Chapter 7: Returns.

Over the next days, Betty and Daniel continued to see each other daily. If they couldn't see each other, they texted or messaged. Day after day, their appreciation of each other grew. The tender moments increased and Daniel found it difficult to restrain to passionate kisses. He was however determined not to rush Betty too soon.

But he felt also she was coming around of a closer connection between the two of them quickly. And he was right. Betty was still a bit unsure but felt safe and loved by him. She knew that he was waiting for her and she appreciated it.

Hilda has begun to date Bobby and her salon was going well.

A month has passed and Betty now felt she was ready to go further. She took extra care of her appearance that night. They had dinner at a very nice restaurant and then they went to see a musical on Broadway. She saw that many people attention were drawn to them. They knew of Daniel Meade's reputation and wondered why he was seen with the same woman over and over again.

Daniel told her to ignore it and they were able to concentrate on the show.

"Would you like to come in and have… erm… coffee?" He asked tentatively.

She blushed. She knew he was really giving her the choice. If she wanted just to have coffee, they will do just that.

She looked him in the eyes and said: "I would love that."

"You would? You would really?"

"Yes." And he saw that she was really sure. He was suddenly shy and insecure. What if he did it wrong? What if she didn't like it? He had experience but being with Betty was completely different. She squeezed his hand to reassure him.

When they were inside, they both stood a bit embarrassed until Betty took the initiative and kissed him. He kissed back and their hand began to roam over each other's body. Clothes were taken off until they were standing in just their underwear their desire evident in their darkened pupils. He took off her glasses and lightly kissed each of her closed eyelids.

Daniel took off her bra and he began to trail kisses and caresses down her neck, shoulders and breasts. Betty was breathing more rapidly. One of his hands reached downwards and began to caress where the silk panties were standing. Moans were uttered by both of them as one of Betty's hands did the same to him.

He lifted his head and asked silently if he could take off their remaining underwear. Betty nodded too overwhelmed to form words. Now both naked, he took her in his arm bridal style and carried her to his bed.

Their first joining brought them both to tears. It was intense, tender and passionate at the same time. They made love several times before they both fell asleep.

The next morning, Daniel woke first. He saw Betty's mass of hair on his chest as she slept with a happy and large smile. That sight made him profoundly happy. Never has he felt such peace. He felt fulfilled. He should have known that Betty's passionate nature was for all things in her life.

He heard Betty moan and begin to stretch. Her eyelids fluttered and opened. When she met Daniel's loving gaze and smile, she returned it with equal fervor and brought his lips to hers. They made love once again.

Betty proposed that they shower together which lead to a heavy make out session on it. They took breakfast and fed each other. The mood was relaxed and carefree.

Although that peace was shattered by the insistent buzzing of the interphone.

"Daniel, it's your mother. Open up."

Daniel asked Betty if she was ok with it and Betty nodded.

While they were waiting, Betty asked: "You are not ashamed of me, do you?"

"No! But I figured you wanted privacy."

"That's allright. I love your mother."

It was not only Claire who entered the apartment but also Alexis and a new dark haired guy. Betty guessed he was Tyler. Claire and Alexis glanced at Betty and Daniel, noticed their obvious closeness and nodded to each other smilingly.

Claire introduced the guy who was Tyler. Him and Daniel looked at each other wearingly before starting to chat. Betty was ambushed by Claire and Alexis.

Daniel was often glancing at Betty and she smiled back to reassure him.

Daniel mentioned this idea that he had of going into sponsoring. He had already told Betty who encouraged him to look into it.

Soon, Claire, Tyler and Alexis left. Daniel's arms wrapped around Betty pulling her as tightly to his clothed body as possible while Betty's arms encircled his neck. They kissed and finally broke away again. Betty rested her chin on his shoulder, closing her eyes and reveling in the feeling of being held tightly in his arms while his hands were caressing gently her back.

"I love you Betty." The realization came to him suddenly but made complete sense.

Betty was very surprised but was delighted to answer: "I love you too, Daniel." They both smiled at each other. He had never felt so content before in his life. He finally felt complete. This feeling that has escaped him most of his life now filled him completely.

He experienced a not insignificant, sense of loss as he had to release his hold on her and told her relunctantly that they had to go back to her house for lunch with the family. Betty pouted a bit disappointed but finally nodded.

At Betty's home, everyone was here including Bobby who was since a few weeks spent most of his time at the Suarez.