When We Were Perfect

It was another hectic day, Daniel was sitting in his office discussing a project with his HR manager but they were interrupted by Ashton who walked in .

"Sorry to disturb you sir ,but there is someone waiting outside to meet you"

Daniels frown"Who might it be"

"Ms Moretti" ashton replies. Daniel becomes happy and confused at the same time ,he looks over his manager.

"We will discuss the remaining things later asher,you may leave"He says dismissing him and allowing Ashton to let Amy in.

"Tesoro what a surprise"Daniel says hugging her.She pulls back to reply"I know ,how are you ?"

"I am good but you sure you came to meet the right person Silas office is on tenth floor"Daniel says and she rolls her eyes.

"I came to meet you but if you don't have time I can leave" Amy says shrugging but she was giving a very tense aura as if something was bugging her and Daniel didn't missed it.

"Ofcourse I have time for you have a seat and let me order you your favorite coffee"He says pressing intercom and ordering coffee for both of them.Aftrr that he goes to sit with Amy.

"So,what brings you here today ?"Daniel questions.Amy shifts in her seat looking tense."Can't I come to meet my best friend"she says and laughs awkwardly but Daniel gives him a serious look.

"Amy we just met two days ago besides I can tell you want to talk about something so spill the beans"Daniel says in a soft yet demanding voice.This thing always about Daniel always intrigued Amy that he can read her like a open book .

"Silas"Amy starts but Ashton comes in holding two cups of coffee ,Amy takes one politely saying thank you, when he leaves Daniel looks at Amy.

"Something happened between you too"he asks

"I don't know Daniel I ask myself the same question is everything okay between us but I don't get a satisfactory answer"Amy states taking a sip from her coffee ,Daniel looks at her beautiful hazel eyes which look sad at the moment.

"He loves you tesoro ,but we both know that he handles things differently and less maturely."

"I am getting frustrated now Daniel ,we have been together for 7 years now but I am always the one to take initiative steps in our relationship,if he truly loves me then why don't he shows it "Amy exasperates

"Look ----"Daniel starts but Amy cuts him off.

"No,it's not the way a relationship works we are settled in our lives and whenever I talk about marriage he changes the topic."Daniel looks at her as she sighs sadly . He can't see her like that unhappy and uncertain.

"Tesoro look at me"he retorts but she still stares at her coffee.Sighing Daniel softly lifts her chin with his index finger making her look at him .Those hazel pools enchants him but he continues

"Silas has always been the carefree one ,he doesn't take things that deeply,you need to have hope in him I am sure he will ask you at the right time" Something reflects in Amy's eyes as she says"I love him Daniel and I want to spend my life with him" her words hit him hard he slowly hugs her

"You both will have your happily ever after Tesoro, just talk to him about it I am sure it must be somewhere in his mind you just need to bring it out"Daniel says rubbing her back,she pulls back taking the warmth away from him ,rubbing her watery eyes she asks

"You think so "

"I know so"Daniel says making Amy chuckle.

"What I would I do without you"

"Isn't it obvious ,you will be sulking around"Daniel says pinching her nose ,Amy smiles and pecks his jaw making a shiver ran through him .

"You know any girl will be lucky to have you"Daniel scoffs" I am not a prince charming"

"Maybe you are more than that"Daniel shakes his head wishing he was her prince charming.Amy's phone rings and she turns to look at it.

"Oh !shoot ,I have a case this evening"she states standing frantically

"I better be leaving" she grabs her purse and pats his arm.

"Thanks Daniel for giving me time"

"Now you are offending me "Daniel says with a fake hurt expression making Amy grin as she shakes her head.

"Take care of yourself Daniel ,bye' she says and makes her way out.Daniel stands there watching her figure saunter towards the elevator with a smile but as soon as the elevator closes his smile disappears.Her words replaying in his mind 'I love him daniel'he closes his eyes wanting the ache to disappear.Sighing he decides to have a talk with Silas.

Reching his floor ,Daniel steps out of elevator with his usual stoic face carrying a authoritative aura .Employees on seeing their boss scurry towards their desk ,some greet him but he simply nods at them .Making his way towards Silas office he slightly knocks and enters only to see him holding hands with Nadia and laughing about something.Daniel clears his throat to gain their attention.Silas quickly lets go of her hands and turns to Daniel nervously.

"Daniel "he greets sheepishly.

"Dani"Nadia grins and embraces Daniel in a hug .Nadia is Silas cousin and is like a sister to Daniel ,she is somewhat of a tomboy nature . Silas recommend her for a post in finance dept. and seeing her credentials he gave it to her but she do far she has never disappointed Daniel.

"Hey Nadia,how is my little sister"Daniel asks softly.Nadia smiles for a moment but then narrows her eyes

"I have been better but this company of yours give me alot of work" Daniel tittered.

"Well this is work and you can't escape it all the time ,by the way were you guys busy " Daniel questioned but Silas simply shrugged while Nadia continued"Nothing much just having a talk "Daniel could feel something going on but he decided to let it slip .

"Nadia it is office and I expect everyone to act professionaly" Daniel said a little sternly. Nadia immediately nodded she knew how serious Daniel is when it comes to work.

"Well I should return to work,see you later boss"she leaves emphasizing boss.Silas turns to Daniel straightening his tie

"To what do I owe you this visit" silas asks.Daniel sits in front of his seat placing his hands in his desk .

"I didn't came to chit chat Silas ,Amy came today"He informs .Silas knitt his eyebrows together.

"When,I didn't knew about her visit"

"Because she came to meet me and she was upset about you"

Silas rolls his eyes"Now,what did I do" he asks as if Daniel didn't told him about her being upset.

"Cut the crap Silas ,you know you need to act more responsibly in this relationship"he retorts but Silas like always make a face

"If being responsible means I have to do all that lovey dovey stuff than I am more than okay being myself"Silas replies opening his laptop .

"You used to do every cliche shit in school and college with every other girl so why not with Amy" Daniel asked getting annoyed by his non chalant behaviour

"I don't know"he shrugs it off focusing on his laptop.Daniel having enough of this stands up and flips his laptop close.Silas looks at him but knowing he isn't in the mood to play decides to reply.

"I am just uncertain yet"he breathes out.

"FOR GOD SAKE SILAS YOU HAVE BEEIN IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH HER FOR 7 YEARS AND NOW WHEN SHE EXPECTS YOU TO PROPOSE HER YOU ARE SAYING YOU ARE UNCERTAIN"Daniel calls out ,silas slams his desk

"That's the thing Daniel how can you expect me to marry someone when I don't even that I love them or not"Silas retorts.

"Then what the hell are you doing for 7 years"Daniel asks quizzical.

"I was just trying to make this work out . I don't want to hurt anyone" silas says rubbing his temples.Daniel calms himself down before going around the desk and placing his hand on his shoulder.

"Amy is a wonderful woman silas, we have grown up with her .She is kind hearted,strong , successful and above all she loves you"

"I am trying to sort this Daniel but I can't propose to her now" silas says looking up at Daniel.

"Silas I won't force you but don't do something that will blow whatever positivity we have in our life"

"I promise I won't"Silas places his hand on daniels assuring him or more like himself.Daniel smiles at him and wends his way out not before saying.

"Not everyone gets love in their life and if you have you should learn to respect it" ......