Olivia sat in her room... she realised she'd have to make an appearance. But first she had to text her mum, yes she did have news, news that would no doubt rock the whole plan.
'Mum, I may have made a big mistake...
I told Evan, and he's gone ballistic.
I'm sorry, he's not gonna let us do it, you'll have to come quicker.'
She sent the text, and immediately had a reply.
'Tomorrow x'
Evan was good but he wasn't that good. Evan would be far to late to rumble their little plan. It would all end in tears! And Leopards Den would be theirs, and so would the sale money.
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Danny and Alice woke up next to each other for the first time, both still bare from last night's events. Alice smiled as Danny slowly opened his eyes. He leaned in kissing her passionately. Alice pulled him closer, rubbing her hands along his bare back. Danny loved the feel of Alice, he loved her scent, he loved everything about Alice. The feeling was mutual as Alice eagerly responded to Danny's kiss.
"Good Morning." Alice eventually managed to say, leaning on Danny's chest, his arms wrapped around her.
"Morning." He smiled, he held her close, they both looked to the clock. 8.01. They were officially 1 minute late.
"Tut tut Miss Collins! You're making me late!" Danny joked as Alice began to caress his chest.
"Hmm, what's another few minutes." She teased, as Danny responded. They began to embrace once more but were interrupted by a knock at the door. They pulled away quickly grabbing the sheets.
"You have one minute to get yourselves decent!" Dupe called from the other side, they could hear him chuckling. He had been very happy to see them get together.
Alice quickly jumped into her usual clothes, as Danny pulled a shirt over his bare torso. When they finally looked half decent, they opened the door. Dupe smiled knowingly as he acknowledged the clothes thrown all around the room, Alice's ruffled hair, and the tell tale signs of love.
"You have it bad!" He joked, before continuing. "Right Trevanion! You have ellies to feed! They are trashing the place, because they are hungry!"
They laughed as Dupe padded off, Dupe was pleased with himself. Danny turned to Alice, raising one eyebrow. She laughed, and winked at him before pulling him out by his hand, giving him teasing looks. They grabbed their buckets and walked off ready to feed the elephants.
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Evan punched the numbers into the phone for Leopards Den. He had to warn Danny and Alice. Evan had quite liked Alice, he was happy that his step dad had found happiness. It was hard, but it was good for Danny.
The phone rang for some time. Evan awaited, angrily cursing Olivia and his mother. His dad came over, handing him a ticket to Africa. He smiled at his dad, he was always very understanding of Evan's relationship with his step dad – although this may have been more to do with the fact it was Sarah.
"Hello Leopards Den." He heard the familiar sound of Du Plessis.
"Hey Dupe!" Evan was happy to hear the sound of Dupes gruff Afrikaner voice. "I have some news."
"Can it wait man, I'm busy?"
"No." Evan said defiantly. He had to tell them.
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Danny and Alice kissed as the fed the last bit of food to the elephant. At that precise moment, a silver car drew up towards Leopards Den, the yellow Taxi on the side made them think they had some late guests. But these were not late guests.
Danny took Alice's hand as they walked up towards the car, ready to welcome whoever it was – only they weren't going to feel to welcoming.
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"You what?!" Dupe bellowed into the phone... he couldn't believe his ears. "I'll go tell em yeh.." Dupe put the phone down, he stood frozen for a moment, unaware of the developments outside. He had to tell Danny and Alice before it was too late.
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Sarah got out of the car, the sight of Danny and Alice holding hands disgusted her sick and twisted mind. She stormed up towards Danny, who stood in shock, Alice had let go of his hand realising that was the best thing to do, and had moved closer to him.
"Sarah, what are you doing here?" Danny asked, trying to be polite, but inside questions spun around his head. Was Sarah back here for Liv? Was he back for him? Did she want to give things another go? He didn't want Sarah, he wanted Alice.
Alice stood quietly, she stared at the floor... Was this the end? Would Danny realise he missed Sarah, and leave Alice in the dark? Who did he love more? Alice looked up at Danny, he seemed... he seemed annoyed to see Sarah.
"I'm here to give you another chance." She replied, looking at his chest. She shot a glance towards Alice, who had felt uncomfortable throughout.
"Sarah, listen, I'm sorry but, I don't want to... I love Alice." Alice breathed a sigh of relief. Danny looked at Sarah, he didn't feel anything for her.
