Chapter 53 A Dangerous Message
Darcy's POV
Adrian raises his head as I help him knot his tie. Hazel continues to kick her legs on the bed. She's busy in her own world.
I smack Adrian's chest for the third time when he wouldn't stand right.
"You wouldn't deny Hazel kisses but with me you've become strict. Maybe I should just hide her somewhere for two weeks," he grumbles.
I roll my eyes. "Why are you so dramatic? I've never seen a man that is jealous of his own child," I snicker.
He places his hands on his hips dramatically. "What would you have me do? You barely let me kiss you and when you finally concede, it's brief."
I laugh as I finish with his tie. I walk way from him to get his suit jacket. "Just brief? What about concise?" I tease him.
His jaw drops in shock and he wraps his muscular arms around my tiny waist and pull me roughly to him.
A loud gasp tears from my lips as I look at him with my eyes almost popping out of its sockets.
Without warning, he locks his lips with mine. I tighten my lips together. Unwilling to let him in.
But Adrian suddenly bites my lower lip. I gasp again as the pain shoot through my body. Adrian uses that opportunity to slide his tongue into my mouth.
Our tongues fight for dominance but I'm unable to keep up with his pace. The jacket slips out of my hand.
I dig my hands into his scalp and his hands rests on my butt, squeezing them softly.
The kiss deepens. I hold his arms to pull him off me. My lungs contract painfully as I feel the air in my lungs gets knocked out.
Adrian did not budge. I pinch his arm and bite his lip hard.
He broke the kiss and a hiss follows.
"Why did you do that?" He asks, touching where I had bitten him.
"I couldn't breathe and besides..." My voice trails off as I diverted my gaze. My face becomes hot. "Hazel is still here," I add with a low voice.
Adrian walks towards me and I take steps back until my back hits the wall. He traps me between his hands and leans closer.
I hang my head low. My heart races crazily against my chest and my breath comes out ragged.
He places his finger under my chin and raise my face to look at him. Goosebumps fill my skin and I bat my lashes.
"See how red you are baby. I'm glad you enjoyed the kiss," he smirks and pause.
He leans closer and whispers into my ear. "I can still do more if you want. All you have to do is ask."
The grip on my dress tightens. My lips part as I suck in more air.
Hazel whines jolting me out of my trance. I push Adrian away lightly. "You...will be late for work," I stutter as I pick up his jacket and throw it at him.
I can't risk getting closer to him for now.
He laughs heartily, "my baby is still shy. Don't worry, I'll teach you everything you need to learn. It will be my honor," he bows slightly.
I bite my inner cheek until I taste blood. I need something to ground me. I look away and fan my face.
"Go to work Adrian!" I stomp my foot on the floor. Earning a chuckle from him.
I carry Hazel off the bed and she giggles. Her plump cheeks are red.
Huh? What the hell?
Immediately, I snap my head to look at Adrian and he has a sly smirk on his face.
"Stop smiling you idiot. Hazel is blushing!" I walk towards him and he shrugs playfully.
"We shouldn't have done that in front of her. You're an awful dad!" I hiss and he gasps loudly and clutch onto his chest.
"An awful dad? That hurts," he says pitifully.
I raise my eyebrow. "You should have self-control," I insist.
"But you didn't stop me when you had the time. I swept you off your feet, because of how breathtaking the kiss was. And don't act like you didn't enjoy every bit of it," he bicker.
Hazel laughs out loudly. I shut my eyes and massage my temple.
This father and daughter duo won't be the death of me.
"As for Hazel, you insisted that she stays in our room with us and it will be unfair not to kiss you because she's here. After all, you kiss her indiscriminately."
I clench my jaw and my eyes blaze. He stops talking when he saw my face.
"That's it, you can go to work now. There's no way, I'll let you corrupt my child," I sneered and grab the flower vase and stalk after him as he ran out of the room.
"C'mon babe, I don't want to go work today. I want to spend time with both of my ladies," he shouts as he keeps running.
"Please, stop chasing me baby. Besides it takes two to tango," he pants.
We get to living room and we both circle a couch. Hazel giggles, pointing at her dad.
A knock lands on the door and we both freeze.
"Yes?" Adrian asks.
"Good morning sir, three ladies are here to see you and madam. They claim to be the new maids," Julius, one of the security men informs.
"Alright, let them in," Adrian orders.
"Yes, sir." Julius reply.
Adrian quickly wears his jacket and fix his posture. I drop the vase on the side table.
Adrian walks towards us and helps me arrange my hair and takes Hazel from me so I can readjust my pyjamas.
We sit on a couch and soon, the ladies are ushered in.
Two walk cautiously towards us but one of them looks around with her mouth open. Snapping her head from left to right.
The lady beside her pinch her discreetly and she composes herself when she see us staring at her.
"Good morning, sir and ma'am," they all greet politely.
"Good morning," I reply and Adrian gives a curt nod.
He has switched into business mood. All serious, different from the man from earlier.
A ghost smile dances on my lips as I recognize that he's only like that with Hazel and I.
"I'll cut to the chase. This is my wife and daughter," he introduce us and they nod.
"You know why you're here and I'm sure your agency has told you that you won't be living with us," Adrian states.
Gently, he intertwine his fingers with mine. "I don't want any complain from my wife about any of you. Do not cross any boundary!" He warns.
He's not talking to me but the coldness of his voice, startle me.
"Last thing, on no account must you disrespect my wife. If you ever do that, I'll make you regret it!" He threatens with a low voice and they all gulp.
"I have somewhere to be. So my wife will tell you what to do."
He stands up and I do too. He kisses my lips shamelessly, ignoring their presence.
"I have to go babe. I love you," he smirks and walks out.
They all move aside as he walks through.
After he left, I face them.
"Let's start with the introduction," I suggest.
"Yes madam,"
Madam.
My heart race. I never thought anyone will refer to me as boss but I hide my shock perfectly.
Before they can continue, a phone buzzes. I look beside me on the couch. Adrian's phone. He forgot to take it.
A message. I'm about to ignore it when something catches my attention. A picture of me carrying Hazel.
A short text is attached to it.
" A child should know her real family."
My stomach twists painfully. Someone has been watching Hazel and me. What does "real family" even mean?
Is Hazel not Adrian's child. What is Adrian hiding?