Saturday morning came with Daisy being dragged out of her room by Ugo. She figured it was no less than she deserved since she avoided any topic related to Brett through out Friday.
After a long, hot shower, she made her way into the living room and was ordered onto a seat by Ugo and a lecture she never knew she needed commenced. With the biggest coffee mug in her hand, she pretended to be paying attention to her friend's rattles in order to let peace reign."Number 10, do not fall for his seduction.... Number 11, never kiss him, never kiss your ex!""Ugo, that was number one, four, and nine.""Yes." Ugo replied, pacing the room. "Now it's also number 11. Just so you know how important it is.""O.k.a.y, is there something I'm missing?""You tell me. You and Lexington seemed cozy last night when you let him kiss you. You sat there and watched him try taking advantage of you.""Oh come on Ugo, that wasn't how it happened.""Really, could you please fill me in, I most definitely read another meaning to what I saw." Ugo sat on the table opposite Daisy."There's nothing to tell," she swallowed some coffee. "I wanted to have a taste of his lips too." She blushed."You bad girl.... Let's be clear Daisy baby, when you said you wanted him to grovel and regret loosing you, that was the first step. You didn't tell me what the end would look like. Do you plan on getting back with him, giving him a second chance, maybe?""Nope." Daisy said, putting down her cup of coffee. She curled into the corner of the couch, pressed her cheek into the cushion and hugged her legs to her chest. "We're just going to hang out tomorrow and while at it, I plan on looking like a snack. Then when he's finally realized that he messed up by loosing this chick, I'll strick by pushing him to the gutters. "That's the spirit." Ugo said in a not-so-convincing tone."You don't sound convincing enough, what's up?"She shrugged. "When we spoke about him at the club, I was so sure we could pull off that type of stunt easily. But seeing Lexington yesterday put my mind in a whole new level of doubt. You really have to thread carefully Daisy baby. That guy is hot and smell like real trouble and breakfast. Not the edible breakfast, but the heartbreak type of breakfast. Be certain there would be no strings attached honey. If there is, then that would be a lot of struggle, especially for you." She said standing up and moving over to grab a cup of coffee.With a filled cup in her hand, she gave Daisy all her attention. "From what I saw last night babygirl, I'll say you're headed down a fifty-fifty route."Daisy scoffed. "Is that your way of saying you won't help me with my plans of getting back at him.""Of course I will.""Then you have nothing to worry about. I've been with Brett before, so I know well enough not to get myself entangled with him again. I'm not looking for happily-ever-after, Ugo. I can never look for such from a man like him. You know I've said it countless times, I will never settle for men that are just to wealthy that they pay little to no attention to their spouse. I've seen what it's like for my mom being connected to a man as powerful as my father. It's a full-time job with part-time companionship.""Except your father adores your mom and makes out all the time in the world for her.""Yet it doesn't change the fact that he's not always available, she must feel lonely at times.""But that's normal baby. Your father didn't get to where he is by sitting around at home tending to your mom's needs. But I give it to the man, he tries. He puts his family first before anything else. He's trying, a lot.""I'm not arguing that with you. All I'm saying is money keeps my mom happy, but it wouldn't be enough to keep me happy. I'll need more." She stressed."Are we still talking about Lexington?""Gosh! why do you always call him that?""Because calling him Brett makes me assume we're buddies and we're not.""Lawyer!""Yes ma'am." She pointed at the three big paper bags beside the door that Daisy hadn't noticed before now. "That came in for you while you were in the shower."Daisy set her mug on the coffee table and picked up the paper bags. They were pink glossy square bags from the famous Zephans and co female clothing brand."What are these?""Those," Ugo said, moving closer to her. "Are lovely outfits for us."Daisy knew immediately they were from her parents. Money was something her mother needed to be happy, and she was glad her father was capable and willing to provide all her needs. At times she do find herself wishing that would be the end of it, but Bridget