Daisy’s Secret Crush

***Daisy’s POV.***

For a few minutes, I was not sure what to make of what he said. I stay still as he hugs me, thinking it could all be a part of my hallucination. Maybe summer heat has gone to my head. But then he nuzzles my neck and kisses the spot where he once gave me a love bite and I shiver.

I push him and turn around to face him. “What are you doing, Theo? And what are you talking about?” I ask.

“Didn’t you hear it? Let me tell you again but in more simple words. I want to date you.” Theo says, and with each word, he comes closer to me.

“Don’t play games with me, Theo.” I say just to be sure what I am hearing is true.

“I am not. You know me better. I want to date you as simple as that but…” He says and stops again and I think he is doing this purposely to know if I am interested.

“But?” I ask, blinded by these feelings.

“But we have to keep it a secret.” He says and before I can say anything, he interrupts, “Don’t think even for a second because I am not sure or in doubt. Nope. I want to be true to you. I don’t want to get into a relationship with you on false promises.”

“Why would you want to be in a relationship in the first place?” I ask, still trying to process this.

“Because I feel I shouldn’t miss the opportunity to have a person like you in my life.” He says simply and I feel hope buried in my heart coming out with a spring under its feet.

“And about keeping it secret?” I ask, holding my emotions in control and not jumping on him.

“I don’t want anyone to think that I am with you because I want to get out of this situation that I am in. I don’t want my Mom to think I chose you like a coward to save his inheritance. No. I want her and others to think that I was with you because I wanted to.” He says and I realise why he was avoiding being with any women and why he was trying so hard to be away from me.

“So you say that you want to be promoted from my secret crush to my secret boyfriend now?” I ask just to be sure.

“Yes. If that is a term, you want to define us with. Because I am just happy to be with you. It has been a while since I felt this relief. I wanted-” He says but I interrupt him by throwing my arms around him and kissing him.

I take him by surprise, but he smiles and I feel it against my lips. I had little to no hope that I would have Theo saying those words, that he would want to try having a relationship with me and that he wants me.

“I so wanted to kiss those lips and ask, am I the only one to kiss them.” He says against my ear and bites the lobe.

“You are.” I say in daze.

“So, you were lying when you said you kissed a friend.” Theo says abruptly, breaking away from my daze.

“Olivia didn’t mention where one kissed. I have kissed Noah’s cheek, but technically you were my friend too when we were little.” I say sheepishly.

“Okay and what about sleeping then?” He asks with one brow lifted in question.

“Um! You also forget to mention what sleeping involves. Noah and I slept when we were kids. So, I was not lying technically.” I say.

“You are one clever and wicked woman.” Theo says with a devilish smile and picks me up.

He lays me on the bed and kisses me intensely like he is thirsty for my lips. I don’t let him go, either. I wrap my arms around his broad shoulder and kiss him back with no hesitation and shyness. That was out of the window as soon as he kissed me back.

“I should go now.” He says as soon as he breaks the kiss.

“Why so soon?” I ask and kiss him again.

“I have to. Noah would come looking for me.” He says, breaking the kiss and getting up while I am still in bed trying to catch my breath.

“Okay.” I say in understanding and sit up.

“I promise once January comes, I will reveal our relationship proudly. But till then we have enough time to know each other well, don’t we?” He says as he caresses my cheek.

“Yes, we do.” I say and he gives me a light peck on the lips, “You should go.”

“I should. But let’s go out on Friday.” He says and I nod.

He leaves after giving me a last look, and I smile at him. When the door closes, I jump on the bed and punch the pillows with excitement. I bury my red face in the pillow and smile like a fool. How can I get so happy that my cheek hurts?Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

That night, I had a beautiful dream of Theo by my side on the beach, and he was looking down at me with a smile. I don’t know why, but I always see him at the beach.

Next day, I woke up to a beautiful morning and sneezed. I slept with wet hair. I get up and take a hot shower in the hot summer, then dry my hair and take medicine with orange juice.

“What was that for?” Noah asks as he enters the dining room.

“Nothing. I slept without drying my hair. I am in no mood to catch a cold again so I took the medicine.” I say and have some oats for breakfast.

“Let me see.” He says and touches my head.

“It feels mild. You have taken medicine so I think it will be better.” Noah says.

“Thanks, Doctor.” I say sarcastically.

“What happened?” Theo asks as he enters the room with Adam and looks at Noah’s hand, which is still on my forehead.

“She has a mild fever.” Noah says as he takes his hand back.

“Again.” Theo asks, worried, and checks my forehead, “Did you take any medicine?”

“Yes, Doctor no. 2.” I say and go back to my breakfast.

“You were sick before. When? And how do you know?” Noah asks, looking at both of us.

“We were in the same city and I got sick, so Toby called him.” I say nonchalantly as I eat some apples.

“But-” Noah starts but gets interrupted by Adam squealing to get their attention and he is pointing at me.

“Oh, dear. I wish to take you, but I don’t want to get you sick. Maybe when I am well and good we can go for a walk on the beach.” I say as I make some cute faces at me.

But Adam, being stubborn, starts crying when I don’t take him and Theo says, “Hey! You love me most, so cry to stay with me.”

“That’s okay. Give him to me. He must be hungry and that teething problem is not helping.” Noah says as he takes him.

Noah goes out with Adam and Theo, takes this opportunity to slip something beside my plate on the table. I look at it to see a small white daisy. I smile and look up at him. He winks at me and takes a seat opposite of mine.

After breakfast, Theo gets busy looking after the arrangements for the party. When my parents arrived, they fussed over me because Noah told them I was a little ill. But after lunch and a little nap, I was back to normal.

In the evening, I get ready in a teal blue satin maxi wrap dress which has long lantern sleeves, a deep v neck and thigh-high slit. I wear white heels with them and a layered pearl necklace and pearl drop earrings. I put a shining clip on one side of my hair and I am ready to go.

“Oh, my! Look at you.” Lily says as soon as I enter the hall.

“And also you.” I say as I admire her green attire, which looks beautiful on her.

“Ladies, stop boosting each other’s ego by praising and help me with Adam.” Noah says as he comes with mini Ryan in a tux.

“Come here, my baby. Where is Ryan?” She asks.

“He is helping Dad look dashing.” Noah says with an eye roll.

“Daisy, would you look if everything is good to go with Noah while I feed Adam?” She asks.

“Sure.” I say.

“I will check the arrangement in the garden and you here. We have half an hour before guests start arriving.” He says and goes out.

I check the buffet table and then the flower arrangements. Then I help with sitting arrangements around the dance floors. At last, I check if the bar has everything it needs because it is the place where Richard would entertain his friends for most of the night.

“May I offer you a drink?” Theo whispers in my ear.

“I won’t mind if you guess what my favourite drink is.” I say with a smile.

“Okay.” He says and gets behind the bar.

“You know it? But I never had that drink in front of you.” I say in astonishment.

“You will find out that I look at people I am interested in more than they know.” He says with a wink.

“So you’re telling me you stalk them to get to know them?” I ask him teasingly and I try to suppress my smile.

“Haha. Hilarious. Here. Is this the drink?” He asks.

“How do you know I like espresso martini?” I ask as I take the drink.

“You like vodka and you also like coffee so…” He says and I giggle as I take the drink.

“That was good.” I say.

“Now I don’t want you to get held up right now as you have to help my brother, but what about a dance later?” He asks.

“In front of everyone?” I ask with a fake gasp.

“I wish. But we can hear the music on the floor above.” He says as he comes by my side, “I will wait for you.”

I smile to myself at finally having a delightful dance with him. Now I have to find a perfect excuse.