Daisy’s Secret Crush

***Daisy’s POV.***

“Please, Theo. Tell me I am having a nightmare.” I say, and he runs his hand through his hair.

“I can’t. I am an idiot.” He says and runs his hand through his hair.

“No, you are not. You were just tired, and I put my phone there instead of my side of the table. What should we do now? What did he say?” I ask.

“When I said hello and realised my mistake, it was too late. He told me he would be here by 9 to meet you and take you out for breakfast.” He says and I look at the clock to see it is almost eight.

“We still have time. We would all have breakfast together and explain everything to him and sort this out.” I say.

“Okay. Let’s have a bath.” Theo says.

“Theo!” I say.

“What! He is not going to be here for an hour now. And don’t tell me you don’t want this. I refuse to believe that.” Theo says.

“But I don’t.” I say.

“Fine.” He says with a shrug and goes towards the bathroom but stops and adds, “But just so you know, the door is open.”

He goes in and I go out of the bedroom, but after two steps, I turn around and go in again and go towards the bathroom door. I try to open it, but it is locked. But the rattle sound must have been heard by Theo, because the next second, he opened it with a smirk on his face.

“Why you try, dear?” He asks.

“Get in already, otherwise I will let you starve.” I say and push him in.

That shower was amazing, and I enjoyed every minute of Theo’s pampering. He told me he was thinking about arranging a bath for me but Noah’s call spoiled his plans. He washed my hair and body and I returned the favour. We had fun and got almost late too.

Noah would be here any minute and I have just started cracking the eggs while Theo is getting sandwiches ready. I make some french toast and some avocado ones for me. Theo also makes some waffles. I put everything on the dining table and the bell rings.

Theo goes to open it and I hear the sound which I didn’t expect, “What are you doing here, Theo?”

“Mom?” I ask and look at the doorway to see my parents and Noah with a devilish smile on his face.

“Happy Birthday, dear!” Mom says and comes to hug me while my Dad keeps looking at Theo for an answer.

“Thanks, Mom. Dad, Noah, please come in.” I say, and Theo closes the door and glares at Noah as he passes by.

“What is Theo doing here?” Dad asks, this time seriously.

“Wishing her a happy birthday and waiting for Noah, who was coming to pick me up. My car is having some trouble. Daisy was making breakfast, so I thought to help her till then, as she woke up late.” Theo says with his charming smile.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

“Oh, you are such a dear, Theo. And Daisy, you didn’t have to do that. We were bringing you breakfast.” Mom says.

“Thanks Mom. Please sit, I will unpack this.” I say and take the bag from her.

“But first, happy birthday to my girl.” Dad says and hugs me while I glare at Noah, who shrugs his shoulders.

“Thanks Dad. Theo, please sit down with my parents. You have helped me enough.” I say.

“That is completely okay.” He says and sits with my Mom.

Noah comes towards me and gives me a hug and whispers in my ear, “This is your punishment for making me think my friend is sad and miserable. while she was actually happy and was having a good time with my brother.”

“Noah, help me with this.” I say and take him to the kitchen, “Did you seriously have to take revenge like this?”

“No. But when the opportunity presented itself, I couldn’t help myself. You should be lucky that I went home last night, and they said they are going to visit you. I called you in the morning just so you don’t make anything. However, when I heard his voice I changed my mind.” He says.

“We can talk about this.” I say.

“Oh, we will. You bet on it. I am not leaving until I get every detail. But first of all, how long is this going on?” He asks.

“A night before your parent’s anniversary.” I say.

“I knew something was-” Noah goes to say but gets interrupted.

“What’s taking you both so long?” Dad asks.

“Coming.” I call out, then turn to Noah, “I promise we will talk about this. But please give your understanding and support as my birthday present. Please.”

“Okay.” He says with a sigh.

“Thanks. You are the best friend.” I say and kiss his cheek and go out.

We all have breakfast together, and Mom seems excited about tonight’s party. We are going for a mother-daughter spa session which Dad booked for us. While Dad would have a first dance with me tonight. Noah and Theo look at each other with questions and arguments in their eyes.

