They were having a little chit chat while walking to the parking area. Beryl didn't fail to see the familiar BMW that pulled over just a distance away from them. Baldo came and opened the door the her. "Please good evening ma'am." Baldo greeted. "Good evening Baldo". Beryl responded before turning to bidding goodbye to Danielle. "Bye Danielle." "Hmm see you tomorrow." Beryl smiled before embarking the car. She was startled out of her wit when she saw Darien sitting quietly. "God...you startled me." Darien didn't say anything. Beryl thought he wasn't in the mood for little talks so she let him be. Unfortunately, she didn't realize the tense atmosphere in the car.
Wheb they got home, they took their bath and ate supper. Thought out the activities, Darien didn't say a word to her and even when he spoke to someone, it would be a very brief sentence.
Darien was finding it hard keeping his displeasure. He thought Beryl would notice and realised her mistake but he was wrong. After finishing a little workon his laptop, he zoned to Beryl's room. His heart began to beat faster when he saw her on her phone. Ever since he brought her the phone, he barely see her using it. And definitely she had exchange contact with that scumbag. He went forward and took the phone away. "Just the first day of going to class and you are already walking around with men." Beryl's eyebrow quickly frowned. "What are you talking about? What men?" Beryl asked. "You are now acting naive." Beryl took a while to reflect on the man's words. And that was when she realised what he was talking about. "Darien, are you jealous or angry of Danielle. He is just a mate. Don't be silly." "You think I'm silly. You are not suppose to go closer to any other man. You are mine until I say you are not." Darien told. Beryl couldn't believe her ears. "Darien that wasn't the deal. I don't even understand you, I am only in for your sexual satisfaction so why do you even care about who I be with. We both have our limits we should stay in it! After six months, I'm leaving!!" She hissed and went to bed covering her her whole body with the blanket.
The next morning, Beryl was forced to use the limo to school. Darien didn't come with her because of their quell the day before. She wished hell could swallow Darien for making her the enter of attention.
While walking at the hallway to class, she felt someone suddenly cover her from the side. When he pulled away it was Danielle. "Are you okay?" He asked. Beryl didn't understand why he was asking but still nodded her head. He turned to the three girls with a frown. "I...I'm so sorry... I didn't see her." Constance apologised. Danielle only nodded his head and the three girls quickly walked off in shame. "I'm sorry. I should have watch where I was going." Beryl also apologised. "It's okay." "But your shirt it's soaked. Let's go to a near by clothing shop to get you a new shirt." It's okay, your class starts this morning. You will be late. I can manage by myself." "No its my fault. Please let help." Beryl insisted. "If you really want to compensate then have lunch with me." Beryl sighed. "Okay. Thanks Danielle." She cooed and left.
After the lunch, Beryl didn't have any class for the day so she planned take a walk around the town but Darien had other plans when the limo pulled up in front of them when they walked out of the restaurant. Fidel was the one who stepped out of the car this time. "Please good afternoon ma'am. Boss ordered me to bring you to the office. Beryl couldn't understand why Darien suddenly wanted her at LC. "She nodded her head and bid good to Danielle before going inside the car.
