So I am sooooo sorry this has taken so long. The last two years have been, well hectic is an understatement, but I don't want to bore you with excuses. I hope that this next chapter makes up for some of the wait. Thank you all for you comments and I love reading them.
Betty sat at her desk and looked at her reflection on her blank computer screen. Her eyes were clear and calm, she had used the tips Hilda had given her to make her lashes long, her lips full, and her cheeks rosy, but on the inside she felt like screaming or crying or both. She had to keep her composure and pretend Daniel, and what happened, didn't get to her. Unfortunately as she turned to look to the elevator, Daniel was just stepping out of it. He was wearing her favorite shirt and the color made his eye look strikingly blue. As those eye found hers, the composure she was trying so hard to maintain started to crumble. Betty was relieved when Claire stepped in front of Daniel and broke their eye contact, and as they walked away towards Claire's office, Betty decided to use the opportunity to go down to the closet.
"Mom, what is it. I have to get to the office." Daniel said as he sat across from her.
"Don't you mean you have to talk to Betty?" Claire questioned, "I think I know you better than that."
"I wasn't going to tell her what we found out, but I wanted to…I don't know…" Now that he thought about it, Daniel wasn't sure what he was going to say to Betty. All he knew is that she was all he had been thinking about, and he wanted to make things right so badly.
"Look darling, I know this is hard, but I think I have a plan to get Mark to spill what he knows."
"Okay, and until then I will try to get along with Betty and…"
"No. We need to let Wilhelmina think she is winning, and all we know right now is that she wants Betty against you."
"I could just…UHHH…" Claire watched as her son paced. He was visibly upset and he had every reason to be, but she needed him to work this off in her office and not in Wilhelmina's. But her heart bled for her son and she wasn't sure if torturing him was necessary.
"Look Daniel, I need you to go out of the office for the day. I will tell Betty that I sent you on some errand…"
"No, I need to be here." He took a deep breath and looked at his mom. She was tilting her head and looking at him with only concern in her eyes. "I will be okay. I just ant leave and sit some where and not know what's going on."
"As long as you're sure."
"I am. So what's your plan?"
"I have no idea what my plan is Christina. All I know is that I can't just act like I'm fine." Betty was pacing in the Closet and was regretting wearing her new heals to work with out breaking them in. "I barely saw him, and all the composure I had built just fell apart."
"Well at least you look amazing." Christina smiled reassuringly and Betty looked in the full length mirror behind her. Her hair was down with soft curls around her shoulders, her eyes had been brightened and enhanced by brown shadows and volumizing mascara, and the color on her lips was soft enough to be natural but still managed to make her lips look full and tempting. Betty made a mental note to thank her sister for the tips on makeup and clothes. The navy blue knee length dress flattered every curve and the gold belt defined her waist and matched the four inch heals. She was definitely out of her comfort zone, but surprised herself with how much she liked it.
"I do, don't I." She smiled at herself in the mirror than turned back to Christina. "I wish I could keep this resolve I have when I am around Daniel." She sighed and plopped on the couch next to her friend.
"You can, just remember how amazing you are, and what a tosser he is." Christina walked over to her desk grabbed something and when she walked back to Betty she handed her a large gold and pink flower pin. "You looked a little naked with out this."
Betty pined it to her chest and smiled. "Thank you. Hopefully this will give me the strength I need to get through this day."
Betty walked back up to her desk and was surprised Daniel wasn't there yet. So she sat down and sorted through the messages and e-mail she had missed while she was moping in the Closet. She was concentrating when the familiar scent of Daniels cologne tickled her nose and made things low in her body tighten. Betty pulled every ounce of strength she had and set her face firm and serious.
"Daniel you have three messages from Mr. Connelly, two from the photo shoot downstairs and an email about your plans for the Mode Masquerade Ball on Friday." Her voice was cool and professional, but the forced smile was like a knife in Daniel's heart.
"Betty I…"
"And it is about time for your meeting with Thompson about the new layout ideas." Betty said cutting him off and going back to the notes in front of her.
Daniel took the hint and walked into his office. Through his meetings and phone calls he watched as she worked at her desk, talked to co workers, and took calls. Even though it was killing him to watch as she acted like everything was okay, he was relieved that everyone in the office didn't see that any thing was wrong. Even a very nosey Mark. He was lurking and Daniel knew exactly why. Daniel just hoped what ever sick plan Wilhelmina had planned was going to be blown out of the water soon.
