Danika

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Sitting down at the table, Danika looked over the menu. 'it changes every day. Must be the days' xavion sitting on one side of her, vandal sat on the other. 'my father and one of his men. Great. I would've sat at the end if they put a chair there. Hmm crispy bocconcini with tomato chilli sauce for my starter. Rosemary garlic lamb cutlets with chips and salsa with a side of gravy. The apple pie sounds good too' the front door opening, Danika held in her annoyance knowing exactly who it is "hey everyone. Dinner?" "We sure are" "a dinner and drinks for Damon. He was always a big eater" "and liked a drink" xavion nodded "it looks like we need to set up more tables" "I will give you a hand" 'i can already see how this is going to play out. He's going to give his seat to Rylan so Rylan is beside Danika. She has no interest in him or anything else' Danika looked at April "yes" Teresa chuckled "go on miss" April ran around the table while Danika stood up and sculled her drink. Approaching the bar, Danika made sure April was safe. "Both of you are ready to order?" Danika nodded then pointed to April. "Hey hun" "Gunther" Gunther sat down beside Teresa and put his arm behind her back just wanting to keep her close. "April needs to decide what she wants" "she has".
'what can I get for you miss?" "How many are you having?" Danika put three fingers up. "Yep" Carlos laughed "can I please get the bread sticks with cheese sauce. The nuggets with sauce and the chocolate pudding" "you sure can. Danika?" "The crispy bocconcini with tomato chilli sauce for my starter. Rosemary garlic lamb cutlets with chips and salsa with a side of gravy. The apple pie for dessert and two of those drinks that you made please" "all in. The kitchen will be busy tonight. Ahh.." Danika nodded 'she knows. Shes not stupid' "stay loaded Danika" xavions chest raised 'he doesn't want to hurt her. I shouldn't have let him sit there. It won't end well. The men will watch him like a hawk'. "
"Your drinks" Danika nodded and picked them up. "Where do I sit?" Danika sighed and walked to a two seater table. "We are having dinner..." "No one left April's seat free" Teresa stood up and walked over to April "I'm sorry sweetheart" "we will add another chair" "where? down the fucking end near the guy who hurt her?" "I DIDNT MEAN TO HURT HER" "YOU SHOULD NEVER TOUCH ANYONE WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT. EXACTLY LIKE YOU MEN HAVE DONE WITH DANIKA" "let's not start fights. Everyone can move down" "he can move. Danika will keep April safe" "I'm not moving" "she doesn't have interest in you" "he can sit there".
Everyone moving down, Danika waited for April to move then followed suit. Even though her hands are full it would only take a split second for Danika to pull a weapon. Carter held in his laughter as Danika sat down and pulled her chair closer to vandal "are we getting cosy?" Danika looked at vandal "ehh" carter chuckled "did you get to watch the full video" Danika nodded "we did great right?" Alex laughed as Danika smirked "beat us then" Danika nodded then tapped her watch "I heard tomorrow" danika looked at Otto and he nodded. Danika nodded then had a sip of her drink. Conversations flowing around the table, Danika looked at vandal as he nudged her "what?" "I saw that" Danika nodded "just hit him" "THERE WILL BE NO VIOLENCE" "do you even know what was happening?" Simon turned his eyes "raising your voice for no reason. Throwing orders thinking you are tough" "nah just hurts innocent kids" Simon slammed his hands on the table "this is enough. He didn't mean to hurt April" "he's mean. They took me from my mommy to try to hurt Danika" "we weren't going to hurt her" "I don't trust you" "you are safe and that's what matters April. I give my word that I will save you at every point if I can" "oh so now.." "shut up" "why the fuck.." "LANGUAGE. THERE IS A KID PRESENT" "why are you here?" "Cos unlike you, she likes me" Danika looked at carter "yeah" Shannon chuckled when Danika raised her glass and sculled the first one. "You don't need.." Danika hit rylans hand away from her glass and grabbed it. "Don't touch her drink" "or tell her what to do. She's older than you and her own person".
"Dani look" Danika looked at April as she showed a picture of an eagle. Danika grinned "it's you. The strongest bird in the world" "that too miss. Fast, protected, beautiful and strong" "I like them. When I heard you call her eagle. I looked them up" "I know you have an interest in animals. What is your favourite?" "Ooo that's a hard one. There are many wonderful animals in the world but tiger is my favourite" "we have him at home" "what?" Teresa shrugged "he makes April happy. Needs a home and she already loves him" "mommy let him sleep with me last night. He didn't like a flea bath though" "most house cars don't like water" "I know but he was itchy and needed a bath. Mommy did it. He hid for a little bit then curled up to me" "it sounds like you have a really good friend". "I said no cats" "I said don't involve our daughter too" Gunther dropped his head "fine".
"Mommy can I show Danika?" Teresa grinned and grabbed out her phone. Teresa handed her phone to Danika. 'orange and white. He's so cute' Danika smiled April's way "she loves him too" Danika nodded "can I see?" April showed Shannon "a ginger cat. Yeah hes cute. He's very young too" "he is. He's sweet" "I'm thrilled to hear that" 'hes good with kids. Protected my daughter too' "I need to thank you again Shannon. What you did for April means a lot" "no kid should be exposed to that" "danika kicked his butt" the guys laughed as Rylan swallowed hard. 'she threw my own knife back at me'. "Oh, we best order" "yeah we should. Danika and April already have" "it's polite to wait" "food is more important than talking" April looked at carter "I like you" Teresa chuckled as carter spoke "I like you too" "hmm. Danika needs good friends that she can spend time with" danikas eyes widened "they are mean to her. Are you?" "No. I annoy her though" "playfully" "so?" Danika let a small laugh slip "are you drilling carter?" "They can take her out to have fun" "they can" "Danika has a job to do" "does she?" "Yes" "what's that?" "None of your business" "well stay out of hers" 'oh this is priceless' "you don't belong here" "yes he does" "you can be quiet" "speak to her like that again and I will smash your head to the table" "she's just a kid" "so are you. Many years of experience. I could have you six feet under in a second and so can she" "go order Rylan" when Rylan stood up and walked to the bar, April slid under the table and moved to sit beside Danika. "Hi" the men laughed as Danika pretended April scared her. "ooo I got you" Danika grinned and kissed April's head. Carter slid April's drink over and Danika put it in front of April. "Rylan was sitting there" "originally xavion. He moved and so did Rylan. She can stay there if she wants" "I want to sit with Danika" "that seat.." "is hers now. He can move elsewhere" the front door slamming open, Danika hid April until she saw who it was. "Dad" Ernst looked around. Spotting Danika he walked her way. "Dad.." Danika stood up and faced Ernst. "I would like you to remove that hood" Danika removed the hood from her head "she needs to keep it off" "you don't know her needs, little boy. Shut it" "what I was sitting.. move" Danika stepped to the side and blocked April "I was sitting there" "xavion was originally" "I said move" April sat still and sipped her drink. "There is a seat on the other side. I can see it clear as day" "who.." "Rylan. No" Danika held the chair in but made sure April wasn't squished. 'danika is on edge. She has company she doesn't like'.