He pressed his rod on her abdomen and gave a throat groan. He had really missed that feeling. Ever since their relationship grew cold, they haven't done it.
His hand sneakily went under her butt ready to carry her to the bed when a knock came on the door, interrupting his action. He cursed in silence. He pulled away for them to catch their breaths. "It must be Julian". Darien only nodded his head. Beryl fixed herself and went to the the door. Just as she said, it was her brother. "Sis I've been looking for you everywhere." Beryl smiled, "What do you need Lian?" "Can I sleep beside you for tonight? I don'tfeel comfortable sleeping alone." She sighed and turned to Darien who was sitting on the bed. Darien smiled and nodded. "Okay. I will be in your room in a minute." Julian nodded and went back to his room. "I'm sorry." Beryl turned back to Darien and apologised. "It's okay. Good night." Beryl smiled back apologestically and also wished him good night before leaving the room.
When the door clicked closed, Darien slammed himself on bed and whisperedvto himself, 'cold shower'.
"Bezz...bezz...bezz" His phone started ringing. He took a glance at the screen and when he saw it was his mother he sighed. He was bond to face trouble. He answered the call but didn't place it to his ear immediately. He waited for a while before placing the phone to his ear. "Good evening mom". "Darien you should keep in your mind that no matter how old you are are, you still just a kid to me. I gave birth to you and watched you grow up. I know every trick under your sleeves..." "Mom I'm sorry I forgot..." "You forgot? Darien you forgot...don't tell me she's just another girl. I really like her son." Neves' voice became sad at the end of her words. "No mom, she not like other girls. She going to be my side forever." Neves smiled from the other end. "I won't forgive you if you let her her slip away." "Don't worry. We will go to the mall tomorrow. You can meet us there and get her the ring." "Okay. You better show up. Good night." "Good night."
After the call, Darien laid still on the bed, thinking through of what he said to his mother. He didn't even believe in what he said. After her school, Beryl was going leave. Yeah he agreed to that but would he just watch her go? Maybe he should extend the contract. But how? Beryl is so urged to leave his side. Even if he proposes another contract fully on her terms and conditions, he was sure she will reject it out right.
The next day, they went to the to mall to buy things to fill Julian's wardrobe. Neves met them at the mall to by the ring. "Good afternoon mom, I didn't know you would be coming." Beryl said in surprise. "I came to buy you the ring." Beryl forced a smile. She thought the matter has been washed off since they hadn't talked about it for awhile now. "Sis, are you getting married? You did not tell me." Julian caught Neves attention. "Wow...such handsome boy." "Ermm...mom please he is my baby brother Julian." Neves smiled, "Nice to meet you Julian. My name is Neves but you can call me mom just Beryl." Julian smiled and nodded. Beryl was so relief Neves unintentionally interrupted Julian's question. How would she have answered him?
When they finished buying Julian's clothes, Neves lead them to the jewelry section. "Please bring out your best engagement ring." Neves said proudly. "Mom you don't need to buy an expensive ring." Neves pretend not to have heard her.
When the rings came, the pulled her son forward and they heads together and choose three of them which they thought was the best. After that was when they called Beryl over to choose among the three. "No...I don't want any of them. They are too expensive." Neves sighed. "Sweetheart there is no price in the world that can afford the live of two people. You are now part of our family and family treat each other equally. Will it be fair if we leave you out with shabby things?" Beryl became quiet. This woman always had a way to make her loose. "O...okay." Beryl agreed. "Choose then. Which one do you like?" Beryl sighed and choose the simplest one. A cluster ring with an alexandrite.
Beryl was about put it in her bag when Neves stopped her. "What are you doing?" Beryl became confused. Neves looked quiet disappointed at her actions. She took the ring case from her and gave it to her son. "Do you need me to tell you what you should do?" Darien sighed and opened the case. He took out the ring and Beryl's finger and slipped it on. He was surprised at how good the ring actually looked on her. At that spilt seconds he became immensed in the moment. He kissed her hand with the ring and her forehead. While she was taken aback, Neves was smiling from ear to ear.