"So?" Wilhelmina's tone was irritated, and Mark wasn't surprised. He hadn't been able to get Betty to burst out and say something was bothering her. She was smiling and annoying just like nothing happened.
"Well, Betty's being Betty. Maybe she wasn't as hurt as we thought, you know how dramatic that Latin blood can make her."
Wilhelmina just cocked her eyebrow at Mark and narrowed her eyes. "Mark we both know that you can do better than that."
Mark started to defend himself, but he knew she was right. He wasn't giving it his all.
"Mark, let me know if I need to find someone else to do this little job for me."
"Really Willy, because…"
"And they will need to do your job for me as well." She just smiled and waited for Mark to do what she knew he would.
"…because I can do this easy. I am just tired from plotting all night." Mark smiled, hurried out the door and prepared to ruin lives.
A few days later, Claire sat in her office thinking about how to handle the next few days. She had spoken with all of the key players and now she needed to set her plan in motion. Her only concern was her son and his happiness, and with the office being consumed with proportions for the next night's Masquerade, it had been easier than she had anticipated hiding her plan.
"Mrs. Meade?" Claire pushed the button to answer the voice coming over the intercom.
"Yes Donna?"
"Ms. Marks is here."
"Thank you. Send her in." It hadn't taken the people her husband had had on hand to find out Tiffany's information, address and get her to agree to a meeting, but Claire decided to keep the in her back pocket if this seemingly naïve woman became a problem.
"Hello again dear."
"Mrs. Meade. May I ask why I just came across town to meet you after I've told you everything I know."
Claire walked around her desk and leaned against it. "Well, dear, I would like a favor from you and in return I will compensate you financially."
"Look, I don't…" Tiffany silence as Claire handed her a check. She read the amount and smiled. "What do I need to do?"
"Good girl."
*****.
"Betty can you come in my office please?" Daniel said over the intercom.
"I fine out here. What do you need Daniel?"
"Please, just for a minute. I need you help with this issue." Daniel gave her his most serious face across his office. He watched as she gave in and walked into his office. He got up and walked to the door behind her and shut it.
"This isn't about work is it?"
"Betty please…" Daniel reached for her and Betty stepped back. He ached to touch her again, to comfort her. "Betty, I need you to hear the truth."
"The truth about what?"
Daniel looked around to make sure Mark or Wilhelmina was watching. He couldn't let Betty believe what they wanted her to. Even if his mother disagreed, Daniel was going to handle this his way, and the first thing was to get Betty back on his side. "What happened that night wasn't what it seemed."
"Daniel, I am not blind and I am not an idiot," she started backing away again and looking for her escape route.
"I know that, but that woman wasn't…"
"Daniel baby. I thought we were meeting for lunch." The sultry sound of the woman's voice behind made his blood boil with rage and he turned. Tiffany stood there in a short dress and high heels, looking like every man's fantasy, and Daniel had never wanted to hit a woman so badly. He started to question her, but it was too late Betty was running out the door and towards the elevator. His thoughts turned to her and how she must be feeling. Then he noticed his mother looking at him sympathetically and walked around Tiffany and followed his mother to her office.
"Mark that was genius having Tiffany stop in on Daniel, I couldn't have planned it better myself."
Mark just smiled and said, "Well you are my mentor." He couldn't let her see just how shocked he was by Tiffany's unscheduled and certainly, unwelcome, appearance.
"This is the perfect time to strike. Follow Betty and offer her the deal."
"Don't you think I should give her some time…:
"MARK! Now."
"Of course."
Wilhelmina sat at her desk and relished in Daniels pain and knew it was only a matter of time before she got what she deserved.
"Mother what were you thinking?!" Daniel let his voice boom with the anger he was feeling.
"Sweetheart, I'm sorry, but I knew you wouldn't be able to keep what we learned from Betty, and I had to keep you from making a mistake."
"How could winning Betty back be a mistake?"
"You know this goes deeper. We need to catch Wilhelmina red handed in order to stop this completely."
Daniel paced, he knew his mother was right, but her hated seeing her look at him the way she had been all day. He stopped and looked at Claire. "But now Betty will never believe Wilhelmina planned this."
"She will when we have proof." Claire walked to her son, "You have to trust me dear."
