cheeks.
"Yes please!" Eva nodded and then stopped.
"Won't you mind if I stop and drink the coke in this room?" I smiled after listening to her saying that I understood that this girl was afraid to face her angry father at that time.
"You can stay here as long as you want little girl." I patted her cheek again and left the cabin. I got out and closed the door of the cabin.
Standing in front of the door, the tall man asked, "Where is she?".
"Your daughter is in the treatment room." I answered him and walked to the fridge in the corner, opened the door and took out a can of Coke.
'I told her I'd get her a coke. Please get out of the way' I said, angry. I don’t like these types of people.
"Coke?" He exploded. "Will she drink Coke? At this time?"
Ignoring him, I opened a can of Coke and without saying a word stepped into the cabin. Eva was sitting on a chair and looking at the first aid treatment posters on the walls, swinging her legs.
"Thank you." Eva took the can from my hand.
She was taking small sips of Coke. Looking at her carefully, I asked a question.
"Eva! Where is your mother?" After listening to my words, Eva lowered her head.
"She died just a few months ago." She spoke in a muffled tone.
"Oh." I became quiet for a moment.
"I think I will tell your daddy about your injury so that if there is any problem, he can call the lady doctor at home. Should I tell?" When I asked, Eva shook her head as if she had given permission.
"Ok, finish this coke comfortably, I'm coming." I got up patting her hand, stepped out of the cabin and closed the door carefully. Eva's father was sitting on the leather sofa near the registration desk; he started to get up after seeing me.
"Sir, please sat down for a while now. I have to record this incident and filled some forms. I need your signature on it.” I knew that the man must have turned mad after hearing me, that's why I left the desk without looking at him. Some critical incident report papers were taken out of the drawer.
"What is the full name of the girl?" I asked, looking at the report paper.
"To hell with your bloody Forms Miss .... I want to know about my daughter right now." His voice was very angry and high pitched. As he stood up from the sofa, he walked over to my desk, pressing the desk with both hands.
I raised my head and his face was very close to me. His steel gray eyes had a magnetic attraction, his nose was slightly high, his mouth was wide and his jaw was strongly set. He also had thick dark brown hair with a few gray hairs made him even more decent and handsome. He was a very rich and attractive man of thirty or thirty-two. I feel my heart skip a beat for the first time in my life.
"Miss! If my review is complete, tell me about my daughter." He spoke in a very rude and sarcastic tone; I quickly looked away from him, reproaching myself.
I controlled my senses while swallowing saliva and started talking like a machine.
"Your daughter has been stung by a bee. I have applied an antiseptic cream to her wound. She is resting inside."
After listening to these words, the man's face was less tense, his daughter was fine, and he took a deep breath of relief.
"What was the point of creating such a big fuss over such a small matter? She could have told me instead of running and hiding like that.” After knowing the reason, he was getting angry now.
"The bee got inside her blouse and it bit her on the sensitive part and hurt her." I explained the problem to him in appropriate words. He was staring at me without any expression with his steel gray eyes; it was clearly written on his face that it was not a big deal.
"Your daughter is growing up now Mr…."
"Daniel" He told me his name.
"Mr. Daniel, your daughter is in that age group where due to physical changes, children start to hesitate even on their own. She was in pain, but instead of pain, she was hesitant to tell you. If she cried in front of you, you were the reason. Thinking about this, she ran away and locked herself in the ladies' washroom.” I explained to him in a cold tone.
At that time, he was clenching his jaw tightly and hitting his fingers on his index finger. He was an experienced worldly man and was faced with such a situation for the first time.
"Mom was right; raising a daughter is not easy." He grumbled.
Suddenly, his steel gray eyes softened as he looked at me.
"I'm still learning about parenting. It's all new to me." The smile on my face appeared professional once I heard his words. "As Eva did, I overreacted slightly more..."
"That's understandable Mr. Daniel” I told him while filling out the form.
"Mr. Daniel, please tell me your full name." I asked in a very professional manner.
"Daniel Bruno." His voice echoed and my hand froze while writing his name.
"Daniel Bruno.” My lips moved.
Smiling, he walked to the front of the desk, standing in front of me; he put his steel gray eyes into my curious gaze.
"Yes, Miss Jane." He read my name from the name tag while smiling.
"I own this place." He said and I trembled.
He was Daniel Bruno, a famous ruthless billionaire.
He was the owner of this place.
He was standing in front of me.
"I thought without any report or form etc. I could take my daughter from here?" He replied coldly. I looked at the incident report in my trembling hand and then threw these papers into the trash bin. Then he turned away, and I sat helplessly on my chair.
