by Soranna O.
"But don't get me wrong.
I am not staying with her for the money.
Our marriage is not the best but she is a good woman.
You could say we are just good friends at this point.
Although she wouldn't like to see me with another woman, she is aware that I have mistresses from time to time."
"Wow, Daniel, you are being a bit too honest."
I say smiling.
"I don't know why but I feel like I can be open with you.
I am tired of pretending to be someone I am not all day at the office.
Can I be myself with you, Luisa?"
"Of course Daniel, I think we can be friends.
Even though you are my boss."
"Well, I was hoping to be more than friends.
Please, feel free to say no.
This will in no way affect your job.
I am just… very attracted to you."
He says with a sexy smile and my body is actually on fire.
"Daniel… I don't know what to say.
I am attracted to you too, actually I haven’t stopped thinking about you ever since our interview, if we're being honest.
But I know myself.
I wouldn’t be okay with just an adventure.
I would fall in love and you would end up breaking my heart.
I have to protect myself.
So no, we can't have anything more than friendship."
I can't believe I just said no to him.
"I completely understand, Luisa.
But you see, maybe I could fall in love with you too."
He says trying to convince me.
"I am sorry Daniel but I can't believe you could love me.
I mean, look at you, you could have any woman you want.
You will get bored. I am quite boring, you know."
I say trying to make a joke.
"I highly doubt that, Luisa.
You are fascinating.
But let's leave it at that for now.
I must warn you though, I don't give up that easy."
He says smiling and taking a sip from his wine.
I was hoping he would say that.
Chapter 3
Daniel was nice enough to drive me home but I asked him to park a couple of blocks further because I am embarrassed.
I don't want him to see where I live.
Let's just say our house needs a lot of work done.
Thank night I had yet another naughty dream that involved my boss Daniel.
I woke up for a glass of water and couldn't get back to sleep. I think it's more than lust.
I am actually falling for his deep blue eyes.
All I want is to feel his lips all over my body.
I could have that right now if I want.
He did offer after all.
But I can't risk having my heart broken into a million pieces.
We have a new neighbour who just moved in and he is not bad looking at all.
Of course he doesn’t compare to Daniel, no one can.
His name is Alan and he asked me out on a date.
My first instinct was to say no but I quickly changed my mind.
If I want to get over my hot boss, I really need to start dating someone else.
Well, okay, if I am being totally honest with myself, I secretly hope he will get jealous if he sees me with another man.
Maybe then he will realize that he wants me for more than one night.
Maybe he will fall in love with me too.
I know it sounds pathetic but that's my plan.
I will start dating my new neighbour and maybe ask him to come pick me up from work.
Then we'll see what happens.
I feel bad for using Alan but it's not like he loves me or anything.
We are just having some harmless fun.
When I told him that I would like to go out with him he looked really happy.
I suggested of course to have lunch together and to come pick me up on my lunch break.
Poor Alan has no idea he is just being used.
Maybe someday I will tell him but for now I will let things happen.
Chapter 4
I am really excited for today.
Daniel asked me out for lunch too but I told him that I already had plans.
I guess he didn't expect for those plans to be with a man because he couldn't stop staring at Alan.
I hope my plan worked but I need more than that.
A bigger sign to see if he actually cares.
I understand that he can't just leave his wife and I would never ask this from him.
But I sure as hell don't want to be just a one-night stand for him.
I want him to fall in love, I want to mean something for him. I don't want to be anyone's toy.
Well, maybe I do, but I hope to be more than that for Daniel.
The more I get to know him, the more I see he is not just a bad boy billionaire who likes to use women.
He is kind and generous with his employees and he helps a lot of charities.
His kind heart made me fall even more for him.
If only he would see that I am the woman for him.
I could love him more than any woman has ever loved him.
Well, except for his mother of course.
A couple of days went by and Alan came almost every day to pick me up for lunch.
My relationship with Alan was more friendly than anything else.
We haven't even kissed because Alan seems to be really shy.
I am okay with that because I am not really attracted to him.
Daniel asked me to come by his office one day.
I thought he wanted to discuss a work project.
"Luisa, I wanted to ask you about your boyfriend.
Is it serious, do you love him?"
He asked.
"Why do you ask, Daniel?"
I asked feeling my heart about to explode.
"I am sorry, I know it's none of my business but I started to care about you and I don't want anyone to break your heart."
