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I'm so very sorry everyone. I know, it's been quite a while but exams started. I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped my book get this much recognition. Everyone who commented on the chapters. I'll try to keep up with the updates, that's why I'm going to be posting two chapters. Yeah, two. I hope you guys enjoy it and comment too. Thanks for reading nd not leaving the story already.

Chapter 24
Chapter title: falling deeply...

"Aren't we there yet?"

"Almost" Daniel squeezed her fingers reassuringly as they strolled far away from the building. He stared at her with dark eyes filled with amusement. She looked so cute as she pouted like an adorable puppy.

Genevieve sighed, her heels sending her signals of all sorts through the throbbing pain she felt underneath. Soon she could hear water lapping, knowing definitely that there was a pool close by. Then a huge water fountain came into view with roses decorating it and different coloured lights glistening in the clear crystal water.

Genevieve squealed lightly as her eyes danced around the private area. Very close to the pool was a small wooden table and two chairs which decked the floor and modern lights which stopped to blink occasionally. She turned to Daniel, seeing his mouth curved into a smile.

"So, I figured you haven't had anything, so i..." He trailed off, raking his hand through his hair with a look that held embarrassment.

Genevieve grinned, not knowing how to respond. she hoisted herself up, standing on her tiptoes and quickly placed a brief kiss on his lips.

Daniel groaned inaudibly when she retracted her lips, he shot out an arm wanting to circle it around her waist, but she was faster. She giggled as she hastily peeled out a chair and hurriedly landed her butt on it.

He let out a heavy sigh before resuming his as he did, he couldn't help but notice that subtle glow on Genevieve's face as her shoulders shook slightly from laughing too hard. She was indeed a beauty that should be treated no less than what she was.

Genevieve's laughter soon died down as she found herself pinned under his smouldering black eyes. She gulped silently, feeling butterflies run amok in her stomach. His dark eyes were hooded with desire which set her pulse racing. The seats stood adjacent but situated so close that she could feel his harsh breath tickling her face.

"You look beautiful tonight" Daniel whispered, his eyes still not leaving hers.

"Thank you" she said, the words coming out in a breathless whisper. Then it hit her hard as fast as a moving truck. The dress, it's been close to four hours yet her brain didn't find it deem to say a thank you. She ducked her head while playing with the edge of the table cloth "Um...thanks for the dress, and you know...everything" she blushed "I feel like a princess"

"You're a princess"

'My princess' he added rather to himself. Heaven knows even if she was wrapped around rags she'd still look elegant.

"But you shouldn't have" she said softly, refusing to look at his face.

Daniel chuckled, he was about giving her a reply, one that'd set the butterflies in her stomach on full force but instead, he turned to a beefy guy standing behind Genevieve.

"We'll eat now, Russo" Daniel nodded at the cook.

"Very well, sir"

The Cook's departure brought an awkward silence between them. Her hands were lying eccentrically on the table, Daniel reached out and grasped each with his. She could feel heat sear her from head to toe, making her heart hammer.

"It's okay to be nervous around me. I mean, have you seen me?" Daniel taunted, wriggling his brows.

She quickly tore her fingers from his, leaned back on her chair then folded her arms. "Yeah, I have. Permit me to say that you look like a horse" she gave him a blank look but deep within her she knew he was far from that. Very far.

Daniel threw his head back as he laughed hard "oh Genevieve" then he stopped abruptly. Her words sinking into him, he frowned "seriously, a horse? You could've come up with something else but a horse?"

Now it was her turn to laugh, she stopped then looked at the disgusted look on his face and began again "I'm sorry. It was that or a hippo" she snickered.

"A hippo?" He repeated the word so softly, if she wasn't watching him so intently she could have missed it.

Daniel was surprised by her words. He knew it was only a joke, but it made him ponder. No one ever insulted his looks before and here, she did in an instant. As queer as it was he found it rather charming. He smiled softly to himself wanting to play along.

"I didn't know that" he whispered, his eyes feigning hurt. He hoped his lips wouldn't give away anything.

He watched her soften then she sighed, he fought the urge to laugh right away.

"I..I didn't mean any of those, I was only joking"

"I guess" he turned away sadly.

"Daniel" she held his face with both palms, pulling him towards her. "I promise, you look nothing..absolutely nothing like that"  she pecked him on his cheek then pinched it slowly.

"Sir, ma'am" Russo came up, he placed the different mouth-watering meals on the table. They both cleared their throats, falling apart.

"Bon appetite" the cook executed an elaborate bow. Then grinned his way out as his presence disrupted the couple's undying romance.

