Sweet Little Bumblebee

Trouble

Daisy

I saw the men who followed us cornering Marcus and I got pissed. It's not enough that I get in trouble because of him... Now I have to save his firm little butt? As soon as the thought left my mind I reached for the tiny gun I got from grandpa "Just in case", and pointed at the closest guy through the little opening of the trunk door. Put of nowhere two of the three was laying lifelessly on the ground leaving the last i***t standing and prepared to shoot Marcus. Okay Hina, just like grandpa Frank taught it. Deep breath, aim for vital points or joints, and don't hesitate. Bam! The last of them shouted and fell on the ground trying to stop the bleeding of his knee. Max arrived and Marcus let me out of the trunk. After the last of our followers decided that he needs a quick castration, Max got rid of the two bodies and put to the trunk of his car the last delinquent. He leaned against the front of his car and grinned at us.

- Now that this is done. - he pulled his own gun and pointed at me.

- Who the f**k are you? - Max asked and Marcus got between us.

- Max, put it down. - he commanded but Max kept the gun pointed at me.

- Marc, this is not normal dude! Look at her! How could she do all these things! Daisy is just a little, fragile secretary! You appointed her because of Frank! - His words hurt. I've worked my butt off in the past decade to be the perfect assistant, secretary, whatever Marcus would need.

- Max, as you said, we don't know a lot about Daisy. But that doesn't mean she is our enemy. She is Frank's granddaughter for f***s sake! - Marcus tried to reason but I saw the doubt in his eyes as well. I reached into the trunk, took my bag out, and handed my gun to Marcus.

- Let me know if I'll have to pick up my things tomorrow. - Marcus looked confused but I got pissed and hurt. I just saved his ass and they are doubting me! I wanted to walk away but Max grabbed my arm putting the gun away.

- We are not done yet! - he hissed at me and I heard Marcus saying.

- I wouldn't do that Max. - but Max laughed at me and that was the last drop in the bucket. I lifted two fingers and stabbed a point on his neck. He stiffened, I turned around and hit his elbow, Max released my arm and to make sure he understood my point I kicked his legs from under him before he could've realize what happened, Max was sitting on the ground. I leaned down and I said in Italian.

- If I wanted to betray any of you, I could've get rid of you long time ago. - I straightened up, dusted my dress off and released my hair as the weather got chilly.

- Daisy, come back to the car, I'll take you home. - Marcus said and I just chuckled.

- Help your buddy, he needs it more. - with tears stinging my eyes, I left the two men in the side street and whistled for a taxi. I got in and headed home. A months ago everything was so different. I went to work, admired Marcus from afar. Since the night out with Sonia, I got dragged into a fake relationship, got followed by my fake family in law, saved and Irish mafia guy's little daughter, got into a fight the same night and ended up in the hospital. Dylan tried to assault me twice, I went on a date with Marcus and almost got killed... It's not even the end of season one!!! The last series I saw with so many plot twists was the bloody GAME OF THRONES! I arrived home and kicked my shoes off. I went to take a shower and played some music to boost my mood. I hated to go to bed feeling blue. My stomach grumbled and I looked at the clock. It was already midnight but with a shrug I picked up my phone and ordered a chicken burger, with large fries and a white chocolate milkshake. I got into my comfiest Pj's and let the baby girls out. They immediately noticed that I was feeling sad and they cuddled at each side of my neck trying to cheer me up. Their little whiskers tickled my neck and I was grateful for their affection.

- Max, Caroline, I might need to look for a new job. What do you think? - they didn't say anything just kept sniffing me. I took them off and put them in front of me as I laid down and turned the tv on. I played an episode of Two broke girls for some comfort and sooner than expected the doorbell rang. I peaked through the tiny window. It wasn't my dinner but Marcus.

- What do you want? - I asked opening the door slightly.