"What? What sort of fool are you? Do you really think I'm back here for you? You're disorganised, big and pig headed, you're grumpy, a fool, a lousy man and the worst father I've ever known." Sarah growled... Alice stood forward. No one called Danny, no one! They were lies, well some were, yes Danny was disorganised, and he could be pig headed, but he wasn't a fool, or a lousy man, and one thing he defiantly wasn't was a bad father.
"Who the hell do you think you are?" Alice yelled, standing in front of Danny. Danny was blinking away the tears, looking at his girlfriend protect him. "You come back here, after turning everything upside down, you send your daughter to us, and now you're here calling Danny? Well I'll tell you something. You're the fool, and you're the terrible parent, letting a man like Danny go."
Sarah took a step towards Alice... her plan was failing, but she wasn't going to give up. "You two don't deserve any happiness. You must be mental Alice – you'll know when he's putting his work before you, and your kid."
"Get lost Sarah." Alice replied calmly, she was trying to be mature, but the way Sarah downed Danny angered her.
"He's useless. And you... you are just a slag. I hope you rot in hell." Sarah replied evilly. Danny stepped forward... but Alice was quicker.
"I find that hard to believe – if I'm a slag you must be the Queen of the whore world – judging by the love bite on your neck. If anyone deserves to rot it's you. You come here calling Danny, who is the best man on this earth, and now you're throwing your weight around. Get out of here!" Alice shouted.
Sarah lunged forward and slapped Alice across the face before pulling her hair. Alice pushed Sarah away, hitting her as she went, sending her to the floor. Sarah landed heavily on a stone, cutting her back open. Her face gashed, bruised and bleeding from Alice's sharp uppercut. Sarah smiled to herself, this would make Danny see sense.
Sarah began to lunge at Alice once more, but Danny stood in the way. Alice stopped the minute Danny got involved. She would never hurt Danny. Olivia had appeared smiling smugly. Sarah hit Danny's chest.
"GO SARAH!" Danny yelled. "How dare you come back here... and if you ever lay a finger on Alice again, I will kill you with my bare hands."
Danny's threat shocked everyone. Alice was wiping away some of the blood she'd gained from Sarah's scratching.
"Olivia did well... Come on love." Sarah snarled, before walking away, Olivia ran up to her, evilness glinted through her eyes. "I hope you both die miserably and it takes a long time."
As Olivia and Sarah left, Danny took Alice into his arms.
"Are you okay?" he asked, wiping away a tear that had fallen from her cobalt eyes.
"I'm fine. Thanks Danny. I love you." Alice cried, collapsing into him.
"I love you too, you were amazing. Didn't know I was getting involved with bionic woman!" He joked, Alice choked a laugh.
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Dupe ran and saw Danny and Alice in each other's arms. He noticed that blood dripped from Alice... he looked towards Danny... he realised, he'd been too late. But they'd pulled through it. And soon ,Evan would be here, to make it even better.
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"Let's get you cleaned up." Danny said, putting his arm around Alice's waist. She nodded, she didn't mind spending some alone time with Danny especially when he was going to be playing Nurse!
"Hey you guys okay?" Dupe interrupted. "I was just on my way out to tell you about the physco coming, Evan rang he's on his way."
"We're fine" Alice smiled, patting Danny's chest lovingly.
"I'm gonna clean Alice up." Danny replied innocently.
"Aye, I bet you are! Seeya later." Dupe plodded off to go about his business.
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"Stay still Alice, it's only a bit of antiseptic!" Danny laughed as Alice shuddered away from the wipe Danny had in his hand.
"A bit of antiseptic that causes a load of pain!" Alice moaned as Danny put his hand behind her head, holding her steady. She winced as he dabbed at her wounds.
"Yes, well we don't want you catching what that bitch has do we?" Danny replied. Alice looked at him, Danny never swore, not unless he was really revolted by something.
"Yeh, rabies doesn't sound too nice." Alice replied cheekily.
"Hmm, but I tell you what does sound nice..." Danny started.
"My singing!" Alice sarcastically commented.
"Well yeh... but I think you're pretty safe from rabies now, but surely there's another use for this bedroom?" He pretended to look confused, scratching his temple, causing Alice to laugh hysterically.
"Sleeping?" Alice asked, playing along.
"Only if it's with you." Danny replied honestly, throwing away the antiseptic wipe and pulling Alice onto him. Alice kicked the door closed, and began to embrace Danny – they had some serious loving to be getting on with! They'd beaten Sarah and rose above her – she'd not split them up, she'd made them stronger.
I might do another chapter later ;D
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