* * *

Daniel and Genevieve sat on a wooden bench in the gazebo. It was so beautiful as they were engulfed in it's unfading warmth. It was adorned by modern lights and a magnificent view of the dusky sky.

"Everything around here feels so welcoming" she turned to Daniel with a wide smile.

"Especially when you're with someone you adore" he smiled back. She turned away as different thoughts invaded her mind. Why couldn't he just tell her what she craved to hear.

She sucked in a breath when his hands dragged her head to face him squarely.

"Can I tell you something?"

She nodded quickly, finding it hard to locate her voice.

"Since the day I saw you Genevieve, working. I couldn't take my eyes off you. I was-"

She blinked, not fully understanding his words she had to butt in " but you met me at the office"

He chuckled weakly, she could feel the hesitation in it "no, no. Far from that Genevieve" he sighed deeply "you previously worked at a coffee shop named Uncle Willie's place right?"

Her eyes widened as she stared at him incredulously, refusing to believe. She worked for old man Willie far before she became a brand ambassador for the company.

"Shocking? I know. I hated going to coffee shops but I came across Willie's place, something pulled me into it. Something so strong that I couldn't resist"

"It's scent?" she asked stupidly as she gulped.

He chuckled richly "you did, watching you from a mile away work the register I found myself lost and I went in. But you didn't seem to look my way since you were engrossed in whatever you were doing-" he paused then looked so deeply in her eyes, searching them slowly "-I found myself coming every damn day just to stare at you in the hopes of meeting you"

"I'm sorry" she whispered.

"Don't be, then one day I did come but to find you gone, I asked an employee but she said you resigned, can I ask why?"

Genevieve nodded, old man Willie died, he was like a father she craved for so caring, sweet and lovable. She couldn't wrap her head around the fact that he was gone. She wasn't ever going to see him again. He was old, a 70 but not old enough to suddenly fade away due to a mild fall. Still working for the shop did more harm to her so she told Mrs Willie, his widowed wife, upon her departure.

"Mr. Willie died" she muttered sighing.

"I'm sorry" he held her palm and caressed it.

Daniel stared at her remembering how he looked forward to each day just to go to the coffee shop only because she was in it. His world finally felt welcoming, something he lost since his mother died but when he found out she was no longer there. His hopes came crashing down, his memories of her was all he had left. He wanted to go searching for her himself but he waved off the thought, maybe it wasn't meant to be. Maybe it was best he never saw her again. But he was so damn wrong.

"But you hated me so much" her words plunged into his thoughts, snapping him back to reality.

He thought for a second, he made himself think that. He said that over and over again wanting his brain to familiarise each word. It was an easy way out of love. Especially for the weak like him. It scared him, it scared him so much. All his life a girl never made him want something so bad, a girl never pulled his senses away from him, downing them with so much desire instead. He couldn't possibly let it happen, girls swooned and fanned at his feet, he was always in charge. Genevieve amazed him. Her boldness, the way she'd handled all his words when he'd lashed out at her in the beginning. She was different, his kind of different.

"I tried to Genevieve, believe me. I tried but it clearly didn't work. I mean, look at us" they both laughed at his words. "I'm sorry if I hurt you in any way okay?" How stupid was he to act so rudely towards her.

"I can't keep lying to myself Genevieve, I'm falling, falling deeply. I'm way past the edge already" he brought her fingers to his lips then kissed them softly.

"It's..It's all happening too fast" she whispered.

"Shh..I know, I won't rush you into anything. Take your time but don't make me wait too long" he said as he kissed her fingers again one after the other.

Genevieve couldn't help as doubts settled in her head like a dense cloud. What if this was all a pretence? He finally confessed to her right but why couldn't she trust him? She'd never fallen in love before and never in a million years would she think it would be her boss. She knew him barely four months and he, a year now.

What if she gets too attached and he hurts her?

But what if the tale was just made up and he got her previous jobs investigated?

What if Melissa was right, he was going to dump her thereafter.

What was her issue with trust anyway?

"Genevieve. Are you alright? I know I shouldn't have told you any of these this early. I'm sorry, but I just couldn't help it. I promise. Baby steps" he carefully pulled her unto his laps.

She peered at him and couldn't denial that her heart yearned for his touch. I trust him. She repeated over and over to herself. She hugged him then buried her face in the crook of his neck. She let out a breath, a breath she wished would be nothing close to regret.

Chapter 25
Chaptet title: promise me

They were now sitting in his car just outside the building. He turned to Genevieve who looked so flushed. She fiddled with the hem of her dress. She could feel his eyes fixated on her, watching her every move.

