A weekend with the Alpha novel Chapter 28

There was silence in the next few weeks that followed. I had initially thought Aaron's presence at the fundraiser or the University would set my world upside down, but as it turned out; it didn't. I saw him a few times after that day, but only in professional settings, which came as a relief to me and everything around me.

Still, I couldn't take chances. Diya made a schedule for picking Zion up from school and in the last few weeks, we have all stuck to it. From Monday through Fridays, each person was assigned to pick him up and take him to their place until evening and I'd go over to pick him up and bring him home. The only days I had to pick him up were Fridays because both Diya and her parents were busy on that day. Lionel got discharged from the rehabilitation hospital last week and he was slowly getting back into the outside world. Although I could fit him into this schedule, I knew it was best to leave him out for now.

With Aaron being out of the picture for the last few weeks, I could conclude that he would soon return to the United Kingdom where he belonged once the university collaboration completes, and that's in a few more weeks.

Daniel and I have been moving on with our relationship and at first, I was sceptical and unsure about everything, but every day he makes it worth it. He always made me smile because of the little things he did, and he was happy only when I was happy.

I also wanted him happy.

Everything was falling into place, and I was grateful for it all.

A slight knock came on my office door to disrupt my attention. My head lifted from the few projects I was currently assessing to see Daniel poking his head through with a smile on his face.

"Hey!" he called out.

"Hey," I smiled, dropping the pen in my hand in the book and closing it.

He stepped into the office. "You seem busy." His eyes scanned over the document on my desk before returning to mine.

"The perks of being a professor at Stanford University." I chuckled, and he smiled.

He strode over to me and settled on the desk, trapping my legs between his. "I came in to see how you are doing and from what I see, I'll say you're very well, beautifully well."

I kept my eyes fixed on him. "Are you complimenting my work or me?"

"Both." he leaned in and kissed my forehead, sending shivers down my spine. He moved his lips over my nose, pecking it and then moving down to take my lips between his. I sighed into the kiss, knowing I needed this today. I needed him and so I relaxed against him.

I can't believe I denied myself this man for so long because I was afraid I would give too much and neglect Zion.

"Zion was in a fight and badly hurt the boy he fought with," she said, and my heart sank in my chest.

"He's in Mrs Paula Williamson, the headmistress's office now, and they are waiting for you."

"I will be there as soon as I can," I said and ended the call.

I slipped the phone into my bag, which sat on the desk, and picked it up. That was when I noticed Daniel still in my office and my sadness grew in multiple folds.

I opened my mouth to speak, but he beat me to it, "If this is about Zion." he cupped my face and smiled, "You don't have to feel bad for leaving." he kissed my forehead tenderly before stepping back.

This is one reason I can't get enough of this man. His level of maturity and understanding was higher than most. I knew I had found myself a rare gem and I wonder why it took so long.

"Thank you."