Chapter 26 Drown With Dangerous

Swivel! Whirl! Trundle! Twirl! Undulate! Are these adjectives enough to describe what my precious eyes have been doing since the instant Serena has thrown her another nuclear bomb at me?If not then, let's say it has become A Ferris Wheel.

I guess that word did gave out too much information to state the torture on my poor eyes.

From Oswald they have turned into a Ferris Wheel. I wonder what was next?

I kept my gaze fixated straight; staring right at the large sea. Nathan, was bouncing up and down, showing his thrill. Of course, he got to sleep enough plus his darling mother made him bunk his school on the third day itself; stating the most ridiculous reason that he isn't in higher classes yet.

So what if he isn't in higher class? Still he needs to be regular to get a grip over his academic records.

"Yayyyyyy. Mommy let's go in the water please". He started tugging at Serena's wrist jumping, howling impatiently while she was laughing along with him. Probably, enjoying my misery.

"Baby, we will go in the water but first your Dad will kiss the Dolphins!" She reminded me sweetly battling her eyelashes. I gave her a disconcert look, because to be honest the things she demand from me, are little risky.

"So darling, firstly tell me what did you assume the first thing when I told you about Drown with Dangerous?" I scratched the skin at the back of my neck while four eyes were keenly staring at me like I was in some kind of exam.

I looked around to see the families having the time of their lives on the sand as well as water. Suddenly, I was reminded of my own loss as my eyes welled up, but immediately masking my true feelings I gave them a sheepish smile.

"Ammm....wo....I......I thought that you are gonna ask me to sit on the whales back and adventure the sea". I rambled without a break in between my words, not even understanding my own tone or the sense that I was trying to imply.

I have officially lost it.

My eyes that have got shut after I blabbered my nonsense, opened on their own when I didn't heard any noise, or even got a slap or punch for thinking the most ridiculous thing of the world. Okay, here I was thinking my own downfall through her another punch but can anyone blame me?

That is what I get Everytime I do something maddening.

But why weren't they reacting? Nathan's eyes were getting fearful while Serena looked at me as if she was ready to scream her lungs out.

"You scoundrel of man. You think I am that heartless to throw you in front of a whale. Like seriously! Did you hear yourself? Pity Dolphins who are going to Drown with a Dangerous asshole like you" She bursted on me, standing right in front of me. And before I knew it, she started hitting me on my chest.

I was dangerous. Seriously! Why do I find it hard to believe at the moment?

Nathan burst into fits of laughter, seeing our exchange as I tried to pry her hands away but to no avail. Damn! That woman definitely eats a crocodile. I am sure of it.

"Woman stop it. People are watching you turn your once sexy boyfriend into a scared rat. At least keep some level. You are on a non vegetarian diet, not me". I gained the tone of drama finding amusement in my own words while huffing and puffing, she shifted back on her feet. Crossing her arms over her chest, she burned holes on my face while Nathan and I shared a good laugh.

"Very funny". Stomping her foot, she walked ahead while I and Nathan followed her still suppressing our chuckles.

Once, we reached the water area, there was sudden splash on us as the two big dolphins jumped together letting out a large chunk of water. Nathan ran forward in Glee, while I looked horrified at the scene of people chasing the dolphins in the water. Like what the hell?

Didn't they got anything better to do?

"Yayyy. Mommy, see fishy there. Yay. Come on fishy!" Nathan who was still standing pretty much on the shore started to run forward in excitement but I held him back immediately.

"Dad. Leave me!" He whined trying to get rid of me but he was still a little baby infront of my strength. I glared at him, trying to hold him back but cut me on my hand making me wince.

What the fuck? When did he became so aggressive?

I gaped still appalled while he ran towards the other kids who were playing on the other side in the scrutiny of the care takers as well as their parents. Ofcourse there was tight security around but fuck, he was only my boy and I sure as hell don't want to risk his safety.

I was about to march in his direction, when someone grabbed me by my back collar, and pulled me back. Holy shit! How did I forgot about this Cow face?

I looked at her with my angry eyes but she was double angry at me. Should have expected this from Momma bear!

"I swear I will dump you in this sea, and won't even pull you out if you dare to stop him from playing. You idiotic man, you don't like going in water and probably you are scared, so it doesn't mean that your son will have high tantrums about water and fishes!" She reprimanded me in her furious voice still catching me by my back collar like I will run away any time. But that was probably the truth. I did wanted to run.

"I am not scared. And I don't have issues with water. I just....," She caught my lie as her lips curved into an evil smirk as she scooted closer to me. And there the tantalizing chemistry started once again between us as fireworks began to errupt in my lower body. Hell! This seductress.

I gulped a lump down my throat as her one brow raised at me sensing the nervousness that was expanding inside me.

"Prove me that you aren't scared of water and dolphins. You definitely know what you have to do, so go ahead." She challenged. Sarcasm and mock were clearly evident in her tone while I knew I was in deep shit.

Brushing her lips against mine, she moved back while I stood there like an idiot gawking at her retreating back now, as she went near Nathan to have fun.