When they got to the company, they made their way into the building, up to Darien's office. Beryl didn't fail to look around the exquisite view of the interior. They took the private elevator to the 34th floor. This area was like in the villa. The whole place was painted with white ash and black colour. Even with these colours, the place was amazing. Beryl was so into appreciating the space that she didn't realise they have arrived at their destination. "Please the boss is waiting for you." Fidel cooed bringing her back to reality. Beryl looked at Fidel for the man to repeat what he said earlier. ,"Please the boss is waiting for you." He repeated while opening the door for her. Beryl gave a smile and enter the room. She looked around the huge office but couldn't find Darien. She decided to make herself busy. She walked around room exploring the place but didn't touch anything. She went and stood before the floor to ceiling window. She took in a deep breath. Standing at a place like this, your emotions begins to run up. She wasn't in the mood that. She turn to leave the window but bumped into Darien. "Arch... when did you come on?" Darien didn't reply. He examine her body to Beryl's confusion. "What are you doing?" Beryl questioned. "You were with him again. Beryl I don't like your closeness to him. Stay away." Beryl wanted to retort back but she wasn't in the mood for argument. "Darien... I don't understand you. Let's...Let's just stay in each other's limits." She tried to walk pass him but Darien suddenly carried in a princess style to the huge couch. He laid on top of her and started kissing her fiercely. "Stop...Darien we are in the office. Someone might come in. Darien!" She exclaimed but Darien refused to comply. He unbutton her blouse and pushed the dress down. He kissed his way down while he undid her bra. He took one of her nipple in his mouth. "Ahhh...Darien please stop..." She breath. She was starting to loose herself. He pushed the dress further down to her waist. Beryl stopped fighting and started breathing heavily. She hated the effect Darien had on her. She hated how her body always surrender to his touches and kisses. "Knock knock knock". At the edge of loosing control, a knock came on the door. Darien ignored and continued to shower her with kisses. But he couldn't ignore it for long since the knock kept coming. He groaned before pulling away. He covered Beryl back with her the dress. He went to the door and opened it slightly. "What is it?" Sir please everyone is seated. His assistant told. "Hmm...I'm on my way." Darien told before closing the door. Beryl had already fix herself. He went to his desk and took a file. "I will be back in 30 minutes. Beryl didn't heed to him.
In the evening after they had finished super and gone to each other's respective rooms, Beryl got call form an unknown number. When she answered the call, she found out that it was Danielle. Beryl was surprised. She asked him how he got her number but he only replied "I have my ways." Beryl sighed. They indulged themselves in conversation until Darien came in.
She was on her phone and it made his blood boiled but he didn't want start an argument again. Last night when he left after their argument, he suffered a very bad insomnia. He couldn't coope with another one. For the sake of his sleep, he won't start an argument with her but there was no way in hell will he let her continue the call. He needed to do something about that guy. He really hated him. He went and took the phone from her, hanging up the call. "Darien what are you doing?" She asked but Darien didn't say anything. He bent and carried her to the bed. "Let's continue what we didn't finish in the office."
The next morning, Beryl was thankful that she didn't have any class that morning. She had pleaded with Darien not to give her kiss marks but he refused, intentionally giving her kiss marks all over her body. She knew he was doing it because of Danielle. She couldn't even understand him.
Days pasted. Unspoken coldness grew between them about the issue of Danielle. And while the mansion wasn't all that calm school was also the same with Pearl and her minions trying to find a way and embarrass her but Danielle was always at the rescue. She thought of distancing herself from him but it wasn't fair. The man has done nothing wrong deserve that. It was their cup of tea if they didn't like her and Danielle being together. He was a great at school and the only person who has treated her like a person with feelings. Though Darien provided her with all her financial, basic and most of her educational needs but all that could be conquered by the lack if emotional needed. Though she hasn't told Danielle of her life but his attitude towards her was really helping. She has started comparing him to Darien as to who could be her ideal man.
Darien sat in his office chair with his head leaned back. The headache that had built up days ago was getting worse day by day. He was trying to look like he wasn't affect in the presence of Beryl but only himself and God knew how everything was eating him up. He took in a deep breath to calm himself a little. "Bezz...Bezz...bezz" His phone started to ring. He glanced at his phone screen and saw it was his assistant Jerry. He answered the call and asked, "what is it?" Jerry replied, "Sir please they have arrived." "Okay. Bring him here." He said and ended the call. He hoped this will make her happy and ease the tension between them.