He stepped away, than started for the door. "I think you are right I should go home."
Mark found Betty in the park. She was sitting on a bench and staring at her, surprisingly sexy, shoes. "Hello my little taquito."
"Mark, please I'm not in the mood."
"I saw the drama with Daniel and his friend." Betty winced and turned away as Mark sat next to her.
"Like I said I'm not in the mood."
"Betty everyone knows Daniels been playing you and I just…" Betty turned now and the hurt in her eyes and the tears streaming down her face made Mark stop. He couldn't do this.
"Betty there is something you should know…"
"Mark just leave me alone!" Betty stood and hurried further into the park while Mark sat there and wondered how he was going to convince Betty to do what Wilhelmina wanted.
That night when Daniel came back to the office to get the briefcase he had left there earlier, he wasn't surprised to see his mother waiting for him. She was sitting at his desk reading a piece of paper.
"Mother?" When she looked up, her face was hard to read, but Daniel knew something was wrong. "What is that?"
Claire didn't say anything as she handed the paper to her son. She watched as he read and his expression went from confused to angry and hurt. He crumpled it up and threw it in thrash before turning on his mother. "This is your fault!"
"Daniel, please." He pulled his arm away as she reached for it.
"I can't do this with out her. She is the reason I have gone so far, the reason you can depend on me." Daniel grabbed one of the chairs and threw it at the door shattering the glass separating his office from the rest of the floor. He walked over the glass, looked at what was once Betty's desk and let the tears he had been holding back fall.
"Honey, we will make this right."
"No! I will!"
Daniel hurried to Wilhelmina's office. There had to be something there, as he ripped pictures off the wall and found a safe. He went to her desk and started tearing it apart looking for a combination.
"You won't find anything there." Daniel stopped and stared as Mark walked into the dark office. He started towards him with heat and pain in his eyes. Mark just stood there and waited for what was coming.
Daniel grabbed the assistant by his collar and lifted him until his toes jut barely touched the floor. "Where is it?!"
"In here." Mark said pointing to his head. "I will open it for you."
Daniel looked confused but still very angry when he put Mark down. "Why?"
"Because even though I adore Wilhelmina, she is wrong. I saw the way you and Betty were looking at each other. I may not be a fan of yours and certainly am not cozying up to little miss Chiquita, but I am a fan of love and don't think other people should stand in the way of the real thing."
"What is it?" Claire asked from behind Daniel.
"Her measurements." Mark said plainly then walked around to the safe and opened it. "Her real measurements are one thing only Wilhelmina and I know and I may be willing to help you, but if I told you, I wouldn't see tomorrow."
"Fine, but there better be something in there that can help me." Daniel pushed him out of the way to pull the contents of the safe out.
"There is, but not enough. The real mother load is in her apartment."
"How are we supposed to get into her apartment?" Clairee interjected.
"You won't."
"The hell I won't!"
"No, you won't need to." Mark walked back to where he had been standing in the doorway and picked up a satchel. "Here are the contents of her home safe."
Daniel walked up to Mark and stared at him for a moment before taking the satchel. "Thank you."
"Just promise you will say something nice at my eulogy."
After reading what was in the files Wilhelmina had hidden in her safe, Daniel hurried to Betty's house. He would finally be able to get rid of Wilhelmina completely and now there would be nothing standing in there way.
"What could you possibly want?" Hilda asked after opening the front door to the Suarez house.
"I just need to talk to Betty. I need to explain."
"No Daniel, you need to leave." Hilda started closing the door when Ignacio walked up behind her and help the door open.
"Mr. Suarez, I need to speak with Betty. Please can you get her for me?" Daniel pleaded.
"That wont be happening Daniel."
"Please this was just a huge misunderstanding. I would never hurt Betty." Daniel stepped back from the stoop and raised his voice to the second floor. "Please Betty, listen to me. The woman was paid to show up by Wilhelmina. She knows that I am nothing with out you and wanted to drive us apart." He waited a second before continuing, "Please! I love you!"
"Daniel!" Ignacio came out of the house. "She's not here." Now the look on Ignacio's face was sympathetic and concerned.
"What do you mean?" Daniel calmed down to listen to the man in front of him."Where is she? I will go to her tonight."
"She is visiting family in Mexico." Ignacio answered.
"Where, I can get on a plane tonight." Daniel asked.