Ledwig finds it difficult accepting that her daughter doesn't view money the same way she does."What now?" Ugo asked, throwing her arm round Daisy's shoulders. An easy thing to do because she was taller than her by a few inches. "Don't be ungrateful. Your parents love you silly and would grab any little opportunity they get to spoil you. As much as you don't like your mum always spoiling you with stuff like this, you need to know that she won't stop. You know why, because she isn't doing it for you. She's doing it for her."Sighing, Daisy conceded to Ugo's point. "What are they?" She asked."Gorgeous outfits for the fundraiser dinner, I guess. For the both of us actually. Just because buying gifts for me is what they do for you. You're more tolerant if you have me around to listen to you bitch." Ugo stated"Damn straight. Thank God they know that.""Of course they do. Your father wouldn't be a bazillionaire if he didn't know everything." Ugo caught Daisy's hand and tugged her over. "Come on, let's take a thorough look and get ready for the spa as well. I owe you a treat. And if we're going to go ahead with our pay-back plan on Lexington, we need to be heavily armoured.""Yasss!"Daisy studied the menu of treatments available at the Spa, and decided to skip her usual porcelain fix in favor of the deep tissue pampering. She'd been waxed two weeks ago so she skipped it. But the rest of the treatment designed to make one sexually irresistible was exactly what she needed and Ugo insisted on them.While they were getting ready to begin, Daisy's mother walked in, carrying with her the effortless aura of a billionaire's wife and the beauty of an ageless youth. Her skin was soft even without touching it. A look at Bridget Ledwig would have a man wishing for nothing but to give her anything she wants.."Daisy honey, I can't believe the both of you planned on visiting the spa without me! How is that even fair.""Mom!" Daisy called, rushing into her mother's already open arms. "Come on here U-U." She beckoned to Ugo. Wrapping the girls tight in a hug, she smiled sweetly. "Edna told me you came." She whispered to their hearing alone. "Don't be mad at her. She just wanted
Somewhat dazed, she went to the intercom and talked to the front desk, letting them know she was expecting Brett, and while she was still talking, he walked into the lobby. A few moments after that, he was at her door. It was only then that she remembered she was dressed in a sleeveless gown that stopped mid-thigh.Confused as to the type of impression Brett would get from her appearance. She rushed into her room and reappeared with a black leather jacket which helped to cover up the previously exposed skin on hee upper body.She went to the door and let him in. Bret stood in the hallway for a long moment, his gaze raking Daisy from her head down to her neatly manicured toes. Daisy on the other hand was equally stunned by his appearance. The way he looked in washed jeans and a T-shirt made her want to undress. "Hi." He smiled at her."Come in." Daisy said, stepping aside.He stepped in like he was gliding through the floor. He aura magnetic. The smell of his cologne woody and dominat
Ugo stepped in and threw a suspicious gaze at Daisy. "Did I miss something." She joked, pushing a box of grilled turkey and vegan cream to Daisy.Daisy shook her head and hid her blush. "Your father got those for us. He said you should give him a call." Ugo added."You went to the house?"She shook her head. "He made a quick stop at the lingerie store to see your mom."Daisy grabbed the meal box and starting dialing her father's line at once. "Dad, glad I caught you." She adjusted her grip on the phone receiver, placed her meal on the kitchen counter and pulled up a stool. "Ugo delivered your message, how are you?" "Better, now that you've called. How is work treating you my damsel?"Daisy went over her days from Monday through Friday, skipping over all the Brett's parts. "I really like my boss, Mr. Donald." She stated. "And the vibe I get from the other workers at the firm is quite contagious and beautiful. I'm happy going to work every day, and I'm bummed out when it's time to go h
