Chapter 26: Is This it?!

I should have made it as hard for you to leave as now it is for me to leave you.....

Daniel's POV

Shit! She just said she loves me! She loves me?

Caroline's POV

He stilled beside me. He stopped stroking my head. When I pulled back to look into his eyes, he was staring ahead with a stiff jaw, with no emotions on his face. It's like..... as though he put back his mask on like before, when I had just met him and was trying to figure him out. We've come back to the same place again and it's all because of my stupid mouth.

Shit shit shit!

I didn't have the guts to open my mouth so I kept quiet and may be after another hour he stood up with me. He let go of my body slowly and turned back towards the house. I silently followed behind him.

Then we entered his room and quietly slept, not a single word coming out of us. I kind of did feel sad that he didn't say back those words. But I did feel relieved that atleast he didn't reject me.

And now that I think about it... I feel like I've been a fool in love. I was madly in love with him since the day I even saw him. That day in the cafe! I've been in love with him all along. That's what love does. I never believed in love at first sight. But you know what? When you love a person, you love as soon as you see him, 'first sight'! It's just that you realise it after a long time. Stubborn heart! Never ready to agree! But when it agrees and wants something, it wants it right away. So may be it's right 'The Heart Wants What It Wants!'

I stayed with him, I agreed to his offer, the business proposal that he had for me. I might have agreed to it cause of my family and our financial status. But whatever I had with him. Whatever I was doing was nothing that a secretary would do. I really really tried so hard to remember all the work he gave me at the office. None! I mean like None! Nothing! Just now I was glad that he didn't reject me but his silence was a rejection as well. I should stay away from him. He still controls me. He's the ruler of my heart. Seems like the saying is right. No matter what you'll never forget your first love. I haven't forgotten Edward. No matter what you'll never get your first love. I don't know why..... but I didn't get my first love. And no matter what you'll be more attached to you're first time. I am.. it's hard to resist Daniel..

Somehow... I don't know when but I went into a deep sleep. A really peaceful sleep!

I woke up with the sun hitting my face. I slowly opened my eyes slightly. Windows were all open, but that's my work. Daniel hates to be woken up by the sun and it was already 9. I turn towards the other side and see Daniel already freshly bathed with neatly combed hair all gelled up and in a hot hot grey suit. I finally reach his eyes after checking him out. He stood there with a clenched jaw waiting for me to look up at him which I just did. Oh! Now I remember...... it's all because of my stupid stupid stupid mouth. But it's alright. I've made my decision. I didn't do all the thinking yesterday night for no reason.

"Get ready. We're leaving in an hour. I'm going down for breakfast to have an important talk with dad" he said. But obviously my stupid mouth had to interrupt.

"What? Why? We are supposed to leave after a week?" I asked. Did I really have to ask that? Now that I had no time with him I thought I'd enjoy my time with him that's left.

He just glared at me and left the room. Oh god! What might he be thinking?! That I've come here to enjoy my holiday like a whore? God! When I first met him..... our phones got exchanged and when I met him at the cafe again.... those were the words that came out of his mouth for me. He had called me a gold digging whore.

I just had a quick, I mean the quickest shower I ever had cause I was in no mood to waste my energy this morning. I packed my luggage first and brought it down with me. I was about to turn left so that I could go into the kitchen.. my stomach was grumbling! But Daniel again...

"Good. Let's leave" he said and started walking out of the door. Liam came and picked my luggage. He's our new chauffeur since Sam is busy finding my uncle. I followed behind him as he opens the door for me and I sat beside Daniel and soon we are on our way to the airport.

His jet was completely silent. Only the announcements were heard. We both didn't speak a word. He got up to go sleep in the room but I stayed in my seat and slept there. I didn't want to suffocate him with my presence.

Sooo..... Is this how it's going to be? I had a doubt if what I'm doing is right, but now, I think that the decision I've made is absolutely right. Anyways it's gonna be awkward between us from now on.

We had just landed in New York, it was 8 in the evening so it's 2 am in Greece. We were about to be out of the airport when one of Daniel's fan girls held him by his hand. And after Daniel looked at her it seemed like they know each other. I never ever saw Daniel smile like that. Not with anyone except her! I know I shouldn't be feeling jealous but anyways. They finally stopped their conversation and seemed to notice me now. The girl had a suspicious look on her face.

"Uhmm...... Cara.. meet Lillian. Lily meet my secretary Caroline.." he trailed off and corrected himself because of the accusing looks she was giving him "my friend as well". He said and finished. They both again continued talking but then Daniel turned towards me "Cara go sit in the car. I'll be there soon." He said and I immediately obeyed.

