Danielle's POVI breathed in and out and stood there like a mere tree. I closed my eyes and allowed the moment to take control.What the fuck are you doing Danielle? Shut your lips, back off, and go home. Remember what and who this man is? Remember all the bad memories? Don't be a fool.As much as I wanted to listen to myself, my body wasn't in my possession. The moment I saw him at the gym, passion and lust took control. I kept doing the opposite of my to-do list.His lips gave out a mind-deafening threat to the thoughts in my head. I wanted him…I shouldn't. Although I wasn't kissing him back, my lips were partly open, enough to let him in.He stopped and looked dead in my eyes trying to find the one thing I always have but tried to hide, "fear". I gazed at him and lost myself in the fire of passion burning in his golden eyes, they reminded me of Ella.He looked away for a second, snapping me out of my thoughts. "What are you doing here?" He asked without taking his hands off the wal
Danielle's POV The warmth of the bed heated my body and made me very comfortable. I adjusted on the bed and stretched my hand forward. I tried to feel more of the bed but…there were no sheets. I touched around, my eyes were still closed. This…doesn't look so much like a bed at the moment. I slowly opened my eyes and found myself clinging to a man's bare chest. I sprung off the bed while Bryan lay there laughing with his eyes closed. "Pleasant morning My Lady." I couldn't look at him. I am sure I kept my distance when I wanted to go to bed. I made sure there was a lot of space. I sighed and checked my body. Thank goodness we didn't do anything. He sat up on the bed and ran his hands through his hair. His hair fell on his face, shining from the rays of the sun. His lips looked pinker than they used to be and his face was…different. His jaw cracked when he gritted his teeth and stretched his muscles. The hard and strong muscles had my jaw dropping. It was more like an exhibit. I s
Bryan's POV I was just as surprised as Danielle was when Ella called me her Dad. Things are going faster than they should and I am enjoying it. Now, that makes me think, what about the husband in Mexico? Ella ran to my direction and hugged me. Mila and Lila did the same but they called me bigger uncle instead and that felt a little hurtful. "How are you doing big women?" "Kids," Danielle corrected me as we all went inside. I shook my head sarcastically. "Women, that's what they'll become." "Besides, Mom, we're not kids anymore you know?" Ella blurted out. Danielle rolled her eyes and fastened her footsteps. She went to the kitchen, leaving me with the kids. "How are you girls doing today?" I asked them. "Great, we finally got to see Mom once more." Ella turned to Danielle who was coming out of the kitchen with a plate of streaks. "Someone came around looking for you." "Really? Who was it?" Danielle asked. "Some black man with a pointed nose and he speaks Ludicrously ." I kn
Danielle's POV I stood there and waited for Bryan to return but he was taking too long to do so. "Bryan?" I called out and moved towards the door. I found him there by the door. He stood still like he had just seen a ghost. I went over and looked past him. My eyes widened and I covered my mouth to stop myself from freaking out. You've got to be kidding me. I checked the time on the wall and it was some minutes past ten o'clock. It's too late, what was Gabriel doing here? "Danielle," Gabriel's voice called out. What's with the timing? I just got into my favorite dress and this is the only female dress I've worn since I've been in this house. I blinked and looked at Gabriel. He looked at me and seemed very angry. He looked at Bryan then looked at me. "I'm taking you home, now!" "What? Gabe, it's too late." "I said, I'm taking you home tonight!" He yelled, making me move backward slowly. "You are not taking her anywhere if she doesn't want to. You are currently in my house and yo
Danielle's POVI stepped in between Benedict and Gabriel. They were too close and Bryan wasn't trying to separate them at all. "You both, it's okay." They both looked down at me. That was when I realized how short I was.I stepped out and sighed. "We're already here and it's too late for neither of you to go back home. If you want to stay here, you have to make peace and try to live tonight.""I would share a room with you," Gabriel said first. "No, you both interrupted what was meant to be an amazing night for me and Danielle. There are many rooms in this house, I know you know that" Bryan declared and stood up. He grabbed my hand but Gabriel blocked his way."This is quite interesting to watch. Too bad you are going to have to endure all the torture of being with a man who finds it hard to love." Benedict cropped his legs. " Can I have a word?"Bryan's grip on my wrist became tighter. I looked at him. "I just want to talk with him. You know it's been a long time since I had the ch
Danielle's POV The next day, I woke up from the message notification on my phone. I yawned and stretched. When I looked around, the day was already bright and Bryan wasn't in bed. I stood up lazily and went to the bathroom. I took a Brown toothbrush and brushed my teeth. I wanted to do something reasonable with my day today. After brushing, I went into the bathtub and had a hot bath with a lavender bubble bath. I spent at least an hour in the water. It was so relaxing. After bathing, I sat in front of the mirror and dried my hair. I later did other necessary things and put on one of Bryan's long hoodies and pants. Feeling very comfortable, I took the elevator to the ground floor where I left Gabriel and Benedict. When I got down, I yawned lazily and stretched my arms. I slid into Bryan's rabbit-covered flip-flop. Then this smell came out from the kitchen. I sluggishly went to the kitchen and saw three men working together in the kitchen. I paused and rubbed my eyes with my index
Bryan's POV An unusual quiet descended in the house broken only by the ticking of the clock. I sat in the broad sitting room alone wondering if I was doing the right thing. When things seem to be going well with Danielle and me, petty things seem to be the destroyer. I pursed my lips and shook my head. Something better should be done with this day. Ben said earlier that he was going to meet an investor, it made me remember how my company is sinking and how much I need Danielle in my life and my company. I stood up, grabbed a crate, and went to a nearby bar. I sat by the counter, gulping down shots of vodka. Jack joined me soon and sat beside me. "What are you doing here?" I asked him… "Boss, I should be asking you that. I searched everywhere but you were nowhere to be found. I figured you'd be here of all places. What's wrong sir?" He asked. I tossed him a shot of Vodka. I can't talk to someone who isn't drinking and he knew that. It was too early to have a drink but I didn't giv
Danielle's POV The next day, I was ready for work at the precisely appropriate time. I selected a simple office dress of short pants and a suit jacket with a silk cream top underneath. "How do I look?" I asked Gabriel who had been resting on the door for quite a while now. "How did you know I was here?" He walked in taking one step at a time. I combed my hair and packed it in a bun. I carried my black bag, the one I used to take to the office while I was still there. "You look amazing but I'd rather you not go at all. Are you sure about this Danielle?" I nodded my head. "I need to do this for my kids and the family. I have come this far and besides, I'm a strong person. I'll live." Gabriel shrugged and nodded. "If that's what you want, go for it. Remember to keep your distance from that wrench of a man. I don't want you going anywhere near him okay?" I smiled and kissed his cheeks. "I'll be just fine Gabe, relax." "Kids, are you ready?" I asked immediately as I got to the sit