Daisy and Ugo had met first at Lilycity, when Daisy traveled to visit her grandmother. Then they ran into each other again during college at Bronx where their friendship kicked off officially as flatmates and later roommates. Ugo was the sibling Daisy never had and Daisy, the sibling Ugo never had. Overtime, their relationships spread across both parents such that when Ugo decided to practice at Fairview, her parents didn't object because the Ledwigs were now living in the same city. The intercom buzzed causing Daisy to jump, making her realize how nervous she was. She sighed, realizing she forgot to tell the front desk Brett was coming back. She looked at Ugo. "I’ll get him. Are you going to be okay riding over with Eric and my mom?" "Are you kidding. Eric is like the coolest chauffeur and bodyguard in town and your parents, they adore me." Her smile dimmed. "Having second thoughts about going with Lexington?" Daisy took a deep breath, remembering the spark that transpired between
A smart dark limousine was waiting at the curb, and the driver opened the door when Brett and Daisy stepped outside. Daisy slid across the seat at the opposite side and adjusted her gown. When Brett settled beside her and the door shut, she became highly conscious of his vibrating closeness, the masculine fragrance of his cologne, breathing him in, and telling herself to relax and enjoy his company. Brett took her hand, swallowing hard, he shut his eyes briefly and breathed in, wishing this little moment would never end. Daisy was looking like a snack, carefully baked with healthy ingredients and decorated sweetly in a very attractive way. Except this particular snack, was the type he wanted for himself and no one else. He ran his fingertips over Daisy's palm, a simple touch that sparked a fierce lust. He caught her gaze and noted that brief message that passed through her eyes. She was hot for him as much as he was for her. The expression on her face was enough evidence. Daisy sh
The entrance to the building where the fundraiser was being held was packed. Spectators, the media, journalists, paparazzi photographers, guards and several others. Camera lights flashes spread across faces as various guests arrive. Brett and Daisy made it out of the Limo and somehow daisy managed to keep a smiley face while they walked the length of the red carpet, with Brett holding her firmly on the small of her back, in acute possessiveness. The moment they crossed over into the building, someone called his name and he turned. Daisy took the opportunity to slip off her hands from his grasp but he held her back anyway, a smile on his face while he turned to his caller."Martin, it's nice seeing you here. You look great." He greeted a chubby older looking man."Same here Lexington. You are perfect, as always.""Meet Daisy, a friend of mine. This is Martin, Daisy. He's a business associate and a former colleague." He introduced them before they resumed their walk into the circle of
Sipping her champagne, Daisy slid into an autopilot mode of self-preservation. One she had not used in many years. Brett introduced her to more people, and being a social Queen-Bee courtesy of her mother, she performed extremely well. She spoke at the appropriate moments, cracked jokes when needed, smiled when necessary, even as she was boiling with jealousy inside. Fake or genuine, she did smile and smile is a smile, doesn't matter how genuine it was. Even with the internal riot she was battling, she struggled to pay attention to the discussions so as to know the right words to say and when she's expected to say them.Yet she was still conscious of the Sheila Robbin's figure gliding across the room, giving her subtle sharp spear-piercing stares once in a while. Brett on the other hand was extremely grateful for her presence and the way she was handling the people they had discussions with. He was more than pleased to discover that within five years, Daisy has grown not just bigger, b
"Are you with someone Dee?" Ray asked.Daisy shook her head just before she could register the question and just how broad it was."So you’re available." She took a deep breath, feeling uncomfortable despite how fluidly they moved together. "Well, I’m not taken." Ray flashed his charismatic boyish grin. "My night just took a good turn." He filled the rest of their time in the dancefloor with amusing anecdotes about his new band and the progress they were making and how much fun he was having doing his favorite thing and making tons of cash from it.His stories made Daisy laugh and took her mind off Brett for the time being. When the song ended, Ugo was there to take the next one. After playing a brief catch-up with Ugo who wasn't in the least interested, Ray left the dancefloor making Daisy promise to let him know before she leaves.Ugo gave Daisy a stern look once they started dancing. They danced very well as a couple because they'd taken lessons together. Daisy finally felt relax