In the dispensary, he was walking around with his hands tucked into the pockets of his pants. In front of him, there were posters depicting first aid on the walls. As I sat behind the desk, watching him and listening to him, I was utterly lost as to what to say to him, not understanding what could be said.He was Daniel Bruno. One of the richest men in the world. His business was spread all over the world. If any employee or management man of this big amusement park had not seen him yet, how could I recognize him? But was I upset by it? Yes, maybe. I admit it in my heart.I had hidden information about his daughter from him knowing that he was extremely rude and unbearable in the park at that time. I left him alone and took Eva in the car to the dispensary to teach him a lesson. He had walked such a long way and his mind felt a bit winded, but only then did I know that he was my boss."Oh God, please don't fire me from the job." As I thought about that, I got faced with another proble
In the morning she was not at all fresh but had to go to work. The weather was good, there was a lot of rush in the park and all the guests were enjoying it, thankfully no problem or accident happened.The day was still going well; she was praying that he would cancel the meeting with her or that he would have some urgent work and leaves the city.She kept waiting till twelve o'clock in the day that maybe he should cancel the meeting and go back, he had so many business, he could not waste time by stopping here in the amusement park.At 12:30, she asked one of her colleagues to take over the office, put on a coat over her green color uniform that she wanted to look professional and bravely headed towards Mr. Daniel's office on the second floor.This was the office which was cleaned every day, but he never stepped here. All the staff on the upper floor were alert, Mr. Sanders, the general manager of this park, was also ready."Hello Nancy." She came up and wished the office secretary.
"I want you to be my girlfriend. I am not interested in marriage or anything like that." His satisfaction was still intact. His eyes were fixed on my face. I was shocked and he was waiting for me to speak. There was silence between us for some time.“I don't understand what you are saying.” I had no idea what to say. I felt disgusted by his words but he was my boss. “I know, but when I first saw you, I thought, this girl is going to be my girlfriend. I know almost everything about your family and circumstances. So you shouldn't worry about this. While I don't want to make any promises to you, I am sure that you will be extremely happy with me. Isn't that enough?" There was something in his eyes that made me look at him. He held my hand. I could not resist."Why are you surprised? Perhaps this is a worthwhile opportunity for you. Our ages are suitable. I am only ten years older than you and I can fulfill your every wish and every need. To date, I have never judged someone of the oppos
It was six o'clock in the evening, her duty hours were over, she wrapped her files and left the office and came towards the park from where the path went directly to her building."Tasha." She stopped when she heard Eva's gasping voice from the left side. On the side road, wearing joggers over a long skirt, her hair tied in two ponytails, Eva was running towards her."Tasha." Coming near her, she placed her hands on her knees, bent down a little, took a breath and started to calm herself down."Are you OK?" She took out a bottle of water from her purse and moved toward her."Hmm." Eva shook her head as she put the water bottle to her mouth."Isn't it great?" Eva's face lit up with happiness."What is great, Eva?" She asked seriously."Daddy said that you are going to dinner with us today.""What?" A scream came out of her lips spontaneously."Yes! We will all have dinner together." Eva's innocent face was shining with happiness. In front of her, he was coming toward her. He held his c
There was a lot of rush and noise in the restaurant that Eva had chosen. Daniel took out a thousand dollars from the wallet and put it in the pocket of the waiter standing in front of him, along with his card, which saved the waiter from having a heart attack; he immediately respectfully gave way to him. His name used to be heard but nobody used to tell him publicly that he never came in public.He brought them both inside and a special table was immediately arranged for him."Ladies, both of you write down your order." He said cheerfully.First, Eva quickly ordered fries, spaghetti and a burger, and then wanted to run to the game zone."No Eva. Having dinner and playing games." He caressed her cheek and then turned towards Tasha."What are you going to take?" Daniel asked softly."Oriental chicken sold please." Tasha had ordered and closed the menu.During the dinner, Daniel’s behavior was very gentlemanly, the way he was gently cutting the burger on Eva's plate into pieces and givi
Eva had gone towards the games section; Tasha was sitting straight on her chair, ignoring DANIEL and pretending to look at the rest of the restaurant, even its doors and walls."Coffee?" DANIEL asked."Yes, please." She had harshness in her tone that she knew if she spoke softly, it would spread even more.Daniel ordered coffee for both of them and while waiting for it, she focused on the games section. During this time, DANIEL did not even try to talk to her but stared at her. She knew his gaze."Will you take cream?" After the waiter left after serving the coffee, he asked. She turned towards him but did not meet his eyes."Yes please.""I am putting. You tell me how much to stop." He started pouring cream into the coffee cup."That's it. That's enough." When she knocked, he moved the cup towards Tasha."Thank you...""You're welcome." He spoke softly but sarcastically.Tasha still saw her sipping a full cup of coffee and he looked at her intently while stirring the spoon in his cup
Within half an hour, DANIEL had made all the games free for all the children. They made a lot of noise and Eva was amazed, and seeing all this, immense happiness came to Eva's innocent face.Tasha noted he was an overprotected father; he did not allow a single child near Eva. Then he left the restaurant with Eva and Tasha and began walking with them. The island was very beautiful, with many shops selling candy, ice cream and colorful balloons.Due to the season, there were many tourists and it was very busy. DANIEL held Eva's small hand in one hand. He walked contentedly spreading his other hand around Tasha and taking her in his arms.Tasha slowly tried to remove his arm from her shoulders, but he tightened his grip and she was holding back, thinking she should not become a public spectacle.Whoever he was, he seemed very possessive shielding her and Eva from the crowd. Tasha looked at him as he walked, thick T-shirt hair and bushy eyebrows that furrowed at any approach of the opposi