Sitting in the car gave me some time to think. He never smiled like that at anyone. May be she was very special to him. But then when she saw me she had an accusing look on her face. May be that... that look almost telling Daniel that he was cheating her. Oh god! Now am I the second women. All along I was cursing Natasha. And now I feel like a bitch myself. For the first time, since I started working with him, this was the first time he introduced me as his secretary. And then a friend. But last time he said he really meant it when he introduced me to Mark as his girlfriend? Now I'm a secretary and just a friend. Maybe there's something really going on between them. It was already 12, four hours.. Four hours! I know I'm very doubtful, but with the past I had, and with the kind of reputation Daniel had with girls.. you never know.

When he came back and sat next to me I got a nice look of him. I gasped and he turned towards me. He had that, what do you call that after sex hair. He understood what I thought and shaked his head saying no. But I've had enough lies. "Cara......" he started again.

I turned towards the window and said the next words as I didn't want him to see my hurt expression. "It's alright Daniel. You don't have to give me any kind of explanation. Can we go home? I need to rest" I said. And thank god! My voice didn't quiver like I expected.

We went back home.... to our penthouse. Sorry! His penthouse. He changed and went into his study while I laid on the bed waiting for the sun to rise so that I can have my new start.... new start....

Daniel doesn't even look at me. It hurts. I hurts a lot! Have you ever been in love? Have you felt so unloved that you feel like your heart is throbbing and someone is twisting it. Have you ever felt so much pain in your heart that your left hand literally pains especially the ring finger? That's how I felt right now.

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It was now 8 in the morning. I was having a long bath since 6. Let me atleast enjoy my last bath here.

I happily made breakfast for Daniel with a broken heart. But I was happy to make his favourite breakfast. Scrambled eggs and bacons. He didn't like pancakes much. But he doesn't hate them too. I was so tempted to eat first cause I didn't eat anything yesterday. But it's alright, I wanna see Daniel eating my breakfast. It's my last time. I prepared a plate for Daniel and went upto his study. The door was closed but I could hear Daniel screaming.

I stood sideways with my ear on the door. What's got him soo riled up this morning?

"Shit! Are you serious?-.......-the fuck! You said may be and I want the correct information. No maybe! I don't know if I should tell Cara about this right now-......... -you think so?-.......- alright! I want it by tomorrow!" He said and that's all. I didn't understand anything! I wish I could have heard what and who was talking on the other side.. and Cara? I'm gonna ask him. Let him think whatever he wants to. We're obviously gonna end so atleast let me know the truth before that.

I opened the door and placed the plate and his glass of orange juice on the table all while he was gawking at me. "What were you saying on the phone? What do you want to tell me?" I said in a voice with no emotions otherwise I know I'll break down right now.

"I was gonna tell you anyways. Sam suggested so.." Sam? Meaning it's about my Uncle.

"Uhmm.... sit down" he pointed towards the chair and I did. "Sam has been following your Uncle for a week. But there was nothing suspicious. And then suddenly he lost track. So he checked all his bank accounts and stuff. The information we got from that is kinda... shocking. Your Uncle's account transfers a million to another account every month! While you say that you're father's company was bankrupt right?" He asked and I managed to nod. "So..... because of that Sam managed to get your Dad's account history. And it seems even he has been sending a million every month to that account! He is still working on who that account belongs to. He'll get that info by tomorrow and he confirmed that it's a women. May be..... uhm.... a mistress. Your dad's mistress" he said out loud and I was shocked. I thought my Dad was always loyal to Mom. I don't think he'd even would've had time to cheat on her. FUCK! I thought atleast my dad was loyal. But again.. may be all men are the same. But Daniel's voice interrupted me from thinking any further "It's not confirmed yet. So we can't believe that" he said and sat back in his chair behind the table. I sat there thinking about what I should do... but I think I will do what I've already decided. And now that Daniel told me such..... such.... what can I say? I really need time now. I don't want to know the truth. Because I believe my father never cheated. He was a good father and a good husband. As his daughter, I have full trust in him.

"She's not his mistress. Anything but not his mistress. He wouldn't cheat on Mom" I said and looked into his eyes and he nodded taking my words.

I got up from my chair. So this is it? That's it?!

I walked upto his chair and bent down until I was face to face. I kissed him with everything I had. So much hunger. The pain. This is it! He's free to go now. I pulled back and saw his shocked face with red lips. I laughed to myselff! Omg. Didn't know I could kiss like that. I smiled at him and left his study closing the door behind me.

I went to our room and pulled a notebook and a pen. After I was done I left it on his bedside.... I slowly picked my bags. I had already packed them last night when I was going through Insomnia.

I slowly tiptoed and pulled my bag trying not to make much sound. I was finally out of the door and I slowly closed the door, it creaked a bit but I don't think he would have heard. Waiting for the elevator felt like a year.

When I was out of the elevator, I searched the lobby in case Daniel had come out here. God was on my side today. There was no one except the receptionist. It was almost lunchtime. I practically ran out of the gate and found a cab right infront of me. I jumped into it...... and here... I gave Daniel's life back to him.

He's free to have his life now. I was just being a burden to him and his life.

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Sooooo? How was it?

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