Daisy’s Secret Crush

***Daisy’s POV.***

“Why do you pick up my phone every time?” I ask as I get up and walk from one side to the other side of the room in worry.

“I am sorry. I was half asleep. But why do you keep your phone on my side of the bed?” He says.

“Because I sleep on your side, on you.” I say and stop walking and ask, “What did you say?”

“She asked what I was doing here in the early morning and I said Adam is here too. She said to pass the message that she would have dinner with you today and also would stay overnight. Although I think she said the sleepover thing later as if she decided it in a hurry.” Theo says.

“You cannot come tonight. And also, we have to remove every trace you left from my bedroom.” I say.

“Okay. But first, take a shower and get ready. I will pack my stuff in a bag.” He says and pushes me to the bathroom.

I take a quick shower and get dressed in a baby pink colour wrap dress. Adam sleeps and Theo takes a shower and gets ready in the clothes he kept here. I make breakfast and check if he forgot to pack anything.

Adam wakes up just when Theo gets ready, and he comes out into the living room with him. He gives me a kiss and Adam looks at Theo for a second, then bends towards me for a kiss.

“Adam! Are you trying to get a kiss from my girlfriend?” Theo asks with a fake shock.

“Well, he is learning from the best.” I say and give Adam a kiss and Adam giggles and claps his hand.

“I feel the same way, my boy.” Theo says and winks at me while I blush.

As I put the toast on the breakfast table, the doorbell rings. Theo nods at me and opens the door. Ryan comes in and Adam calls him.

“Dada! Dada!” He shouts.

“I missed you too.” Ryan says and takes him in his arms from Theo.

“Please sit down for breakfast.” I say.

“No, that is okay.” Ryan says.

“No. Please. I made breakfast for Adam, too.” I say.

“Okay. I will hold and feed him.” He says.

“I will help you.” Theo says and brings Adam’s napkin to put it around his neck.

“So, how is the firm going?” He asks.

“Firmly.” I say and we all chuckle.

I made a pudding for Adam, which Ryan approved of, and so did Adam, while we had eggs and toast along with waffles and coffee. Ryan and Theo talk about taking both the jets they have so everyone can come.

After breakfast, just when they are about to leave, Adam gestures for me. I go to him and he puts his hand on my cheeks and I know what he is after. I peck him lightly on cheeks and he still grabs my cheeks. I laugh and peck his lips lightly and he giggles and claps again.

“Where did you learn that?” Ryan asks, “We do kiss him, but he never demands it like this.”

“Looks like someone is in demand.” Theo says with a wink, and I glare at him.

“Once again, thank you, Daisy.” Ryan says.

“Please, I had fun.” I say and they leave.

Just as I am about to close the door, Theo comes to the door and kisses me deeply, “I can’t believe I am competing with my nephew.”

“Theo!” I exclaim, but he just winks and runs off while I grin shyly.

I close the door and sigh as I say, “Mom! What would I say to her?”

I go to my office and turn in the results of my staff in front of others. I announced that the judge of it was not only me but Clara and the ratings which their clients gave them. Two of the seniors got in and some new people, too.

During lunch, Mom texted me, saying she would meet me at my workplace from where we would go straight for dinner. I say okay. I am dreading this dinner. I know I could make up thousands of excuses, but my Mom is very inquisitive and would not let this go until she hears what she wants to hear.

I get a call from Theo after that and he says, “I will join you both for dinner.”

“No, you can’t.” I say.

“But why? I don’t want you to face her alone.” He says.

“But if you come with me, she would get more suspicious. So you can’t come. Stay away for one night, will you?” I ask.

“Okay.” He says, “Also I made reservations for us tonight but as we are not going, you can take your Mom there with you.”

“Okay.” I say and hang up after he tells me the name of the place.

I complete my work and my assistant says that my Mom is here. I go down and hug her tightly, but I can feel tension in her shoulders and questions in her eyes. I smile at her and ask her how Dad is.

“Your Dad is out with his friends and will be back tomorrow morning. I was getting bored, so I thought to come and stay with you tonight. We will leave for Bristol tomorrow afternoon, right?” Mom says.

“Yes. It is good you are here. We will have some mother-daughter time.” I say.

“You bet we will.” She says in such a way that I feel like I am going to be scolded soon.

