Chapter 11: Breakfast Blunder

Daniel's POV

I did'nt take her to the penthouse! I did'nt feel like it. I just did'nt feel right. Anyways now that I've shifted to my New York Office I'd gotten a new penthouse for myself. I'll take her there.

As soon as she enters she has a happy smile on her face, that screams she loves the penthouse. I feel happy myself for making her feel that way.

She turned towards me and said "It's so beautiful!"

She go stands near the balcony. I run to my room to keep her luggage there and run back to her.

I silently sneak behind her and hug her by the waist with my face on her shoulder and my lips on her neck.

We stayed like that for some time until Nick called me which brought me out of my trance. I go inside to speak to the idiot who spoiled my moment with my girl.

'My girl' that sounds so heartwarming. Somehow Caroline is different from every other women I've met. But she scares me more than any other.

"Yes, Nick" I say as I pick his call.

"So who's the new girl?" He asked calmly. I thought he'd freak out like a girl like last time.

"Aaaahh.... someone!" I answered trying to give away nothing.

He laughs and says "It's ok Dude. You can trust us on this. I always thought Alex would be the first to find a girl and settle down, but you?! Never ever even in my dreams" he says still laughing.

"Will you shut up asshole?! I'm not gonna settle down any time soon. She's just another girl. And what do you means by 'us'? Who's there with you? And how do you know about the 'new girl?" I asked out of serious curiosity.

"'Us' meaning me and Alex. And about the 'new girl'..... your entire building is gossiping about her and you. And hearing what happened today does'nt say that you're not settling down. Actually it's quiet the opposite." He says trying to proove his point.

He continues though "okay listen. Are you free this week? We could visit the club. You know what I mean" he said.

"Yeah. I think you can count on me. And if that is all can I call you back later." I state and cut the call.

She is still standing out. When I go stand next to her I know she's so pretty. Never have I seen such a pretty girl in my life. She has such an innocent face. I should've known she was a virgin. I feel guilty for that act I committed. I'd never slept with a virgin before. And she makes me feel proud coz of that. She had her eyes closed but I could see the tears escaping from her closed lashes. What happened? Did I do something?

I instantly hug her to me. She is so tiny, she hardly reaches my shoulder. But she fit perfectly in me. I kept stroking her hair until she finally looked up at me with so much hope. And I feel ashamed of myself coz I know I'll disappoint her.

"What happened?" I asked.

"I miss my Dad" she says softly and continues. "I wish he was here. I wouldn't have been working to earn. My Mamma and Dylan would've been happy. Why does God have to take people away from us?" She asked innocently and looked straight into my eyes waiting for an answer.

I wish I could have helped her. But I can't. I'm definitely not good with tears. Instead of giving her a helpless expression. I pick her up with her still hugging me and now her legs around my waist while her head rested on my shoulders.

I enter the large living room and sit on the sofa and lean back while still holding her. She is still hugging me the same way. And it just feels so right. But it should'nt be like this. I turn my head slightly to see her face. She is already asleep, I know it was a tiring day for her. I feel bad looking at her. I was lucky to have such lovely parents. Losing them would destroy me. I sigh and get up from the sofa to go up to my room.

I lay her on the bed and change my clothes to sleep next to her. Just looking at her face gives me that relaxed calm self. I touch her cheek trying not to wake her up. She smiles and snuggles into my chest hugging me again. I kiss her lips and close my eyes.

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I wake up to an empty bed. I can hear the shower running. I go back to sleep again smiling to myself.

When I wake up again, I can smell something burning. I follow the smell into the kitchen to find Caroline's disastrous breakfast. She looks up at me smiling.

"Sit down. I've made breakfast for you. Pancakes with strawberry syrup, bread toasts, eggs and bacon." She said.

Wow! Other than my mother no one else has cooked for me. Ok! My maid is an exception. But it feels good to have someone.

WTF! What am I even thinking. I need to stop this girl and keep her away from me.

'How? By bringing her home with you?!' My subconscious mocked at me.

I go sit on my seat. She brings four plates in front of me. One with loads of toasts the other with omelets, the other has pancakes with syrup in it, and the last had bacons which was cut and she had made a heart shape with them on the plate.

I look on the kitchen counter to see that the burning smell was from that plate of burnt toasts. Well, she has cooked exactly for me! You know I have a huge appetite.

She stood there smiling next me, unnerving me.

The pancakes were delicious! The bacons were yummy! And the toasts were'nt bad. And the omelets? It was completely burnt giving me the bitter taste. But it was'nt as bad as I thought except the omelet.

She sat down on the chair next to me reached for an omelet! Oh shit!

"How is it? Is it to your liking? I don't cook. But I tried my best. I asked my Mom to text me the recipe." She said with so much excitement.

Just then the doorbell rang. Who could it be at this time in the morning. I go open the door to find Nick! And Caroline obviously followed behind me.

"May I know who's the pretty lady?" He asks looking at Cara. Oh and look she's blushing! WTF! My best friend and my girl. I was always right. I AM always right. Relationships are so fucked up!

I return back to the breakfast table and soon Cara notices my mood change and runs behind me. She did'nt sit but stood next to me again with an expectant smile.

"WHAT?!" I screamt at her. She flinched but still maintained her smile.