“Who sent this to you? They are beautiful.” Mom says as she looks at the flowers.

“I did.” Theo says.

“I should have known. You know exactly what gift to give a woman. My sweet Theo.” Mom says while Dad looks jealous.

“I have given you better gifts.” Dad says.

“I know, dear. But Theo knows that flowers are more meaningful presents. Orchids and tulips with little daisies and lavender.” She says.

“But don’t orchids mean I miss you and tulips mean I am sorry.” Noah says.

“When did you learn that language?” Theo asks in shock.

“Just some of them.” Noah says.

“Well, I gave her the flowers, which she likes the most and it is random except for lavender and daisies. Because lavender means happiness and daisies for Daisy.” Theo says with a smile.

“What is this? A card?” Mom says as she takes out one from the middle, which I didn’t see before.

Theo literally jumps over the couch and plucks the card from Mom’s finger and hides it behind his back and says, “It is nothing.”

“If it is nothing, then why did you jump over the couch like that?” Noah asks, “What else are you hiding?”

“Yes, Theo. What is it? Did you write something to my daughter that you shouldn’t have?” Dad says and corners him.

“No, Sir. I would never do that.” Theo says and Noah chuckles and I elbow him.

“Ouch!” Noah exclaimed.

“What is it Theo?” Mom asks and I know if she asks more, Theo won’t be able to hide it.

“What is it, Theo?” I ask this time.

“It is that. Toby and Olivia thing.” He says.

“They are getting married soon?” I ask.

“No. The thing they are both in.” He says and I get the idea.

“You brought that for me.” I said with excitement.

“Would someone tell me what is going on?” Noah asks and I go towards Theo and stand between him and others.

“Look, everyone. Theo and I can’t tell you what this is about. But you will know it soon. The thing is, he wants to tell this to his parents first than others.” I say.

“Is it something related to business?” Dad asks.

“Yes.” I say and he sighs in relief and backs off.

“Fine. I will wait. If he is doing something for his Mom, then I would love to be surprised too.” Mom says and goes to sit next to Dad.

I look at Noah next, but his eyes are fixed on Theo and says, “I will get to the bottom of that.”

“Okay. But don’t break any bones this time, will you?” He says with concern and Noah rolls his eyes.

“Fine. I will wait too.” He says and sits with others.

“We should leave now. We have to also buy a dress for tonight which I will choose for you.” Mom says and I nod.

“Let’s go. You can stay with me at Ryan and Lily’s house.” Noah says.

“Yes. Let me get my bag.” Theo says, and for the third time today, he is getting our secret in trouble.

Today it feels more like a troublesome day for Theo than my birthday. There is a pin-drop silence for a few seconds.

“Great. Go get it.” I say.

“What is your bag doing in my daughter’s room?” Dad asks.

“Because I asked him to put it there. He is going in Noah’s car and I was cleaning up the living room a little.” I say, and Dad looks a bit unconvinced.

“Thanks, Daisy.” Theo says and takes his bag and leaves with Noah.

I accompany him to the elevator while my parents wait in my apartment. Noah holds the lift and Theo looks around, then bends to kiss me.

“Please don’t.” Noah says, making a face of gagging.

“Turn away if it bothers you that much.” Theo says and kisses me.

I kiss him back and say, “Please come clean with him. I will wait for you at the party.”

“You won’t have to wait long. I promise.” He says and kisses me again.

“Eww!” Noah says, and we both glare at him.

“I will talk to you later.” I say to Noah and he nods.

I wave at them and get back to my apartment. I almost get in trouble when Mom goes to enter my bedroom. But I see Theo has cleaned up well. Mom and I had a fun time at the spa and massage treatment.

We have lunch and go shopping. I can’t wait for Theo to see me in this gown and I want this night to end like the last one. And just when I think that, a thought comes to my mind.

We forgot to use protection twice. Once at night and a second in the shower this morning.