Danika

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'i can't just sit here. I'm going out' Danika had a shower and got dressed then grabbed her important belongings before exiting her room and locked the door. 'shes out of her room' the men stood up while Danika walked downstairs. Danika walked out the front door disappointing everyone "she hasn't eaten since Friday afternoon" "hopefully she has gone to eat" xavion walked out and looked around 'shes in no rush. Rylan enjoyed his night on Friday but there was no convincing Danika. She hasn't left her room since that night. It's now Sunday. I want to speak to her but she's numb and it doesn't matter what I say, she isn't going to listen'.
Entering her favourite cafe, Danika walked to the counter. "Danika, would you like a menu?" Danika nodded "here you go. I will come get your order shortly" Danika nodded again and walked to the single seater table. 'im not even hungry. I lost my appetite knowing my life has ended before I even got to live it'. Danika looked over the menu while vandal and Jason entered the cafe. 'men again' 'she hasn't spoken and I don't think she will. Her voice is very soft but I could hear the pain' 'shes chosen to sit at a single seater table' "gentlemen are you dining in?" "Yes thanks" "here is a menu for meals and drinks. Please find a table. I will come get your order shortly" "thanks" "thank you".
Choosing the table beside Danika, both guys sat down. 'i don't even want to eat but I have to force something down' "Danika, are you ready?" Danika nodded and pointed at the latte and the burger and chips with a side of gravy. "I will put that in for you. How about a sweet on top. You look like you need it" Danika nodded "perfect. That one is on the house. Gentlemen?" 'she didn't speak' Jason swallowed hard as more men entered "a vanilla thick shake and your hct croissant please" "sure" "the same for the drink and the chicken wrap please" "not a problem. I will organise those for you".
"We can find a bigger table for everyone" xavion looked at danika as she had no interest in them. "Danika. We are all eating. You can join us" "don't tell her what she can do" "her behaviour.." "I said don't" "it was her loss" "would you shut the fuck up before I make you" 'they just had to follow. Fucking sheep and their noises' Danika stared at her hands while waiting for her meal and drinks. 'they can do whatever the fuck they like. I have no interest in them. I just want to be with mom and Damon. With opa and Oma. They are all at peace. I want to be at peace'.
"Here Danika. I know you have your meal coming but I think this pudding with your latte is a nice treat" Danika looked at Lynda "I know" Danika nodded. Lynda walked away and Danika turned her eyes to her latte and chocolate pudding. 'sweets before lunch. Alright' eating the pudding, Danika took in the flavours as the pudding melted in her mouth 'this is definitely home made. She's incredible at baking' 'my daughter is really out of sorts. She's refusing to speak again. I was hoping that once she started, she would continue. I have longed to hear her voice. Longed to hear her laugh and see her smile but all we got was her speech at the graduation. Not a laugh, not a smile and not another word'.
"What are the plans for today?" "Work" "good. We need to keep moving" "it's shows he's ready to go" "we know he is" "she will be good to work with" "you can't even keep up with her. You wouldn't be working with her" "what?" "She won't work in a team unless the team matches her. You aren't it" 'dad stated we would work together. Seeing her at the graduation, she's hot. Has an attitude but is exactly the type I want. She shows no interest in anyone. I'm hoping I can be that person'.
'that was delicious' Danika lowered her spoon to the plate and pushed it to the edge before looking out the window. 'look at all of them smiling and enjoying life. This is unfair. I'm thrilled for them though'. Lynda walked over to danika and lowered her meal down "there you go Danika. Eat what you can. Do you need anything else?" Danika shook her head no. "you know how to speak" Lynda rolled her eyes "I know you can. Obviously people don't know how to stay out of another's business" Danika nodded as she pulled the plate towards herself "this won't get you out of.." "SAY ONE MORE FUCKING WORD. I DARE YOU" all the men sat silent while Danika didn't pay attention to any of them. 'fuck this. As soon as I am done eating, I'm going to the hotel. Lets see them fucking try to stop me. May as well drink. Oh Danika when you graduate I don't care if you drink. You will' Danika ate her meal and drank the rest of her latte before cleaning up her dishes and stood up. "Danika, we will all be leaving after we eat" Danika took her dishes to the counter "thank you Danika" Danika nodded and paid for her meal before exiting the cafe. 'far out. She has no interest In wanting to be in our company. These men don't know how to stop'.
Danika jogged to the hotel and walked inside. "Danika, in a rush?" "No. I want a scotch thanks" Carlos grinned "Danika Hart?" Carlos nodded "Danika, I'm.." "Ronaldo. I know" Ronaldo grinned "I hear you haven't been speaking" "when I choose too. Have you been well" "wow. It's been a very long time. We are all planning to sit at a table. I'd like for you to join us" "okay" Carlos grinned 'i knew they would want to see her. They were close with Ludwig. She chose a good day to come in'. Danika thanked Carlos for the drink and walked over to the table where Ronaldo, Stanley, Klaus, Felix and Wolfgang sat. "You are a very beautiful girl now but very troubled. You do not want this life?" "No" "of course they are pressuring her" the men entering the hotel, Carlos, Ronaldo, Stanley, Felix and Wolfgang looked at all of them. "What the fuck are you doing? Sitting there with old men.." "who is this little kid thinking he can speak down to Ludwig's granddaughter?" 'shit. They are my fathers men' "she doesn't even know you.." "I SUGGEST YOU BACK THE FUCK BACK KID" Danika sculled her drink as worry ran through xavion. "DANIKA. ANOTHER?" Danika nodded 'right. She won't speak when they are around' Danika pointed at Wolfgang "I've been very well miss. I don't miss those days at all. Living my life now" Danika nodded "like you want" Danika nodded "her life.." Ronaldo raised his gun aiming it at Simon. "You may want to rethink how you speak to and about Danika. Ludwig may not be with us anymore but it doesn't mean she is not protected" "there is no need for that. I'm sure Simon will pull his head in" Carlos lowered another scotch on the table in front of Danika. "What is that?" "Scotch" "SCOTCH.." "she is nineteen am I correct?" "Yes" "finished school miss?" Danika nodded "not allergic obviously. Enjoy that" "she is still under xavions roof" "did you receive your opas residence?" Danika nodded "good for you. He always said he was setting you up for life. He knew you would be happy there" "she isn't married. She can stay at home" "with all of these men?" "Protection. You know how it is" "I do know that she is highly trained. She's been taught things no-one else has been taught by the best. Are you wanting marriage and kids?" Danika shook her head no. 'she doesn't want marriage or kids?' "is there a reason?" Danika shrugged. "Speak up" "she doesn't need to speak. It's her choice. There is one thing you should know, actions speak louder than words" 'exactly what Danika said at her graduation' "she's only young. She has a chance to change her mind" "maybe so but it is her decision. I'm sure she will want to get out and live her life before She even thinks about that" "do you men usually just stand up?" "It looks like we are staying" 'good for them'