ROSES OVER DAFFODILS

ROSES OVER DAFFODILS

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Crescent Armstrong doesn't expect to catch attention of a another beautiful woman except the one besides him. After his breakup with Henley, he is back to pursue her not contented that all was lost. However Della happens to be the woman who has attracted him differently other than Henley. He convi

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Chapter 1

Chapter one

I don't know how I am supposed to act at a time like this. Seated to my right is my loving father Declan Armstrong while to my left sits my ex. The ex I also happen to still be madly in love with and her new boyfriend. Gracious!

I don't know how I have managed to smile throughout the entire conversation with them even though I know deep down I would rather be anywhere but here.

For the last five minutes, Henley, the girl I fell deeply in love with two years ago also my ex now has been smiling to something lover boy on her side keeps whispering in her ear. I on the other hand have had two glasses of champagne and tried as much as possible to look anywhere but them which has proven to be the hardest thing.

Just a few months back, I was where the douche is sitting. It hurts so much how she has moved on so fast. I can't deny the feelings I still have for Henley. I don't actually believe there is a day I have been over her since she left even when I convinced myself I had. Now that I see her again, she is so near yet so far. Suddenly the need to win her back overwhelms me.

I avert my eyes from the couple when they start kissing to the centre of the room. I hadn't realised the event had hosted so many people until I looked at the dance floor. My eyes dance around the floor catching gazes of two to three women who send me their best flirtatious smiles.

It is crazy how I see young beautiful women every day but never get chance to admire any like Henley. No sooner do I think of the ridiculousness of my situation than my eyes meet with another gaze. It isn't planned. Infact there is something different from her gaze.

Something about her grabs my attention in an instant. Brunette hair flowing down her head in waves. I can't get myself to stop staring at her. When I linger my gaze in her direction for long, she gifts me with an award winning smile that makes me giddy all over a sudden. Foreign to the feeling, I avert my eyes away from the enchantress back to my dad who happens to be saying something.

I nod my head in return fighting to calm my throbbing heart. I hadn't noticed the change of my heartbeat until now. God forbid it isn't because of the brunette. Dad gets up from the table and so do I. I need a refill and some fresh air.

I excuse myself ignoring Henley's gaze which holds concern or not. I walk straight to the other side of the room picking a flute from the passing by gold coated server.

Never in the last few months has any woman had as much effect as just one gaze on brunette has on me right now. I shouldn't be at this party in the first place. I should have made an excuse to skip it but the need to see Henley overpowered. I hate the vulnerability she has on me despite how long we have been apart.

A light tap on the shoulder startles me forcing me to turn around to the intruder. Fortunately or unfortunately, my eyes meet with the same brunette from earlier. I am sure as hell I look like a fool for gaping slightly. She is everything any man would ever ask for in a woman and I rarely describe women that way.

Now that she stands a breadth away, I realise her hair is a smooth dark brown. Her eyes a light blue just like an ocean. Beautiful to look at but also dangerous. The cherry lipstick on her pouty full lips gives it an alluring look. Inspite of the need to stop myself, every self control withers when I glance down at the long black evening dress with a deep low cut between her breasts that accentuates her figure in all the right places. I suck in a breath.

"Hey." she smirks. She must have noticed I was checking her out shamelessly not bothering to be subtle about it. Hell! I look like a pervert.

"Hey." I reply casually.

"Della." she introduces kindly.

"Crescent." I reply.

When her eyes meet mine again, there is that pull that drives me to her immediately.

"I am sorry but have we met?" I ask curiously. I know I wouldn't forget such a face. It is that unforgettable.

"I don't think so Crescent." she answers. The way she says my name in a her soft voice has me intrigued. If we haven't met before, I think it is good we have met now.

"White wine, how classy? Afraid to get a little tipsy?" I tease glancing at the flute in her hand.

"I can handle my liquor well. It is my brother I am worried about." she replies looking over at a group of people a few steps from us.

"Is he your date for the night?" I ask.

"Yes. The one over there in a gray suit." I look over at the guy and realise the resemblance in most of their features. Tall, brunette hair and almost the same smile.

"How convenient." I mutter.

"So how about you? Where is your date? I am not sure she would be entertained by you talking to strangers." Della raises a brow curiously. Maybe if I had one, she wouldn't be so thrilled by me talking to a very attractive woman.

