Chapter 4: New sensations

Venessa's pov.

I woke up with Layla on my mind feeling giddy inside.

My phone flashed and I answered it quickly once I saw it was her.

(Phone Call between Layla and Venessa)

Vee: Is it weird that I miss you even though I saw you last night?

Lay: I guess we both weird than because I needed to hear your voice atleast.

Vee: I want to see your are,you free at 7pm?

Lay: I am now. Did you plan something or I should take you to my place.

Vee: Yes I planned something and you should pick me up to go to your place.

Lay: I can't wait to see you finally. I really enjoyed our kiss.

Vee: Me too and we will do it again without interruption.

Lay: uh shit today is my best friend's birthday.

Can you be my plus one?

Vee: As long as I'm with you I'm sure I'll have a blast where ever we go.

Lay: The theme of the party Is white and gold.

I don't own any of that can we going shopping at 12?

Vee: Sure, I've already finished my work I'll go hand it in and text you the office address.

Lay: alright see you soon gorgeous.

(Layla ended the call.)

I got up on my bed and jumped on it excitedly,

Failing to contain my happiness inside.

My heart felt full for the first time in a long time.

I skipped to the bathroom and spinned as I waltz with an invisible person.

I hummed smiling as I brushed my teeth and sang and danced in the shawor.

I've never felt this motivated since the high school dance.

I was done bathing and dried my body and hair.

Oh man I should dress to kill today, Layla will fetch me so I need to look business chic.

I wore a black leather pencil skirt that had slits on either side.

A red blouse that was a chop top but my tummy didn't show because skirt is a high waist.

I wore black pencil heels and applied nude make-up.

Than I went down stairs for breakfast. My Paps Derran was shirtless in his sweat pants drinking coffee,

Reading a book.

Huge muscles and abs showing with piercings and tattoos.

All the girls love him and he also has a way with words.

Being gay has never stopped him from flirting with girls.

I guess he likes how much power he held when he did that.

My daddy Denise was never jelousy because one look at him and the girls would flock to him.

He would always blush and ask for my help.

He once said that if Darren wanted to try it with a girl he would support it,

But he would die from embarrassment.

Darren only smirked and said he will think about it.

I pretended like my earphone were on when they are not, just to ease drop.

Since I never got caught I listened on some really heavy stuff and died from embarrassment.

I hugged Paps and he smiled kissing the top of my head as he put his book down.

"I feel sorry for the people who you work with, they won't get any work done,

Looking at you."

Said Paps as we both laughed. We shared the same personality sort of.

My boldness definitely came from him.

My inner warmth came from daddy Denise but I never showed that side to just anyone.

"What about me? Where's my good morning?

I woke up early to make your favorite yet you only acknowledging Darren.

How is that fair mmh?"

Said Denise dramatically faking hurt and I ran to hug him.

He lifted me up and span us around.

"I'm 26! I know I'm light but you can't keep doing that!"

I said between laughs, I guess somethings never changed.

"Well you still my daughter and you just so cute,

I couldn't resist."

Said Denise before putting me done.

"You seem happier today. Was the date great?

Whose the best dad in the world?"

Said Denise and was answered arrogantly by Darren.

"It's obviously me."

Said Darren smirking before drinking his coffee.

Now was my chance to tell them I won't be coming home.

Denise was speechless looking at me without blinking.

He was the one who didn't want me to move for my job.

He called everyday,

if I didn't answer my phone, he would show up the next day at my door step.

Yet people think his the relaxed parent. Looks are deceiving.

Darren smiled before nodding that he heard me,

to which I smiled too.

"What if you get food poisoning Venessa?

Why haven't I met this friend huh?"

Said Denise pacing as he bite his thumb nail.

Darren laughed at his panicked state before drinking his coffee.

"You will call if anything happens right baby girl?"

Asked Darren to which I agreed immediately.

"Denise let her live, she's an adult, Don't inspire her to move away just to attend more events."

Said Darren chuckling when Denise glared at him.

"Oh I'm sorry for being worried about my baby!

It's my job as a parent to look after our daughter!

Show me this friend and the one your going with.

Give me their numbers and their addresses so I can kick their ass if you get hurt."

Said Denise with a straight face unwaving.

I gave him my phone after Dailing Layla's number.

Denise had a rough childhood that left him paranoid.

(Phone call between Denise Dove and Layla Mayors)

Layla: Hey lover.....

Denise: Layla? Is that you?

Layla: uhhem yes Mr. Dove, uhm why you have Venessa's phone?

Did something happen?

Denise: Yes it did,

she said you'll text me the address of where the party is and the number of the birthday boy.

Layla: Uhm ofcorse Sir, I'll send it right now.

(Layla hung up)

"I know your girlfriend didn't just hang up on me!"

Said Denise looking at my phone in disbelief.

A message came through with Mr. Cole's number and a house address.

He sent it to his phone smiling in relief.

"Now I can relax, if you don't come back tomorrow I'll know which people to call."

Said Denise content he left the kitchen leaving me with an embarrassed Darren.

"Baby girl he will get better with time. I'm sorry his suffocating you like this.

I've tried talking to him about it and he accused me of not caring about you."

Said Darren looking defeated, uncomfortable with what he just witness.

It bothered him way more than it bothered me,

Because his parents are hippies.

Darren has known freedom all his life and didn't appreciate Denise's approach as a parent.

But he loved him and was tired of fighting him about it.

"It's okay Paps, it makes me feel loved. He might tone down if I get married."

I joked and we both laughed.

I ate my breakfast sitting next to Darren and he shared an adventurous story about his childhood.

It was a blessing being back home and being around my dads.

After a plate of pancakes, blue berry jam and orange juice I was ready for the day.

I got up and took my plate with Darren's and washed it.

I hugged Darren before going to hug Denise.

"I hope they not over working you!"

Said Denise before kissing my head.

"I'm a professional, it's child play at this point."

I said smiling, we said our goodbyes and I took my car keys and left.

The drive to the office is awesome, my heavy metal Playlist gave me concert vibes.

I walked in greeting the secretary Pete.

And rode the elevator in a good mood.

I knocked at my new bosses office and heard her respond behind it.

"Come in." She said in a sooth harp like voice.

"Are those the files that are due next week?

You need help with them?"

She asked tilting her head to the side.

"No Mam I'm finished with them."

I said sitting down when she gestured for me to do so.

She looked at me shocked before going through it page by page.

"Remarkable. I love your work. You have a bright future Miss Dove."

She said getting up from her seat to go around her desk to stand behind me.

Her hands touched my shoulders making me flinch.

I slowly relaxed into the message forgetting where I was.

"I was nervous hiring someone my age because I thought you wouldn't respect me.

Thinking that since it's my dad's company than everything landed on my lap."

She said Massaging me so well that I closed my eyes.

Rebecca Williams knew how to massage.

"I think we will be close friends, I like people who are efficient.

Keep this up and you'll fly through the ranks Miss Dove."

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Said Miss Williams still massaging my shoulders.

"Mam she came to pick up Venessa."

Said Pete nervously.

Miss Williams looked at who the person was and frozed shocked.

I stood up and saw just how angry Layla was.

What the hell was going on here? Layla better not cost me my job.

Pete stood awkwardly looking guilty while Miss Williams recovered and became indifferent.

she was on gaurd looking at me.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow Miss Dove.

Again, wonderful work today keep it up."

Said Miss Williams looking at me with a reserved small smile.

Her eyes looked at me warmly before she went back to her seat and opened her laptop.