Tasting
Chapter 201

We have spent the day searching, asking questions and breaking fingers. We didn’t get enough information though. Marcello thinks he’s in trouble for sleeping with Daisy, and while I want to say he is, we have other things to sort out first.

I watch as he walks in and sits, clearly ready for an argument but that can wait.

“Something else is going on. Alesandro’s brother admitted he heard Alesandro on the phone to someone about a plan. I have no idea what the plan is, and he doesn’t. We tried and he isn’t lying.”

“So what are you saying? Do you know what their aim was?”

He looks at me worried,

“No, I know she wants freedom but it isn’t happening. We’re gonna have a fight on our hands when we tell her but it has to be done. She doesn’t know yet that him asking her out and trying to rape her was part of a plan.”

I know she won’t be happy that we are taking her freedom again.

“She has Troy.” Marcello looks at us.

“Troy who fucking failed. Why the hell was he standing so far from the bathroom? Had he been closer he would have seen Alex going into it and stopped him. The fact is, we need to tell her tomorrow.” I look between them.

“Alesandro’s brother said he would make daily calls. His phone shows

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no traces so he had another phone but we can’t replace it. He has mentioned Daisy the most. Actually, if any name comes up most it’s Daisy, and I’m beginning to think it has something to do with Dean or Richard.”

Marcello moves to sit down.

“Do we have to tell her now?” I look at him confused. “It’s her birthday, telling her beforehand is just fucking cruel. She should get her birthday without all the shit.”

I didn’t even think about that.

“He’s right Cal. Tomorrow we have a few things to finish then the day after is her birthday. She won’t be leaving alone anyway as they are not her days off. One of us can always be here to ensure she is busy.” Demitri now speaks and while I don’t want to ruin her birthday, I also don’t want to hide things from her.

“Plus what can we tell her? Someone has planned the attack on her, but we don’t know why, or who.” Doesn’t exactly help does it?” Marcello explains.

“Fine, but we tell her the day after. The last thing I want is for her to replace out and kick off for keeping it a secret. Now onto you two.”

“I didn’t think it would be that easy.” Marcello laughs.

“Do what you like, just make sure she is ready and actually wants you two.” I don’t want her to feel she has to be with us.

“She made the move Cal.” Demitri looks at me.

“She did more than make the move with me, she tied me to the bed while I was having a nap!” Turning I look at Marcello and laugh.

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“Ask her, I woke up tied to the bed she refused to untic me because I would run. I had to tell her I wouldn’t. Then after untying me, she looked at me all sad ready for me to run, so I stayed.” He shrugs his shoulder and I laugh.

“Look, do what you want, but make sure she is ready and at least try to replace out what she wants to gain from fucking you both.” I don’t want her expecting something they won’t give.

“More than likely it is nothing more than sex. Anything else, as I want to get sleep tonight?” Marcello looks at me and I shake e my head.

“No, everything is planned for her birthday. Gifts will be delivered, a few things to sort tomorrow but everything is ready.” I hope she enjoys her birthday.

“And her parents?” Demitri looks at me.

“No idea, I reached out and left a message so who knows? I’m no longer sure if they should come or not, but it’s too late now.” I just hope if they show that I made the right choice, as I don’t know if she wants to see them.

“Right, I’m getting sleep.” Marcello turns and walks out.

“Cal, maybe leave another message and say you cancelled, at least until you know how she feels about her parents.” Demimtri looks at me.

“They did little wrong D, other than working long hours to afford to live. Then obviously using her to earn money, and selling her.” After I say it I realise how not little it is.

“She will kill you, just saying.” Demitri laughs and walks out and I now wonder if he is right. Walking to my room I grab out the laptop and finish sorting a few things for her birthday. Opening up the guest

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list for Gold Cadence I look to see for any patterns on those three dates of visitors. If I can figure out anyone linked to Alesandro I can replace out his full plan.

I must fall asleep, as the next thing I know someone is moving the laptop of me, and arms wrap around my body pulling me deeper into the slumber. I don’t care, I pull her closer and hold her against me as I sleep.

Waking, I look down to see Daisy wrapped around me. I nudge her slightly watching as she wakes.

“Morning.” She smiles at me and I roll my eyes. “How much trouble did Marcello get in?” She looks at me worried and I laugh.

“None, I told him it was his choice, but to make sure you’re sure first. and replace out what you expect.” I smile at her, I give up telling them it’s

Wrong.

“I was sure Calix. I told you remember.” She looks at me and I shake my head. What has she told me? “The other night. I realised I missed you three and wanted to come home. The longer I spent with Alex the more I wanted you three.”

Laughing I sit up. “I think you have Stockholm syndrome puddin, we rescued you from Dean so your mind is messed up. If you had a choice, a real choice you wouldn’t want to touch us.” I can’t help but feel like that is why.

“I had a choice, Calix, I knew Alex wanted more, I had a choice. I ignored his signs and decided to come home, here. To you three.” Was it a choice though? I look at her and shake my head. It was a choice, she could have slept with Alex, and that was proven when he managed to get into the toilet with her.

“Maybe it’s you’re confused because we made you feel welcome, part of the family, giving you freedom and everything you never had before.” There is reason and I don’t feel like it is because she wants us, just confused.

“I know my mind, Calix.” She looks at me annoyed.

“Maybe so but you don’t speak it. You don’t say no when you should, you just agree because you’re scared of what will happen if you don’t.” She has proven to agree or say things she doesn’t want to.

“I can say no Calix, and I can refuse if I want to.” She stands up angrily.

“Well, at least we know every time you were at the business you wanted to be in that room with men.” I close my mouth, shit. I feel her hand hit me as she turns and walks out crying. I didn’t mean it, that just came out.

Walking to her room I knock, but she ignores me.

“Daisy, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean that.” I know she won’t answer, but she will have heard. Turning I walk to my room, Demitri and Marcello staring at me. “Yes I’m an arsehole, I know.” Walking into my room I slam the door. I didn’t mean it, I was just trying to make her see.

In the end, though I hurt her. Probably more than Dean ever did, and I just used words.