"Okay, so you are asking as a big brother now?
Just looking out for your little sister?"
"I guess you could say that."
He answers.
I am disappointed by his answer.
I was really hoping he would say, No, I ask as your future boyfriend.
I am crazy about you Luisa and I don't want to see you with any other man!
Too bad…
Chapter 5
Later that night after I had the discussion with Daniel, I was home cooking dinner for my little brothers.
Mom was out drinking again.
I had no time to think about my feelings but all that changed when I heard someone ringing at our door.
I knew we were finally up to date with our rent so it couldn't be our landlord.
Apart from him we didn't really had any visitors.
When I opened the door I almost fainted.
It was Daniel.
"How… how did you know where I lived?"
"It's in your employee file, silly.
I know when I brought you home you didn't want to show me where you really live.
You have no reason to be embarrassed, Luisa.
You should be proud of yourself."
"I guess you're right.
Please, come in.
These are my little brothers Jonathan and James.
Say hello guys!"
My little bothers both answer at once in a timid voice.
They say hello and Daniel gives them some sweets.
"Save it for after dinner."
I tell them.
"Oh dinner?
I am very hungry.
What are we having?"
Daniel asks with a smile.
"Sure, you can stay.
We have an extra portion."
I say praying he will love my cooking.
After I put my little brothers to bed,
he suddenly pushes me to the wall and melts his lips to mine.
I have never been kissed that way before.
It was almost like we were becoming one.
Before I knew it, we were making love right there, in the living room.
After it was over I didn't want to be the girl who asks,
What does this mean?
I just assumed that it meant nothing to him.
He just got what he wanted.
What we both wanted because I will remember this night forever.
But I guess that's it then.
He got it out of his system and he will stop chasing me. Maybe it's for the best.
Maybe if he stops talking to me and searching me with his eyes all the time, maybe then I will be able to forget him too.
Of course he would still be my boss and maybe in time my friend.
I had no problem with that.
Sure, it broke my heart to think that was our last kiss and the first and last time we made love, but at least I had that.
No regrets!
Chapter 6
I told Daniel that he couldn't spend the night just in case my mom decided to get back home earlier from her party but the truth was, I felt like I was about to cry and I didn't want him to see my tears.
That would be too pathetic.
He was honest with me from the beginning.
He was just looking for fun.
I am the stupid woman who allowed her heart to fall for a married billionaire.
And now here I was, crying my eyes out because I knew this was the end.
I didn't even know if I could still keep my job.
Daniel would never fire me, I know that, but I can't see him every day.
That would make it so much harder to get over him.
Every time he would ignore me, he would break my heart a little more.
But I couldn't just quit without making sure I had another job.
I had so many mouths to feed and rent to pay.
My mom is useless but she is still my mom and I forgive her every time.
I hope she will quit drinking some day and take better care of herself.
But until then I have to be like a mother to my little brothers.
They need me.
I will put my feelings aside for now.
In the meantime, I started sending my resume wherever I could.
One of these resumes ended up to a friend of Daniel's and he called to ask about me.
Daniel was more than surprised to find out that I was looking for a new job.
He almost looked hurt and I felt like a traitor.
"Why didn't you tell me you were unhappy with your job.
Do you want more money?
Different schedule?
Tell me please, whatever it is we will work it out."
Daniel said.
"It's not that, Daniel.
You are paying me more than I could ever hope for.
My schedule is great too.
It's just that, I think I love you…"
I say without looking him in the eye.
"You think… you're not sure??
Because I am."
"Daniel… what do you mean?
What are you sure of?"
"Of my love for you, silly.
I love you too, Luisa.
I was stupid not to realize until recently.
But for the first time in my life I am in love.
I want you for more than just fun.
I want to spend time with you cooking and watching movies, I want us to build a life together."
"But what about your wife?"
"We just separated a few days ago when I realized that I was in love with you.
I couldn't go on living in a lie.
I am almost a free man, Luisa.
Do you want me??"
"Oh Daniel, I do! I do!"
Chapter 7
Daniel thought that getting a divorce would be simple.
His wife didn’t have any problem when he left home and she even agreed to a divorce.
However, she changed her mind as soon as she found out about me.
How could he leave her for a poor woman like me?
And worse, a much younger woman than she was.
And if I say so, much more attractive.
