Irish Gem

Daniel cubbles

We arrived in California LAX just before 11:00am. We had meetings running all day. The car dropped us off at a High fly distillery out in the countryside. An hour and a half journey from the airport. We met with one of the new clients. He lived in a large mansion near the vineyard. He is a massive supplier to the Californian wine industry, we enjoyed the evening. We were brought back to our hotel after 7pm. I was hungry and tired. We went to an executive suite with two rooms, adjoining living room. We ordered room service. I grabbed shower, so did Daniel. When the food arrived, I was wearing my Harry Potter jammies as the weather here was lovely. Daniel came out of his room shirtless with track bottoms on. “What do you order us,” Daniel asked, “It’s a surprise.” I replied. We could see the beautiful city below. It was stunning. You could even see the coastline and the North Pacific Ocean. It was just stunning. We lifted off our plates covered to find 2 double cheeseburgers with everything on them, French fries, Franks hot sauce and I know Daniel doesn't eat crap, but I didn't care. We got stuck in. Afterwards we felt like fat pigs and lay on sofa. We put on a movie and we both chilled in silence. It was just so comfortable. After the movie we went to our separate ways to our bedrooms, I went straight asleep. It was dark out and my phone kept ringing, I rolled over to see it was Daisy my little sis. Probably remembering it was my birthday as I had only been talking to mom and Dad. Dillon texted ‘happy birthday Sis’. Man of many works, “Hey Daisy, Whatsup” I said sleeplessly. “OK, don't get upset.” She started; I shout up in the bed. “What happened? What's wrong?” I can't hold back my concern. “Well before you see it on i********: or f*******:, Dillon was in a car crash,” “**** s**t. Is he OK?” I started to well up, “Yeah, I think so. Maybe not after Ma gets him,” she laughs. “It's not funny what the **** happened.” Starting to lose my patience with this teenager. “Well, his mate took his ma’s car and they crashed it. Fire brigade had to cut them out, his mate had whiplash but Dylan broke his arm and two Rids. That's all I know. Mom and Dad are at the hospital now with him.” She paused. The tears were rolling down my face and my throat was dry. “What the hell was he thinking? The little **** he could have been killed,” I sobbed adding “Are you ok Daisy” “Yeah, just waiting for Dad coming home. Why are you in bed? It's only like 10:00pm there” she asked me. “I'm in California working. It's nearly one am” I replied. I heard a knock on the door “Hold on daisy a minute.” I covered the phone so she didn't hear Daniel. “Yes,” I said Daniel opened the door. “Are you OK,” he asked with concern look. I held up my finger at him to give me a minute “Daisy love if anything changes, call me. No matter what time. I'll call Mom in the morning and you get some rest, and tell your twin if I hear he's joyriding again, I will personally kill him myself.” She chuckles. “OK, big SIS and sorry I forgot to call you and wish you happy birthday. Can't wait to see you,” she added. “I love you look after yourself, sweetie.” I hang up the call and I started to cry.

Daniel ran over to me in a panic putting his arms around me, “sheesh it's alright Em. I'm here” he comforted me as I just cried into his neck. With my arms wrapped around his bare chest. When I catch my breath and calm down and blow my nose before I dripped anymore, bogeys all over Daniels bare skin, “I'm sorry it's just my stupid brother was in a car accident,” I blow my nose again, “Is he OK” he asked “Yes, As far as I know, he broke his arm and two ribs, he's a wee ****” I added. “Is there anything I can get you any water?” he Looked lost. “No. I'm just really homesick and stuff like this doesn't help When I'm so far from home, that's all” I sniffed. He kissed my forehead. “You'll be home in a month. I'll do my best to keep you super busy. You won't have time to miss them.” He smiled making me chuckle. “Daniel, will you do me a favor?” I asked adding “Don't take this the wrong way please”. “Sure anything” he smiles. “Will you hold me.” “Of course.” He goes to put his arms around me. “No, like sleep beside me and just hold me like you did at your place on the sofa please.” I said shyly because he's still my boss of course. “I will, If that's helps, comfort you,” He climbed under the blanket and wrapped his arms around me. One arm under my neck and the other across my waist while I move close back to his chest. I feel so much better in his arms it makes me feel so wanted and peaceful.