Then she heard him whisper "Genevieve" so softly making her stomach churn. She loved the way he called out her name, she loved the way it rolled off his tongue. Alluring and intoxicating.

"I care about you a lot"

Those words sent her pulse racing. He was now caressing her fingers with his thumbs, igniting the fire within her as her heart pounded carelessly against her ribcage.

"I-i don't K-know what to say" she said shyly, even she was surprised that she could speak. She stole a quick glance only to see him lean back on his seat and sigh.

"I'm sorry"

"No Genevieve" he leaned forward then held her face in his palms. "I understand. Okay?"

She nodded "it's, it's just..one minute you're my boss, now this"

She watched him silently as he closed his eyes for a few seconds then opened it "you know what, let's get you home"

* *

The drive to her house was an awkward silence. She wished it wouldn't be. Every aspect was spent with her glancing at him from time to time. He would smile at her occasionally but she knew it wasn't sincere.

Was he mad at her?

Maybe a little. She was only trying to protect herself which wasn't wrong.

"We're here"

She jolted out of her thoughts, not knowing when they arrived.

"Thank you" she said slowly as she unstrapped the seatbelt then turned to leave when his arms pulled her back against his hard chest.

Daniel watched her unstrap her seatbelt. He couldn't imagine his world without her in it, he didn't care anymore, he loved her and she'd just have to accept it. So he shot out his arms and pulled her into him. He ignored her soft gasp, pushing her even closer till there was barely a hair's breath between them.

"Daniel" she sounded so breathless. He smirked in satisfaction, knowing the effect he had on her. Up close, her hands brushed over his thighs and she blushed, dropping her hands in a hurry. Daniel caught them, his intent clearly written in his piercing black eyes.

"I've never felt this way before, Genevieve. It's killing me" he groaned. He could hear her breath hitch for a second.

"I want you to promise me one thing"

She nodded quickly as she found herself lost in his gaze.

"I don't want you anywhere around that doctor" he kissed her forehead.

Genevieve swallowed "Gabriel? But he's been helpful"

She watched his eyes blaze slightly in anger but he soon shook it off, strolling his lips to hers. He pecked her briefly then whispered "promise me"

Her hands shook in his as she felt a burning sensation surge through her. She nodded quickly. He smiled then captured her lips in his, his hands unconciously left hers, advancing slowly to encircle her waist and wrap her legs around his waist but it seemed impossible due to the dress.

Damn that dress! He mentally groaned.

"As gorgeous as you look in this dress but I'd so much prefer it gone" he whispered just below her lips.

She gasped at his words. He smirked, holding her face instead and kissing her silly, letting her know she belonged to him and no one else.

"Genevieve, are you there?" A voice threw them back in their seats. Genevieve panicked knowing it was her mum. She blushed as she sucked on her lips knowing it was definitely swollen.

She turned to Daniel "i have to go now. Goodnight" she declared quickly not waiting a split second, she jumped out not wanting him to do more damage to her lips. She could hear his loud laughter even as he was already moving out of her property then he zoomed off into the streets.

She continued to suck on her lips, trying to erode every telltale sign as she slowly approached her mum.

"What were you doing in there?" Mrs Miller stood behind the front door, hands akimbo.

"Um. He was just explaining a few things-"

Her mum looked sceptical"oh really? In his car. Who's he if I may ask?" She asked in a reprimanding tone.

"Eh. Mr. Coker"

Genevieve watched as her mum softened a bit "hmm, but be careful Genevieve" Mrs miller said but Genevieve didn't miss the little smile on her mum's face instead.

* * *

Daniel couldn't stop the grin from invading his face as he advanced towards the bar Vincent owned.

"He's grinning. Hot date?" Vincent laughed, giving his cousin a side hug.

"Better"

"Ohh. Okay...hot sex?"

"Vincent, come on, think outside the box. Your box" Daniel laughed, he sat on a barstool then faced the bartender.

"Tequila sir?"

"Nah. Whisky" Daniel replied.

"You didn't just say whisky. You never just order that unless something's up, something good" Vincent sounded surprised as he sat beside his cousin. "Whoever is working your pants. I want her, she must be damn good"

Daniel chuckled then he imagined Genevieve and Vincent, legs cuddled up atop silk sheets and he cringed, his possessive side kicking in, he soon felt his hands in a tight fist but he released them immediately.

"Come on Daniel, I share my ladies with you"

"I've found her"

"Her? What do you mean her?" Vincent gaped alarmingly at his cousin.

Daniel simply chuckled "do you remember the girl I told you about seven months again. She worked at Willie's place. Remember?"