"Unfortunately I have none." I pout. She scrutinizes me for a second, her gaze innocent but so intimidating.

"How about the blonde next to the other guy? Do you like her?" I follow Della's stare to the table I was occupying. It is surprising she has me figured out so quickly. Guess playing it cool hasn't really worked in my favour.

"Your eyes says it all." she points out.

"She is my ex fiancè." It is her turn to be surprised.

"I didn't expect that. You guys were engaged." she murmurs.

"I know how crazy it sounds but that is how complicated the world is."

"The guy besides her, is he her new boyfriend?" she asks. I nod.

"That is hilarious. I can't believe you had to stand them all night and act fine." Della frowns. Even her face with a frown looks beautiful. I really should stop looking at her.

"You still want her, don't you?" Della cocks a brow. I sigh knowing how complicated my feelings are and how stupid my answer might sound.

"I am still angry at her. Really mad but I know that if she said one word, I would be on my knees begging back for her." I admit.

"Aw, she's got you by the balls." she smiles.

"You could say that. It is the truth even when I don't like it." I say. I am still angry how Henley and I left off with things. Everyday I think it is fucked up I still think of her but I can't stop. I love her too much to let her go.

"Oh Crescent. Come on then." Della takes the glass from me putting it back on the tray of another server before she leads me to the dance floor.

"Music soothes away pain somehow. I always listen to it when I am sad." Della explains when we begin swaying to the music.

"I don't know. I have never tried it." I voice.

"Well you are now." she shrugs. I watch her beautiful smile play on her lips as we move to the rhythm of the soft music. Slowly, thoughts of Henley and her douche of a boyfriend vanish away replaced by the feel of Della"s hands soft in mine and her addictive perfume.

It is not everyday a beautiful stranger walks to me and grabs my attention like she did. In this moment, I feel peaceful and calm things I haven't experienced since the night started.

When the music ends, I smile down at Della.

"It worked." I say.

"Told you."

When I glance back to our table, Henley and her boyfriend are nowhere to be found. I feel my blood boil with anger before I feel a soft touch on my shoulder.

When I raise my eyes at her, she doesn't say anything. She can already read through me and I hate it. She sends me a tight lipped smile instead. The look in her eyes is not pity and I am thankful for that.

"I need to find my brother. It is getting late and I need to get home." Della mutters. So fast? It feels like we have just met and she is leaving already.

"It was nice meeting you Crescent." With that, Della walks away.

My eyes follow her through the crowd and like a little stalker, I watch her find her brother until she exits the room. Many thoughts make way to my head. I could follow her and ask for her number. That was a bad idea though because until now, Henley was the only woman on my radar.

There had been a few one night stands but nothing compared to what Henley and I shared. Della was different from the other one night stands I had, she was something more. It is a bad idea thinking about involving myself with her.

Feelings overpowered logic. On their accord, my legs move towards the exit. I speed up to catch Della before she boards a taxi.

"Della." I call. She turns around in a daze.

"Crescent, what are you doing?" she asks with a frown.

"I could drop you home if you want. It will save you some money." I say stupidly. Della raises a brow at me trying to figure out what I am playing at. Gosh, when did I become so lame at this?

"You do realize I have enough money to pay for a taxi?" she asks. She looked like someone who could afford her own taxi. What was I even thinking saying that?

"Yes. Sorry, let me rephrase that. Let me drop you home, please." This is probably the worst idea I have had all night. Della studies me one more time before she mutters an okay.

The drive to her house is comfortably quiet. When I reach her house, she takes off her seatbelt.

"Thanks for the ride Crescent." Della murmurs.

"You are welcome Della." I reply glancing at her lips.

Suddenly the air between is heats up. I shouldn't have followed her out that door. The selfish bastard in me couldn't leave down her beauty. Mirroring my actions, Della glances down at my lips.

Her eyes dance with something mischievous.

"Your intention wasn't to drive me home alone, was it?" she smirks. I am in a love-hate relationship with the way she thinks.

"Do you have all of me figured out so easily?" I question curiously.

"You are easy to read Crescent." she replies. I have mixed feelings about her answer except that is not the topic I needed both of us to dwell on right this instant.

"Is this the part I invite you up for a cup of coffee only we both know coffee is an excuse?" she narrows her gaze.

"One should never decline coffee when offered but yes, coffee is an excuse." I admit.