I woke up wrapped in Daniels arms and never felt this cozy. He cuddled into me making me feel so protected and cared about. He woke feeling me wiggle into his warmth. “Em you're going to be in dangerous grounds if you keep wiggling Like that,” he whispered. My eyes shout opened and I pulled away ****. “I'm sorry I was just enjoying the company. You understand, don't you?” I said while climbing out of bed. “Of course, I do. I'm sorry I can't control certain parts of my body,” He says while trying not to sound and look uncomfortable. “Of course, I get it. I know I have sexy legs and your body can't resist me,” I smiled all cheeky. “And she's back,” he chuckles. “Always know how to make a joke out of an awkward moment.” “There's nothing awkward about my boss getting a b***r for his hot PA.” I laughed knowing I was winding him up. “Well now I that I am not going to embarrassed myself anymore. I'm away for a cold shower,” I burst out laughing, trying so much not to make this an issue.

We worked all day in of their office building with lots of executives and their associates. It was a long day so we did the same thing and had room service. A movie then bed, Daniel said beside me again after an hour on the phone with mom and dad. I shouted at Dylan and cried some more. Daniel had been a great comfort.

Friday we got back to the vineyard for lunch, then back to the hotel to get ready for the masked ball. I brought my emerald green silk gown with a halter neck and a deep back. Thank goodness my t**s still stand by themselves because worrying a bra with this was a bad job. I put my hair down in a loose curl and applied my makeup. Not overkilling it. I did make my eyes that bit darker as I was in a mask ball. Daniel had given me a gold eye mask. I looked amazing even if I do say so myself. I took a lot of selfies and posted them on social media after 20 minutes. I wish I hadn't because everyone I know had some comments about. 50 Shades and Mr. Gray and how I was not to forget my balls. They're all dirty gits. Daniel knocked on my door I opened it and he held his breath. I handed him a tissue from the dresser. “Wipe your mind to starting to drill.” I joked it brought him back. “Well, if you're going to look that ******* hot, you better bring the box with you,” he said with a sexy smirk. Damn, I have taught this boy well I thought. “Sexy, well you're not too bad yourself.” I wink and smile. “Come on before I change my company policy.” He smiles, while leaving the hotel both looking very hot might I add.

We had a car bring us to the casino type lounge bar which opened it to a large formal hall. With tables everywhere, a stage with an auction type thing. It looked wonderful. Daniel and I made small talk with members at the table of business associates and their wives. I was the only employee there but Daniel didn't treat me like that. Come to think of it, he never did. He always treated me like an equal. The night was fun, witha live band. Before 9pm Everyone was chatting and dancing. Of course, I was the famous Irish lass. So everyone wanted to dance with me. With my accent, copper hair and emerald green dress. I was the whole package tonight. After being passed around from what felt like every married man in the room, I was dancing with a man who knew Daniel. He used to do business with him before him and Chloe broke up. “Hi, I'm Franklin Price. May I have the pleasure of this dance?” He caught me off guard trying to get back to my seat. “Yes, of course you can.” I smiled. “So you're here with Daniel O'Connell,” he asked. “Yes, I'm Emily, his PA.” I replied while he slowly moved me around, pulling me a bit to close to him. “Oh, so you work for him. So, he's not ******* you. Good for me.” Then he sneers at me. “Excuse me,” I snapped trying to stop the dance, but he continued. “Well, I know Daniel has never f****d his staff after his dad ***** his secretary for years.” He continued. “So I take it you're available, how about you and me. Return to my room and get to know each other a little better,” he whispered in my ear. Hell no, this man was vile. And that's why Daniel is so pressed about his workplace policy. “Franklin, is it?” I sneered. “If I had a p***s right now, it would have crawled back up inside of me with the thought of someone Like You. Now if you would excuse me I need to go wash you off me and throw up with the thought of you.” I squeezed my face up as if he had just farted. I pulled myself away from him. He grabs my wrist. “Think you’re all that because your Irish, you're just a **** like the rest of them. Immigrants trying to claim the land and get a green card,” he sneered at me. “One, get your hands off me. Two, I'm all that in a packet of f****** cheese, three, I have more brains in my left tit than you have in your entire body and four, I wouldn't want a ******* green card to stay in this country fully a******** like you. So, I’ll keep it short and sweet, go up f**k Yourself” I said it so loud as the people around us stop dancing and watched as I pull my arms out of his grasp and stormed away.