"No. She needs a few days. She will be back this weekend." Ignacio sighed. "Look Daniel, I'm not sure I believe you, but I know that Betty was hurt and she needs a little time away. Please Daniel give her that."
He looked down to the ground disappointed. "You're right. I need to deal with Wilhelmina first, but when Betty gets back, I will have the proof she needs to forgive me."
"I hope you are right Daniel. I really do." Ignacio waited for Daniel to retreat to his car, than went back inside his house.
"Papi, why did you tell him Betty was in Mexico?" Hilda just looked at her father confused.
"Because I was asked to. Now go to bed Mija. We can talk tomorrow." Ignacio headed up to his room.
"But Papi?..."
Ignacio ignored his oldest daughter and closed his bedroom door. "I hope you know what you are doing." He said to his empty room before calling it a night.
"Christina, you have to promise not to tell anyone we have talked." Betty pleaded as she talked to her friend on the phone.
"Of course Betty, but what is going on?" Christina was sure there was something Betty wasn't telling her.
"I just needed to get away from everything."
"Don't you mean Daniel?"
"Among other things, but I didn't call to talk about this. I need to a favor."
"Anything Betty."
"Claire, what could you possibly want to see me about with only hours before the masquerade?" Wilhelmina asked. She stopped in her tracks when she saw not only Daniel, but Alexis, standing by their mother. "What do I owe this Meade family reunion to?"
"Oh Wilhelmina, you are to thank for this coming of minds and family." Claire said smiling up at her children.
"Alexis, I'm happy to see you have made up with your fam…"
Alexis cut her off, "Don't! We know what you have been up to."
"What could you possibly mean?" Wilhelmina asked as innocently as possible.
Daniel tossed the files that had, not only surveillance photos, blackmail information, and lists of plans, but also Wilhelmina's journals describing in detain how she had planned to take down the Meade family and take over the magazine. "What, don't you have something to say?" Daniel asked after he let Wilhelmina grasp the situation.
"What are you going to do?" She asked looking defeated.
Claire set a contract on top of the stack of files. "Sign this."
"May I read it first?"
"How about I just tell you what they say," Daniel said coming around the desk. "This says that your shares in this company are to be split between us, you will leave peacefully, with out severance. And in return we will give you a glowing recommendation to another magazine." Daniel stopped and smiled, "That was not my idea."
"I won't sign!" Wilhelmina refused.
"You will, or we will get the police and media involved, and we all know you look terrible in orange." Clairee said.
Wilhelmina started to argue but couldn't. She stood looking down at the contract and wanted to scream. She took the pen Claire was holding in her direction and signed. "I will gather my things at once."
"They are boxed and being couriered to your apartment. But there is a black formal dress waiting for you in your old office." Daniel said smiling.
"What do you mean?" She asked looking confused.
"You are going to announce your resignation and tell everyone how happy you are to be starting this new chapter in your life tonight at the ball." Daniel explained. 'We don't really care what excuse you will give, but keep it pleasant."
"You can't do this to me. I have helped make this company." Wilhelmina argued.
"That is where you are wrong." Claire stood and raised her voice, "You have only ever hurt this company by pitting our family against one another. Now get out of my office, and the last time I ever want to see is tonight at the ball, listening to you thanking us for all of the years we have spent letting you feed off of this family like the parasite you are!"
The room was silent for a few minutes after Wilhelmina left. "Do you think she will cooperate?" Alexis asked.
"There is a first time for every thing." Claire said hopeful.
Wilhelmina's announcement had surprised most everyone, but her quick departure and kind words had surprised Daniel. He had expected her to drag out the inevitable and make the night about her, but now she was gone and even though Daniel knew this was almost over, his heart was still heavy. Looking at him self in the mirror, he wondered what Betty would think. The classic black tuxedo with black satin trim, white dress shirt and straight satin black tie made him look like he stepped out of a James Bond movie. His five o'clock shadow had become a full beard after not shaving for a week and he promised himself he would shave before he saw Betty this weekend. Now looking at his masked face he was happy his expressions were hidden behind the half gold and half checkered mask. His gaze seemed steely and cold under the simple black mask and his blue eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep. Every time Daniel had closed his eyes all he could see was Betty's hurt expression, and walking around his apartment hadn't helped because he could still smell her sweet scent in the air and feel her soft skin making his hands ache.