"How could I possibly forget Daniel, you talked so much about her. I was already thinking you were loosing it man. Thank heavens you stopped"

"Did I mention she's my PA?"

"Hold up man, how come you never informed me, you searched for her or what? Dude, you're so fucking obsessed"

"She found me" Daniel grinned.

Wait, no wonder you didn't wait to kiss her that night. You're insane Daniel. So what's the plan?"

"What do you mean?"

"Get her laid of course. Or you already did? dude. Wicked! Now I understand that grin. You're the man!"

"You're unbelievable. I did no such thing"

"What! Then what are you waiting for? To get her to completely mess with your brain? Come on"

Daniel looked at him for a second. Vincent was someone who never believed in love, explaining to him would be like talking to a penguin.

He sighed "I'm in love with her"

Vincent laughed "I thought for a sec you said you were in love with her, man" Vincent laughed harder, hitting his fists on the counter then he turned to Daniel only to see a blank look, he cleared his throat then said "oh. You're serious. Wow! she got you, she got you bad"

Daniel chuckled "she's mine, Vincent, that's all that matters"

"Gosh! I think I'm gonna be sick"

Daniel laughed, soon Vincent joined.

* * *

Genevieve chewed on her lips, stirring in bed. Her mind, filled with the images of Daniel, his sudden confession. He knew her long before she did. The thought of him going to uncle Willie's place only to see her made her feel tingles down her spine.

She couldn't contain the emotions anymore, so she picked up her phone and dialled Kelvin's number. The phone rang for seemingly endless minutes.

"He should be asleep" she concluded, knowing for a fact it was already past 12A.M, Kelvin would probably think she'd lost it. She drummed her fingers impatiently on the sheets, almost giving up when she heard a voice.

"Hello? Who the hell is this?!!"
He sounded so maddened, but she noticed one thing. He was short of breath. Genevieve laughed, knowing she definitely disrupted something. A make out or more.

"It's Genevieve. Er..I know it's late and, and I shouldn't-"

"One fucking A.M! I said call me but not this late!!!" he cut her off, clearly not happy about the wrong timing.

Genevieve sighed, she should have waited till morning. "forget about it, Kelvin. I'll deal with it myself"

She was about hanging up but his voice retracted her.

"Wait..." He said, his voice tinged with worry. She could hear rustling sounds from the other end and tiny bickers. She suddenly felt guilty.

"Is this about Daniel?" She heard him sigh.

"Yes" she answered silently.

"Tell me Genny, did he do anything? I promise to throttle him if he lays just a single paper cut on you"

Genevieve laughed "only if you don't chicken out"

"I won't, sooo?" He urged her.

She let out a sharp intake of air then rolled on her left, placing the phone properly against her ear.

"He said he cares about me Kelvin, I'm so scared. What if...what if he hurts me in the end"

"Gosh, Genny, stop the what ifs..how'd you know when you haven't even tried giving him a chance. From the beginning, I knew it was going to come to this. Look, he wouldn't spend this much of his time if he didn't want you"

"My mum said that"

"You see, your mum agrees. Genny, you love him, don't you?"

She thought for a second, did she? Love was something she'd never felt before.

"Well-"

"Don't even try to explain anything. It's a yes or no question" she could feel him roll his eyes.

"I don't know Kelvin"

"You're just too much. Girls would die to get him to glance at them but here you are. Are you that oblivious to what's around you?. I won't force you into anything. It's your life Genny, live it yourself" he paused then continued "now I've lost Tesha"

Genevieve felt a pang in her chest "oh my gosh, Kelvin, I'm so sorry"

Kelvin laughed "it's just a one night thing Genny, no strings attached. She'll come around, I'm sure of that. She couldn't stop moaning my name all night"

"Unbelievable!! Why did I come to you for an advice? You're obviously not the right candidate"

"So no thank you. You're-"

She hung up, rolling her eyes but she stopped, thinking about a certain man before gradually loosing to sleep.




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Chapter 26
Chapter title: His home

After the Sunday mass, Genevieve went to a mini market very close to her house to get groceries. She smiled knowingly to herself as she picked up her stuff packed in the market's signature paper bag.

"Bye, Mrs Puth. Say hi to little Marcus for me."

"Sure will, Genevieve. Don't forget to tell your mum about the ointment please. The rash's no longer a joke my dear. I could barely sleep." The storekeeper announced, both hands clasping her neck in distress. Genevieve nodded, hoping she'd remember to deliver the message. She'd been out of it lately, even at the church, the grin was so wide spread that it caused her mother to panic.