They didn't limit theirselves to buying only Julian's things Julian and Beryl's ring. They bought other things for themselves and Beryl too. At first Beryl pleaded for them not to buy anything for her again but the mother and son didn't listen.
After the shopping, they went to the villa together. Neves volunteered to make supper with the help of Nanny Julie. Beryl came to help but both the mother and son rejected the idea. "Why do you always want me to comply to your will but when it comes to my side, it's the opposite." Beryl complained. "Dear it's not like that. We want to pamper you." Neves comforted. "But normally mother-in-law want their daughter-in-law to cook to know their culinary skill. Why is it different with me? I love cooking and I want to help." Darien was flabbergasted. Was she assuming a serious relationship but them by pronouncing herself to the daughter-in-law? Darien thought to himself. Both the mother and son sighed. "Okay..." Neves stated. "...Julie please rest for today. My daughter-in-law and I will cook for today..." " But mom..." Darien tried complain but his mother didn't allow him. "You should make your woman happy by letting her do what makes her happy." Darien sighed knowing he couldn't argue much with his mother. "How about we open a restaurant for her instead." Darien muttered to Neves' hearing. "That will be a very great. Let's do that. As soon she finishes university, she can start her own business." Beryl was taken aback. "No that is not necessary. I want to struggle my way up. Thanks mom." Neves only sighed and smile.
Days followed and things were going well for her and Darien and same can be said in school. Though she wasn't having a hard time dealing her with Pearl and her group with Danielle by her side but she still wished they could come to the realisation that what they were doing was lame. She had come to learn that Pearl was doing it because of her closeness with Danielle. At first it was Darien but now it had shifted to Pearl and her group. It wasn't a new thing to her.
She sipped on her chocolate milk drink and checked the messages that arrived on her phone. "Make sure you eat well." It was coming from Darien. She unknowingly smiled to herself. "Okay" She fed back. "What are you having for lunch?" Beryl took a picture of her meal and sent it to him. A reply came shortly after. "This is the starter. Send me the main dish." "No. I'm not hungry so I decided to grab only this." Darien sent a frowning emoji, " You should eat well. You will get hungry very soon if you eat that only. " Darien complained. "I am saving my stomach for when I come home since you will paster me with a lot of food." Beryl explained. "That shouldn't be the reason why you won't eat." "If I eat too much I will become fat and you won't be able to carry me." She texted. "Lol I don't mind carrying a fat lady as long as it's you." Darien commented. "How about another woman who is slim and not me?" She asked. "Are you jealous?" Beryl stopped her track and typed, "Why will I be?" "You sound like it with your question." "No... I'm not. I need to finished my food and head back to class. Bye." Beryl texted. Darien sent a smirking emoji with a written, "Okay bye." Beryl groaned before placing the phone down. She annoyingly took a sip of her drink.
"Are you annoyed that Danielle didn't sit with you today?" The voice that suddenly came made Beryl even more annoyed. She entirely ignored her. "Don't treat me like I don't exist. I have investigated about you and I now know who you are and why you are clinging so much on Danielle. She said out loud gaining attention from the people in the cafeteria. Beryl didn't want to listen to whatever she wanted to say so she stood up ready to leave but Constance blocked her way. "Where are you going? Aren't you curious to know what I found about you?" Pearl asking mockingly. "I am not interested." Beryl hissed. "No you need to know. I found out that you used to school here but your poor parents couldn't afford to take care of you even with full scholarship. They died out of poverty." "And how does that satisfy you?" Beryl questioned in irritation. "It doesn't satisfy me but I got to know the why you are always leeching to Danielle. Because he is rich and you want to suck him dry just like you are doing to old crump man who always drop you and pick you." Pearl told out loud. Whisper circulated the whole place. "So all this while you were busy investigating about me? You've really surprised me. At first I thought you were only jealous of my closeness with Danielle but I know the reason why Danielle chose me over you." Beryl mocked. She pushed Constance aside and walked away. The girls threw sharp eye daggers on her but none reached her.