"So why not cut to the chase and just..."

I cut her off with a kiss. I can't wait any longer.

"So?" I ask when she pulls away.

"How about that coffee?" she offers. I chuckle.

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Author where is the epilogue? And when is the book wd dellas pov pls??
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23 Chapters
Chapter one
I don't know how I am supposed to act at a time like this. Seated to my right is my loving father Declan Armstrong while to my left sits my ex. The ex I also happen to still be madly in love with and her new boyfriend. Gracious!I don't know how I have managed to smile throughout the entire conversation with them even though I know deep down I would rather be anywhere but here.For the last five minutes, Henley, the girl I fell deeply in love with two years ago also my ex now has been smiling to something lover boy on her side keeps whispering in her ear. I on the other hand have had two glasses of champagne and tried as much as possible to look anywhere but them which has proven to be the hardest thing.Just a few months back, I was where the douche is sitting. It hurts so much how she has moved on so fast. I can't deny the feelings I still have for Henley. I don't actually believe there is a day I have been over her since she left even when I convinced myself I had. Now that I see he
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Chapter two
I wake up to a very feminine smell clouding my senses. It smells so good and addictive. I sniff the sheets beside me sleepily drowning in the smell."Thank God you are awake." A beautiful feminine voice startles me. I quickly open my eyes to a sight every man would dream to wake up at.Her bare back is to me with her entire backside on display. I remember how things escalated from one passionate kiss in a car to long forgotten coffee in her kitchen to her room. I could replay last night to the best of my knowledge.I am not surprised when I realise the morning wood I am sporting under the sheets. It has been long since I last had very addicting sex with any woman. Last night's sex is the best sex I have had in a while.Della is combing her hair unbothered by my leer look at her bare ass. I spot a tattoo on her rib side. The little heart tattoo looks like an outcome of wild teenage days. I don't judge her, I have scars of my own. The ink looks perfect on her skin that I envy it."Mornin
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Chapter three
I reach her house at exactly seven. Punctuality is one of my best virtues. The door flies open as soon as I knock at the door. The sight that meets my eyes is drool worthy. I stop and stare for a moment not caring to be hideous. Can Della be any more sexy?Suddenly all thoughts in my head have no plan of going to any opera but getting her back in, pin her against the door and get her out of the sexy red dress."How do I look?" she gives me a three sixty by spinning around. I swallow hard when my eyes find her plump ass in the dress. Oh dear Lord. I am a fully grown man, I should be able to control my libido."A..amazing, astonishing, sexy...""Okay prince charming. I appreciate the compliments. How about we hit the road before it is late?" she winks before walking towards my car. Her sexy cat walk has me on a leash and all I am left to do is follow. I didn't know how sexy dentists can be but Della has shown me.I open her door and rush to take my seat behind the wheel. I smile at her
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Chapter four
I could wake up like that every morning and not complain. I didn't wake up feeling akward as I thought I would feel. In fact it was rather productive. I woke up to Della's sneaky hands under the blanket and damn did it feel nice. Reliving the moments of last night this morning is the best thing that has happened the entire day.And that is because right now I am stuck with my dad, Henley, her dad and stupid ass boyfriend playing golf."I heard about the alliance you have managed to make with the Chinese. That is such an achievement Crescent." George, Henley's father compliments. I am sure it is my father spreading all the rumour to him."I am glad I did too. The Chinese's alliance means a lot to the company." I reply."Brad got signed into Toronto Raptors, right honey?" Did I forget to mention my new replacement is a six foot five douche who plays basketball. No wonder Henley fell for him. She has always had a thing for the bad boys. I would have lived down her flaunting her boyfriend
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Chapter five
I have thought about buying a dog for a while but I don't know if I would manage taking care of it with my busy schedule. I would want to come back from work to something or someone. Now that I live alone, the house feels so empty sometimes.I take off my coat and tie unbuttoning a few buttons before my phone rings. I reach for it from my pockets not caring to check the caller ID."Crescent." The quivering voice of Henley catches my attention immediately."Hen..Henley, are you alright?" I ask."No." The answer makes my heart constrict."What happened? Did he hurt you? Where are you?" I ask incoherently."We had an argument with Brad." she starts. I feel my chest heave with anger. I knew fucking Chad was up to no good."Did he lay hands on you because I swear...""No." she cuts me short."What happened Henley?" I quip impatiently. If he laid hands on her, I am going to kill him."I had this pregnant scare today. When I told him, he lashed out. We had a heated argument and then he drove
