Chapter 16. Breakfast together

Fate was so cruel to seat her at the table and allow her to pick up a spoon and taste what she could never have.

~JM Storm

Ariana's POV

I sat on the chair in front of the bed with my chin resting on my palm and my folded elbow on my lap, as I stared at my husband's angelic sleeping face.

Daniel had such a handsome face. Maybe that's the reason why I'm so bothered these days.

I scooted my chairs ahead taking a closer look of his face. When I still didn't feel satisfied, I got up from the chair and sat down on the floor next to the bed. Crossing my hands over the soft mattresses of the bed, I placed my face on them and I stared at his face that was facing me as he laid on his side.

Daniel had dark long lashes that cast a shadow down his eyes making him look all the more mysterious in contrast with his fair skin. His nose was long and straight, carved into perfection and his delectable lips so...kissable.

Oh my...What am I thinking? Have I lost my mind early in the morning?

I woke earlier than him today so that I could put my mission into motion.

Mission: Make Daniel Happy.

In order to make him feel comfortable around me, I have to let my real self open up in front of him. I know my plan is completely irrational but I feel like jumping aboard with it even though I have to wait for hubby darling to wake up.

I can't believe I woke up earlier than Daniel who wakes up like eight in the morning. Isn't that pretty early? At least for me.

Anyways, in two minutes it's going to be eight and-

"Good Morning!" I greeted merrily with a bright smile on my face as I saw him opening his eyes slowly.

His eyes widened visibly on seeing me, all traces of sleep vanishing. It didn't take long for me to realise why he was so surprised. My face was very close to his. So close that if I moved even an inch, our lips would connect....

Ariana, get a hold of yourself!

I backed away from him a bit surprised myself. How could I possibly sit soo close to him?!

Ugh...what's wrong with me early in this morning?

Daniel sat upright staring at me, "What are you doing here?"

"It isn't as you think. I was just...you have a really nice face!" I blurted out all at once without even thinking what rubbish I was sprewing.

"What?" He looked quite surprised himself while I mentally face palmed myself.

Way to go, Ariana.

I got up from the floor in a hurry. Ready to rush out of the room, I turned around but a hand caught my wrist refraining me from moving ahead.

"Where are you going?" Daniel's hoarse voice made me stand still. His morning voice sounded so sexy. Tingling sensations erupted from where his hand held my wrist. My heartbeat started accelerating again.

I wanted to hit my head on a wall in desperation. How can he affect me in such a way? And Why am I thinking all the crazy stuff today?

"Uh...I...the breakfast is prepared. I'll go get it. We'll have breakfast together? You know.....it's boring to eat alone so I thought we might eat together. It's okay if you don't want to. I...can totally understand-"

"Okay." He cut me off from my mindless blabering.

"Huh?"

"I said okay. We'll eat together," he clarified his words while I bit back my smile of victory.

Daniel gently let go of my wrist and soon after he was heading towards the bathroom. Once he was in front of the bathroom door, he turned his head to look at me.

"I'll freshen up while you can tell the maids to bring the food here," with that, he entered the bathroom.

I stood frozen on my spot as my heart returned back to it's normal beating. Are we going to have breakfast in his room? I was speaking about the dining room though.

When Daniel said to bring the food here, I had guessed that we would place the food on the small wooden table we had here. But the maids who bought the food, set a table in the balcony and started placing the food there.

Wow! So we are basically having the breakfast in the balcony. This is so amazing!

I always wanted to have breakfast in fresh air but unfortunately I could never have that privilege in my house back since father didn't like the womans of the house to show themselves out so I had to always stay cucooned inside the house.

Now that I have the chance, I might as well enjoy this moment.

Daniel's POV

Warm water dripped down my body from the shower, engulfing me in it's peaceful essence as my mind drifted of to Ariana.

I was really surprised to see Ariana's face in front of me when I woke up. It was the first time that a woman greeted me so merrily early in the morning just as I opened my eyes.

I'll admit. It was kinda sweet and weird at the same time.

I mean, Ariana's beautiful face was the first thing that I saw the moment I opened my eyes and to be honest, it's a little bothersome seeing by how close she was to me and how fast my heart was beating at that moment. Not to forget, how I thought if only I extended my hand a bit, I could grab her face and...

Okay! That's enough!

I mentally scolded myself.

'YOU CAN GO ON. I WAS ACTUALLY HAVING FUN LISTENING TO YOUR THOUGHTS!' Carlos butted in.

How could I forget my annoying wolf who is stuck with me like a super glue? Stupid! Stupid me!

'HEY, WHY ARE CALLING YOURSELF STUPID? IT'S TOTALLY NORMAL TO THINK LIKE THAT ABOUT A PRETTY GIRL. AS I SAID BEFORE, ARIANA ISN'T THAT BAD-'

I shut him off instantly. Can't he ever keep his mouth shut. Why does he keep annoying me so much? Annoying wolf!