- Can we talk? - he asked and I wanted to refuse but my dinner arrived at that moment. I had no other option than to open the door properly and as expected, Marcus let himself in. I walked back to the couch with my dinner, and hopped down. Marcus sat on the other side and both Max and Caroline went to him sniffing the new human in the house.

- Max! Caroline! Come here. - I said and they rushed to me, as a reward they got a tiny piece of the hamburger bun. With my mouth full, in my Pj's and my hair up I said to the stunned Marcus.

- If you came to say thank you, you can leave, I don't need your gratitude. - he looked even more shocked and didn't say a word for a few minutes. I kept eating my food and once my stomach started to get full I felt cozy and didn't care about Marcus's staring gaze. Once I've finished my dinner and watched an episode of my series, with the speechless Marcus on my couch, he turned to me.

- Okay, now that you got some food and we can talk normally, I came due to several reasons. First of all, I'm sorry for what happened, Max will apologize once his butt and pride are not hurt anymore I'm sure of it. Second of all, I'd like to tell you that I really enjoyed our date, even if it was a fake one until it got interrupted. And last but not least, thank you for helping me tonight. - it was my turn to become speechless. With my tummy full and in my cute little cozy home I got a tactical defeat by the atmosphere. I felt my cheeks blushing as I realized that I just showed my worst side to my crush.

- No problem, honestly I've been expecting what happened tonight for a long time already and....I also enjoyed the date a lot. It's a shame that it got interrupted, who knows which one of us would've win our bet! - Marcus leaned closer and moved a piece of my messy hair behind my ear.

- The bet is still on Babybee. - he said with a playful grin. He sighed and pulled away.

- But, we really need to talk things out, because although I like surprises, there is a limit to them I can handle. - he extended his hand for a handshake.

- Hi, my name is Marcus Kane, I'm the owner of the Kane Empire. On the other hand, I'm also known as the Revenant of the Sicilian Mafia. My hobbies include reading, cooking, watching movies and just relax at home, my job is stressful enough. It's my pleasure to meet you. - I shook his hand and decided to reveal my cards.

- My birth name is Hinagiku Asano Smith, but please call me Daisy. I'm turning 25 soon, I work as a secretary for Mr. Marcus Kane, and I've been preparing for this job since I first met my boss as a child. My hobbies are everything that's the usual description of a couch potato! Nice to finally meet you, Marcus.

- You said you have been preparing for this job since we met as kids. But I don't remember meeting you. - Marcus said and I smiled.

- You were with your father and tried to look very mature. Of course you didn't care about a little girl!

- But you got all my attention now. I know now, that you speak Italian, know how to use a gun, you can do Aikido and Kenpo. What else? - I leaned closer and said.

- I also speak, English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Irish, Korean and Chinese fluently. I can identify a few types of poisons and have certain amount of resistance to them, my Sobo in Japan is an apothecary and I managed to learn these things from her. I have two rats as you can see and no siblings. My only friend is Sonia, who got Max head over heels for her by the way. That's all in a nutshell. - I saw the surprised expression on Marcus's face and I blushed again as he was starting at me with his gorgeous blue eyes. I've covered my face with my hands and he held them pulling them away.

- And you learned all these things, because you wanted to be around me? - he asked and it was too late to deny it. I've nodded and Marcus held my face in his hands, he leaned closer. Is he going to kiss me?! I'm not ready! I look like a gremlin! I closed my eyes and heard Marcus's laughter.

- Oh poor Daisy, you have still so much to learn! - I got flustered and grabbed one of my decor pillows. Without further hesitation, I jumped up to over tower him and I've started to strike at Marcus with the pillow. I continued my attack until he grabbed my waist and managed to threw both of us to the floor. I ended up laying on top of him and busted into laughter.

- What's so funny? - he asked and I kept laughing.

- This is so cliché! Like in a K-drama! Only our lips didn't touch when we fall! - I immediately regretted what I said because I saw a wicked grin on Marcus's face and I hit him with the pillow again.

- Don't you dare!