She strolled towards her street with a huge smile on. Suddenly, she felt a prickle at the back of her neck as if someone was watching her. She whirled back only to see no one. She sighed, She was definitely loosing it.

But that wasn't an excuse for her legs because it took two long strides followed by heavy steps. She felt an edgy feeling and she turned back, this time, carefully scanning the entire vicinity for clues. Her eyes found a black range rover parked two houses away, it was idling.

It was getting dark already plus the darkly tinted windows of the car, making it impossible to see who was behind the wheel. The car moved forward. It was as if it was challenging her, sending her a message.

'I know who you are, be warned'

The hair on her arms stood as panic set in. It was drawing near. She couldn't help but thank God for the sundress she wore making it a lot easier to run. She began but bumped into something, a fully clothed chest, she moved back, staggering a little but hands held unto hers firmly, she was almost yelling for help when she heard a familiar voice putting her heart to rest.

"I think I deserve an award or something. The second time I've saved you from falling in less than 24 hours. What do you think?"

She ignored him, looking back quickly only to see the car disappear in the streets. Gabriel watched her then followed her gaze for a while then finally landed on her.

"Are you alright. Genevieve?"

She bit her lips then faced him. Maybe it was all in her head and the car was probably lost or something.

But who'd be watching her and why?

She could see his eyes filled with worry as it searched hers, she waved off every negative thoughts about the car. And forced out a smile.

"Yeah, Gabriel. Thanks. I owe you one. Huge one"

"Well....you can as well pay me" he buried his hands in both pockets, shrugging broad shoulders.

"What do you mean?" She squinted her eyes, studying his face closely.

He laughed, a heavy one "A date, Genevieve"

"A date?"

"Yeah, so what do you say? Tomorrow night, I'll pick you up after work."

"I don't know, Gabriel." Genevieve muttered.

wouldn't this be called cheating? She thought. But she and Daniel weren't even a couple yet.

"Hey, just a friendly date, I promise."

She remembered Daniel's warning. She gnawed on her nails. Daniel would be blazing with fury if he saw them together let alone a date? She knew that but Gabriel, how could she possibly terminate his offer he'd been a good lad helping her out lately, refusing would be nothing close to pay back.

"Cross my heart." He said pulling her away from her thoughts. He crossed both hands over his chest then made an exaggerated pout.

She laughed. "Alright, just a date."

"But if you wanna make it more than just a date. Who am I to decline." he winked.

"Oh! really?"

They laughed, sauntering towards her house.

She frowned, suddenly remembering she owed him an apology "Gabriel, I'm so sorry about yesterday"

"That's exactly why I came, to check up on you. Is everything okay with your boss?"

She blushed, blushed hard. "Yeah" she whispered.

"Genevieve!"

She heard her name from behind, her eyes widened as saucers. That voice so familiar that it made shiver run down her spine. What was he doing here? She halted, turning to Gabriel, apprehension settling at the pit of her stomach. Gabriel stared back confusedly then looked behind to see a figure slowly approaching.

Daniel clenched both fists malevolently, making his knuckles turn a different shade. His dark eyes burning in sheer anger that could burn villages. He came all the way to her house but definitely not to see this.

He warned her to steer clear of Gabriel but what did she do? Didn't take his warnings seriously. The urge to drive his fist into someone's face was threatening to explode as fury set in. They both turned to him. Genevieve with her eyes shut, she took in deep breaths while Gabriel, he looked utterly puzzled as his eyes flickered between Genevieve and Daniel, unable to come up with something.

Daniel exhaled, trying to keep his rage in check, without saying a word, he grabbed Genevieve by the arm then pulled her taking long strides as he proceeded towards his car. She increased her pace to meet up with his. He opened the passenger's side then threw her gently in it and closed the door. He jogged over to his, slide in then started the ignition, leaving a stunned Gabriel engulfed in the darkness.

"What was that about?"

"I thought I told you I didn't want him around you"

"But he wasn't doing anything"

"Stay away from him!" He yelled, making her gasp. He softened a little "please" he whispered.

She gulped, turning away to stare out the window with a hard glare. He didn't have any right to tell her who she could meet. That made her madden.

Daniel noticed, he closed his eyes, taking deep breaths "Look, I'm sorry" he said softly.

Silence greeted the statement, she didn't say anything but continued to glaze out the window.

Few minutes later, he pulled over at a private parking lot. She studied the unrecognised area then turned to him. "Where's this?"

"My home"





A/n I know this chapter is really short but I just wanted to update since I promised Wednesday but it's Thursday (I'm not proud of it either) exams been holding me back. So next update will be compensation. I'll try to update on Monday. Thanks for reading!!!!!

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