I got out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my waist once I was done showering. The moment I got out of the room, my gaze landed on Ariana who was sitting on the edge of the bed reading a magazine. Her gazes shifted from the magazine to look at me.

The way her eyes widened with shock and surprise displayed in them and her cheeks looked flushed after that was kinda funny. She looked like she was going to faint by the shock.

Ariana got up from the bed hurriedly knocking off the magazine to the ground. A frown settled on her face as she clumsily picked the magazine from the floor and rushed out of the room like she'd been chased by a lion.

A huge grin spread across my face as the door shut behind her. She's so funny!

'SHE'S CUTE!' Carlos spoke yet again but this time I couldn't deny it.

'I know' I agreed before shutting him off again as I picked the dress from my closet to wear.

Ariana's POV

Oh my God! Oh my God!

I walked to and fro in the hallway in a flustered state.

I can't believe this.

I placed my hands on my cheeks that felt so hot. My poor heart was pulminating loudly in my chest again.

I saw Daniel in a towel! Oh, wait, I have seen him in a towel before as well but.... this time he saw me seeing him.

What the hell am I speaking?!

The door to the room opened revealing Daniel who was now -thankfully- dressed in a white shirt with the top three buttons undone. The sleeves of his shirt were rolled upto his elbows and his legs contained black jeans while he wore a pair of white sneakers.

I. Am. Dumstruck.

I gulped nervously. Why does he have to be so handsome? Wahhh...I felt like crying.

"I'm done. Come in, Let's eat," Daniel said making me snap out of my mini breakdown.

I nodded like a foolish duck and followed him as he lead me to the balcony.

There was a table set for two at the centre of the balcony. A white sheet was spread on the table on top of which the dishes were placed--Red Chilaquiles with fried egg and Scallion pancake.

Sounds yum, right? I'm so hungry already. I'm starving.

Daniel pulled the chair for me and I took a seat murmuring a thank you in the process. He took a seat himself on the other side of the small table, both of us sitting opposite each other.

"Shall I serve the meal, your highness?" I didn't notice the middle-aged woman who stood next to us wearing an apron with her head slightly bowed down. She must be the chef who cooked the food.

Daniel merely nodded his head while I put up a bright smile assuring her to serve. She returned back the smile politely.

I waited patiently as she served the food. Once she was done serving, I managed to say a heartful 'thank you' to her for preparing the food before she left the balcony leaving me and Daniel alone.

I dug into my food without thinking about my surrounding. It wasn't until the food entered my mouth and the delicious flavours burst into my mouth did I realise about the man sitting opposite me, currently staring at me.

With my fork still in my mouth, I lifted my eyes from the food and looked at him.

"Aren't you eating?" I managed to ask despite my mouth filled with food.

My choked words seemed to get Daniel out of whatever trance he was in as he cleared his throat before picking the cutlery and digging into his food in a well-mannered way very unlike me who must be looking like a person who had been starved for a year.

I tried to eat in a better manner which ended in vain since I was really hungry. I woke up so early and I didn't eat anything. It's very normal to be super hungry, right?

There was defening silence that followed us making me feel like I was the only person here.

I had almost finished eating my food when Daniel spoke,

"Aren't you afraid of me?"

His question took me of guard making me look at him. There was a strange emotion in his eyes -which I couldn't pinpoint- as he stared at me with unwavering gaze.

I tilted my head to the side in confusion, "Why would I be?"

His brows furrowed ever so slightly, "Because I'm a hybrid. Hybrids are dangerous. They are said to be monsters, aren't they?"

Oh, that's the reason for his sudden question.

Why do you think you're a monster, Daniel? What do I say to make you feel otherwise?

My eyes softened as I stared into his eccentric blue eyes. Bringing a sincere smile on my face, I assured, "You aren't a monster. I know that you won't hurt me."

Something crossed within Daniel's eyes, "How can you be so sure?"

"I just am. There's no reason. Besides, I have seen it, you care for Ariel and Cami more than yourself. I believe, a person who can care for others can never truly hurt someone intentionally and he sure can't be a monster," I smiled feeling satisfied with my reply.

Of course, Daniel isn't a monster but he doesn't believe that. Yeah, he's rude and arrogant. He doesn't care much about others. He treats others without any mercy. But when it comes to the ones he's close to, he doesn't leave even a single effort to make sure they're safe and happy. He might be many things but he's a caring brother and a loving uncle. Even though, he doesn't show it much but he does care for James as well.

I still remember the way Daniel comforted me and held me close when I broke down in front of him after that nightmare of my mother. He's cold but he does have a soft side.

So, how can he be a monster?

Something flickered within Daniel's eyes, "You're weird." Is all that he said before getting up from the table but I didn't miss the slow smile that crept onto his face.

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