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Chapter six
I feel something heavy on top of me when I stir up. I quickly open my eyes scanning the room before I come face to face with dark brown hair. The soft snore vibrating against my chest makes me realise how we ended up in such a compromising position. We watched die hard 2, 3 but through 4, Della fell asleep. I made her sleep on my lap not wanting to wake her up. I might have dozed off too.However the position we are in is kind of weird. I smooth my hand through her hair. Soft, silky and long is how it feels. Della moans a little when I do it again. I can't believe she is still this soundly asleep. I raise my eyes to peak a look at her face. She looks so relaxed and very beautiful. While I lay back down, I wake her up unintentionally. I didn't realise until now how inconvenient the position we are in is until she stirs and another sensitive part on my body stirs. Oh shit!"I am sorry." I apologize quickly. Della raises her head immediately to look at me. Despite her sleepy face, she ma
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Chapter seven
Dinner with my family has always been a drama show. I have a feeling tonight is not going to be any different. With a mother so loving, kind and helpful who always scolds you for the smallest things like tasting the salad before the steak, a father who needs control of your life twenty four seven and a brother who is hell bent on making your life hell. A mixture of such characters is destined to end in a shit show.I have been texting away on my phone for an hour now outside at the balcony. The reason I came out here was to get some oxygen and just be alone except Aaron, my elder brother doesn't understand the theory of personal space. "A little birdie told me you got yourself a hiding place at the balcony." I don't turn to confirm anything. I already know he wants to make me mad."Are you texting a girl? Whoa, let me..." I duck my phone away from his grabby hands. I turn to scowl at him."What? I thought you wanted your little girlfriend back." Aaron mocks. He wants me to give him th
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Chapter eight
Something has been bothering me the whole day since I had the face time with Della this morning. For the past days, we have been texting non stop and flirting maybe. Della is one of the cool people I have met. She is also fun to talk to.This early morning at six, I called her to talk about our unfinished conversation yesterday night and wish her a happy Saturday. What happened is when she picked up, she was in bed. That was not the best part. Meanwhile through our conversation, I heard a masculine voice in the background.When I asked Della who the guy was, she admitted that he was a sleep over night stand. There and then I felt sick to the stomach. Imagination of them together has been burned in my brain like a tattoo and so far the day has been so sombre and my mood sour.I get off early from office and drive straight to her place. I feel my self going crazy when I don't find her home. When I called her, she tells me she is out having some drinks with friends. I persuade her to ret
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Chapter nine
Last night was the best night I have had in a while. When I open my eyes, I come face to face with a sleeping Della. I could wake up to the sight of her and not get tired. I take in her sleeping form caressing her with my eyes shamelessly. Her untamed hair looks flawless as it falls down her face. I always knew she is a good looking woman but watching her like this so peaceful, she is so magnificent. I bring my hand to sweep away the locks out of her face waking her up in the process."Good morning." I mutter. I find her half lidded eyes fascinated by how pretty her blue eyes look. I could stare in them for as long as I can."Have you been watching at me? That's creepy Crescent." she smirks half asleep."What time is it anyways?" she asks."Noon. It is late for all I care." I reply."We need to get out of bed." Della says sitting up. I lay back on the bed watching her adjust to get out of the covers."Don't you have work, things to do today?" she asks."No. You?" I ask."I was plannin
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Chapter ten
I wake up yet again beside Della. For the few days we haven't seen each other, we have casually texted. She called me last night in need of a ride home because hers had a problem and was at the garage. I was happy to help as a friend except I ended up in her bed, again. Sometimes I tend to think she cast this spell on me. The moment I set eyes on her, I can't resist her."Morning." Della murmurs."How was your night?" I ask pocking her cheek lovingly."Fun. Yours?" she smirks. "Better." I reply."Come on we have got get up. I need to be at the hospital in an hour and so do you." she sits up."An hour? We could do so much in an hour." I point out. Della shakes her head when she catches on the meaning of my words."No Crescent. We are going to be late." Della says. "Says who?" I pull her back to me before I flip us so that she is beneath me. She gasps a little caught offguard. "Tell me you don't want me now and I will let you go." I nip the underside of her ear eliciting a soft moan f
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