"You did'nt say how is it?" She asked.

"This!" I point out at the omelet with my fork. "Do you even call this food? This burnt..." I was trying to find for the exact word.

"This burnt rubber. How can anyone eat it. I'd request you, please don't you ever make breakfast for anyone. They'd die of puking. Instead you better give them poison! It'll taste much better? Don't you think?"

"I tried my best" she mumbles to herself looking at fidgety hands.

"Tried? Well I can see. This is not making breakfast. But wasting breakfast" I said to her looking at the plate of burnt toasts with a scoff.

"Did I ask you to do anything for me?! Why the fuck did you even bother? Let me remind you it's my house. So will you stop checking around? It's fucking annoying!" I screamt while slamming my hand on the table.

That's when she ran out of the kitchen.

"Woah man! What's gotten into you?" Nick asks with a smirk.

"Why the hell are you smirking now?" I ask.

"I know you got possessive coz when you opened the door, you had a happy face and when you saw me talking to her, your attitude changed. Well, that's what I came to confirm. My work here is done. Bye! I'm leaving" he said. Really? Am I that obvious.

"Fuck off Bastard" I call out.

He just laughs and closes the front door behind him.

I finish my breakfast, well it was mouth watering, could'nt help myself. And then I go into my room to hear Cara's sobs. Oh shit! What have I done!?

"Cara" I called.

Her sobs stop. But no reply.

"Caroline" I say softly nearing the door.

"Oh I'm sorry-" she says but I cut her off.

"It's ok" I say but she continues.

"Give me a few minutes I'll be out" she said.

And after five minutes she comes out. With red and puffed eyes.

"I'm sorry I did'nt know which room, so I thought this was mine since I slept here last night. Actually it's ok. I'll go to the next room. Or the other?" She just rambled but with no emotion on her face. It was as though she did'nt want me to read her.

I stare at her and then say "Get ready. We'll leave to the office soon" I said and entered the bathroom.

Caroline's POV

I sit there crying on the bathroom floor. I really tried. I really really tried. It was my first time in cooking. I did'nt expect him to lie but that was so hurtful. And me being me cried like a fool in his arms yesterday. What would he be thinking!? I should've known. My life without him was so much better.

I'm never gonna show my weak self to him! Daddy was right. People take advantage of your weakness. I'm gonna be quiet. I'll do my work and be silent or better yet leave if he allows. And then I heard him from outside the door.

I walk out and ask him which ones my room so that I don't 'bother' him again.

But he just did'nt answer and left to take a bloody shower!

I took all my things from the room and went to the next room. It's a bit smaller than his but still large.

I take another shower bcoz of my puffy eyes. Water will soothe them!

I dry myself and look at myself in the mirror. I have to do something about my dull eyes.

I apply some make up. Not much. But I highlight my eyes to hide the redness. Some brown liner and mascara on the upper lashes and my favourite red lipstick.

I chose to wear a white blouse. It's not inappropriate but slightly shows my cleavage. And black tight pencil skirt. Skirts are my favourite. But this one's a bit too tight. And I'm ready after wearing my black stilettos. Black and white are the safest colors you know.

I walk out of the room just in time as he leaves the room wearing his watch.

Daniel's POV

Oh man fuck! What is she wearing!? It's decent... but she just turns me on. She continues to sway her hips infront of me.

She turns back and asks "shall we leave?"

"Yeah!" I said in a voice I did'nt know I had.

On the way to our office she did'nt speak a single word and I know it's all coz of me.

Oh man! Every single male is looking at her! I just follow behind her and send them all a glare making them look away.

And I know for sure she'll not let me do my work today. I mean she's gonna distract me.

Thank God! My secretary Sandra is back. Otherwise I don't know how she works with Ashlynn under her. I know Caroline does'nt like her. I don't like her too!

I don't know when we entered and exited the elevators and when we reached my office. You know I was busy following behind Caroline and sending glares to all men!

"So... what should I do today?" She asked. And I thought and thought. But I could'nt come up with any work for her. I mean it'll be a sudden huge burden to her.

"Why don't you go visit all the floors and all the other departments. You'll get familiar with them so it'll be easy for you?" I don't know what I was saying. I don't think it even made any sense. "I'll send my secretary with you-" I said and she soon cut me off.

"Oh my god! No! I can't. She-" I interrupt her.

"Don't worry. I'm not sending Ashlynn with you. Sandra is my Secretary and your working with her. She'll help you alright." She seemed unsure but nodded anyway.

"Will you send Sandra in for me" I smile and dismiss her.

She seems far away. The smile and innocence she always held in her face was there but it was as though she's masked it.

"Sir! You called me in?" Asked Sandra as she peeked her head inside the door.

"Yes come in. Caroline is working for me. I've told her that she'll work with you. Today I told her to roam around the entire building and get to know I don't know what. Just don't teach her anything deep. I'm the one who'll assign any work to her. No one is to order her around. And one more thing Sandra. See to it no men roam around HER and I'll send Sam with you. Alright?" I said.

She said yes and quickly left.

Now how will I bring back my Caroline? Her being closed off is'nt helping. Oh CAROLINE......

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Okay....... so.. you know I keep changing my mind. So I changed this chapter a bit.

So anyways. See! This one's a bit longer chapter.

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