( TRIPLE PAYBACK )
Dylan made her stay in his warm embrace for a minute before breaking the hug, the he wiped the tears on her face, his eyes so affectionate throughout.
He was expecting her to hit his hand away but she never did till he was done.
He held her hand and tried taking her to his car, but she held back.
He looked her in the eye and she blinked, trying to take her hand from him.
"I'll never do anything to hurt you, I swear on my life, I swear on everything I have Dela" he said, and she stopped.
He got in the car with her and he drove away from that vicinity.
When they finally got to the streets, he stopped the car in front of a boutique and faced her.
"I'll get you something to wear" he said, and that was when she remembered her torn blouse.
She quickly held it to herself as he left the car and entered the boutique.
He came out some minutes later with a vintage shirt which she put on.
"Are you better now?" He asked, but she just kept mute.
He smiled lightly and drove away, so happy that at least, he's spending time with her right now, though he's bothered about what made her run out of the house in tears . He wishes to know if only she'd share with him.
They didn't say anything to each other throughout the drive to the aquarium.
He stopped the car in front of it and faced her.
"The worry-free place I talked about, it's here" he said, and she looked at the building through the window.
"Let's go" he said, coming out of the car.
She came down too and he led her in.
They walked through a wide corridor which has a lot of people walking through it too, and when they got to the reception, Dylan bought their tickets and they went in together.
Immediately Delaney saw the fishes playing around the blue treated waters, her eyes widened.
She stopped on her tracks as she stared in admiration, unable to hide her love for what she's looking at, it's obvious in her dark eyeballs.
She moved closer to the glass house of the fishes and touched the body, having a closer view of the fingerlings and the mother fishes as they swam around happily.
She was unaware of when she started smiling as she watched with all her attention, she has never seen something so fascinating all her life.
If anyone told her that watching fishes would be this fascinating, she'd have denied it, they're so cute!
She continued smiling, and one of the fishes swam to her side , flaunting its tail and fins proudly.
"So cute" she muttered, rubbing her palms on the glass as if to touch the fish.
Dylan just stayed beside her throughout, staring at her smiling face.
He has never seen her smiling warmly and wholeheartedly like this, this is the first time and he can't even ask for more.
He started smiling as he stared, and the sounds of his heartbeats echoed in his ears repeatedly.
Delaney fell so much in love with the fishes that she forgot she even came with someone, not until he moved closer.
"I'm glad you like it here" he said, and she looked at him .
The smile vanished from her face like it never happened, and she stepped back from the glass house.
"I know I'm your sour memory you wish to forget, I know I'm like a stain you wish to erase from your life, I'm blot you wish to wipe, and I'm ready for anything that's coming....but can you please just.... give me a chance to rectify my mistakes?" He said gently, and she could feel her fists folding.
"Dela, i really want to...
"I have to go now" she cut him off, and he nodded.
They left the aquarium together though she kept looking back at the fishes till they got out and entered the car.
"What made you run out of the house in tears?, What tore your blouse?" He asked, and she only stared out of the window without replying.
He sighed and drove her away. They got back to her street after thirty minutes, and she faced him when the car stopped in front of the Addams mansion.
"Thanks" she said and made to leave, but he grabbed her hand and she looked back.
"Take care...of yourself" he said before releasing her slowly.
She stepped out, and she went in before he drove away.
"Where have you been?, I've been trying your line but it was off!" Paisley said immediately Delaney stepped in.
"My phone ran out of battery after you called me earlier, sorry for getting you worried" she replied, and Paisley rushed to hug her.
"I was really worried" she pouted, and Delaney smiled before hugging her back .
"Delaney where did you go?" Mrs Addams said, coming out of the kitchen with a tray of dinner.
"I lost one of my books, I had to go search in school" she lied
"Did you find it?" Paisley and Mrs Addams asked at a time.
"No, I'll just get another one when I get my salaries" Delaney smiled.
"Go shower and come back for dinner" Mrs Addams said.
"Yes ma'am" she replied.
"Let's shower together!" Paisley ran after her till they got upstairs.
"Is your dad not back yet?" Delaney asked immediately.
"He's back but dead drunk, we found him sleeping at the base of the stairs, he was reeking of booze, mum took him to his room so he's currently asleep there" Paisley telling.
"Oh..."
"Why did you ask though?" Paisley asked.
"Nothing" Delaney replied, and her phone rang.
It's Mrs Freya calling. A video call.
"I was planning to call her after dinner" she bit her lip
Paisley locked the door immediately.
"You can pick the call now" she said, and Delaney did that.
Immediately she swiped green, her cute baby's face came to view, and she smiled widely.
She's in a cot.
"My Sweeney" she smiled, pouring kisses on her face from the screen.