I told Daniel that I don't care.
If she doesn't agree to a divorce then it will just take longer to divorce.
It doesn't matter.
I would wait forever.
I am too happy now and nothing can bring me down.
A couple of days later I found out that there was something she could do to ruin my life.
She found out where I lived and talked to the landlord to kick us out.
He had no reason to do so because lately since I got this job I was never late with rent but I guess she was very convincing because I received an eviction notice.
I went to Daniel crying because I didn't know what else to do.
He took me in his arms and told me not to worry.
My brothers and I, and even my mother when she showed up, we could all come live with him.
He just bought a new house and there was plenty of space.
Turns out not all the money belonged to his wife.
Maybe that was the case at first but Daniel worked really hard and built his own fortune.
I was so grateful, I couldn't stop crying.
I reassured him that this time the tears were of joy.
Even my mother seemed better lately and she agreed to go clean up to a clinic that Daniel found.
Could it be that everything was finally great in my life?
I was scared not to jinx it.
A couple of months later everything was still great in my life.
His wife was still trying to drag the divorce but they had no kids and I knew sooner or later it will be over.
So I wasn't too worried until one day when she showed up at my office holding a gun.
"You stole my husband, you ruined my life and you don't deserve to live!"
She said pointing the gun at me.
"Wait, please don't shoot.
I didn't steal him, he made a choice.
He doesn't love you.
Don't you think you deserve someone who loves you too?"
I tried to talk sense into her but she wouldn't listen.
She looked like she was about to shoot so I closed my eyes and thought, This is it!
I heard the gun fire but I still felt okay.
Then I opened my eyes and I saw Daniel holding her down to the floor.
The bullet went right by my head.
He saved my life.
Before I knew it, I heard the police coming and they took her away.
Turns out that she had a nervous breakdown.
I've decided not to press charges as long as she gets help.
Daniel thought I was the crazy one if I didn't press charges but I felt sorry for her.
Chapter 8
The divorce was finally over and we could start a new life together.
I expected a proposal but for some reason, Daniel wasn't in a hurry.
We never talked about getting married but I just assumed this was the logical next step after his divorce was final. I guess I was wrong.
But then again, after what he's just been through with his wife, who could blame him if he wanted to never marry again?
As any woman, I always fantasied about my wedding day and about having babies with the man I love.
I guess I have to change that fantasy.
Either way, I am happy.
I feel a little selfish for wishing for more.
In life things can't be perfect.
I have him all to myself and I will try to just enjoy the moment without making any plans for the future.
The only problem was that he never left his phone around me.
It was almost like he was hiding something.
Or maybe I was be
coming paranoid.
I was never one of those women to look through her boyfriend's phone or emails but just the fact that he was taking his phone with him even in the bathroom, it made me suspect something wasn't right.
I didn't want to ask him because no matter what, I knew what his answer would be.
Also, just in case I was paranoid, if he wasn't hiding anything from me, then I would look like a crazy woman and I would chase him away.
For now the best thing to do was to stay quiet and look for proof.
My biggest fear was that he just got bored with me and was looking for his next entertainment.
I could see his phone's screen blowing up with messages but it was on mute.
Someone was really trying to get his attention.
One day I told him I smell some gas in the house and asked him to go check.
He didn't have time to take his phone and this was the perfect chance to check it out.
I already knew his screen password.
My heart dropped when I saw hundreds of messages from a very sexy woman.
She even sent him nude photos of herself.
It's true that he didn't ask for the photos nor comment on them.
In his only few comments Daniel was asking her to leave him alone.
That made me feel a bit better until I saw what she typed next: I am pregnant and it's yours!
I just dropped the phone to the floor and that was the moment when Daniel got back to the room.
"Luisa, did you just look though my messages??"
He asked.
"Yes, and I know about your other woman!
Congratulations, looks like you're going to be a father.
I hope you will be happy together!"
I scream and run to the bathroom and close the door. It's the only place where I can lock the door.
I can't stand to see him right now.
I can't believe he does this to me after everything we've been through.
I thought we could finally be happy together.
No wonder he didn’t ask me to marry him.
Chapter 9
I am so heartbroken that I feel actual physical pain. I can't even take a deep breath.
I cry all the time and all I can think about is Daniel with his new woman and their baby.
Daniel tried to explain to me that it was just a woman who was obsessed with him.
