Chapter 62 Ray's conditions
Loney knew without a doubt that this was Daniella's gift. He made a call to Paul to inform him about everything and instructed that all furniture be changed and all Danica's clothes including those Loney purchased for the unborn child be discarded.
However, he couldn't bring himself to tell Danica yet, even though the look on her face showed she suspected he was hiding something. Doctor Jeff had excused them, reading from Loney's body language that he wanted to be alone.
"We shouldn't be keeping secrets right? Tell me." It wasn't a question. It was a demand from Danica.
"Your sister sent a message through Jones that she left you a little gift." Loney didn't try to massage it. He needed Danica to understand the severity of her sister's evil ways. Danica's heart broke. "why does she hate me so much?"
Her soft words made Loney's heart sink. He hated to see her that way. "Forget about her okay. I will take you to a hotel for now. We have to dispose of all clothes and clean the house well," Loney explained.
"I'm sorry Loney, I'm sorry for everything." Regret washed Danica for trusting her sister wrongly. What if the chemical was dangerous enough to affect her unborn child? And what if the reaction had started after they got back to the mansion? The thought, coupled with her motherly instincts kicking in concerning her child, made her eyes swell with tears.
Loney rubbed her back soothingly, "You've done nothing wrong, Danica. It's not your fault. I'll send one of the nurses to get you something to wear while we go to the hotel. When you get better, we'll go shopping," he tried to lighten her mood. However, he was burning inside.
He wished that Paul hadn't stopped him when he had the chance to strangle Daniella. Some people do not deserve to live and one of those people was Daniella. He dressed Danica when the nurse arrived and took her to a hotel. The rashes made her skin red and she felt uncomfortable. Loney prepared a warm oatmeal bath as recommended by Doctor Jeff and she soaked her in.
After 15 minutes, he patted her dry and applied moisturizer on her skin. The redness hadn't disappeared but she felt better. She wrapped her arms around Loney gratefully, her naked body pressing against his clothes. Loney felt hardened at that movement. Even with the glaring rashes, his body quickly reacted to hers. It amazed him when Danica began undressing him.
"Are you sure about this? Ain't you in pain?" He was both excited and worried.
"Not when you touch me," Danica seductively said.
Loney let out a smile and began nibbling on her skin. He kissed every inch of her body and when he got to her little bump, he kissed longer and rested his head over there, listening to fluttering movements. Danica rubbed her hands through his hair. She never thought pregnancy would bring them more intimacy.
One month later
Daniella was pacing here and there. She had refused to see Jones, Herty or any other person since she returned from the restaurant after meeting Rosa. Jones' effect on her was too intense, she felt she would give up her plans if he continued to see her. She sat down and planned her game. Rosa has given her hope and she was bound to make good use of it.
After careful thought, she reluctantly dialled Ray's number. "Why are you calling me Daniella?" Ray's usual Russian accent sounded in her ears.
"I need your help, Ray?" She pleaded in desperation.
Ray laughed hysterically. "The last time, I got distracted by a phone call. Will you oblige? You know how I like it. The maniac way."
Daniella stiffened. She knew that Ray wanted her body and tried to divert his attention. "Won't you listen to what I want?"
"Well, you have to pay your previous debt. I want your body before I listen to anything else."
"But you are not here. You are in Russia."
"I will be in Mexico tomorrow evening. Meet me in the same hotel and the same room." He hung up.
Daniella wanted to scream. Ray's ways were more pain than pleasure or perhaps, no pleasure. She preferred it better when he gave her out to billionaires because they were gentle but Ray was a beast. Memories upon memories flushed her mind, each one igniting a deeper hatred towards her sister. After having a taste of Loney, how could she allow Ray again?
Her mind developed images of Loney and her sister making love. No wonder her sister chose him over her. He had the looks, the cash, and knew how to treat a woman right. She gulped down a glass of martini and sank in her misery. She allowed the alcohol to take away the painful memories. No, not Ray. She would prefer anybody but not Ray. The thought in itself was enough to wake nightmares in her.
Even with the alcohol, she still had sleepless nights. When morning came, she showered and psyched herself. After all, he was going to help her with her master plan to get back to Loney's mansion. The mere thought was enough to wipe her fears.
She got to the hotel room to see Ray's huge figure sitting on the bed with a glass of vodka. A smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"It's good to see you, Daniella. Take off those clothes, we don't need them." His deep voice shook her as images of her time with Loney flashed in her mind. Why couldn't she have him? A night with Ray and her plans will break her sister's heart so much she will leave Loney without looking back. With shaky hands, she took off her clothes. Ray's gaze raked her body, shame nipped her in the throat.
"Still sexy. I hope you are still sweet?"
Daniella didn't answer. Being out of this life for months, she felt ashamed going back to it. At least, she had some conscience yet, determination plunged her on. She began walking close to him when she saw something that made her heart squirm. Handcuffs? No, she knew that Ray didn't like foreplay but when he used handcuffs, it meant no interruption and she wouldn't leave until he released her.
For a moment, she wanted to give up everything yet, there was still a part of her that said, this was her ticket to victory. Foolishness played her mind like a guitar. She stretched her hand towards him. He took her small arm in his big one and handcuffed her to the bed.
A devilish grin appeared on his face. "Now, your demand will determine the length and intensity, before we talk about money."
"I want to be pregnant?" Daniella curtly said.
"You know you don't have a womb and pregnancy reports and procedures are hard to fake these days because of medical laws and standards. This is a huge demand," Ray explained. Daniella wanted to use it as the opportunity to call it to quit and walk away but how could she live without Loney. Why did he have to propose to her at the time he was ugly and broke?
"I will do anything. Anything."
Ray laughed. "I can't get you the baby."
"I can get one but you have to help me kidnap the mother when the time is due. She is my twin sister and you can do anything you want with her. I just want the baby," Danica placed her demand.
Ray frowned for the first time. "You never told me you had a twin sister."
"I just did." Daniella curtly responded.
"This twin sister of yours, is she as good as you? You know what I mean." Ray let out a devilish grin as he asked.
"Better. She has had only one man in her entire life. You will like her better," she assured Ray.
Ray, being blinded with lust, instantly said, "I will take the deal. But that will cost four million."
"I will give you two and top up two when the deal is done," Daniella assured him. A wry smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Her sister gave her the money and she would use it to arrange her death.
However, Ray recalled Loney's question that night concerning the source of Daniella's money therefore, he couldn't help asking, "Where have you been getting all the money you've been paying me."