A hand came around my waist, seeing it was Daniel looking terrified “What just happened with Mr. Price.” He looked concerned. “Just your typical digger moment.” I snapped back, he became cross looking. He was about to storm away, I grab his arm "stop. Daniel” I shouted. He stopped and looked at me. “He's a f****** a******* and I Can't be f****d with it anymore. so can we please just go, or I can go alone.” “Are you hell going along, Sweetheart,” he said, “What the hell did you just call me, sweetheart?” I shouted, “Don't you dare call me a pet name. I'm f****** sick of the chauvinist a*******. Ganging on women as if we are some playing things,” his face was pale. Realizing what he had said “Em, I'm so f****** sorry I have no idea where that came from. I would never dream of causing you any discomfort or upset. Please understand I am not like that.” He grovels “Fine, don't do it again are you will be sacking me for kicking you in the balls. Do I make myself clear.” Knowing I was clearly overstepping the mark, but I had had enough B******* with these men. Daniel and I returned to the hotel. We didn't say anything, i just went to my own bed. I thought it best to never overstep my professional level with Daniel again, especially after been calling me sweetheart.

Daniels POV.

Seeing Em so crossed last night, after seeing her looks so happy and stunning, being passed around like a prom queen made me quite jealous. But I know it was not my place. I was busy talking with ones of my business associations. When I see Franklin Price holding on to Em’s Wrist, she looked mad. By the time I made it over, she was storming out of the entrance. I ran over to her putting my arm on her waist, she spun around with her fist, ready to punch me, but then realized it was me. After explaining what happened, I wanted to punch Franklin, the arrogant prick. But Em stopped me. The next thing I called her sweetheart. I thought she was going to kill me. She was so cross, she even threatened to kick me in the balls. I could have been a boss on her for insubordination, but after the s*** she had to gone through I said nothing. We returned back to the hotel in silence and she went to her room. I take it I can't hold her anymore. This is hurting me after the past two nights all I have wanted to do is hold her smell her, feel her skin on mine.

I get up early in the next morning, Em had ordered us room service and while she was looking at her laptop at the dining room table. “Morning I hope you're hungry. I ordered us breakfast” she smiles. OK, she's in good form. “Did you get some sleep? You look well, refresh” I ask. “No sleep, feel like crap, but One more night and we're out of here.” She makes a straight smile of annoyance. OK, she's putting on a front, I get it. “Tell, you what Em. While we're here we can have breakfast, finish the proposal and go to the beach for the afternoon, how does that sound”. I asked her hoping to cheer her up. “Sure, why not. The Beach in December. Sounds great.” She smiles. So, I'm going to take it she not ****** at me. Thank goodness.

Emily’s POV.

Daniel and I had breakfast. We went over the proposal and we were happy with the work. We got our swimming suits. I put on a maxi dress over mine. Daniel put track bottoms and a T shirt. The beach was a 30 minute walk away. So, we ordered a car when we got there, we booked some surfboard. I did some surfing back home in our holidays in the North Coast. We do have beautiful beaches, just not the weather. I stepped out of the maxi dress expecting to see Daniel eye r****g me, but he was playing it cool after the s**t last night. But this didn't stop me checking him out in the shorts, sexy I thought. Double standards or what. We had fun for a couple of hours. Then went back to the hotel, starving. We didn't even go to the room to change and wash up. We just went into the bar bistro and grab some pub grub. After eating it was nearly 7pm. We had an early flight, so we packed and went to our own rooms, not talking about the nights spent cuddling. I really missed his arms, his warmth, I missed him kissing me. His Silk lips, OK, I didn't miss the beard, but when I think back to when he was Batman, my heart skipped a beat. I have butterflies in my belly. I need to find a boyfriend to distract me from him. Forget the rules of no dating. I'm going crazy.

Daniel woke me the next morning we went to the airport, first class. This was like two large lazy boys in your own wee booth. We just relaxed and I fell back to sleep. I didn't even remember taking off. I woke up with Daniel's arms around me and drool on his shirt. He was sleeping too. The airline Stewart told us to put our safety belts on, Daniel woke and seeing the position we were in. “Oh **** sorry Em” he said trying to wake himself up. “No, I'm not sorry. I just drooled all over your shirt.” I gave him a I’m sorry look. He just chuckled and didn’t say anytime. We were home well, New York home.