At closing, Darien came to pick her up. Beryl frown her brow seeing Darien's car. His driver came and opened the door for her.
Not far from them were Pearl and her minions. Pearl quickly pulled out her phone and took a picture of Beryl entering the SUV. She quickly uploaded it and while writing under it 'She is a WHORE'
Inside the car, Darien noticed Beryl's grumpy expression so he asked, "what happent? Who made you angry?" "Nobody. Why did you come? Don't you have work?" Beryl questioned. "I do but I've missed you. Let's go back to the office so that I can finish my work." Darien suggested. "No, I will pick Julian from school." Beryl rejected. "I've already told Baldo and Fidel to do that." Beryl sighed. "I can see you've gotten everything figured out." Darien smirked. Beryl rolled her eyes and leaned back. "Are you mad at me?" She didn't answer and closed her eyes to take a nap. "Are you tired?" Darien asked in disappointment. "Yes." Beryl answered shortly. "Here, lay on my lap. It will be more comfortable that way." He shifted close to the door to give her more room to stretch her body. Beryl didn't reject his offer and laid her head on his lap and crawled on the seat. Darien began to stroke her hair. The scene at that moment was something none of them pictured could happen.
When they got to the office, Beryl went straight to his private room to continue her sleep. She frown her brow when Darien followed her from behind. "Why are you following me? Don't you have work?" Beryl questioned. "Yes but I want rest for awhile." He told. Beryl stared at him suspiciously. Darien chuckled knowing what she was thinking. Don't worry I am saving all my energy for tonight. I will let you have all the rest you can." Beryl shook her head and went to the bed. "You should change into one of my shirt, it will be more comfortable." Darien suggestion made the girl even more suspicious. Darien laughed. "Don't you trust me at all? You should at least trust me a little bit." "Why should I?" Beryl asked back before making her way to the closet. She changed into one of Darien's shirts and in was indeed comfortable than what she wore to school.
Darien also changed to something comfortable before joining Beryl in bed.
Surprisingly, he kept his word and didn't make any move on her and just cuddled her to sleep.
He woke up at two and Beryl was still sleeping. He freshened up a little and changed back into his office wear. He went back to finish his work for the day. A few minutes after settling down, a knock on the door. "Come in." Darien permitted and Carl entered. "Good afternoon boss." Carl came forward and greeted. Darien nodded. "Boss please you need to see this." Carl said and handed the man his tablet. Darien's expression darkened seeing the video. "Who did this?" "Pearl West, daughter of attorney West of Western firm. I dug out more about her and it turns out she doesn't like Ms. Blandford's closeness with Danielle Ekwins so tries everything to embarrass her." Darien felt so disappointed hearing the reason she was bullied in school. Was that boy worth all that? They even argued over him. He sighed. "Call At. West and tell him what his daughter did. He mustn't let it happen again." "Okay boss." He would have taken matters into his own hands but knowing it was about Danielle, he felt too disappointed to do so.
In the evening, Darien had a grumpy expression all the way to the villa. Even while having supper, he remained cold towards her. After dinner, Beryl went to her brother's room to help him do his homework and put him to bed. She later went to her room and took a shower. When she came out, she was startled to find Darien at the bathroom door. "Gosh what you doing standing here? If you want to sleep here you can just lay on the bed. You startled me!" Beryl scold but Darien didn't seems to mind. Instead he carried her on his shoulder to his room. "Darien what is wrong with you. Put me down!" Beryl said through gritting teeth. She was so worried one might see them. She was only in a towel and it would be too embarrassed if someone sees her in that position. Darien didn't seems to care when he smack her butt and told her to behave. Between the two of them, who was misbehaving. Beryl felt so annoyed that she bit his shoulder hard. Darien clinched his teeth in pain. He swore to take revenge.