Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 14

Daniella's face was drained of colour. Her mind went on a rampage of a search for reasonable answers. "Well, I….I stopped going to work because I don't remember how to cook," she wasn't sure whether Jones believed her and waited eagerly for his response.

Jones was deep in thought, remaining expressionless. However, he astonished Daniella with his response. "I see. I will help you."

"Wait, you cook also?" Daniella grimaced excitedly. She was very comfortable around him, her trust increasing each time like a ball of fire.

"You taught me how to cook," Jones shrugged and continued. "At the shelter, during the times we ran short of cooks, you never allowed the homeless to go hungry, no matter how exhausted you were from work, I was always there to help and you taught me a lot," Jones recalled. "I'm just returning a favour," he winked. Jones was trying his best to make Daniella, who he thinks to be Danica, remember her past. He had been friends with Danica for ages and they have taken part in so many youth programs together.

He always felt that Danica was the love of his life and wanted to propose marriage when the time was right. They shared so many common interests and principles that even Danica felt that they were meant to be together. However, Jones had never confessed his feelings openly to Danica and intended to do so with a proposal, followed by marriage. He slightly regretted not telling Danica his true feelings when Herty told him that Danica had lost her memory. Therefore, he was determined to do all her favourite things to help restore her memory.

Daniella's lips curled into a smile, "Okay, thank you."

Jones dropped Daniella at home and again, he never showed any form of intimacy. Daniella was beginning to feel that he was gay. However, Jones had his principles. He always believed that the first time should be magical and that should be after marriage. He was just looking for the right moment to propose and he didn't want to do it at a time when Danica had lost her memory.

At the mansion

It has been two weeks and a day yet, Loney hadn't shown up. Danica's anxiety was becoming unbearable. She was tired of the wait and once again, decided to put her shame aside and confront Paul.

Paul was pressing up in the gym when Danica barged in. Somehow, Danica found solace in having someone to convey her frustration to the supposed parent. Paul intentionally ignored her, knowing that she was going to nag him. He couldn't understand the reason why he should be at the receiving end of Danica's frustration while Loney relaxed elsewhere. "It's been two weeks, Paul, two weeks and a day. Where is he?" Danica was solemn.

Paul stood up bare-chested, as Danica looked away. He ambled around her to pick his shirt. "He will come when he is ready."

"No. I don't want that excuse anymore. Now it's one month. By the contract, he is supposed to be here. Tell him that if he doesn't come tonight, I will release myself of the liabilities of the contract and leave. I need the feedback in the next fifteen minutes or else, I will begin with the preparations."

Paul heaved helplessly. He pulled out his phone and called Loney as soon as Danica left.

"What did she say this time?" Loney seemed to be expecting Danica's message when he asked.

Paul didn't hide the frustration in his voice, "you should be here tonight or she would relieve herself of the contract."

Loney was upset with her threat to leave. He felt that she was eager to fulfil her obligation and leave him after having captured his heart all these years. Instantly, his expectation was split up. "I would be there tonight but don't tell her."

"Wait a minute. Can you stop coming in the night like a bat? I never got to see you the last time."

"See you soon, Paul." Before Paul could utter another word, Loney had ended the call. He went to find Danica to convey the message. Whichever way, despite Loney telling him not to tell Danica, he couldn't contain her constant nag.