"You talk a lot." While speaking in a loud voice, he saw her face turned extremely red. For the first time, he saw a girl blush like this from his touch. He was stunned by Tasha's green eyes' rising and falling eyelids."You are really only brought down to love." He accidentally touched her eyelids, and Tasha quickly raised his hand to slap him, but he stopped her hand and took it in his grip.Each and every part of Tasha's body was on fire with his touch. For the first time someone touched her in this way, she would not tear DANIEL's head off."Tasha, my darling." DANIEL whispered and moved forward and cupped her face in his palms."You still see yourself as a skinny teenager wearing round glasses with thick glasses, wearing braces on your teeth. Why is that right?" He raised Tasha's face in his palms."Don't you see how attractive and captivating a woman you are that any man could desire?" He was leaning on her lips while speaking in a warm tone, when she regained consciousness and
“Tasha, open your eyes.” The lights above flickered as the hum of machines filled the room. Daniel sat at her side, his hand gripping hers with a desperation that made his fingers ache. Tasha’s once-vibrant face was now pale, her breath shallow, a thin sheen of sweat clinging to her forehead. The blood that had poured from the wound in her side had soaked through the hospital sheets, staining them a dark red. Her body was fragile, lifeless, and as still as the silence in the room.His heart was breaking in ways he never thought possible, each beat a painful reminder that the woman he loved was slipping away from him, and he could do nothing to stop it. His eyes were swollen from tears, his face streaked with them.His grip tightened around her hand, as if he could hold on to the last fragments of her life with sheer will alone. But even as he held her, even as he whispered her name over and over, it felt like the world was slowly fading to black."Tasha, please… please, wake up. I’m
The opening of the mall had arrived, and excitement filled the air. Daniel, standing near a jewelry stall, was busy directing his workers, making sure everything was perfect for the big day. The mall was filled with people, buzzing with energy, and yet, Daniel's mind seemed distracted.A flicker of movement caught his eye in the mirror before him. A boy stood behind a pillar, but Daniel thought nothing of it at first. After all, it was such a crowded day, and people were everywhere.But when Tasha entered the makeup shop a little later, Daniel's mind was drawn back to the strange sensation that someone was watching her. She was absorbed in picking out lipstick shades, inspecting them carefully in the mirror, when suddenly, her heart skipped a beat. In the reflection, she saw the boy from earlier – Carl – standing just behind her.She spun around quickly, her breath caught in her throat, but no one was there. It must have been a trick of the light, she thought, dismissing the unease cr
For the grand opening of the mall, Daniel had decided not to invite any actors, actresses, or high-profile political figures as special guests. Instead, he wanted the moment to be about one person—his wife.Tasha’s car pulled up outside the mall, and without hesitation, Daniel stepped forward to open the door for her, right in front of the waiting media. His smile was warm and inviting as he extended his hand to her."Come on," he said, his voice full of affection. Tasha, her heart racing, placed her hand in his, stepping out of the car gently. She was standing in front of the media for the very first time, and it made her feel a bit anxious. But before she could get too nervous, Daniel wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. The simple act of his touch helped to calm her nerves, making her feel more at ease."Here, take the scissors," he said, holding them out to her. Tasha, still in a bit of a daze, had assumed he was joking, but seeing the serious expression o
That evening, after a long and grueling day, Tasha returned home to find Daniel waiting for her in the living room. The apartment was dimly lit, the soft golden hue of the table lamps casting a warm glow. The aroma of fresh coffee lingered in the air. She closed the door behind her with a tired sigh, and there he was—Daniel—lounging on the couch with an easy, mischievous smile on his face.“How was your first day as boss?” he asked, setting his laptop aside with a deliberate slowness, as if he were savoring the moment of her arrival.“Exhausting,” Tasha admitted, kicking off her heels with a grateful grunt and collapsing beside him on the couch. Her shoulders were tense, her muscles aching from a day filled with meetings, decisions, and memories she had been trying to bury for years.Daniel’s arm was around her in an instant, pulling her closer to him. His touch was grounding, like a lifeline. “And yet, you survived. That’s my girl,” he said, his voice full of pride.She smiled weakly
They had been working together for a week, but it seemed unlikely that this girl had even seen him once. He was lying beside his new bride, lost in thought, remembering Tasha. The image of her beautiful yet simple face, full of confidence, kept playing in his mind. A wave of deep regret swept over him. He wished he had appreciated her more, that he had valued her in the way she deserved. Maybe, if he had, she would still be with him now.Tears welled up in his eyes, and he quickly sat up, rubbing his eyes roughly, trying to push the painful thoughts away. His heart was breaking. The girl he had once known, the girl he had lost, was now married to someone else. She was no longer his, and it was all because of his own foolishness and insecurities."How's everything going?" She asked softly, her voice gentle as she styled her hair. She leaned her chin on his shoulder, wrapping her delicate arms around him, showing concern. He could feel her care for him, yet his thoughts were elsewhere.
