A Woman Hopelessly In Love - Chapter 23 Caring Side Of Daniel.

Shirley was not used to living in such a huge villa, it made her uncomfortable but she was just doing it for Micheal’s recovery.As soon as she arrived she checked on Micheal first and spoke to the intern and the nurse. Went through the drug chart and vitals. She then checked on him and gave few instructions handed over the food pack to Jim and left. She was exhausted by the trip, but the sleep she could catch while on the flight was worth while. She was then taken to a huge guest room with peach and white interiors and it was very beautiful, with french windows leading to a small balcony attached to the room, lacy curtains and a huge bed in the centre. Patrick walked in with two maids, he introduced them as Lina And Shine. Lina introduced herself ” Hello Dr Shaw, I am Lina, very nice to meet you. We will be attending you in the Villa from now. This is Shine she will help too. Can you instruct us so that we can help you unpack”. Lina, was tall, lean and had a bossy look making it obvious she was the senior in command, while Shine was small and very obedient but she had butter fingers.

They helped Shirley and followed her instructions and finally everything was set. Shirley turned to them and said ” Thank you for your help.” They were surprised at first and smiled and bowed in respect. Then they went to carry on with there other chores. Shirley called her mom ” Hi Ma, I reached safely. ” .. ” Yes I have moved into the new space, it’s quite comfortable” .. ” ok ma bye then” . Shirley kept the phone and went for a shower. After her shower, she saw the hot box with the Lasagna and realized, she had to heat it so that Mr Marshall can have it for dinner . She thought ‘ Will he have it?? He has soany cooks…he might like healthy food … With that physique…’She just went into trans…and blushed without realisation.. ‘ huh what’s the matter with me’ she shook the feeling off.

She took her phone and dropped a message to him “” hi””” then deleted it.. ‘ too casual’ Shirley typed again “”‘ Hello, Mr Marshall. I have shifted to your villa. I have got some homemade lasagna for you, I need to give it to you. When will you be back home.’”” She then changed into shorts and a loose t-shirt , dried her hair and took the hot box and walked out of her room and started to explore the villa. She met Shine abd she asked her ” Is Mr Marshall back?” She responded with a nod “Yes ma’am, he arrived soon after your arrival. But is in his study now.” She handed the hot box and asked her to keep it in the kitchen and serve at dinner. Her phone beeped she acknowledged Shine’s reply and reached for her phone in her pocket.

“” Welcome, Dr Shaw looking forward to meet you at dinner and taste the delicious lasagna. Did you specifically get that for me. Thank you .. I am touched””. She was like ‘huh… This guy’ she texted back “”It’s my Mom who was very thankful to you for sending me safe and sound so she has send a thank you gift. And didnt you tell me ..you send me home as you owed me. isn’t it?””she walked off furiously to the porch. He smirked at her message and decided to tease her more “” so does that mean you are not thankful to me at all? That’s not right… I do know I owed you but still a thanks is still expected””” She saw the beautiful porch and a swing she just ran and sat on it feeling blissful. Her phone beeped she opened the message read it and sighed and texted “”Thank you Mr Marshall””. He received the message and laughed out loud. Patrick rushed in thinking something is wrong and saw his boss laughing he was stunned. He just bowed his head in respect and said ” The dinner is ready sir.” He replied ” Ask Dr Shaw to join us for dinner.” Patrick replied ” Yes Boss”

He got up and saw the swing on the porch with someone familiar swinging on it. He walked to his balcony and saw Shirley sitting on it her hair were open and flying in the wind and she was staring at the sky with a smile. ‘Does she love the moon?’ and her face was all lit up and there was a sparkle in her eyes. His heart skipped a beat and he thought ‘ What’s the matter with me? Why does she has such an effect on me? Even a glimpse of her makes my heart pound.’ He sighed and told Patrick “I ll go meet Dr Shaw first. You wait for us at the dining table” He then walked out of the room, on his way out he took a shawl in his hand from the shelf. Patrick lips curled from the sight of that.

He walked towards her, admiring her back her sweet scent was in the air and he stared at the moon too. And stopped when he was besides her. He said softly” What do like more, the stars or the moon?” Shirley was startled by his sudden presence but kept her calm and stared at the tall, handsome figure leaning on the side of the swing ‘ He looks even more handsome when so close. His skin is so smooth.. his hair .. ahhh.. how can someone look so dashing in pyjamas ‘ she shook off the thought and cleared her throat and said ” I like the whole sky they are all it’s contents.” He smiled and said ” You are so unique, none of the girls have answered like this ever” Shirley responded ” What did I say wrong in it ? I like the sky as a whole.. not just stars or the moon.” He chuckled and sat besides her Shirley scooted a little to give some space between them but he sat just half inch away from her. He then turned and opened the shawl and wrapped her in it, tucked the loose strands of her hair behind her ear and said ” You don’t wanna catch a cold. The winds are cool here. Come let’s have dinner. I wanna taste Mrs Shaw’s Lasagna.” He said so and got up to leave and extended his hand to help her get up. She was astound by his gesture and couldn’t react and she got up without taking his hand.

He sighed and took his hand away put in his pockets and started walking and Shirley followed. There was an awkward silence till they reached the dinning table. They sat and he asked the maid to serve the heated Lasagna to him. He ate it and said ” Delicious! Please convey my thanks and praises to Mrs Shaw.” Shirley was suprised and gave him a huge smile. This was the first time she smiled at him. He was mesmerized for a moment when Patrick’s clearing his throat voice brought him back to senses. They enjoyed the dinner and then he walked to meet Michael. Shirley gave a confused look to Patrick he responded ” Sir has a habbit of saying goodnight to Young master before bed. It’s a habbit he has since childhood.” Shirley just gave out a smile just thinking about the relationship they shared.