"Thinking about Betty?" Claire asked as she walked up behind her son.
"I just don't know if she will forgive me."
"But Daniel, you didn't do the things she thinks you did." Claire said trying to be comforting.
"I may not have done the things Wilhelmina made her think I did, but I did lie to her, and kept her in the dark. I saw her face, and the hurt she felt was real." Daniel let his gaze wander to the windows. The night was lit by the city and Daniel watched as cars passed by on the streets below them. The ballroom his mother had rented was exquisite from its gold and black checkered floors to the ivory and gold moldings on the ceiling, and his mother had spared no expense decorating it to match the elegance of the room. It was no coincidence that the mask he wore matched the room, or that the masks and clothes of every one attending was also a combination of gold, white, or black as well. He watched as everyone smiled and ate, the dance floor was full and the champagne seemed to flow freely, but Daniel felt numb. There was only one person he wanted to be with. "I will never forgive my self for the pain I have caused her."
"Maybe she's not as hurt as you think." He turned back to Claire to see her smiling and looking past him, and something blue caught the corner of Daniels eye.
The golden room seemed to reflect to color of her dress and Betty noticed how much she really stood out. The floor length royal blue gown with black jewels and beads sewn along the empire waist fell along her body, hugging her curves affectionately. The strapless bodice plunged slightly to show off the cleavage Betty rarely let people see. Her hair was pulled up in a bundle of loose curls that softly fell to one side of her face. Her dark smoky eyes and long lashes were hidden by a black metal filigree mask with crystal accents. Betty wondered if the people now noticing and staring at her even knew who she was. The thought made her smile and then she noticing a masked face through the sea of people. Even the mask he wore couldn't hide Daniels ice blue eyes and strong jaw.
The suit was one she had never seen before and the gorgeous gold and checkered mask on his handsome face made everything from Betty's chest down start to tingle and get warm. She took a deep breath then started making her way to him through the sea of people but before she could get even half way, Daniel was there.
"Betty, I…" His words cut off and Betty could see tears forming in the eyes of the mask. "I am so sorry. I need you to know that nothing ever happened and that I…"
"Daniel stop." Betty stepped even closer.
"But Betty you need to know that…"
"Daniel!" Betty grabbed Daniels hand, and took another deep breath while she watched confusion wrinkle his brow. "I know."
"You know… How? When?" Daniel's confused smile made Betty's heart tighten.
"Well I didn't always know. That night and the week after was torture. Having to see you at work thinking you had hurt me and I wasn't sure…" Betty paused and swallowed the tears she was trying to keep from falling. "But your mother came to me and explained and had me hide out at her house."
Daniel turned and looked as his mother watched with warm eyes. "So when you quit. When you disappeared? You were playing along and staying at my child hood home." His hand came up and Daniel pulled the mask off his face. "I am still sorry that even for a second you thought that I hurt you."
Following his lead, Betty took the mask from her face as well. "I should be apologizing Daniel. I didn't trust you. I let your past and my insecurities get the best of me and I'm…" The warmth of his mouth on hers took Betty by surprise and she was still as he took her into his arms and deepened the kiss, his tongue coaxing her lips apart to take him into her. Betty could feel his relief and desperation with the strength of the kiss and when Betty reached up and stroked his cheek she felt tears and the kiss began to soften. They stayed holding each other for a moment, their heads together and their eyes closed.
When Betty opened her eyes, Daniel was already looking at her. His eyes and cheeks were still wet but the smile let her know he was happy.
"So do you forgive me Betty?" Daniel asked with a look Betty had never seen before on his face. It was filled with uncertainty but also warmth, longing and something she too felt.
"I love you Daniel." As soon as the words were through her lips she blushed again, "I know women aren't supposed to say that first, I just…" Again she was cut off by warm lips, but this time the kiss was gentle. His let his lips linger and stole only a taste of Betty's lips with his tongue before pulling away.
"I love you too." Daniel took Betty's hand and led her through the room and to his town car out front. "Home please." Daniel instructed the driver and opened the door for Betty.
"Aren't you being a little presumptuous?" Betty teased.
"I just think we have a lot to talk about," Daniel said then leaned closer. His lips tickled her ear and then next words made Betty's body tighten. "And I don't think I can live another day with out being inside you."
"Oh Daniel," Betty gasped before taking her seat in the car.
