Chapter 120 - CHAPTER 119

The winds keep asking for you 

And I am tired of telling them

Why do the stars talk to me about you

Now your stories are there on my lips 

And I accept my love for you

My heart is at peace

I have fallen in love with you

O beloved, this has happened to me for the first time

My love in the conversations 

And my peace, you have cheated them all, beloved...…..

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Daniel placed the receiver back on the phone with a smile adorning his face. All the reservations for their date tonight were made, he wanted everything to be perfect tonight, not that he needed much guidance in that. He had been doing arrangements for Silas before whenever he forgot about them asking Daniel to save him from Amy's wrath. But that's all in the past now, isn't it?

He immediately started sifting through his files wanting to wind up his work before the evening and for the first time in his life he cursed having this much of work piled up on his desk. His eyes shifted from the files to the photo frame resting on his desk, the curves of his lip twitched upwards at their family photo which they took in Paris. It was indeed a beautiful one with Amy holding Ozan looking at the camera while Daniel stared down at them with a glance that showed a dazzled look in with love.

The voice of the door opening was heard and he turned smiling thinking it might be Amy and Ozan as it was nearly lunchtime but his smile turned into a sigh, seeing Silas entering inside drinking from what seemed to be a cup of coffee.

"Silas, I wasn't expecting you," Daniel said, turning to his files.

"Yes, clearly you were expecting your wife!" He said in a jealous voice, coming to sit in front of his desk. Glaring at him.

"Don't give me that look!" Daniel muttered with an amused face.

"You know since you got your wife back, you have forgotten about your brother!" He pouted, making Daniel roll his eyes.

"We spent nine hours together working in the same building and meeting two times a day. On weekends you barge in my house or drag Amy and me to some restaurant. Still, you are saying that I have forgotten about you!"

"How very sweet of you to make me count every time!" Silas said, faking a hurt expression.

"Anyway, I have two tickets for premier league matches, would you join me tonight!" He asked, sipping his coffee.

"Uhm, I can't. I have a date tonight!" Daniel replied looking at the photo frame on his desk.

' Why am I acting like a youngster? 'He whispered to himself.

The brown liquid splashed out of Silas' mouth and spilt on his desk just in time Daniel hauled his files to the other side. Thankful for his efficient timing.

"DATE, when, where and with whom!" Silas implored while coughing.

Daniel pinched the bridge of his nose, taking out napkins from his drawer and throwing it his way.

"You are impossible Silas." He said as Silas took the napkins cleaning the patch from his desk with an exaggerated eye roll while Daniel cleaned the lid of his laptop that had a few drops of coffee.

"This doesn't answer my question!"

"I am going on a date with Ashton in the cafeteria, Happy!" Daniel muttered sarcastically, 

"OMG, you are bisexual!" Silas whispered, throwing away the napkins in the bin.

Daniel groaned, smacking his head.

"Are you that dumb, who else would I go on a date except for Amy!"

The funny expression on Silas' face turned into a sadistic smirk, 

"Date huh and that too with Amy. Looks like the city of love blessed you too!"

Daniel's thoughts rushed back to the memory of their time in the amusement park and their passionate night together, Amy and him both into each other. He instantly shook his mind before he got trouble to deal with in his pants.

"We are just going with the flow Silas. She had really changed or should I say returned to being the Amy we knew in school and it would be unfair of me to let go of this chance of love, life is giving me!" He said truthfully, eyes beaming in a different manner making Silas smile.

"Look at you, I am so happy for you. Can I pinch your cheeks, someone is in love all over again?" He teased clapping his hands.

"No, go back to your office and send me the weekly report. I want to wrap up things before evening!" Daniel said sternly trying to suppress his chuckle because he knew Silas would settle here if he started a conversation about his date.

"You are no fun!" He brooded walking out of his office not before turning back.

"Love is in the air!!" He exclaimed in a singing manner but quickly dashed out when he saw Daniel grabbing the pen holder.

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Daniel parked the car inside the porch of his house, still in ignition waiting for Amy. She told him that she will be there in a minute but it has been twenty minutes. Getting tired, he decided to see if there was a problem when he saw the familiar figure of Amy walking out of the house, making him gasp at the sight of her beauty.

She was wearing a body-hugging below knee length body con dress with black heels and her diamond earrings. Her hair was curled to the side and a slight makeup adorned her otherwise pale face enhancing her features. No doubt she looked sophisticated all the time but tonight she was looking like a diva.

"Sorry, I was tucking Ozan in his bed!" She said the first thing sitting inside the car. Her shea butter scent wrapping around his nostrils as he took a deep breath. For a moment, he just sat there mesmerized. Getting no response from him Amy turned to him with a nervous glance.

"Daniel, do I look over tonight!" She asked, feeling his gaze on her.

"N-no, you look ravishing tonight." A deep blush covered her cheeks not knowing whether it was due to the compliment or his heated gaze.

"I-i think it's getting late!" Amy stuttered looking ahead, Daniel chuckled at her blushing state.

He gently grabbed her hand and interlaced their fingers placing them on her lap igniting a warm feeling there.

"Yeah! let's go!" He said, stepping on the gas.

The whole ride was pleasant as they made small talks here and there, Amy glanced at him from the corner of her eye as he was humming to the tune of the currently playing song.

Hot, handsome, dreamy…..she could go on describing him.

Her chain of thoughts was broken when they reached outside a fancy restaurant. What else could you expect from him? Amy thought. Daniel stepped out from his side handing the keys to the valet before going to her side and opening the door.

A large hand on her waist sent warm shivers through her body as Daniel continued to walk inside holding her close.

The restaurant was beautiful and inviting with its lightening and intimate surroundings.

They continue to walk until they are welcomed by the manager who leads them to a private area. A flower bouquet and candle was placed in the centre giving the environment a romantic vibe.

"It's beautiful!" Amy murmured after they were settled in their seats and done ordering their foods.

Her eyes moved towards the surroundings where people, couples, families were having quality time together. 

"Indeed, it is!"

Feeling his eyes on him, facing him she realizes Daniel looking at him with a smile and intense gaze.

"Stop doing that!" Amy said shyly, looking at the bouquet and playing with its petals.

"You know, it seems so unbelievable yet surreal at the same time!" Amy muttered looking up at him. He was still gazing at her, his fingers on the side of his face and chin.

"Daniel, will you stop staring!" She speaks with a frown.

"What, can't I stare and listen to my beautiful wife!" 

Here comes the blush, Amy bit her lips looking away.

"Aren't you acting too cliche today!"

"You know how long I have longed to be loved in return, to feel worthy of love. To sit proudly among people with you and tell the world that I have someone confident to love, that what we have is real, strong and promising. And when I have you today, I want to stare at you to make myself believe that you are real, this is real tesoro!" He said with moisture in his eyes and a loving smile.

Amy's heart started fluttering as she extended her hand, enveloping it around his.

"You can be as cliche as you want but please absorb that moisture, Daniel, I don't want you to get sad because of me!" Amy whispered, drawing circles on his palm. It killed her to see him gloomy because of the past.

Daniel simpered, planting an affectionate kiss on her hand.

"I just got carried away tesoro, I am not sad, not tonight!"