Hunter’s POV

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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

“That is not true, Mr. Divenson. It just happens that I worry about Madeline.” He responded.

“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.

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

“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.

“Are you sure about that, Mr. Divenson?” He asked, and I can tell he couldn’t believe what I said.

“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.

“Please, be gentle with Madeline, Mr. Divenson.” He said.

“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.

“Yes, Sir,” Cal answered, and he walks to the door and gets out of my office quickly.

I 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.

I 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.

“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.

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

“Are you sure, Mr. Divenson?” He asked.

“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.

As 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.

I 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.

And 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.

I 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.

“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.

“Now, if you will excuse me for a while, Maddie.” I said and turned away from her as I stride towards Lydia.

“Hello, Lydia!” I greeted her.

“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.

“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.

“I am sorry, Mr. Divenson, but I can’t say no to someone who is in need.” Lydia replied.

“Of course, I understand that is why I felt thankful that you saved her.” I replied.

“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.

“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.