They were barley in the door and Daniel had Betty in his arms, his mouth finding every sweet spot along her jaw and neck. Every time she moaned, Daniel felt his pants grow tighter and he wasn't sure how much longer his body could hold out. Betty's hands were at the front of his jacket unbuttoning it, and then she slid her hands under the material and pushed it down his arms and onto the floor. Daniel turned the lights on in his room then led Betty in. Surprising him she turned them around and gently pushed Daniel so that he sat on the bed. Looking up at her he watched as she took the pin holding her hair up out and set it on the night stand. Her curls fell dark around her shoulders and Betty started unzipping her dress.
"Wait," Daniel took her hands, "let me." Betty smiled and let Daniel stand and walk around her. He slid the zipper down slowly while kissing her bare shoulders. Tonight she smelt of lilacs and her skin was soft and warm under his lips. The dress fell to the ground and Daniel slid his arms under the dress and let his hands roam the soft flesh on her stomach and his fingers tickled along her panties. Betty threw her head back and moaned then turned to face him. Daniel stepped back to take in the sight of her in the black, lace strapless bra and the silk and lace black thong. "You look good enough to eat."
"Well maybe you should get over here and devour me." Betty said while sliding onto his bed. She was surprised with what she was so comfortable saying, but he need for Daniel surpassed her potential embarrassment.
Betty watched the hunger in his eyes grow more intense as he came to her. His lips crashed into hers and theirs and mouth making Betty together. Daniels hands found Betty's breasts and kneaded them until she called out, then he tore his mouth from hers and suckled her nipples through the material of her bra. "Oh Daniel please."
Daniel reached under and unhooked the bra, threw it to the floor, then took full advantage with his hands and mouth until she called out again. Betty grabbed at Daniel, pulling at his vest and tie. They were off in seconds but Betty kept the tie close just in case. His shirt was next and as he kissed and stroked her body, she pulled the shirt open and explored his hard body with her hands. Daniel finished the job and threw the shirt across the room, then looked down and took in the sight of Betty completely surrendered to him in nothing but her silk black thong. With a seductive smile, he slid them slowly down her hips and legs until the fell.
"Daniel I need you." Betty pleaded, but he had no intention of giving yet.
Betty watched as Daniel used his mouth to explore her body, around her breasts, down her stomach, and her thighs. Then, when she thought she couldn't handle anymore, Daniel slid his tongue along her slit, making her body shiver and a moan escape her lips. His tongue explored her, finding that sweet spot, making Betty cry out his name. She was in a fog when she felt his fingers enter her. The pleasure of his thrusting fingers and talented tongue brought her to climax and she heard Daniel moan as her juices filled his mouth.
Betty lay there for a moment basking in the glow of her orgasm and when Daniel finally came to lay next to her, she noticed he hard member pressing on her hip. She opened her eyes and looked up at him. He was propped up on his elbow staring at her, and when the blush took over her cheeks, Betty wanted to know what he saw.
Daniel knew he would never forget the way she looked right now. Her hair spread across his pillows, her skin shimmering and rosy, and her eyes filled with ecstasy and love. "You are so beautiful Betty."
She smiled shyly then turned to face him. Daniel was surprised when her hands were suddenly grasping his penis. The feel of it almost made him cum and Daniel had to steady his breathing. Her words almost were lost, "Shall I return the favor?" Betty asked before moving down to meet his swollen head with her warm tongue. His gasps made her smile and take him deep into her mouth. Her mouth lightly sucked and her tongue drug along his long shaft until he shivered.
"Betty I need to be inside you." His voice was rough and full of something very primitive. Betty pulled her self up and used her body to force Daniel onto his back, straddling him she couldn't help but smile. She had never been very comfortable with this position, but with Daniel she felt comfortable and wanted to be the one in charge. She slowly came down and teased him with her slit, letting herself enjoy a little clitoral stimulation with out letting him enter her. "Damn it Betty! Please!"
She couldn't control it any longer and let him slide into her. His large shaft filled her and she let out a scream of pleasure with the smallest hint of pain and she liked it. She liked how her body was tight around him and let him grab her hips and take it deeper, faster and harder, all the while screaming his name.
