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"Calixto, you are going to stay here in my office and review all the reports submitted within today, and you have to report if you find something suspicious,

" I said, and I can see how his eyes turned so big.

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"But, Mr. Divenson, I am going to pick up Madeline today; I just came here to tell you that I will be going now.

" He answered.

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"No buts, Cal, and you are not going anywhere,

" I said in a cold tone, and I can see the worries that registered on his face, and I can see he tried to open his mouth, but no words came, and it took him a while before he speaks again.

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"Are you telling me you are setting Madeline Brownwood free?

" He asked, and I can look at the relief that registered on his face, and I couldn't believe that for the first time, Calixto doesn't have his sympathy with me, and I can tell she wants Maddie to be free from me. And couldn't help myself to half-laugh, and it made him confused.

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"I am disappointed with you, Calixto. It seems Madeline hypnotized you that you stop being my undying supporter.

" I said.

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"That is not true, Mr. Divenson. It just happens that I worry about Madeline.

" He responded.

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"So, you are worried about her? Why do you looked so happy when I told you, you are not going anywhere? Do you think I can't make Maddie happy?

" I asked, and he looked at me in the face, and I realized Cal is no longer afraid of me. And this only happens after Madeline came into my life, and if only Calixto is younger, I would have thought he was attracted to Madeline. But I can tell he treated her as his daughter.

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"Yes, and I am sorry, Mr. Divenson, if you only know her, I think you will have a change of heart.

" He answered.

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"Don't tell me about it, Cal. I know enough about Madeline; that is why I want her to be my wife. And You are not going anywhere because I will meet Ms. Brownwood myself.

" I declared, and his eyes got so big.

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"Are you sure about that, Mr. Divenson?

" He asked, and I can tell he couldn't believe what I said.

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"Yes, and the main reason I am going to Magnolia Village because I know if Madeline begs you again, you will be so lenient with her, so to make this fast, I will go there myself, and please follow up the cake and the caterer. I want everything to be ready, Cal, and we only have less than two weeks to prepare for the wedding.

" I said, and he nodded.

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"Please, be gentle with Madeline, Mr. Divenson.

" He said.

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"You don't need to tell me what to do, Cal. Please ask Roman and some of my bodyguards to get ready. I want Roman to drive me.

" I said.

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"Yes, Sir,

" Cal answered, and he walks to the door and gets out of my office quickly.

nI check some emails before I stand up and get my coat, and get out from my office and proceed to the parking lot. As we drive away to Magnolia Village, I can't stop thinking about Maddie, for how many days I haven't seen her, and I think I will lose myself if I can't see her today. I ask Roman to estimate the time since I want to eat my lunch with Madeline in Lydia's diner. It has been a long time since I visited the place when Tony introduced me to his sister, and I couldn't believe they hide my sweet Madeline from me. I want to impose some punishment on Tony, but I know it was my sister's idea, and Cal was right. Tony helped Madeline to find a place where she can be safe and happy.

nI am busy today, but I can't wait to see Madeline. And I hate myself that I feel like a teenage boy because I can feel the thrill and nervousness on my chest. I instructed Roman to ask the diner's owner to make the entire restaurant exclusive for me as I eat my lunch with Madeline. I am willing to pay any amount to have the place just for the two of us. Roman got out of the car, and I can't stop myself from feeling uneasy. What if Madeline is no longer staying with the Morigan family? She knew I could find her wherever she will go. Maddie should remain where she is. I can't stop my anxiousness by the time I saw Roman coming back to the car.

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"It is positive, Mr. Divenson, Madeline is on duty today, and I already asked the owner to keep the restaurant exclusive just for you for less than two hours. You can now get inside the restaurant.

" Roman declared.

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"Thank you, Roman. You can now go back to the mansion. Just have a ride with my bodyguards.

" I said.

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"Are you sure, Mr. Divenson?

" He asked.

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"Yes, I am sure, Roman, I want to spend some time with Madeline. And I don't want her to see that my bodyguards are following us because I don't want her to be scared. Just do me a favor before you get back to the mansion.

" I said, and I handed him a piece of paper. Roman goes to the car of my bodyguards while I get inside the restaurant.

nAs I get inside and walk to the restaurant's main dining area, I can hear the loud thumping of my heart on my chest. The moment I saw Madeline's beautiful face, I wanted to run towards her, but I don't want to look like an idiot in the eyes of her fellow employees, who are looking at me full of awe. And I can tell they are all checking me out. Madeline is looking at me with mixed emotions. Maddie can't deny the excitement's on her face, but I can also see the fears on her face, and I want to tell her I came to get her and ask her to go home with me, but it seems like for the first time in my life I lost my ability to speak as I continue watching her beautiful face.

nI can say she likes my casual attire, and I can't stop my heart from racing as I see her ogling me. By the time I stood in front of her, I can smell her lavender shampoo, and I want to get drunk with her sweet smell. I can't stop myself from getting closer to her, and I placed my arms around her slender waist, and without warning, I captured Madeline's sweet mouth hungrily. I kissed her passionately, and I realized how I miss kissing her.

nAnd I felt triumphant when she kissed me back with longing as I can feel the sparks travel in my entire body. I continued kissing her, and I slithered my tongue inside her mouth, and it feels like we are alone in our world, and I heard her let out a soft moan when I nibbled her lower lip sensually, and I realized I don't want to stop kissing her, but we have audiences, and I want her to feel good when we were just the two of us. And I realized we could do more kissing later when we are alone. And I can feel her disappointment when I stop kissing her.

nI looked at her lovely face, and her face is still red, and her enticing luscious lips swells, and I felt proud that I made her lips that way, and as much as I want to continue kissing her, we need to eat our lunch together. I put some strand of her hair that covers her beautiful face at the back of her ear.

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"Sweet Madeline, I hate that you ran away from me, but judging the way you kissed me back is telling me you miss me, and you want to be with me. I don't want to force you, Maddie. But I want to make sure if you still want to be my wife?

" I whispered in her ear, and she looked up at me and nodded. And I felt so happy that she no longer hate me, and I hugged her tightly. Then I take her hand, and I bring her to the table. I pulled out a chair and let Maddie sit down across from me because I can't stop staring at her angelic face.

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"Now, if you will excuse me for a while, Maddie.

" I said and turned away from her as I stride towards Lydia.

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"Hello, Lydia!

" I greeted her.

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"Mr. Divenson, welcome back to our diner, and it is a surprise to see you again.

" Lydia replied as she gets out of the cashier's station, and she faced me.

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"I guess you know why I am here, Lydia, I know I should feel disappointed that you hide my girl, but I am still grateful that you took her in, you give her roof on her head, and I want to say thank you for keeping her safe for me.

" I declared.

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"I am sorry, Mr. Divenson, but I can't say no to someone who is in need.

" Lydia replied.

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"Of course, I understand that is why I felt thankful that you saved her.

" I replied.

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"And I am now starving, Lydia, and I know all your menus are delicious, so I want anything ready to eat.

" I said, and I smiled at her.

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"Of course, Mr. Divenson, go back to your table, and I will ask the chef to get the food ready for you and Maddie.

" She said, and I nodded as she sprinted going to the kitchen.. I return to my seat, and I stare at my girl with a broad smile on my face, and I hate to admit that Madeline Brownwood makes me feel complete and happy.

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