I saw both of them playing with dolphins. Yuk! They were caressing her back and Serena kissed it. Ewww! I am not kissing her now. That's just so gross.

But can I live without kissing her? Arghh! Someone kill me now.

I rambled under my breath, and finally I scurried in their direction with long strides. Nathan was gelling up with other kids and I felt a sense of relief coaxing inside me as I finally saw that hopeful streaks of happiness in him.

"You still have chance to prove me wrong, Price!" Serena teased still hugging that nasty piece of fish who was half in water and half outside while Serena was totally drenched in water. I eyed her keenly, as her dress clung to her like a second skin revealing her assets. Dammit!

Men were drooling at her shamelessly and there I felt the need to punch people. But knowing her, I knew well that I can't get over this, until I complete her challenge.

I removed my jacket letting out a irritated grunt. My shirt and vest were next and there the sounds of Ohh and Awww screeched around me. Ohh how can I forget the girls. Scratch that! My eyes were looking furiously at my girl who was swimming along the dolphins; laughing, cheering and hooting with other people while I was worried about men watching her sexy curves.

That was only my right and I still haven't seen her entirely, whereas these strangers were having a treat for their eyes.

I marched in the water, swimming my way towards her. Once near her, I grabbed her towards me while she gave me amused looks.

"Teach me how to handle these nasty species!" I demanded like a spoilt brat. I heard Nathan's carefree laughter as the care taker helped him to kiss the Dolphin. Ohh Freak!!

"Firstly, stop calling them nasty. How will you feel if I call you nasty or how will you react if someone says nasty to me and Nathan?"

I closed my fists on my either sides taking a deep breath. I will kill people if they dare to even insult my baby or my girl.

"The first rule to life is: Respect everyone and every specie. All things have their own importance in our lives. You think that, these dolphins are useless and nasty, but these kids don't think that way. Look at their faces and how much they are enjoying with these fishes. Sometimes, you don't need those who can talk, but those with whom you can simply forget yourself and enjoy." Once again, my eyes were drowned in her and her words. I don't know how she manages to capture me by her words but there is something about her that is way too unique. And if I can fall in love more than I am already, then I was definitely falling now.

"Why do you want me to do this?"

"To show you that you are capable of living like normal humans. You are capable of showing affection to these voiceless species too and to invoke more hearty emotions inside you. As complicated as it sounds, you need to understand the meaning of life, love, nature, letting loose and enjoyment without a care". She explained sincerely as we stood in the water still in each other's embrace.

Her wet lips were so inviting. I wanted to kiss the life out of her, but I controlled myself scrutinizing my surroundings.

"You need to get a hold on her, when she passes by you. Be soft and gentle like you are handling a baby". She instructed and I simply nodded.

Few dolphins passed around us, but I couldn't catch them. My hands were shivering in water while I was getting impatient to be out. It was cold and I was worried about my wound on leg swelling up. Even in years it hasn't healed because I don't want that. But if it swells up more, then I will be cooped up to bed and I don't want that.

"Arghh!" I cursed as once again the fish passed my side and I didn't caught her. Serena shaked her head having her own laugh while I made a face.

Giving me a look, she pulled me behind her in a back hugging position. Gosh!! Already I was at edge and now these wet desires were shit. I so wanted to kiss her every curve and mark her as my own. What was she doing to me?

I breathed in her hairs inhaling her sweet shampoo that tasted strawberry in flavour. One of her favorites.

Taking my hand tightly in her, she caught the dolphin that passed next, shocking me. I was holding a fish. Jesus! Don't let me die yet. I still need to confess a lot.

"See, how easy it is!" She hugged that fish to us, stroking the back like a mother caresses the child. Even the fish was snuggling in her, and I can't believe my eyes when Serena moved a little away and the innocent fish snuggled in my warmth too.

I too held her, getting over my fear and when I closed my eyes for a while, I saw my mother smiling at me as if she was happy to see me interact with the beauty of nature.

A tear slid down my eye, and opening my eyes, I saw Serena watching me keenly. Then shocking to my own self, I planted a small kiss on the Dophins cheek or skin whatever they call it.

As if understanding that her work was done now, the Dolphin jumped back into the water again leaving us alone. I felt a huge weight being lifted off my chest.

Giving her a blank look to Serena I swimmed my way out of the water taking a glance at Nathan who was enjoying with others. I wanted to hug him, but I didn't have the heart to disturb him. Serena followed me and stood beside me, as I wore my discarded vest and shirt.

"Here put this on". I passed her my jacket looking away from her sexy drenched body. It was so tempting and luring that I had the urge to make out even there but I was firm on my hold to not get intimate unless and until I reveal her everything.

"We can sit on the rock, till he plays". I stated and nodding my head I sat on the nearby rock. Serena wore the jacket without a word and sat beside me. She linked her arms around mine, resting her head on my shoulder as we sat in absolute silence watching the people have fun. But our eyes were stuck to.our baby who has indirectly, made our life a bliss. If not for him, I wouldn't have realized the worth of someone's presence.

Taking a deep breath, I admitted something, which I should have admitted long back.