"Aww, my cute goddaughter" Paisley gushed with a wide smile.
The little baby was looking so innocent and pretty as she knotted her little hands and curled up her legs, her tongue moving cutely in her small mouth.
"Sweeney misses you" Mrs Freya said, her face finally appearing on screen.
She's a babysitter actually.
"I wish I can take a break from school to come see her but it's impossible, I won't want to leave her again if I set my eyes on her" Delaney replied, rubbing Sweeney's face on screen.
"I know, I understand you have to work and school at a time because of her, but don't worry, I'll protect her with my life, she's too cute to leave alone" Mrs Freya said, pecking Sweeney on the cheek.
Delaney smiled.
"I trust you Mrs Freya, your salary for this month will be ready next week I promise" she said.
"I trust you" Mrs Freya smiled.
"My baby" Delaney smiled, fighting back her tears as she stared at little Sweeney again.
"I love you so much Sweeney, but mummy needs to work for your future right now ok?, Don't miss me too much" she said, finally letting out her tears.
"Wipe those tears Delaney, please" Mrs Freya said.
"I just miss her so much, even my b**bs miss her, the milk has been overflowing since two days ago" Delaney sniffed.
"I understand, but don't worry, she's getting enough nourished milk here, she never rejects the feeding bottle, you know she's a foodie right from day one" Mrs Freya said, and Delaney laughed, wiping her tears.
"Delaney!, Paisley!, Does it take centuries to shower?" Mrs Addams voice shouted downstairs.
"Mrs Freya, I have to go now!" Delaney quickly ended the call and rushed into the bathroom with Paisley.
"Are you ok now that you've seen her?" Paisley asked.
"It's not effective as seeing her for real, I still miss my baby" she replied as they stripped and got under the shower.
"But it's still better" Paisley said.
"Sure" Delaney smiled, but she suddenly stopped smiling.
"What's with you and senior Lexi?, I know you're not over Leo so what the hell do you think you're doing?, Are you tryna play with his feelings?, I was expecting you to turn him down politely" she said.
"Yeah I'm not over Leo but I'm sure I'll get over him and fall in love with senior Lexi very soon, I know what I'm doing ok?" Paisley replied, and Delaney sighed.
"You're so stubborn"
"So... where's the mansion located at?, I mean the family you'll be cooking for" Paisley asked.
"Actually... it's Dylan's family mansion" she replied.
"What!" Paisley's eyes widened.
*****
SAME NIGHT★ BILLS MANSION**
Dylan has been in the bathroom since he came back. He's at the brim of using up all the water in the pipes but he's not aware cos only his body is under the shower, his mind is with Delaney, wondering if she'd be ok.
He was still there when Madelyn hit the door, he actually locked it on himself.
"Babe come out I want you!" She shouted, and that brought him back to his senses.
He turned the faucets and left the shower, then he wrapped a towel on his waist before leaving the bathroom.
Immediately he came out, Madelyn tried kissing him but he resisted.
"What again?" She glared
"So this was the reason you insisted on following me here for weekend?, Do you even care about me?, My arm hurts but all you care about is the f**k!" He shouted at him, and she stepped back.
"Don't come closer to me, please" he said as he walked to his closet and found something to wear, then he left the room for her.
Madelyn fell on the bed dejectedly.
******
STEWART MANSION**
Mrs Gregor and Mr Stewart are currently in his private bar which is in the topmost floor of the mansion, they clearly see the dark but starry sky from there.
He got them her favorite wine from the cellar and poured it into two cups which they both took and clinked before drinking.
"I'm sorry about whatever Madelyn did" he said, looking at her.
She rolled eyes, adjusting her red seductive nightie.
"She told me I killed her mum" she replied, drinking from her cup.
"You should know she didn't mean it, Madelyn is just feeling paranoid and...
"Then she shouldn't take out her paranoia on me, I hate it" she replied.
"I'll talk to her ok?"
"As if she'd listen" she rolled eyes, and he smiled before dropping his cup.
"Can we stop talking about that for now?, Let's do something more fun Flora" he said, and she looked at him.
He smiled and leaned in, kissing her lips hard
That made her drop the cup, and she hanged her arms on his neck, kissing him back toughly as his hand found her nightie rope which he untied.
In another minute, both were already naked on his bed...
******
NEXT MORNING★ THE ADDAMS**
It's Saturday so Delaney is working the three moods in all her jobs. She works all day every Saturday and Sunday.
Morning for the coffee shop, afternoon for the restaurant and evening for the dry-cleaning
She rushed downstairs after getting ready to leave the house, but the first person she saw was Mr Addams who was sitting in the living room.
"Good... morning sir" she greeted awkwardly.