Shehryar paced back and forth in his office, his brow furrowed with frustration. The weight of the company’s recent losses pressed heavily on him, and his temper simmered. His brother, Carl, sat across from him, visibly worn from the arguments they’d been having for weeks.“Has our time come?” Shehryar snapped, slamming his fist onto the desk. “Now we’ll work like employees in our own office under a girl?”Carl adjusted his glasses and sighed deeply, his patience thinning. “We’re not employees, Shehryar. We’re still partners.”“Partners?” Shehryar barked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Don’t joke with me, Carl. She owns 70 percent of the shares, and we only have 30 between us. That means she calls the shots in everything from now on!” He slammed the back of his chair in frustration, his anger palpable.Carl leaned forward, rubbing his temples. “Instead of yelling, maybe we should hope she’s competent enough to save what’s left of this sinking ship. We’ve got nothing left but this c
“Would you help me with something?” Daniel asked, holding a stack of papers in his hand. He extended them toward Tasha with a warm, encouraging smile.“Help? With what exactly?” she asked curiously, raising her eyebrows as she took the papers from him.“Well…” He leaned back casually, his tone light but deliberate. “I bought seventy percent of the shares of a failing company.”“What?” Her voice shot up in surprise, her brows furrowing in confusion. “Why would someone as smart as you invest in a company that’s going under?”“Because I thought I could turn it around,” he replied with a shrug. “But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and I’ve been too busy to focus on it. So, here’s the deal: I’m handing it over to you. You’ll be managing it from tomorrow.”Tasha’s jaw dropped. “Me? Are you serious? I don’t know the first thing about running a company!”Daniel raised an eyebrow, a sly smirk forming on his lips. “Why not? Did you get your degree just to decorate the house?”“That’s not
Tasha lay in bed, her eyes heavy but stubbornly refusing to close. Beside her, Daniel was peacefully asleep, his chest rising and falling with each steady breath. Yet, even in his sleep, he seemed restless, as if the memory of something unresolved lingered in his subconscious. A soft whisper escaped his lips, almost an apology directed at himself.Tasha couldn’t help but study his face, her gaze tracing every line and curve. “How beautiful he is,” she thought, a soft smile playing on her lips. Daniel was her prince, flawed yet captivating, and even in the darkness of the room, he exuded a warmth that drew her closer.She leaned in, her nose brushing lightly against his, and closed her eyes. The heat of his breath fanned her cheeks, and for a moment, the world stilled. “This,” she whispered to herself, “this is the most beautiful moment.”Daniel stirred slightly but remained asleep. Tasha chuckled softly, a memory tugging at her heart. “I remember,” she began, speaking to him though sh
"Let’s have breakfast quickly. You must be starving,” Daniel said, his voice steady but carrying a hint of concern. He watched Tasha closely, as though gauging her mood.Tasha raised her eyebrows, her lips curling into a wry smile. “I must be? How do you know?” she asked, her tone teasing yet laced with curiosity.Daniel hesitated for a moment, his confusion evident. “What do you mean?”“That I’m hungry,” she replied softly, leaning back slightly, her eyes never leaving his.Daniel smirked, though his gaze turned serious. “How could you think for a second that I’d have breakfast without you? Especially today, after you called me yourself. Do you know what that means to me?” His voice dropped, becoming almost a whisper.Tasha blinked, slightly caught off guard. Daniel wasn’t the type to show his emotions so openly. But when he referred to her as his “E” – the affectionate nickname only he used – her heart skipped a beat. He could have called himself Daniel, the name the world knew him