"I am sorry for all the times I distanced myself from you. I avoided you like plague, while you still tried to put up with me inspite of my ignorance. At times, I have been way too mocking to you about your and Liam's relationship, but trust me; I didn't meant to hurt you. It was just that I was afraid that, if the history repeats, I will become another Carolina and I won't be able to bear that. I am truly sorry, Serena. I know words never compensate for actions, but you can punish me anyway you want and I won't deny it. So tell me what's my punishment?"

My voice cracked and I knotted my fingers together. Bile started to rise up in my throat, as I waited for her to say something. But there was only silence in the air, excluding the melodious rhythm of people's laugh.

"I left you for all that, didn't I? You say, it was only your fault, but I realize that I was reckless about your insecurities. After that night when you screamed her name, I should have understood that you were afraid but I never did anything to remove your fears. I let you destroy us little by little, by not trying to mend the gap between us; so don't you think as much as it is your fault it's mine too because you don't clap from one hand." I snapped my head in her direction, to see her tears trickling down her eyes slowly and my chest contracted in pain.

I engulfed her in my arms as we silently cried for the time we wasted and drifted apart in our relationship.

Kissing her temples, I consoled; "You didn't do anything wrong, baby. You were right to teach me a lesson. I was a selfish monster who resorted to ignorance, mock, and self proclaimed assumptions about you and Liam. And what I did that night....," She kept her palm on my mouth, halting my words right there.

"Shhhh....., Don't go there. We have come past it". I kissed her palm, and clasping it in between my hands, I accepted, "But that was the worst thing I did. Didn't I? And indirectly, it was the limit of your endurance which forced you to leave me. Though you didn't have to come back, but still you did. Why?"

"Because as much as you are vulnerable and lonely in your life; So am I!" It was just a single statement but it held so much of pain and agony that I felt like crushing all those who made her feel this way. And the first name was of course, mine.

I knew the things I ended up doing in my rage, are not forgiveable, but I regret every bit of it. And I want to make up to her all my life.

She was still hugging me while now I wrapped my one arm around her shoulder; the other entwined with my fingers as we relived our love once again.

"You are not alone darling. I am always there for you. I am sorry for being a jerk for all those days and ignoring you, and for that night, I won't apologise but I will only make up to you all our lives because I think Sorry is not the word enough to forgive me. And trust me, you don't have to forgive me for anything. I will earn your forgiveness. I don't want it to be served with just my confession". I came out clean and clear and finally let all those out words out, which I wanted to say her in a long time.

"I expected this only from you and I knew that once you realize it, you will work on earning my trust and forgiveness again". I felt her smiling in my chest and I didn't have to.second guess that I didn't have her forgiveness all these days. Because somewhere I knew that Serena is a woman of self dignity, she will never compromise with her self respect for anything in the world.

Not even me. And honestly i.dont want her to do that. It makes me love her more and more.

"Was Carolina suffering from something?"

Her inquiry stiffened my entire body, but I pulled apart from our hug, and she waited expectantly for my reply.

Looking down, my shoulders squared as I finally made my mind to open up little more.

"I guess so she was suffering from mental disorder since the moment her father who was a military man was declared dead in a war. It was said that she was really close to him, and after that it took a toll on her but then her mother always said that she was fine and she behaved cordially too. It was only infront of me, she unleased her evilness like she tried to find that protective warmth of her father in me and when she didn't got, she resorted to violence". I explained in a low voice which showed my wrecking nerves as well as disinterest in the topic.

"She stole her father's gun". I added looking straight at Serena who looked scared for the first time.

"Did she....

Understanding the questionnaire running in her mind, I answered, "She killed Stephanie; the girl with whom I cheated on her".

"What?" Her eyes went wide in shock but it was enough for me for the day and I didn't wanted her to think about all this at the moment. We have made a progress and I wanted it to remain unaffected by all these shitty revealing session of my past.

She sat there stunned and taking the cue, I bend a little infront of her like a gentleman, and forwarded my hand.

Perplexed by my action, I signaled her to stand on the rock.

"Have you ever danced on a rock after getting wet?" She nodded a no; her smile once again filling in the air while I waited for her to take the lead.

She was already barefoot, so she simply stood up on the rock, wincing a little. I climbed up too, but with my shoes on.

Snaking my one arm around her possessively, and authoritatively, I lifted her off the rock, and made her stand on my feet not caring about her weight or the people who might feast their eyes on us. It was just us.

Daniel and Serena. Locked in the others embrace.

Surprise was evident on her face, but her eyes gleamed with love for me and I know by opening up to her, I was only doing the right thing. The little fear also that always crept in my mind, vanished away and my heart fluttered in the glory of our upcoming future together.

"People are watching!" She reminded me wounding her arms around my neck. I pulled her more close, as we stood on the rock. Tall and strong in front of the sun, water, air, land and the world.

"People will watch if we hold hands, people will watch if we kiss, people will watch if we make out here, people will watch if we fight, people will even watch if we will drift apart, so how does it matter if they watch us promising to be there for the other all our lives. How does it matter if they watch when I want to tell you that I wanna grow old with you!"