chapter three

Beep, beep, beep, be-

I rose from my bed feeling groggy and leaned over to turn off my alarm. 5:00 a.m.

Maybe five more minutes.

I layed back down and let sleep take over once again. I never have dreams, but for some reason this time was different. My dream was vivid and beautiful, just like her.

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I heard loud banging on my door, I was on the second floor and I could still hear it. I glanced at the clock while leaning up. 5:36 a.m.

I hopped out of bed quickly and rushed downstairs, opening the door to see that beautiful little girl standing there. "Where's your father?" I asked, looking for him. She started to open her mouth, but then turned around hearing the noise from behind her. He came back around the corner with his phone to his ear, when he looked up, he hung up. He looked me up and down and snickered, what was he laughing about? I looked down and saw that I was in my p.j bottoms without a shirt on. S**t. I blushed a bit and crossed my arms over my chest, trying to cover a bit.

"I apologize, Kent and," I said dragging out the and, while glancing at the child. 

"It's Daphne, sir." she smiled and stuck out her hand, I gladly shook it, "and Daphne. Let me grab the file, Kent." I opened the door and waved them in. Jogging upstairs and into my office, grabbing the file, along with a pair of car keys and hotel keycard. Always prepared, aren't you Grayson?

I walked back downstairs and to Kent. I handed him the file and extras, meanwhile he looked confused. "Just read the file. You'll understand soon. You best be on your way, don't miss your flight." I said, being pushy as I checked the clock on the wall. His flight was in 45 minutes. He nodded and pulled Daphne in for a hug and kissed her head. "Love you, dad." she said sweetly, "I love you, too Daph." and with that, he walked out of the door, hurrying to his car. I closed the door and turned to Daphne.

"Are you still tired?" I asked and stretched out my arms. She nodded, "Yes, a bit." she was very shy, I see. I nodded towards the stairs and she nodded, I reached out to pick up her bag and grabbed it, walking up the stairs. "You're next to my room, just so you know, so if you really need me, you can just knock and I'll be there. Uh, you're not allowed in my office, whatsoever, and feel free to call the maid or server at any time. The kitchen's open, just don't make a mess. I think that's all the house rules." she nodded and smiled halfway. 

I opened the door to her room and let her in. It was a simple room, decorated by my old girlfriend. It had off white colored walls, a king sized bed with a white comforter accompanied by simple white pillows, a mounted flat screen t.v, and a walk in closet. Her mouth opened a bit and she just stood there, staring at the room in awe. I reached over and ran my thumb on her bottom lip before reaching under her jaw and closing her mouth while she smiled and laughed. "Thank you!" she turned to me and hugged me. I was in such shock that i almost didn't hug her back, but I eventually did, "Sorry." she said while blushing. I nodded and smiled.

Well, feel free to change back into p.j's and sleep for another few hours, I'll wake you up for breakfast, okay?" She nodded, "Okay, Mr. Styles." I chuckled, "Doll, just call me Grayson, you don't have to be so formal." she blushed again, "Okay." I waved and turned to shut the door. "Wait, what if I wake up before you?" she asked, raising her eyebrows. I thought for a minute, "Just come in my room and wake me up." She nodded, a little awkwardly. I turned and shut the door and went over to my own room and jumping into my bed. Such an angel.

I was in a deep sleep, once again having the most vivid and beautiful dream of Daphne and I. I could feel the passion while we were together. The clouds drifted around us, while flowers swayed in the wind, and I held her so close. I had to protect her, but from what? The sky darkened suddenly and the flowers slowly turned to dust floating away in the harsh winds, panic took over me. I looked over to see that Daphne was gone and I looked down, gun in hand, turning everywhere and looking for her. Slowly, everything went black as I heard my name being called, "Grayson.. Grayson.. Grraaayyyysssooonnnn." I opened my eyes, thankful to be awake. 

"I'm sorry to wake you up, it's only been 45 minutes, and I just can't sleep. I tried to turn the t.v on, but I don't know how to work it." she said, her voice trailing off towards the end, I nodded. "Just sit over there." I pointed to the couch sitting on the opposite side of my bed and handed her a remote. "It's because I don't have that room set up anymore, it doesn't have cable or anything. Just plays dvd's." I said shrugging. She smiled and walked over, "Oh, that's why." She took a seat on the couch and turned the t.v on, flipping through channels. 

I walked over to my closet and picked out a casual pair of skinny jeans, boxers, and a v-neck black shirt. I walked towards my bathroom and shut the door. That dream.. I don't understand. What does it mean? I turned the shower on after setting my clothes down. I stripped down and got into the shower and immediately got into deep thinking. I grabbed the body wash and lathered my body with soap, my mind a mess. Rinsing off, I realised how cold the shower was and turned the warm water on a bit more, while I quickly washed my hair and face. I reached over and turned the water off, grabbing my towel. My bathroom was fogged up when I got out. I finally let my mind go blank.

I threw my clothes on and continued on with the usual morning routine; Brushing my hair, teeth, and getting read for breakfast. I walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed and noticed that Daphne had ended up on my bed, asleep. I chuckled and walked over to her, picking her up and carrying her to her own room and covering her up before leaving. I jogged downstairs and to the kitchen to see my maid, Danny, I gave her a smile. "Morning Mr. Styles. What'll it be this morning?" I thought about it for a minute, "Chocolate chip pancakes and uh, those french toast sticks." She laughed a little, "You want a child's breakfast then?" I nodded simply, "Yeah, I do." She nodded and turned around, knowing I'd get annoyed if this continued. I walked into the living room and looked around, stretching. 

I turned the t.v on and turned on Spongebob. Even a grown man, like myself, loves this show. I turned around and walked back upstairs and into my room to turn off the t.v. Then, into Daphne's room to wake her up for breakfast, but to my dismay her door was locked. I figured she might've decided to get dressed or something, so I knocked. She opened the door and hid behind it, "Yes?" she asked tiredly. "Breakfast should be done soon, thought I'd let you know." she nodded, "I'm just going to shower first and I'll be down in 10 minutes?" I nodded and turned around to go downstairs.

Danny walked into the living room to announce that breakfast is ready and I stood up, "Is the table set?", she nodded. I decided to walk upstairs and get Daphne. I knocked and didn't get a reply, so I proceeded to one the door, only a crack, "Daphne, breakfast is ready." I said and closed the door. I didn't want to open the door fully because I could run the risk of seeing her half undressed or worse. I turned around and a tiny frame ran right into me. I looked down a bit to see the 5'0 girl, apologizing over and over again. I put my finger over her mouth and turned her around to face the stairs. "Where were you?"

Author's Note

ignore grammar errors please
what do you think of this part? Was it too much or too little?

Reviews

[Ephraim Cole]

My suggestion? Hit the return key a little more often. Some paragraphs start getting a little tight. Not that I’m a great writer. I don’t even call myself a writer. Just voicing my opinion that some paragraphs just start getting a little cluttered.

[Leeann Van Dell]

Thanks hun :) I appreciate it, I'll go back in & edit it