Daniel could help himself, and as soon as he felt her tighten around him, he knew he wasn't going to last very long. He looked up as Betty threw her head back and her breasts bounced in time with his thrusting. He wanted to take her deeper and pushed himself up enough to lay Betty on her back, never leaving her body. Betty looked like she was about to protest, but as soon as he was settled between her legs he thrust deeper and harder than he could before and Betty threw her head back again and screamed his name. He grabbed one of her legs and laid it on his shoulder, kissing her smooth calve while using his other hand to rub her clit. As soon as her body started to spasm around his member, he couldn't hold back, thrusting hard one last time, and they came together.
Daniel woke and watched as the sun streaming in lit up Betty's face. She was still sleeping and curled up next to him. He pulled her closer and smiled when Betty's eyebrows wrinkle with being disturbed. "I love you Betty." He whispered before closing his eyes and falling asleep again. He was sure he could stay like this forever.
The day was almost gone when Betty's phone rang and woke her. She reached for it and was surprised when it wasn't in its usual spot. Opening her eyes, all of the events from the night before flooded back to her. She had spent the night with Daniel and they had made love until they couldn't move anymore, then waking up through out the day, just staying up long enough to have their way with each other. Now she saw that the sun was low in the sky and she was alone in Daniel bed. She sat up and looked around and noticed steam coming out of the bathroom and heard the water running. She smiled to herself then took the moment to locate her phone. The ringing has stopped, but she knew she should let her family know she was fine. When she finally found it, she had 3 missed calls, two from Hilda and one from her papi. She decided explaining would be better in person, so she sent them both a quick text telling them she was fine, and that she would call them later.
"I thought I heard you moving around out here." Daniel's voice was soft. "I was going to order us dinner and coax you out of bed with a spring roll."
"Well that sound like a great idea, but I should really go a see my family."
"You should probably shower first." His devilish grin and wet body made Betty want to throw him back on the bed. "How about you get cleaned up, I will get dressed and we can go see them together."
"I'm not sure if…"
"Betty, I want to be there with you. I want to tell Ignacio that he doesn't have to worry about you with me."
"Papi loves you Daniel." Betty said reassuringly.
"That was before I started sleeping with his daughter." Daniel laughed.
"Fine, but I'm going to need coffee. Would you mind going out for some while I shower?"
"Of course, but I though I might join you." Daniel wiggled his eyebrows and Betty just giggled.
"I love being with you, but I'm not sure I can take much more in a 24 hour period."
"Coffee it is." Daniel watched as she walked around him and into the bathroom. His heart tightened and the smile that took over his face seemed uncontrollable. Betty turned and gave Daniel a sweet smile before closing the door behind her.
Daniel wrapped his arm around Betty after getting out of the town car and stepping onto the street in front of Betty's house. "Are you sure this is okay?"
"What? How tight you are holding me or the fact that we are heading to tell my family that we are…well…?"
"Together?" Daniel smiled.
"Yes. Sorry it's just so surreal, but feels.." Betty pause then looked up ad Daniel and smiled. "..Right. It feels right. I know my family will be so happy for us."
Daniel let his hand find Betty's and there fingers laced before going up the stairs to the front door. Daniel noticed she took a deep breath and squeezed his hand before opening the door. Hilda was med at first, wondering why Betty was with Daniel and where she had been. The explained to her that Wilhelmina had set Daniel up and she had stayed at Claire's house while the plan came together. Ignacio and Hilda admitted to knowing the whole time, surprising Betty and Daniel.
"Mrs. Mead came to me as a concerned parent and asked that I help cover for you." Ignacio smiled, "and I had to tell this one what was going on, when she nearly killed Daniel a few nights ago."
"Hey, I would have only slightly maimed him." Hilda said defending her self. "What I want to know is, if all of this was settled last night, why are we just seeing you too?" Hilda asked a question, pretty sure she knew the answer and when Betty's face turned dark red, she knew she was right.
"We were just figuring out what this is." Daniel interjected and put his arm around Betty's shoulders pulling her close.
"OMG! Are you two an item Aunt Betty?" Justin chimed in from behind everyone.
"If that is okay with all of you. I love Betty, but I wouldn't want to get between any of you." Daniel watched as Ignacio walked closer with his brow arched and his eyes narrowed.
"I just have one thing to say," Daniel prepared himself and froze when the older man embraced him tightly, "Welcome to the family!"
The room erupted in laughter and no one heard the front door open.
"So am I late for the celebration?"