~ Chapter 11 ~

Beautiful Day

"Happy Birthday Mom."

Wilhelmina heard a small voice coming from her left. She took her sleeping mask off and looked to where the voice was coming from, she already knew that it was Beau, but she still acted surprised. Beau was laid on the bed with her holding a small cupcake with a candle stuck on the middle, lighted up.

"Sweetheart." she sat up on the bed. Beau drew the cake closer to her and gestured her to blow the candle. She did and after that she hugged and kissed him. While in her arms, Beau then thought of how much his mother cares for him, she wouldn't be doing all this if she didn't love him enough. He thought of Nico though, how come his elder sister don't live with them. But all that matters to him really was that he has a mom who loves him more than any two parents could. He might not have a father, but he was glad to have her as a Mom.

"So today.. Wanna go somewhere?" she asked.

"Uhh.. I'm not sure, and I really don't wanna go anywhere today. And I'm sure you don't too Mom. Can we just stay here?" he said playing with her fingers.

Wilhelmina used her free hand to comb his hair. "Fine." she smiled, "If that makes you happy, then we'll do that."

"Guess what."

"What is it?" she asked.

"I don't need a dad, 'cos I've got the best mom.." he said.

"That was cheesy." Beau laughed.

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Daniel saw her went out of her room. It was the first time that day that he'd seen her. He approached her and grabbed her hand.

"What the?" she turned and saw Daniel. She wanted to pull her hand back, but for some reason she didn't.

He kissed the top of her hand softly. "Happy birthday.." he said and looked right through her eyes. Eyes that had enough emotions in them to control him, but he composed himself and managed to smile. She smiled a little and then pulled her hand back.

"How did you know?"

"It was only yesterday Willie, I'm not old to forget." he said, and she knew what he was on a bout. What confused her was the fact that he kept refreshing her mind with those memories. It wasn't like they weren't in her mind already. Those damn memories were all she could think about for the past ten years. How could she not remember what they did back then? She's got a human proof out of it.

"Enough with the reminiscing Daniel." he shrugged.

"Why Willie?"

"Why what Daniel?"

"What happened to us? You loved me right?"

"Is this stopping the reminiscing Daniel?"

"I.. I just want answers."

"It didn't work out, that's all there is to it."

"Yeah right." he snorted. "The night before, you were in my place, we were on my bed, watching TV, then the next morning, I couldn't remember who you were, you turned into..." he paused for a moment, "This." he said gesturing her.

"Thank you for that." she frowned and left him there.

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Daniel found a seating spot in the garden, he went to sit in the garden - on the cemented step with his head in his hands, elbow on his knees. He was really having a hard time being around her, something just probably snapped in his brain, and that's why he's been thinking of the old her. He wasn't in love with her when they were in New York, she was such a pain back there. It was probably seeing the other side of her again, yeah. It had to be just that, he kept telling himself, but he knew it was more than that

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Flashback:

"You did a great job there Miss Slater." Wilhelmina turned around to see Daniels stood behind her, wearing a very attractive black suit. She knew who he was, the son of the owner of Meade Publications.

"Believe me, it's really not that hard. I can even bet your little brain could handle it."

He smirked, "Those are harsh words coming from a pretty lady." he grabbed her hand with two hands and brought it to his lips, but she pulled away quickly.

"I'm not like one of your bitches Daniel."

"No.. You're not, and that's why I want you." he smiled suggestively. "Dinner?"

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It was Daniel's 23rd birthday. He was sat in his apartment, she just called and told him that she couldn't make it due to her work. She said it was urgent and she couldn't turn it down. He sat there alone in the dark drinking alcohol in front of the window, looking down the city. It was raining outside. Great, he thought, even the whole city was crying for him.

Just when he was about to open another one of his beers. He heard a soft knock on his door. He lazily stood up, annoyed of the disturbance, he didn't need anyone else, he only wanted to see her, but she wasn't available for her boyfriend. Her career was more important. It was always more important.

He unlocked the stood was Wilhelmina. She looked drenched, her hair was wet and her clothes were wet too. She carried her shoes in her hand. Daniel pulled her to go in his apartment, he waited for her to do something. He looked at her, from her head down to her toes. She shrugged. He smiled lightly and felt weird feeling in his chest, he also felt his eyes starting to water. Wilhelmina dropped her shoes to the ground. It was all like a slow motion to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head on his chest, he was breathing heavily, though he was staring ahead. After seconds, he hugged her. Sot and gentle at first until it became tighter. They stood there for about five minutes just in each other's arms.

Daniel asked her to changed in one of his t-shirts. She did and they sat on the sofa, the sofa that faced the big window; where you can see a view of the rainy city. He pulled her to sit on his lap, they cuddles there, warming each other.

"So what made you come back?" he whispered, slightly kissing her cheek.

"I figured out what's important for me Danny." she said looking out of the window, Daniel just stared at her, waiting for her to speak more.

"Hmm?"

She pecked him on the lips then touched his bottom lip. "You."

They smiled at each other.

"Happy birthday." she kissed him once more, and he deepened the kiss, while gently caressing her back to pull her to him closer.

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"Hey." Daniel looked up to see Beau stood in front of him.

"When do you want me to distract mom, so we can prepare everything?"

"What about now? Go somewhere, Nico's coming in a bit. We'll get it sorted out. Don't worry." he assured him.

"How long do you need?" Beau sat down next to him.

"An hour?"

"Okay, I'll take care of mom."

"Good. Let's get this part started then." Daniel said and stood up, offering a hand to Beau.

Beau took his hand and pulled himself up, "Don't do that, you're too old now."

"Hey, I'm only 33."

"Yup, like I said, too old."

"Whatever kid." he laughed, and so did Beau.

A/N: Hope you liked it :) And, thank you guys again for the reviews - you're all amazing! xD

Preview: Nico! (i know FINALLY!), Willie's birthday evening, Willie/Nico moment (totally for williedearest ;))