'Noted. Boss.' (GirlxGirl) (BossxIntern)

Bonus Chapter 1 - A Thousand Times Yes

*Song: Bless The Broken Road by Travis Atreo*

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Three years later—

Danielle's POV:

*Sound of Slow Rise ringtone*

'Hmm...Dani, shut it will you?'

I feel a not-so-gentle push on my shoulder that forces me out of my deep sleep. I reluctantly flip onto my back and reach for my phone.

9 am. So bloody early but I have to get up. I flutter my eyes open, adjusting to the way-too-bright sunlight, letting out a groan as I stop the alarm.

I've grown so much used to the Spanish hours in the past five months. Nobody works until it's close to lunchtime. And at three in the afternoon, it's time for breaks and snacks.

So bloody chill.

Why did I have to open a gallery right after we moved here?

We could've enjoyed the Barcelona sunshine and beach for a few months.

Because I'm a workaholic. That's right. I couldn't even wait until we're properly settled to start working again.

I tilt my head to my right, seeing Sage's bare chest rise and fall regularly, indicating that she's still in her dreams.

The beams of light scatter on her tanned skin against the white sheet, making her look somewhat heavenly. I can't seem to avert my gaze.

Until a loud cough breaks my short-lived admiration.

'Ahem, ahem, ahem...' Sage jumps up, grabbing the water bottle on the nightstand and taking a gulp.

'I still don't get it. How can you choke on your own saliva in your sleep?' I shake my head helplessly, discarding the idea of surprising her with a nice in-bed breakfast completely.

'Honestly, I don't know either.' She pats her chest and lets out a sigh, looking oddly cute.

'Anyway, since you're awake, why don't you go make us breakfast? I'm craving scrambled eggs and hams.'

I smirk and wink at Sage's pouting face before going into the bathroom and preparing myself for the day.

In fifteen minutes, I take a quick shower and put on my makeup and a light blue sleeveless pantsuit that matches my eyes.

I walk into the open kitchen and am delighted to see the two plates of food and two cups of English breakfast tea on the island.

Of course, and the woman swinging in nothing but an oversized T-shirt, exposing her also delicious-looking thighs.

Fantastic view. I shift my focus to the food before she notices the longing in my eyes.

How the table has turned, now I'm the one staring. I mock myself internally. And I thought I was better than this.

I take a bite of the scrambled egg. Perfect as usual.

No need to inform her though. She is smiling at me proudly, meaning my face must've given me away.

'Tell me, did you have a good sleep before you choked?' Well, can't let you stay cocky for too long. I smirk at Sage, teasing her with the previous incident.

She scowls and gives me a dirty look, 'I actually did.' She adds, 'I was having a very hot dream.' Now she's grinning like an idiot.

'Oh? I guess I didn't wear you out last night after all.' I squint my eyes at her in the way I know intimidates her, 'I'll note that for tonight.'