After we returned from California, Daniel and me kept everything professional in the office. The only time we seen each other outside of the office was business lunches and dinners. We kept everything civil and as a couple of days had passed, we were back to her usual banter. Lacey was relieved as she was getting p***** *off with Daniel being a grump again and a work acholic. It was a week before Christmas and I've been out shopping. I had sent my gifts back home for my family, but I didn't get anything for Daniel's family. I didn't want to go empty handed. So I decided after today morning meeting I would ask about his family so I can get some ideas. I don't have a lot of money, but just something small is better than nothing. We were in the morning briefing Everything was going good, so we broke for lunch and then we had a meeting with the team at 2pm. “Before I go,” I turned to Daniel as everyone had just left, “I want to buy Ruby, Chad and the twins, something for Christmas.” He wasn't paying attention to me. “Hey, are you ignoring me?” “What sorry? No. What are you saying?” he looked lost in thought. “I want to get your family guests for Christmas,” “You don't have to do that,” he replied. “But I want to.” He told me a couple of ideas for the kids and what they were into and what her husband Chad was into. Which gave me a couple options for gifts. Then he told me to go to lunch.

As the week was drawn in, Sean, Sinead and Roisin were all getting ready to head home. I was really starting to feel sad so I threw myself into work and shopping. On the 23rd December I left work and went home. I was sitting watching a Christmas movies and wrapping presents. I didn't spend much money 'cause I didn't have it. I had finished wrapping presents and sipping on my wine. When the door knocked, I jumped up and answered it.

Daniel was standing in the doorway with a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. “Fancy some company” he asked. “What are you doing here?” “My mum and aunt Pearl are drinking at mine and I'm not coming here to listen to them try to run my life. So, can I ask, as a friend, can I hide here for a while?” He said with his pleading eyes. “Of course, you can, you have wine and chocolate. I've let men and for less,” I smiled cheekily at him. I pulled a blanket up off the bed and grabbed some popcorn, wine and chocolate kicked off his shoes and cuddled into each other while watching the Grinch. Daniel hadn’t seen it, but it was like opening his brain up to his childhood Christmases He was loving it. After the movie it was late. “Do you wanna stay?” I asked him, “I didn't Think that's a good idea,” He said. “OK. Yeah, whatever you think.” I gave him a sad smile. I would love to stay in his arms. After California I had missed it. He stroked my face, place a soft kiss on my lips, just a soft long pack, closing my eyes and leaned into it to deepen the kiss he pulled away. “Thank you,” he said. He got up to leave “Goodnight, Daniel. See you Christmas morning,” I said. He stopped at the door and turn saying “Would you like to stay at mine tomorrow night? So, you're not alone Christmas Eve,” he asked. “Is that the only reason?” I replied with a small smile. “You know it's not,” he said. “I'll send a car for you.” And he left. What the hell? My mind is going wild right now. I've never felt so excited about anyone or anything, but tomorrow can't come quick enough.

Daniels POV.

Holy **** that was so hard to say no to staying the night with her, but I knew I couldn't contain myself. Plus aunt Pearl and Mum would have freaked out if I didn't come home. They always come two days early to prepare the food and drink my wine fridge dry. But I just couldn't listen to them go on about who Em is and what my relationship was and why haven't they met her. I just couldn't cope with it all. When I closed the door at Em’s apartment, I could hardly breathe. I had to get out of here before I burst back through that door and take her fully but I know she a good girl. I went down to the driver. When I got home the smell of apple and cinnamon was all over the place. It was feeling a lot like Christmas. Pearl and mum had decorated the apartment with every inch of its life. It was a nice change because all that I've seen is my office and this boring place. It was quite something. It was very quiet when I arrived so, I knew they were sleeping. Thank goodness I wanted to go to bed with Em on my mind.

Emily's POV.

