(10 weeks later - Danny and Alice are more in love than ever.)
Danny was sat out on the veranda, alone. He'd not intended to be alone, and he wouldn't be for long, it was just a case of Alice taking forever in the shower. If it wasn't for the fact the children were still here, Danny might have joined her, but considering Evan and Charlotte had opted to stay behind rather than go to Mara, he realised it was out of the option.
He lost track of time, the calming atmosphere was having it's usual effect on Danny if he sat out on the veranda alone. Before he could stop them, his eyes had closed and his breathing had relaxed. Just forty winks, Danny vowed to himself… but it was never going to be just forty.
The shower had made Alice feel like a new woman, fresh, clean and cool. She was changed back into a casual vest top and a pair of loose fitting jeans. She smirked as she saw Danny asleep on the veranda, he looked so sweet when he slept, but Alice had not stayed behind to watch Danny sleep.
She sneaked over to him, her feather touch to the ground remained silent to the African bush. She took one last look at Danny before taking his face into her hands and kissing him strongly on the lips.
Danny automatically responded as his eyes opened, he knew that touch, that soft, gentle touch. Alice's touch. No one else could kiss like that, and no one else could make his heart skip a beat. She utterly amazed him.
"I like getting awoken like that, will you be my new alarm clock?" Danny giggled as Alice sat on him gently. Her arms were wrapped around his neck for support, as his smooth and light hands kept her firmly in place.
"Depends…" Alice grinned, a mischievous streak flashing in her deep blue diamonds.
"Miss Collins!" Danny chided her with a mock sincerity.
"Mr Trevanion?" Alice asked, in a mock innocence. Both giggled, as Alice kissed him once more. Neither realised Evan walking out.
"Oh brother!" He mumbled under his breath, but he struggled to contain his laughter as Danny and Alice sprung apart, like an elastic band under pressure being released. He decided to just smile sweetly before continuing on his trek down to the grass, a football in his hand. Alice had moved to the chair next to Danny, their fingers entwined as they watch Charlotte and Olivia join Evan as they all played football.
Danny leant over to Alice, she bowed her head close to his, Charlotte noticed this, she didn't hear what they said, but whatever it was Danny had been rewarded with a kiss by her mum! Charlotte couldn't help but grimace slightly, she didn't quite understand why anyone would want to do that, she didn't understand the enjoyment her mum and Danny could gain from that. But one day she would.
"You old romantic." Alice teased, squeezing Danny's hand.
"Less of the old cheeky chops!" Danny laughed, standing up, Alice stood up too. They were about to join Evan and Charlotte when the phone rang. Alice smiled.
"It's okay Danny, I'll get it." She kissed his cheek quickly before running off to answer the phone.
Danny didn't think much about the phone call, he was too busy playing football. He was the goalie, a true challenge for Charlotte and Evan! Danny's 6ft 4 frame meant he didn't have to move far.
After a long time though, Danny noticed Alice hadn't returned.
"I'm worried about Alice, she went to answer the phone but she's not back, I wonder who she's nattering too." Danny mumbled to no one in particular.
He strode powerfully up to the house and towards the study. He saw Alice place the phone down slowly and take a deep breath.
"Alice?" Danny's voice pierced the silent air.
"They don't know where she is Danny… it was a warning to us!" Alice cried, holding her head in her hands, " I don't want her to hurt you."
"She won't" Danny comforted her, taking Alice into his large arms, she melted into his aura. "We're together."
"The court case is in 6 weeks Danny!" Alice sighed.
"Don't worry Alice." Danny ordered, Alice kept looking at the floor. He placed his finger under her chin and lifted her face to look at him. "I love you Alice, we'll be fine, come on… let's go out and play with the kids."
Alice sighed and nodded, before kissing Danny arduously. They fell into a long, comforting hug, Danny took Alice's hand and led her outside. Alice grinned, she was so lucky to have Danny! But questions played on her mind… Would Sarah leave them alone? Would everything be okay? Will Sarah be punished? But one thing she knew for certain? That she loved Danny more than anything else in this world, and with him, she felt safe.
The end of this story - BUT a sequel is planned. This was a short chapter, but I don't think this story can go any further so I want to do a sequel.