Chapter 6

Daria drove to the alpha group building, her face beaming in a bright smile. Dressed in a red jump suit, enhancing her hourglass figure. 

She walked into the reception and turned towards the receptionist “good morning” she said to the receptionist who smiled in response.

“Daria Jones I am here to see Nicholas Raceanu'” she continued, placing her business card on the table.

“Do you have an appointment?” The receptionist asked typing in her computer.

“Yes” Daria response checking her watch for the time.

“It's on the fifth floor, use the elevator on the left” the receptionist informed her with a smile.

“Thank you” Daria flashed a smile at her as she walked to the elevator and got in.

The elevator doors opened to the fifth floor, with only two doors in sight, which read 'CEO Raceanu’ and the other belonged to his PA.

Daria walked straight to the CEO door when someone called out to her.

“Excuse me” Antonia called out stopping her, “who are you” she added, frowning at Daria.

“I am here to see Nicholas” Daria replied turning to face her.

Antonia's frown deepened as Daria used Nicholas first name. 

“Do you have an appointment?” She asked annoyed. “Yes, I am from Jones jewelry” Daria replied politely.

“You have to wait, Mr. Raceanu is busy” Antonia said.

“Are you sure I need to see him now” Daria insisted.

“I am, now step aside” Antonia snapped at her.

Daria surprised pulled out her phone and texted Nicholas.

“Please leave the way and sit over here” Antonia said approaching Daria.

Just then Nicholas's door opened and he walked towards Daria and hugged her from the back and placed a kiss on her head.

Antonia stood frozen from his action, “good morning sir” she greeted, trying to hide her embarrassment.

“Come in” Nicholas said to Daria taking her by the hand into his office ignoring Antonia leaving her angry and jealous.

Immediately  the doors closed Nicholas scooped Daria in his arms, as she giggled happily.

“You didn't tell me you were coming” he said, placing her gently on his lap as he sat down.

“It was a surprise” she replied snuggling closer to his neck, “I also came to talk about our project”.

“Really” he replied brushing her hair with his fingers, “hm mm” she replied.

“Let's get to work then” she sprang up to her feet. “stay for a while” he pulled her by the arm onto his body.

“I love it when you're here” he said staring at her lovingly. Unable to hold his gaze Daria lowered her eyes.

“Don't look down, I love looking into your eyes” he said with a frown.

Daria slowly lifted her head to look at him, smiling sheepishly

“We have to work” she said getting up to her feet. 

“We talked to the distributor about the jewelry we should be expecting it anytime soon” she continued, flipping through the document she came in with.

“But, we have a…..” 

Nicholas grabbed her by the waist and sat her on his desk “you don't need to worry, I gave people handling it” he said, tracing her lips with his fingers.

“I have to” she replied, “no you don't” he refuted.

“All your time, is for me, I don't want to share you with anyone or anything” he added rubbing her thighs.

Daria stared at him lost, her cheeks grew red and hot.

“Come stay with me for a few days, I have something planned for us” he said placing a kiss on her forehead.

“What plans?” She asked as her eyes beamed, growing excited.

Raising a brow at her “its a surprise” he replied brushing her hair behind, suddenly her stomach rumbled.

'oh no’ Daria screamed in her head. “Have you had breakfast?” Nicholas asked with a frown.

“It's nothing I'll eat later” Daria replied embarrassed with her stomach.

“It's not nothing” he said scooping her again as he took her out if the office.

“What are you doing?” She asked surprised.

“Going to feed you” he said focused on his path.

“What, wait put me down first” she cried out as he walked into the elevator still in his arms.

“No, I can't take risks with you” he replied pressing the button of the elevator.

“Someone might see us” she continued her cheek already red as she protested.

“I don't care about that, and it's my private elevator no one comes in here” he said sternly.

“Make sure to use this one when next you are coming” he added as the elevator doors opened to the reception.

Daria his her face in his chest, afraid of the eyes that watched them as he made his way to his car.

“Oh my God, what was that” a female worker exclaimed as Nicholas walked passed them.

“Am I dreaming or did the CEO just walk pass with a woman in his arms” she said shocked.

“You are not,we all saw it” another worker replied with the same shocked expression on her face.

The same expression could be felt and seen in The faces of every one present.

“Get back to work” Antonia snapped at them.

“You shouldn't have done that” Daria said feigning a frown, as Nicholas placed her gently in the passenger seat.

Without a response he shut the door and turn to his side and started the car.

“You're my woman and I want everyone to know it” he replied, starting the car.

Daria felt her heart skip with joy, as he held her thighs and gently squeezed it.

Nicholas stopped the car in front of a cafe, and got down to open the door for her.

“Ex-presso” she said reading the name of the cafe out loud.

She suddenly felt an unclear flashback, and she staggered but Nicholas held on to her.

“Are you okay?” He asked worried. “Yes, I am fine” she replied holding the side of her head.

“Breathe” Nicholas looked visibly worried, and was about to lift her but Daria stopped him.

“No please I am fine, I just felt like I have been here before” she said scrutinizing the place trying to shake away the feeling.

“You have?” Nicholas asked still holding onto her.

“No, I haven't, I just” “don't worry, let's go inside” she replied smiling.

Nicholas took her by the hand and walked into the cafe, “it's beautiful” Daria remarked taking in the scenery of the restaurant.

“Table for two” Nicholas said to the waiter as he led them to a special area.

Nicholas pulled out the chair for Daria making sure she was comfortable.

“I wouldn't expect to see you in this kind of place” Daria said teasing him.