I take her in my car to the restaurant and I feel a little relieved knowing our booth is away from others, so I would not feel embarrassed in front of others if I get scolded. We place our orders and a few minutes pass by in silence while my Mom gives me her motherly stare, saying I would be the first to speak, not her.

“What is it, Mom?” I ask, losing my patience after the server places our dinner.

“What was Theo doing in your apartment?” She asks as she drinks some wine.

“Lily dropped off Adam yesterday. Theo was not picking up her phone, so she texted him. Theo called me and asked if he should come over and I said why not, as Adam was getting a bit moody. So he stayed over.” I say calmly and without blinking.

“Stop lying, Daisy.” Mom says as she shakes her head.

“I am not lying.” I say.

“So you are not lying?” She asks.

“No.” I say.

“So, you are saying there is nothing going on between you and Theo?” She asks.

“No.” I say.

“So, Theo is not breaking his neck over there for us?” She says.

“No.” I say then realise what she said and ask, “What?”

“Look there.” Mom says as she points at Theo sitting not far from us and he looks flustered because he is caught while Mom says, “Join us, Theo.”

He stands up and comes towards us. I glare at him while he looks anywhere but at me. Theo can stand up against anyone, but both of our Moms are exceptions. My Mom is his favourite and also used to be his nanny, so Theo sometimes is scared of her.

“What are you doing here, Theo? Snooping, I guess.” Mom asks.

“No.” Theo says and takes a seat on my left side which is between Mom and me.

“Why are my kids lying to me today?” Mom asks as she massages her forehead.

“We are not lying.” I say.

“Daisy, my dear. If you will not tell me the truth, I have to take this to your Dad.” Mom says.

“Uh! Why won’t you just believe me?” I ask.

“Because your eyes are telling a different story. You looked me straight in the eyes, which means you are lying. That is your tell when you lie.” Mom says and I take a sharp breath.

I look away while Theo pours wine into his glass and drinks it all in one go. He knows we are about to be busted totally. The tension is crackling between all of us. The only thing we could do now is damage control. I have to tell Mom everything, but I have to also make her keep that a secret. I look up at Mom and am ready to confess, but Theo beats me to it.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“I will tell you everything. But you have to keep it a secret between us. You can’t tell this to anyone. I will tell you the reason for it too.” Theo says.

“I can promise for now to be understanding but everything else depends on your truth.” Mom says.

“Fine. That will do for now.” He says.

“Theo!” I say.

“No. I would be the one to say this.” Theo says, “Viola, I am… I am… Just a second.”

Theo takes my glass and drinks and before he can fumble again, I say, “I am dating Theo.”

“I was going to say that.” Theo says.

“So I was right. You both are dating.” Mom says with a strict face and I almost get ready to be scolded, but her expression changes from strict to happy and says, “That is wonderful. You are finally dating your crush, Daisy.”

“What?” Theo and I both exclaim.

“How do you know that Theo is my crush?” I ask in shock.

“Oh, come on. I am your mother, and you were my only child. Of course, at that time I had to keep an eye on you so you don’t take a wrong step. And I noticed you noticing him.” Mom says, making me embarrassed.

“But are you not angry with us?” Theo asks.

“Why would I be? If you are thinking your previous reputation would bother me, then don’t worry. Because I know you won’t have pursued a relationship with Daisy until you are very serious, Theo. And don’t forget, I know the real you.” Mom says with a secret smile.

“So, are you happy?” I ask.

“Of course I am.” She says with a smile, “But there is one question, why are you hiding this?”

“I will tell you about it.” Theo says and explains the situation to her.

“Oh, I understand now.” Mom says.

“So Mom, now that you know, you have to be careful and promise me you won’t tell Dad anything. He should know about this from me.” I say.

“Okay. I won’t tell him. But you both should be careful. Don’t pick up her phone, Theo. That’s a bad habit of yours.” Mom says as she slaps his arm.

“Ouch! I was sleepy.” Theo makes an excuse.

“Still you shouldn’t.” I say and slap his other arm.

“Seriously.” Theo says, and I chuckle.

After that, we have dinner and discuss other stuff. Mom and I go home and she finds the bag which had Theo’s stuff, which he forgot to take with him in the morning. I text Theo about his mistake and he apologises for it and sends lots of kiss emojis.

I shake my head with a smile and hug my Mom while going to sleep. I really have the coolest and most understanding Mom in the world. I hope Dad would react like her too. Be happy for me and Theo.