"Goodmorning Delaney" he replied warmly, and her eyes almost widened but Mrs Addams came out of the kitchen.
"I made breakfast Delaney, you should eat before going for your jobs" she said.
"Thanks ma'am but no, I'm late already..bye!" She replied hastily and started running to the door.
"Sweetheart!" Paisley called from the stairs.
"See ya when I'm back!" Delaney blew her kisses before rushing out.
She was lucky to find a taxi fast, and she got in, inhaling as the driver drove away.
"Did he not remember?" She asked herself, remembering how Mr Addams acted earlier.
She got to the coffee shop and stretched before entering.
"Welcome Delaney!" The other servers waved cheerfully.
"Hi buddies!" She smiled, going in to change.
Morning and afternoon passed by like the wind, and it was already past 5 before she got to the dry cleaning shop.
"Others took care of the clothes, you don't have to wash today" her boss said, and her eyes widened.
"Really?"
"Yes, but you have long distance deliveries to make"
"That's not a problem boss" she replied and took the packages out, then she started work.
For two hours straight, she was on it so by past seven, she was done.
Immediately she came out of the shop, she came face to face with Mavis.
"Thought I told you not to come" she rolled eyes, and he smiled, following her behind as she walked.
"I wasn't planning to come, but ya boss made another cleaner deliver my clothes, I was so mad when I saw it wasn't ya" he replied, and he faced him.
"Why would you be mad because it wasn't me?" She asked in a funny way.
"Cos I wanted to see ya" he replied, sharpening his Australian accent more.
""Why would you wanna see me?" She asked.
"Cos I missed ya" he replied before he realized, and her eyes widened.
"That's the truth though" he muttered.
"Why would you miss me?" She asked.
"I dunno" he replied, and she came closer.
She touched his forehead to feel his temperature.
"You're ok, how come you're saying crap" she said, and he smiled as she started walking away fast.
"I'll drive you home!" He shouted.
"Thanks, but i still have somewhere to go" she replied and stopped a taxi.
She got in and left. Mavis sighed and stopped walking, dipping his hands into his pants pocket.
"Why am I missing her more even after seeing her?" He asked himself.
*****
BILLS MANSION★7:50**
"Crush!!!" Andy screamed when Delaney came in.
He ran to hug her, and she carried him, pecking his forehead.
"I thought you changed your mind, I almost started crying" he pouted.
"I'd never do that little cutie" she replied, and he pecked her too.
"I love you so much Laney!" He said.
"I love you too cutie!" She replied.
"Welcome Delaney" Summer said from the living room.
"Good evening big sis" Delaney replied, facing her.
She's with Naomi who came to sleepover.
"Meet my bestie, only one... Naomi" Summer introduced.
"Good evening Miss Naomi" Delaney smiled.
"Same here babe, so Summer told me about your sweet delicacy, it'd be a crime if I didn't come to taste it" Naomi replied, and Delaney smiled.
"Welcome Delaney!" Mrs Bills said, coming downstairs.
"Nice to see you again madam" she replied, dropping Andy.
Dylan came downstairs with Madelyn, and Delaney made sure no eye contact happened though Dylan was staring at her and Madelyn was rolling eyes at her hatefully.
"Timetable is in the kitchen, you'll know what to make when you get there, let's go crush Lahey" Andy said, pulling her into the kitchen.
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KITCHEN**
Andy sat on the counter while Delaney prepared the family dinner.
Like he said, she didn't look at the timetable twice before knowing what to make.
She was still peeling the eggplants for the parmesan when Madelyn came in.
"You're not needed here" Andy said, but she ignored her and went to Delaney.
"Tell them you're not interested anymore and leave this house, else I'll implicate you" she threatened in a whisper.
"I'll go for the implication" Delaney replied, and she smirked.
"You know what I can do"
"What can a dead rat possibly do?" Delaney replied with a smile that annoyed Madelyn.
She immediately grabbed the bowl of water on the counter and poured it all on Delaney's face.
"Crush!" Andy shouted, and Dylan came in that moment, he rushed to the scene as Delaney wiped her wet face with her palms, her wet hair sticking to her face.
Her blouse was also wet with water already, it got stuck to her body in the s*xiest way ever.
"What's going on?" Dylan asked.
"Your ugly girlfriend poured water on my pretty crush" Andy replied, and Dylan faced Madelyn angrily.
"I don't want her here!" She shouted.
Dylan shocked her by releasing a slap on her right cheek immediately.
"Dylan how dare you!" Madelyn gasped, holding the cheek.
Without replying, Dylan got a bowl of water and poured it on her.
"Dylan!!!" She screamed as the water streamed down her body, but it wasn't over...
Andy got the bowl of flour that's beside him,...
He poured it all on Madelyn.
TBC