“I have memories here, I used to come here with someone special and I met someone special here a long time ago” he replied with a flash of sadness in his eyes.

Daria looked at him “who?” She asked curiously.

“It's no one” he replied returning to his normal demeanor. “What would you like to eat” he continued, changing the topic and mood.

“I don't know pick for me” Daria replied looking at the menu confused.

“They are all Romanian dishes in here” she added as she pursed her lips.

Nicholas placed there order and began to explain the origin of the cafe.

“So you came here when you were young,” Daria asked, amazed by how old the cafe was.

“Yes, with my brother,” he replied. “What!! you have a brother?” Daria's eyes widened in shock.

“Yes but he is no longer available” Nicholas replied nonchalantly.

“Wow you must have really loved him” Daria said, running his palm to comfort him.

 “I am okay,I have you” Nicholas smiled, kissing the back of her palm.

“I would be here” she replied tucking her hair behind her ears.

“What was your brother's name?” She asked curiously, as she took a sip of her orange juice.

“Adrian” he replied and Daria immediately paused.

Her heart raced as she heard his name, “Adrian” his name rolled out of her lips slowly.

“What happened to him?” She asked staring at him 

“He was betrayed by the girl he loved and abandoned,” he replied, taking a bite of his pancake.

“Why would someone do something so heartless?” Daria asked, annoyed with the mystery woman.

“She will be dealt with accordingly” Nicholas replied, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

“But for now, I want to focus on you and nothing more” Nicholas added, cutting the bacon on her plate.

Daria's heart melted with his words. She watched Nicholas gently serve the table, when he got distracted by his phone.

“I am on my way” Nicholas replied the person on the other end as his aura darkened.

“What happened?” Daria asked noticing the change in his aura.

“I have some thing to do” Nicholas replied, signaling for the waiter.

“The bill…is” the waiter was interrupted by the card I Nicholas's hand. 

Slowly he took the card and retreated, “let's go, I'll drop you off at your office” Nicholas said, helping Daria up.

“Is everything  okay” Daria asked, trying to read his already blank expression.

“I have something important to do” he replied as they walked out of the cafe.

Two men in Black suits approached them, subconsciously Daria held onto Nicholas arm.

“They are with me” Nicholas assured her placing his hand over hers.

“The place is ready”one if the men informed Nicholas, with a slight bow.

Nicholas nodded in response as he walked past them, with daria.

Daria looked at the two men wearingly, they emitted danger as they entered another car they had come with.

“Who are they?” Daria asked as her eyes watched them.

“No one in important, you shouldn't worry” he replied squeezing her hand gently as he drove away.

Nicholas drove into the parking lot of Daria's office. “I will see you later,okay” he placed a gentle kiss in her forehead.

“When is that” Daria sulked, “soon, I have important work” he replied letting her go.

“Okay” she responded as she began to walk into the office.

Daria turned and spared a glance at the car that followed them as she waved at Nicholas who stood still until she entered her office.

“Let's go” Nicholas signalled the men behind, and a sinister smile curved up his lips, as he drove away.

Nicholas arrived at his private airport, “they were discovered at a private island” one of the men said as they boarded his plane.

“Then let's give them a surprise visit” Nicholas said as his eyes burned with excitement and anger.

“Ludwig, tighten the security around the hospital and Daria” he said to the man.

“I don't want any hiccups” he added sitting comfortably on the seat as the plane took off.

Daria sat in her office,her mind still focused on the mysterious men from earlier that day.

Her train of thoughts was caught buy the Elena's shrieking voice.

“Daria!!!!” Elena screamed, as she entered Daria's office with gift bags.

“I am backkkk” she continued running to Daria's side. 

Daria gave her a bit hug, as her face brightened up. “Wait, why are you back so early?”.

“Well the fashion week concluded early, so I rushed back to you” Elena replied, dropping her bags on the table.

“Oh I missed you” she continued, drawing a chair for herself.

“So what happened, hit me with it” she added crossing her legs.

Daria took in a deep breath “Nicholas and I are together now” she dropped news, eyes wide and grinning.

Elena paused, calculating what she just heard. “You are what?!!” She exclaimed, her eyes shot wide open.

“I know it happened so fast, we we're stock on the yacht, we had sex and now I am in love with him” Daria said quickly.

“I thought you hated him” Elena asked excited and confused. “I know but now I love him” Daria replied scratching the back of her head.

“This good news, I can't believe this” Elena happily clingee unto Daria.

“Wait you had sex” she suddenly let go of Daria, remembering Daria's earlier rambling.

Daria nodded on response, “already?” She asked again keeping Daria at arms length.

“Oh my darling is a grown woman now” she took Daria into her arms and patted her head.

“Don't treat me like a child” Daria protested, wriggling out of her arms and straightening her clothes.

“Was it good?” Elena asked staring at Daria like an eager child. “I am not releasing such information” Daria refused sitting back down on her seat.

“But we have to celebrate” Elena suggested excited. “No” Daria replied immediately.

“I have work to do” she said facing her computer and randomly typing.

“You don't have a choice I'll come pick you up tonight” Elena insisted leaning over the computer.

“Did you come straight from the airport?” Daria asked, noticing the suitcase left stranded at the door.

“Maybe” Elena replied rolling her eyes, “but that is beside the point, me, you, party tonight” she pointed at the two of them.

“Byeee I love you girl” she added as she walked to the door and grabbed her suitcase and left.

Daria smiled as she shaked her head when the door closed. “Crazy girl” she said returning her attention to her computer.