At four in afternoon, a knock came on his door. "Come in." He told. The door soon opened and Carl and a boy between ten to twelve years entered the room. " Darien smiled at the boy. He smiled but it was very dull. "Thanks Jerry . You can leave." Carl nodded and left. Darien went and sat beside the boy. "Hello, I'm called Darien and you?" "Please my name is Julian." The boy responded. "Nice to meet you Julian." "Nice to meet you too sir." "You can feel free with me hmm." Julian just nodded his head. "How are you feeling? Are you still hurting from any where?" Darien asked. "No please." "Can you prove it to me?" Darien asked again. Julian nodded. He stood and ran about the couch. Darien smiled. "That's great. We will leave to your sister very soon." "You know where my sister is?" "Yes. She is in my house. She has been waiting for you." "Is that true. I've really missed her...Are you the one who made them take me away?" Darien became worried that the boy might hate him if he says yes. "Yes but that was the only place you could have the best surgery and your sister won't more worried." Darien explained. "Thanks big Bro." Darien sighed in relief.
They arrived at the mansion at exactly 6 o'clock. Nanny Julie came and welcome them. "Please good evening. Please dinner ready." "Okay. We will be back." Darien said and head up with Julian. Before opening the door, he told Julian, "when we enter don't approach her first okay." Julian nodded his head. Darien slowly opened the door and they entered. Beryl was laying on the bed with her eyes closed but Darien knee she wasn't asleep. He went to the bed and placed his briefcase and coat down. He climbed the bed and kissed her cheek. "Supper is ready let's go and..." "I'm not hungry." Beryl interrupted without even opening her eyes. He sighed and stepped back. He then signalled for Julian to come. Julian came forward and said, "Sis I will be really hurt if you sleep with an empty stomach." Hearing her brother's voice, Beryl jolt awake. "Julian!!" She stood up and hugged him so tightly. "I've missed you so much Lian. Why didn't you tell me?" Beryl cried and smile at the same time. "I've missed you too sis."
They went downstairs and had dinner together. At the table, Beryl was all smiling and serving his brother. Darien felt very accomplished seeing it but somehow he didn't like it. He wished he was the one being treated that way. Atleast he had made her happy and the was more than enough. "Sis, I can't eat all, you should put more into big Bro's plate." An awkward atmosphere landed between bit quickly died down when Beryl smile and put more food into Darien plate. Darien was surprised. He forced a smile and whispered thanks. After putting much food on Darien's plate, Beryl turn to Julian and asked, "when did you begin to be casual? You even called him big brother." "He was the one who save me so I thought he worthy to be my big bro. Hmm who how is he to you? When I get to know I will know what to call him." Beryl did expect the question. "Ermm err..." Beryl was tongue tied. Darien hadn't hesitate to introduce her to his mother as his woman when they went to her house but it wasn't the same with.
"You know it's really bad to talk too much while eating." Darien spoke. "I'm sorry..."Julian apologised. "No... it's okay. I just want you to focus on your food. You need to finish your food and rest. You had a long flight."Darien told. Julian nodded.
After dinner, Darien showed Julian to his room which was the next to Beryl's room. From now onwards, this is your room. Take a shower and have some sleep. Nanny Julie will bring you toiletries, come for your clothes and wash them for you. Tomorrow we go and get you a wardrobe." Darien enlightened and wished him good night. "Thank you big bro."
Darien also went to his room took his bath, wore a sleeping wear and laid on the bed with his gaze on the ceiling. He laid still for awhile thinking of what happent during dinner. He was somehow hurt when Beryl didn't give out his position in her life and relief that she didn't place him below his expectations. In his thoughts, the door slowly opened and Beryl entered closing the door from behind. He hastily stood up as Beryl walked forward. "Beryl..." "I want to thank you for bringing my brother back." Darien didn't say anything and took a step forward but stopped, fearing she might take a step back. To his great relief, she didn't. He went forward and caressed her cheek. God... he has missed her so much. "No I don't want a thank you. Let's reconcile and go back to how we were before. I've missed you much." "Darien...even if we do, you will still quell over my closeness with Dani..." "No. You say he is just a friend then so be it. I am trusting you." Beryl was taken aback. "Serious?..." Darien didn't say anything and as a reply he leaned in and kissed her passionately. 'God...he has missed her lips.' He pulled her more closer him. Beryl hand subconsciously circled around his neck. "Mmm" She sounded. Heat began to emit from their body.