Bryan's POV I paced around my house, throwing whatever I could on the wall. My mind wasn't settled, I could barely breathe. Seeing Danielle with Mark…who would have thought? Fiancé? He would be a fool to get married to Danielle. She has no idea what he is capable of, she has no idea what he does and what he has done before. She needs saving and I was the only person that could do that for her. Now I wouldn't be seeing her for the rest of the week and today is just Tuesday. I shouldn't have given her the week off. Jack should have been here. I called him about an hour ago to do some finding for me. Why am I so worked up? Was it because Danielle was with Mark? Or because I hate seeing her with someone else? I do not hate seeing someone else, that wasn't my business. The person I was concerned about was Mark and how he found a way to seduce Danielle. There was no way he seduced her. Certainly no way. Danielle is a strong woman, she deserves someone bett
Danielle's POV For two days, I haven't been myself. No, I doubt I will ever be myself anymore. I have lost my appetite for every type of food. I spent all day with my kids in their room and seldom, I would walk out to the fresh air in the mini garden beside our house. My Aunt and her family were still around and I tried as much as possible to hide how I was feeling from them. No one just knows, I must move over it. I have to. I can never send all my kids to see Bryan. The respect for his name seems to have rotten. It wasn't his fault, that's what I said to myself every day. Even though Clara had made things better between us, she never came back. She was the one person that could help me in times like this. This is a very difficult one and there is no way out of it except I get married to Mark. The other day was a great show for Bryan. Of course, Mark and I didn't talk till I got home that day. I didn't want to talk to anyone at all. A bunch of ungrateful men.
Danielle's POV ”Linda, what are the things you are talking about?" I asked in fury. She walked closer to me and whispered, "Don't listen to him. Stay away from him." She stood upright and took her bag from the ground. "I'll see you some other time. I can't stand the presence of this man beside me. She took her bag and left. "I knew he wasn't a good guy," I heard the kids whisper. " Go to your room, now." They left, sluggishly. Now what was Linda talking about? She could have just waited and told me the full details before leaving. That wouldn't be hard to do. There was an awkward silence in the sitting room. The silence was broken by Gabriel's voice which came from the kitchen. "what happened? What's wrong?" He asked, checking the whole of my body. "I'm fine Gabby, it was just—". "It was nothing. We were just talking here and nothing that could cause any harm." He glanced at me but I couldn't say anything else. Mark had already cut my words. W
Bryan's POV It's been quite a while since I have been myself. Something was amiss but I couldn't point it out. Something is certain though, I need Danielle to be by my side. "Boss, you haven't gone through the files from the other companies. You still haven't contacted the contract companies either. If you keep doing this, we are going to lose a lot of money and it will be gone before you realize it," Jack ranted. I rolled my eyes. His words were music to my ears. I have been in this position for quite a while. Uninterested, not bothered, unconcerned. The whole world seems to revolve around me and I am the stagnant tree. I have no idea what I am going to do or how I am going to start. Why did Danielle act that way? She had never been obedient and I hope she stays that way. Either way, I wanted to see her. I miss the scenting fragrance of her shampoo and deodorants, it was as if the way she smelled brought more oxygen to the room. I breathe better when sh
Bryan's POV I must have turned my car around five times already on my way to Danielle's house. I didn't know anything could make me so nervous. I have paraded these roads, wondering if I should or shouldn't go to see Danielle. It would have been easier if I knew the way to her home. The last time I tried to take her home, I got rejected…well not exactly. The GPS kept telling me where to go and how to get to Danielle's, following the address Linda gave. She has proved useful over the past few days, getting more information although nothing was new, yet. I took a final U-turn at the end of St. Theresa High School. I have been there several times, wandering like a lost sheep. As I proceeded, I got closer to my destination. I do not know how the place looks but I hope I get it right away. I stopped the car and looked left. There was a brown house with a little garden beside it. It was a duplex, the walls were decorated with Lily and that cannot be mistaken.
Danielle's POV I stood there, tapping my foot with folded arms. Gabriel was the first to come in, then Mila, Lila then Ella. I stood beside the bar and watched as they tiptoed inside the house. Gabriel looked left and right like he was about to cross the road, hiding or should I say guarding the kids behind him. "Where were you?" I asked as he was about to take a step. He froze up and looked at me with one leg in the air. He stumbled a little before settling back on his feet. The kids held a part of his pants and peeped from the side of his legs with some…bags…shopping bags. Where have they been? They didn't take the car, did they walk all the way there? He cleared his throat and scratched his head with his left hand. He does that when he wants to lie or when he has nothing to say. "I took them shopping, they kept on telling me they wanted to go out. You weren't around so we sort to leave as quickly as possible." I left where I stood. I was in fr
Bryan's POV The afternoon was hot and lonely. Being in the office alone and once again staring at the empty chair and table that held the absence of Danielle. Lord, I miss her so much. Her kids…Ella, she had my eyes. Maybe it's all not a coincidence and maybe I need to get closer to her. I love the child's eyes. Gold like mine. I need to see their Father and question him. Why would he have my eyes, why? Mexico, that's where she said he went to. I might as well take a trip to Mexico sometime soon. The door sprung open and Isabelle walked in the majestic way she always did. Her hips moved left and right, I fear they might break one day. She was too intentional. She was trying so hard to do everything and I don't know why. She sat on the table and locked her index finger. I didn't see anything sexual about it. "Come now, don't make that face," she said and walked over to my chair. The scent of her shampoo wasn't pleasing, so I tried to pretend not to ha
Danielle's POV This morning, I feel like some type of hero going on a rescue mission or should I say a quest to save a life. Apart from the fact that I am going to wherever Alex called it to save my best friend, I feel like I would do this for anyone if I get the chance to. I sighed and looked at the map Alex stretched on his table in the bar. He already sent everyone and changed the sign outside from open to closed. He was being nice suspiciously and that didn't feel right. I killed that thought and focused on how we were going to help Clara out. I told the kids and Pa that we were going on adult exercise. Pa thought we were going to the club or for some 18+ party. We dressed like it, hoping no one would notice we were going on a quest. A quest, that's what I call it. That's what I want it to be called. I could feel the enthusiasm flow through my veins with my blood. I wanted to explore this part of living and see what the journey would hold. "I sent on