I kept replaying our dance from the other day. It was one of the nicest times I had with Dax. I especially enjoyed how he made me feel safe and sound in his arms. That kiss kept coming back to me as well. It was so gentle and sweet and made me want to share more kisses with Dax.He made sure that I had a say in certain activities that we did together too. I couldn't believe how considerate he was being towards me. Was this even the same man I met months ago? Dax was beginning to be someone more likeable. The romantic setting didn't help my new feelings I was getting either. I didn't want to admit that something was happening between us, as we had been by each other's sides constantly. It was starting to be a risk for my heart, and it was hard to open myself up to Dax.He had hurt me before with his actions. I still had some of my guard up, so I wouldn't get too caught up in the moment. Being careful was better in our situation. Someday I would be out of his life. Everyday brought u
The rest of our vacation wasn't quite the same. After we had shared our kiss, Dax had avoided trying to kiss me or do anything remotely romantic. It was like a switch had completely changed inside of him, and he was back to professional Dax. We were back to square one. I wondered why he had stopped our kiss from getting farther. Dax had seemed really interested in me the day before. I thought he was possibly feeling something stronger than a friendship for me. I guess I was wrong.That kiss replayed in my mind. I could still feel his lips pressing against me in phantom memory. I touched my lips as if the kiss had just happened again. I tried to push those thoughts away, as I packed up my belongings for our trip back to the mansion. Dax had wanted the trip to be one day longer, but I couldn't stand being around him. It was too awkward after we had kissed like that. I could barely stop looking at his lips.I'd be happy when we got back to the mansion, and I could leave any of my ne
Meeting Jason was really happening. Only fifteen minutes had passed, since I agreed to meet up with him.I continued walking and was getting closer to our meeting spot. My palms started sweating. I had to calm down. This was just a casual meeting with him. We were just two exes catching up and nothing more.Why did I agree to this? I was beginning to get stressed out. I should've turned him down, but that would've been rude. He had asked me so politely. It wasn't as if I would do this again.I hesitated as I got about a block away from the café that Jason wanted to meet up at. My heart was pounding as I thought about being around him. We hadn't been alone in so long. Was it too late to back out? I couldn't run away. He was waiting for me. Jason had texted me to say he was already there sitting at a table. Standing him up would be very rude.I took a deep breath and stepped inside the café. It was one that was more of my taste, since they were more comfortable and relaxed than fan
Dax POVI was glad that I came when I did. There was the man that I had seen weeks ago at the store that Danica had been to. I distinctly remembered him, as he was with the women who had flirted with me.I didn't like seeing the two of them having lunch together. I had to put a stop to this before he made any advances on Danica. No way was I letting anyone lay a finger on her.Danica seemed absolutely shocked to see me. Her eyes were wide and she seemed struck speechless. The man beside her turned towards me and had an unreadable expression.Everyone in the café turned to watch me, but I was beyond caring. My rage was burning inside of me and wouldn't be contained.I only found out where she was by accident. As I happened to be walking by, I noticed Danica had come into this café. I was curious as to who she was meeting, so I decided to come in.In her eyes, there was a pleading of "don't do anything." I wouldn't be able to comply, since I had to take care of her unwanted compani
Danica POVDax tried to talk to me on the way back to the house. "Danica, let me explain."Why would I let him do that? He'd just make things worse I was sure. I couldn't keep dealing with his ridiculous behavior. He had ruined my opportunity to cut ties to Jason. I was about to tell him we were done seeing each other ever again. "No, I don't want to hear it. What you did back there wasn't okay. I'm really p*ssed at you," I answered back."You shouldn't be. I helped you get away from that creep." Dax added, "Didn't you hear the way he talked about you? He acted like you were his."I scoffed and said, "Sounds like someone else I know." "You can't possibly be implying that I treat you that way. I'm only trying to keep you safe."Jason hadn't done anything bad. Dax only wanted me for himself for some strange reason. I should've been kept safe from the likes of him.I shook my head and said, "Just stop trying to act like you're my hero. I can handle myself with an ex."Dax got q
The following day I started to avoid Dax again. I just couldn't handle another lecture or more words about his precious heir. Why was Dax the most irritating person on the planet?I couldn't believe he had said those things to me. Then he dared to bring up how he wanted an heir for the company so desperately. What was wrong with him? His company meant more than anything else.Why couldn't he care about my personal well-being just for me? I knew it was selfish to think that way, but he was starting to make me want to quit. However, I knew I was stuck with this position until the baby was born.I pushed thoughts of the day before away and wanted to move on. He didn't need to make me in a sour mood yet again. I was going to have a better day and not talk to him at all.After I came downstairs, I noticed he was in the kitchen. I waited until he walked to his office and decided to have a good breakfast.I ate my breakfast while checking to make sure that Dax wouldn't come back. If he w
Wendy continued speaking, "Just think on it." She looked around before adding, "I've got to go, but I'll make sure to keep my phone on me in case you call.""Have a good rest of your day," I told her.She waved goodbye to me and walked out the front door. Her car drove off a moment later, as I heard the loud engine of her sports car. Then I was left practically by myself with Dax gone for a while.Never in my wildest dreams did I think she'd offer me a way out of everything. It seemed too good to be true. I was going crazy being in this mansion with such a man. I had never been ordered around as much until I got here.Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to just leave it all behind. But the only issue was about the baby. Would I really be able to leave Dax without this heir? It seemed kind of heartless to do. Did I really want to be stuck with a baby and all on my own?I wasn't sure if leaving was the best choice in the long run, but there were so many things wrong in my situation. How cou
Over the next few weeks, Dax and I had come to a truce. We weren't butting heads every day and could be civil with each other. I was grateful that I wasn't getting irritated on a regular basis anymore. I didn't need that on top of all of my pregnancy symptoms. I just wanted to get through the rest of the agreement without another hitch. Maybe Dax would just keep everything professional between us. I was trying my hardest to keep things from being complicated again.There was no time for us to get back to what had almost been. I was ready to move on from whatever past feelings I may have been starting to gain for Dax. It was hard to tell if they were lingering deep inside or not.One afternoon was really memorable. Dax sat beside me on the couch and was a little too close for comfort. He looked over at me, and my heart beat a little faster. What was he trying to do? I didn't want to interact with Dax more than was necessary. I wanted to be able to get along but not be too friendly