Christmas Eve I was putting all a presence into Christmas sacks when my buzzer went “Hello.” “Hi Miss Patterson, I'm your driver.” “Oh, OK just give me a minute” I call back to him. I didn't need to put a bag together because my nice new clothes and underwear was all in Daniel spare room. I just grabbed my phone, key’s and presents and headed downstairs. The driver helped me with the bags. We arrived at Daniels before noon. The driver helped me up to the penthouse. I knocked the door expecting Daniel to answer it. The next thing I knew there was two very beautiful 60-year-old women standing there. “Your here,” they shout together. One of the ladies grab me one into a hug and then pass me to the other lady. “Hello,” I said with a toothy smile. “Oh darling, you are beautiful. It's so nice to meet you. I'm Crystal and this is Pearl. I'm Daniel's mother and this is his aunt.” She said with such a cheerful spirit and soft voice. I walked in feeling overwhelmed not just by the reception, but Daniel’s apartment looked amazing. It was like every Christmas movie you ever seen. “Holy ****” I said without thinking. “You like it darling. So much nicer than the way that boring bachelor keeps it. Would you agree?” Pearl asked me “Totally it should be Christmas here all the time.” I smiled “Oh, I like her already,” Crystal said. “Mum, aunt Pearl, who are you?” He stopped and looked at me. “What are you doing here? I told you I'd send a car.” Daniel said. “You did. I was barely up.” I looked at him as if he had two heads. “We sent Tony early,” Crystal said “We were bored so we wanted company and asked Tony to go get your beautiful date,” Pearl added. “Not a date, more a charity case.” I added. “Nonsense. You are our guest and there's no more Chat like that, you hear me, Missy,” Crystal replied. “OK, I maybe a guess, but you better have something for me to do.” I insisted on helping no matter what. The day went well, I put my gifts under the tree, and helped cook in the kitchen. Even had to go to Daniel's office to reply to emails for the business world that never sleeps. In Fairness it was mostly Christmas pop-up cards to all our customers and staff. After dinner we decided to teach everyone to play sh*thead the card game as well as poker, and chase the Ace. The craic was 90. “I have to ask you, ladies. What were you named after?” With curiosity. “Well, our Daddy was a Jewish jeweler in Boston, so he named us after precious gems. But when I married an Irishman. He got to name his first child, so he called him Daniel and I called our daughter Ruby.” Crystal replied, smiling. After saying that, that is so cool. “Well, I'm Emily and I'm Irish so I should be an emerald like an Irish gem.” I chuckled. “I'll agree to that.” Smile Daniel, “Definitely an Irish Gem.” That what made me blush for the first time. We all cleaned up Pearl and Crystal went to bed. The atmosphere in the kitchen was tense after the kiss last night. It's like our feelings were conflict it. Then my phone rings, breaking the tension. I answered it to mum calling “Hi mum Merry Christmas.” I answered my phone. Daniel gives me a small smile as I leave him and head into the living room to speak to mum in private. 20 minutes later I returned to the kitchen. Saddened, I went to get a glass of water. Everyone at home was getting ready for Christmas and I was missing it. Everyone had gone to bed. I was feeling all alone. They I walked down to the guest room. Daniels door was ajar. “Hey,” I called in pushing the door open. Daniel was set in bed looking through his phone topless in his Super King sized bed. With the coverage just covering his lower half “Hey you, OK”, he asked. “No, I really miss home.” I said with sad face. He pulled back his blankets, slapped the bed to join him. “OK, but no funny business. I don't want to be take advantage off in my vulnerable condition.” I remarked in a sarcastic manner. “You're safe with me as long as you behave yourself.” He smiled. He looked so hot in the dim lighting from the bedside lamps. I really just needed to feel loved, i wanted to be cherished, cared about and I have really missed him. His cuddles, his body, his smell. Why can't I have someone who is not my boss or American and just lived back home? I pulled my Christmas jumper and jeans off. “Hey, hey, what are you doing?” Daniel interrupts me “What” looking up at him, pulling off my socks as I was standing there in Black plan knickers and bra. “Why are you stripping off?” The look of confusion and panic. “Calm yourself. I can't be a**** going back into my room to changed. Wise up, You've seen me in a bikini for crying out loud.” I snapped at him. “Plus, it's a f****** king size, so just move over.” “No, go over to my drawer and get a T shirt on. Because if you don't, you'll wake up my little friend.” He said panicked, raising his eyebrows, “ha-ha little” I knew what he meant. So, I go to his chest of drawers pulling out one of his T-shirt and pull it on. He gives me aside were smile, its so cute.