Chapter 113 - CHAPTER 113

Chapter 113

Let's not walk, let's fly

Even if we don't know where to

So, all roads are without an address,

Let's maintain a distance from the world

And a bit distance from ourselves

That's a selfish wish

Let's live breathlessly

It's a lovely moment....

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Amy was standing in front of the dresser brushing her hair, getting ready for bed. Wearing the same night piece but covering it up with a sweatshirt, the energy drained from her body playing with Ozan. From the mirror, her gaze fell on Daniel who was coming out after tucking Ozan in bed.

"He really liked his presents!" He muttered staring down at her bare legs before looking the other way.

"Why wouldn't he, I spent two hours finding his present which by the way, you didn't bring one mister!" Amy raised her brows in question, this thing wasn't sinking in her mind.

"I did, it's over there," Daniel pointed towards the nightstand.

Her frown deepened seeing a dark coloured file lying there, what could be in that.

She moved towards it, unfolding the first page. There in the bold letters was written, OS RESORTS. It took her a second to realise the meaning and a second more for her eyes to bulge out.

"You bought a resort for him!"  Amy yelped, the incredulous expression on her face making Daniel chuckle.

"No, I didn't buy any, Amy. I met some investors who were interested in the construction business. It was a good deal so I invested in it, these five resorts will be built under his name in five different states of the world" He explained like it was everyday weather.

Amy's surprised expression turned into a scowl and then into a glare as she tossed the file back.

"He isn't five feet tall and is already the owner of five resorts."

"It will take three to four years for them to get completed and he wouldn't inherit them till the day he officially takes over my position or turns 21 years old!" He reasoned, 

"I honestly can't believe this, he shouldn't be spoiled even if his father is a billionaire!" Amy scowled, crossing her arms.

"Amy, it isn't a thing to be bothered about. He probably wouldn't know it before the said age. Consider it a future investment for him, he is my son he deserves the best!"

"A million dollar project for a two-year-old, my heart is fainting." She mocked fanning herself with her hand.

"If you do such a future investment again, I am going to burn the papers or whatever legalities it has!" She continued with a serious expression, his intention wasn't bad, the whole thing could provide tourism and benefit not just Ozan but many people in the future. Still, if she didn't say anything at the moment, who knows next time he will invest in hotels for him.

Amy expected a comeback from him but instead, she found him staring at him deep in some thought. After a minute, he went inside the closet and came back holding a black box walking near her.

He gave it to her, motioning for her to open it. Confused, she opened it to have her eyes widened for the second time today. It was a dazzling diamond necklace; plain and simple yet its shine could blind anyone.

"I wanted to give something to you when Ozan was born but never got a chance. I was busy taking care of him and you, well you were busy with your work. Today, while passing by some shops, my gaze fell on it and my mind shifted to that thought." He said with an uncomfortable face.

"Um...Daniel, it's beautiful, expensive and I don't think I deserve it." Amy replied with a grim face caressing her fingers over the shining article gently as if it would break.

"It might be beautiful and expensive but not like you Amy. Besides, you deserve it, Amy, you gave me a lovely son, you have been trying to be the best mother you can be and have proved to be one." Daniel said with sincerity.

"You don't need to give me a medal for it Daniel."

"It's not a medal, Amy. Well, it's a token of gratitude from me!" He took the box from her, asking her to turn around as she did. He stood behind her, lifting her hair to the side and gently hooked the necklace. She could feel her cold fingers on the nape of her neck causing her heart to beat sporadically in her rib cage. For a moment, their eyes met in the mirror as she saw deep emotions swirling in them and just for a second just for a tiny moment she felt love in his dark orbs, coming out of some hidden spot.

His breath tickles her shoulder as he dipped his head lower near her ear. She sighed in pleasure when his lips licked over her earlobe causing her knees to give out but before she could fall forward, his arms circled her waist continuing to pepper soft kisses from her earlobe all the way to her shoulder, letting the shirt edge off a bit. The necklace now felt like an obstacle and she wanted to take it off. His lips were doing wonders to her, they were soft and felt as feathers against her skin.

Her body resting against his made him feel some long-forgotten emotions and he was not even trying to hide them away this time. He nibbled on her earlobe, making her shiver as she leaned into him a bit. Why was she so irresistible he thought, feeling her close? It was a feeling he wanted to cherish forever.

His stubble added a ticklish feeling, her breaths started to get rough as she clenched her fists, her gaze unknowingly fell over the necklace box wherein beautiful writing 'tesoro' was written.

"Why did you call me tesoro?" She rasped out involuntarily but instantly regretted it when the soft feeling of his lips faded away. He pulled away, his arms still circling her. He didn't reply for a minute, a forlorn look in his eyes.

Amy felt as if she overstepped, she nervously placed her hand on his arm.

"I …."

"Sometimes, when I would return home from work, I would see old couples in the park sitting and just smiling at each other, then the young ones smiling at their children playing around while looking at their partners. You know what was common in them.."

Leaning forward, he rested his chin on her shoulder, his light stubble touching her skin.

"They all had love, respect and admiration for one another. My mind would start imagining like a cliche but a person truly in love what would it be to come back home to you waiting for me, our children rushing towards me with happiness. In a life where you and I are together, in a life where….where you loved me." he muttered, grief dripping from his words causing tears to prick back at the back of Amy's eyes at his misery. There wasn't any accusation in his voice, just raw grief. She didn't know how to respond, the only thing she did was to clench his arm and take a deep breath.

He paused for a moment, pulling back from her, his hand drawing small circles on her waist as he breathed in.

"At that moment, I realized that if I had you then I don't need any treasures of this world. What if I didn't have this world? If someone would ask me that, I would state that I have the most valuable treasure in this world and that treasure is Amy Moretti, My tesoro!" He mumbled giving her a sad smile, a smile that crumpled her. He wasn't accusing her, how could he. It was her choice not to love him and he respected that.

For a moment, both fell in complete silence. The only sound was of the clock ticking and their breathing. His eyes were still on her, leaning forward he planted a small kiss on her temple before pulling back.

"It's too late Amy, go to sleep. I have something to do meanwhile!"  There was a hint of moisture in his eyes as he gave h  a small smile and walked out of the room leaving her there with a clenched heart and an urge to cry as a few tears escaped her lips. Just like everything, she wasn't even able to understand the meaning behind that word. A word that seemed to her a mere endearment was emotion and love for him. His every word and sentence was beginning to feel like an untold emotion to her now.

She clenched the necklace around her neck, wondering how he even considered her to be worthy of it. A bitter and extraordinary reality was, she didn't even deserve the love of Daniel Saritas.. No, it was more valuable and cherishable than any other thing in this world.