Stay with Me by Awesomekristii (primary phonics .TXT) 📕

DELILAH

I couldn’t remember the last time I organized a birthday party.

It’s only two days to go until Aria’s birthday and I have successfully convinced Damien to let me accompany him in organizing the party he was going to throw for her. I have never been to parties, nor had I been accustomed to birthdays.

I just know my birthday was the day before Christmas and it has always been just a date after which I turn a little older and nothing else.

But despite the lack of experience I really wanted to accompany in doing all these. Even Grandma was excited about it after all Lily was like a daughter to her. And Aria the grandchild.

During these three days of her stay, I have already been so attached to her. From silly jokes to cooking recipes we have shared all and amid all these, I could be a friend to her.

This was really true whoever said that old people can be the best of friends and listeners. I haven’t told her about my past or anything. That’s something I couldn’t.

Even if I want to, the images of the pain I suffered sealed my mouth every time I tried to.  There was that inkling of feeling to tell someone that which died automatically at the instant. 

“Where are you lost?” I looked at Damien startled being out of my reverie and passed him a smile.

“No, just some random thoughts. Have you decided on the theme?” I looked past him at the booklet opened on the table and the various birthday themes listed there.

There were Mickey mouse, Disney and toy story, followed by many more of them. There were some themes based on colour codes, some tv series and films. “What do you think she will like?” I heard Damien speak looking constantly at the pictures.

A frown marred his face as he was indulged in deep thinking. This was actually so adorable to look at a grown up man being tensed about organising a birthday party and above that deciding a theme.

“I feel she will really like the Disney. She actually asked Lily last day for a Ariel bag for school.” I chuckled lightly remembering the last time I visited them. However, Damien didn’t think that funny as his eyebrows furrowed more.

“There is written only about Disney theme. Should I ask Sam to add the Ariel theme too?” I almost laughed at his words.

“No, Damien.” I placed my palms over his shoulders and saw his shot up at me, startled. “Ariel comes under the Disney theme only.” I bent and pointed him to the decoration images as templates and showed him who was Ariel.

His lips formed in a ‘o’ as he nodded in understanding. “Then I should confirm this.” He mumbled and I hummed to that. I remembered my hand on his shoulders and quickly slides it away and rose up to my level.

“Sam!” A young boy, maybe a few years younger to me walked inside. His blonde hair kept in a high bun.

Damien pointed to the Disney theme and spoke. “I will confirm this then. And complete the work by tomorrow.” He gave him a nod.

“Sure, sir. Would you like anything more to ad to this?” Damien looked over at me silently questioning and I shook my head to that.

“I will prepare the cake for her so it’s not needed.”

“Okay, Ma'am.” He took the file and with a nod was out of the door. Damien walked towards the threshold, me following him. We walked out from the birthday planner's office towards the parking lot.

“Are you really be doing the cake?” I narrowed my eyes at him to that.

“Definitely, why would I be bluffing.” He shut his mouth closed, only giving a nod to that. He revived out his car and I settled myself inside it.

Now, just finding a gift for her was remained. What should I actually give her? I have no idea regarding gifts, and what should one give even to children.

“You haven’t spoken to me about the culinary classes.” I looked at him sideways, and saw his cold, hard face. His left hand on the steering gripping hard, pulsing out his veins.

It made me gulp the unholy thoughts in my mind, and wanted to concentrate back on his words. But I couldn’t. The dark ink work; dead branches, skulls and angel wings. Weird combination.

He has finally taken a break from his suits today and was wearing a light blue shirt and dark pants, keeping the few of his buttons open, giving me a clearer view of his Adam's apple.

I quickly averted my eyes, feeling the heat rising on my cheeks in embarrassment. “Lilah.” I looked at him startled. Did he get to know I was ogling at him?

“Hmm?” He sighed.

“Where are you lost?”

You.

From where did this come from? I shook my head at him. “No, it’s just… I was thinking what to gift her?” He nodded at me. “But you didn’t answer my question.” I looked him asking silently.

“Why did you not tell me you’re joining the culinary classes?” I ducked my head low feeling a little guilt rising up. I shouldn’t have done that. It really escaped my mind amid all these preparations.

But I know I shouldn’t have. He had been like an angel to me, and here I forgot to inform him such an important thing. “I'm sorry. It just… left out from my mind… I just filled up the form yesterday.”

“What did they talk about the classes and expenses?” I shifted uncomfortably at the question. They demand mostly three classes a week for two hours. I didn’t know how much time I could give to get him his food as per the correct time.

“Three days a week.” I fidgeted with my fingers at the expense. “They charged something around 55000 dollars.” I added. He nodded at that.

“Good. Tell me the address I will pay the fees by tonight.” My eyes widened visibly at that. What! Why would he be paying for me. He had already done so much and taking money from him that too this much is like taking advantage of his generosity.