Diam hurried to his feet pulling Baby with him in a swift move. He hid her barely clad body behind him. Quickly, he took off his coat and tucked her inside it. Her head was lowered and her face was crimson from embarrassment. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips at the sight of her dimples, glowing brighter than they did four years ago."Just like old times, Baby." He whispered, before turning around into the overpowering glow of the flashlight."What's going on here?" The patrol officer asked again, squinting his eyes to get a better view of them. "You wanna turn off that flashlight?" Diam could barely keep his anger in check. "Put your hands above your head." The officer ordered, taking out a handcuff."Turn the damned flashlight off!""Put your hands above your head!" "Dane Diam, Green-Grass corporation. Turn the fucking flashlight off!""What?" The officer quickly turned off the flashlight. He took quick steps forward, wanting to confirm the identity."Don't you dare come a
Baby was perturbed at how messed up her little girl looked. It was pretty confusing because she'd seen her asleep in her room. How did she end up so wet? What mess had she created inside? "Sweetie, what happened? What did you do?" Baby cooed, wiping off the wetness on her forehead. "You're gonna catch a cold out here. Let's get you inside."Baby carried her little girl inside, attempting a quick slam of the door but Diam caught it. He gave a crooked smile, carefully shutting the door after he walked in.Baby knew she was in for a hell of a night, but she'll deal with that later. Right now, she had a priority.She squatted in front of her little girl. "What happened?""I'm sorry, mama. I was looking for you." Angel said lowly, rubbing at her eyes. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I was attending to something. Tell me, why are you so wet?""I went to the bathroom and I saw my uniform in the laundry basket. I wanted to help you wash them because I knew you were tired."Baby felt the wetness cloud
"...so the princess and the poor orphan lived happily ever after. The end." Baby finally tore her gaze from the book. Her little girl was already halfway to Dreamland. She smiled and kissed her cheek. "Sweet dreams, sweetie.""Mama, can I ask you something?""Sweetie, I thought you were asleep already." Baby smiled affectionately, running a hand through her little girl's hair."Is that fine mister a friend of yours?" Angel asked with a yawn. She rubbed her eyes and slowly sat up. "What's this sudden interest in the Mister?""I like him, Mama. I think he's a good man.""What?" "Don't you like him?"Baby hadn't seen the questions coming. Her little girl had caught her off guard. Still, she tried maintaining her composure. No need getting alarmed. They're just... innocent, childish questions."Sweetie, Mama doesn't hate anyone." "Great! So he can be my Dada, right?"Now this was a shocker for Baby! Her eyes were barely hanging to their sockets. If she hadn't known better, she'd think
Diam woke up to the clattering of plates from the kitchen wing. He sighed groggily, muttering profanities at the damned chef who chose to be so noisy. Sitting up, he took a quick glance around, almost surprised at what he was doing on a couch. Then it dawned on him. The happenings of last night. Baby. He puffed, slouching into the sofa. The noises grew, raking through his ears.Upset, he stood and headed to the direction of the noises. Blasting her was not a good way to start the morning. But neither were the noises. It's a Saturday, for Pete's sake!Her back came to view, and whatever profanities he'd arranged in his head eluded him.Slow steps brought him to the doorway, and there he stood, lost and stunned.It was not the first time he'd been allured by her beauty. But each time always feels like a first. Today was no exception. Her backless black gown, studded with diamonds was the most seductive dress he'd ever laid his eyes on. Skimpy, lingering just few inches below her waist.
Halfway through her journey back to sanity, Baby could barely make out coherent words for her little girl.With her hands clinging to his arms, and his, firmly wrapped around her waist, Baby knew she was caught in the act.Devastation rushed in with great tide at the realization that her little girl might know exactly what they'd been doing.She was downright flushed; the stench of her juice lingered on the table; her lips were swollen from his kisses. They were all there – everything to point out what nastiness had gone on minutes ago. Still, with the last ounce of hope, she prayed her little girl doesn't figure it out."What happened?" Angel gasped at the broken plates on the floor. "My China!" They were hers; her favourite to be exact."They fell–" Diam finally picked up his words, and lowered his head to stare into Baby's eyes. –"from your Mama's hands. It was an accident." Startled by his lies, Baby could only gawk at him. His daring gaze had her speechless. There was more to hi
Stepping past the threshold of her room, Baby slammed her door close. It didn't slam. Sharply, she spun around and gasped. "What are you doing here?" Her feet moved backwards, seeking refuge. But there was none. Not in her small room, not in an exquisite bedroom, not anywhere in the world!"I'll be damned if I allowed you a second alone." Diam shut the door, locking it firmly to avoid any intrusion. This time, she had to spell it all out for him. He was damn sick of her games."Don't come any closer!" She clenched out."That depends on you. I need answers and I need them right now. And I swear to God, I'll do anything to get them, even if I have to pin you down. Literally, pin you down." His brows were raised, giving her the utmost clarification of his every word."You're gonna manhandle me? How low of you!""It's up to you. I could be the perfect gentleman, with my hands safely stashed away in my pockets, provided you give me answers. And not just answers, but the damn truth! I've h
Downstairs, Diam found Angel exactly where he'd left her. Her plates were empty and she was gulping down the last of her coffee. She looked up and grinned, softly slamming her mug on the table."Thank you for the breakfast, fine mister." Diam took a seat next to her, taking her hands and placing kisses on her palms. "You should be thanking your Mama. I didn't move a muscle.""It's okay. I'll thank her too." Angel giggled. "Your Mama said I should come down here and say my good-byes to you,"Sighing, her smile vanished and she pouted. "Do you really need to go?""No. I could always stay here if your mama would let me.""Really?!" Angel shrieked excitedly. "You'll stay with us?""Only if your mama would let me." He shrugged, and bent closer to her. "Tell me something, dear. Does your mama bring home male visitors?""No. Except the mailman and the old neighbors across the street who brings us cakes occasionally, we don't get much visitors.""Why is that?""Mama said we're better off al
"What happened?" Diam came rushing to her. He'd heard their voices from the kitchen. "If it isn't the homewrecker, Dane Diam. I think it's safe to say you've succeeded so my congratulations are in order." She replied sardonically, shoving him aside and going downstairs."Wait, Baby. What are you talking about?" Diam held her hand and she turned. Her finger dug into his flesh and with a wince, he dropped her hand."My daughter asked me to leave her room for the very first time.""Why would she say that?""Take a wild guess!""You two argued about me, didn't you? I'm so sorry...""Don't be. For someone doing what he's best at, you shouldn't be sorry."Taking out her anger at him was logical. Even though it wasn't his intentions, his presence here had erupted whatever serenity might have existed. But what was crazy was the fact that he wasn't sorry for coming. It was either coming here or loosing his mind, and he would never choose the latter."You know what else she said? She said I wa