You’re just a clumsy clueless girl

Daisy

“Dee… Babe… Daisy!!” Hope called out and shook me back to reality.

It was so sudden, and I almost fell, but I quickly caught myself. I had been so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t hear her call me. It was all blank and I could only see my mystery man and me.

“Come meet my dad!” She let out and then dragged me over to her dad.

Before she could even say a word, he was already waving at me with a sweet smile that made my heart flutter again.

“Daisy, right? I’m Tony. I’ve heard so much about you. Hope talks about you all the time. I’m glad you’re here. You’re going to have the best time, I promise.” He let out seamlessly and the whole time, I was staring at his mouth.

Those lips, the way they moved, and the way his mouth opened up to sweet smiles each time had me feeling crazy.

“See? I told you the same thing, didn't I? You’re going to enjoy it here.” Hope chimed in while she grabbed my hand and pulled me along with her into the house.

The table had been set for dinner, and we went straight there. Her dad joined us shortly after, and I became restless again. I could no longer concentrate on my food as I kept stealing glances at him. I made sure not to make it obvious, so I stared through my corner eyes, but Hope somehow noticed.

“I see you staring. I know right, he’s so handsome. I swear if he weren’t my dad, I’d be dating him right away.” She whispered to me.

“Oh my… Hope!?” I let out in shock, getting the attention of her dad.

“What’s that?” he asked, and before I could answer, Hope was airing my little secret.

“Nothing… just Daisy’s little secret crush. A mystery older man. I guess she was staring because you probably look like him.” I almost choked on my drink when she said the last part.

It was all a joke to her, but if only she knows that her dad doesn't only look like my mystery older man. He is the mystery man!

They both laughed it off, and I had to force out a laugh too. I didn’t want it to get more awkward, so I quickly took a last bite and left the table.

I got into the kitchen just in time for my wild thoughts to start kicking in again. It got intense this time and I stood there, all lost.

“Heyy… you alright?” Tony's voice jerked me back to life.

I turned back in a hurry and crashed right into his tight chest. For a second there, I forgot myself. It felt like one of my hot dreams when he’d lift my face, stare deeply in my eyes and then kiss me till I’m dripping wet.

“Are you this clumsy all the time? Or intentionally pretending just to get my attention?” The moment I heard this, my wild thoughts ended abruptly, and I came back to my senses immediately.

I wanted to say something but by the time my mouth opened, he’d turned and was already walking away.

I stared at the door blankly, wondering if it was the same sweet man I knew, that was just rude to me now.

He doesn’t even know me. How dare he call me clumsy or even insinuate I was trying to get his attention? Who the heck does he think he is?

These thoughts kept fighting in my head as I made my way upstairs. Hope had shown me to my room earlier. It was a huge one and had everything I could possibly imagine.

I went to bed but couldn’t sleep. I kept tossing from side to side, wondering why he would be so rude to me. I mean, I know I want him and all, but did he have to rub it on my face like that?

After a while, I decided to go to Hope’s room. Maybe she would be able to bore me to sleep with her long talks. I got to her room and, surprisingly, she was fast asleep.

“She must be so tired after the long drive.” I thought to myself as I closed the door gently and left.

I got back to my room, and as I opened the window, the pool downstairs caught my attention. That was exactly what I needed.

I’m not a good swimmer, so I was just going there to enjoy some cool air and maybe laugh at some funny videos online.

I hurried downstairs, got a bottle of wine and ran off to the pool.

I was about to sit when someone suddenly rose up from the water. It was Tony. He was like a water god, with his chest bare and his tight wet shorts leaving nothing to the imagination. I was so wet and literally dripping down my thighs. When he started walking towards me, I knew I had to do something. I couldn’t let him see me that wet for him.

I thought of running away but that would be so weird. He was so close now, and I just had to go for the only option left.

I foolishly jumped into the water, knowing well that I can’t swim. But then, it was better than the embarrassment I was about to face.

Tony didn’t even wait another second, he dived into the water without a second thought. I was almost gasping for breath when he grabbed me.

He didn’t pull me out of the water instantly. Instead, he steadied me against the wall and once he grabbed my waist, I wrapped my legs around him.

My nightgown had rolled up because of the water and my a*s was cold against his wet shorts. We both stared deeply in each other’s eyes and my heart started to beat really fast.

The next second, he pushed me up by the rail, and then got out too. I thought that was all until he crouched in front of me and leaned in as if ready to steal a kiss. I slowly closed my eyes in anticipation, and tilted my head to give him easy access. I was so eager that I could barely breathe.

A few seconds later, no kiss came, just a rumbling. I opened my eyes and saw him already standing. He was actually reaching for the towel on the railing behind me. Oh my, I was so embarrassed I wished the ground would swallow me whole!

“I wanted to get this…” he chimed in, slowly waving the towel at me.

“Ohh yeah, I’m so sorry about that. I didn’t know you were also here, that was why I… uhm…”

“Fell? I’m actually happy I was here because I can’t even imagine what would have happened if no one was around and that happened.” He retorted before I could find my words.

“You’re really clumsy, you should be careful next time,” he added.

“I’m really sorry…” I finally found my voice again, but he was gone before I could finish.

Oh my goodness! I was so mad at his arrogance, I jumped on my feet, ready to rain fury on him, but then, one look at those tight muscles on his back, and I was back drooling again.

I swallowed hard as I watched him walk off till he was completely out of sight.

“Damn you, Daisy! Why can’t you just get your act together?!” I muttered through my teeth as I stomped my feet, but then I hit the iron rail, and it was so painful.

“Ouch, ouch, ouch!!” I let out painfully as I staggered to the floor and laid there.

I stayed there for a long while, just staring at the beautiful sky while trying to console myself.

I have embarrassed myself too many times today. I’m sure he sees me as nothing but a clumsy, clueless girl now. If I had any chance to get him before, I had totally blown it now.

Tony is never going to look in my way anymore. He’s way out of my league, and I just made things worse…