Danika

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Danika entered the hotel with her head held high. "What's with the hood. You haven't worn it on your head lately" Danika removed her hood while looking at Carlos "if you haven't realised, it's fucking cold out there" Carlos laughed "it is. It seems the word got out that you would be here. They have been waiting" Danika only nodded "what can I get you?" "A scotch sounds great. Ehh.. make it three" "before or after our chat" "then join me" Ernst sat down while Carlos made the drinks. "I understand you are quite short. That's due to the way I handled things. We want everything back the way it was" "I don't" "minus the violence. It's time to move forward from that" "it's not something anyone wanted. Well maybe those who are dead" Georgia gasped "what?" "Who is dead?" "No one we care about" "oh thank god. Sorry I was busting to go to the toilet and over heard" "it's fine".
"How was the time with your family?" "It was good" "you spent your birthday with them. That must've been nice?" "The reason was to meet April's boyfriend. But yes it was pleasant" "a good kid?" "Very much so" "dating before her older cousin" "it's what she wants. We all have different thoughts in life" "very true. Now the threats are over. What are your thoughts?" "Just like I have been. I plan to live my life how I see fit. Work and play. It's what I want" "then stick to it. Your training has fallen?" "No. Just not as intense. I keep myself fit" "good. You do have a gun on you" "I'm aware of that. He can take the shot if he really wants" "this is what we have worried about" "why?. I'm happy with my life. If it is to end, I have already accomplished what I wanted to" 'okay that's a way to look at it' Ernst put his hand up and Craine lowered his weapon. "she knew" "of course she knew. Shes not stupid. Just doesn't care" "well she should" "you tell her that" "you had a gun aimed at Danika?" "Yeah" Samara pressed her lips shut "we know how Danika works" "she's not a job. She's human" "not what he meant" 'why would they do that?'. "Will you be joining everyone?" "Yes. I told Wolfgang I would" "then let's go" Danika sculled her second glass and grabbed her third one. "You drove?" "No. I don't drink and drive" "glad to hear that. We don't need another disaster" Danika nodded.
"Wow" Danika internally grinned as Wolfgang, Ronaldo, Stanley and Klaus stood up. "Those years have only increased your beauty" "it's wonderful to see you men" Danika hugged all of them "it's wonderful to see you. Has life been well?" "Very much so. For all of you?" "Very. We are enjoying our retirement. We hear many have been concerned about your welfare" "all of us" "I have been safe and sound" "I'm thrilled to hear that. Please join us" Danika nodded and sat down next to Wolfgang. "OF COURSE SHE CHOOSES TO SIT NEXT TO YOU" "I'VE ALWAYS BEEN BETTER CARLOS" everyone at the table laughed. "There is something different about you" Danika looked at Wolfgang "something like what?" "She's even more beautiful" "not that. Hmm I just can't pick it. Still single?" "Yes" "haven't slept with anyone?" "Oh now we are digging deep" Danika chuckled "no" "WHAT?. YOU ARE TWENTY EIGHT" "yep. Still young" Wolfgang grinned "hmm hooked up with anyone?" "No" "alright. It doesn't involve males then" "you are joking right?" "She's not. She has always stated she doesn't want marriage or kids" "does everyone know this?" "Yes" "why not?" "It's not for me" "it could be. You are brilliant with April" "I have what I need" "your career isn't everything" "no. I have my career, my freedom, my family.." "whoa. That's changed" Danika internally grinned "you don't call anyone your family" "April is" Wolfgang grinned "she always has been" "that's right. She made me say I.. adore her" "ah-huh. Just another word right?" "Yeah.." Wolfgang laughed "how did that sit?" "It made her happy" "I bet it did. See love is a powerful thing" "yeah. I'm hungry" everyone laughed "that will never change" "you like someone" danikas eyes widened "sorry?" "You do" "nuh. I'm not believing that. It takes one person to climb mountains, jump electric fences, break down a ten foot brick wall, crawl through quicksand.." Danika chuckled "a lot of security there" "and a net over the top so they can't move for that to happen" carter internally grinned 'she found someone to match her. I can bet on it'. Danikas phone ringing, everyone looked at her. "It's him".
"Hey" "YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT. HEAVEN HAD BABIES" Danika chuckled "she wasn't due for two more weeks" "maybe we got the dates wrong. They are so cute.." "NO MORE APRIL" "YOU CANT JUST LET THEM ALL GO" "I SAID.." "YES. YOU SAID YES" Danika laughed "need me to tell him?" "I'm keeping one" "UGH. TERESA, ITS TURNING INTO A CAT FARM" "YOU LOVE THEM" "so you called me so you could argue with your dad about keeping a kitten?" "Yeah" Danika chuckled "okay it's not a guy" "huh. Oh speaking of.." "April. Cut it out" "what? He's good looking and will treat her well" "I'm out for dinner" "that old excuse.." "many are here" "YEAH WE ARE" "that's carter" "yep. The annoying one" "HI APRIL" "No" Danika laughed "she said no" "just like you" "Yes" Danika chuckled "but I'm not keeping every kitten" "dad wanted to get her desexed" "she's a little get about" "yep" "you better not be" "whoa. No. Not even close" "good. I will chop his nuts off" "I know" Danika laughed "I'm going. Enjoy that argument that you will win" "yep. Bye and he said he.." "bye" April laughed as she ended the call. "She sounds happy?" "More kittens in the house. Gunther wants to get rid of them all" "April is keeping one, isn't she?" "Yep" the men laughed "typical of april" Danika nodded. 'carter knows me well. I know he's not stupid. Nothing is happening but it could'. Carter held eye contact with Danika. "Stop checking her out, im right here" "he's not. He's trying to read her" "her eyes can be petrifying" "you and I need to chat" "you did. Now I'm going to order" "nope" "oh I am. Stopping me?" "Nope" everyone laughed. Danika sculled her drink and walked out. "They are on your case about finding someone.." hearing her favourite song, Danika ran to the stereo and pumped it. "yep. That's a change" Danika flipped up onto the bar and sat down making Carlos laugh "comfortable?" "Yep. So.." "put your hood back on and go back to not talking" "not today soldier. Not today" "then get up and move" Danika raised herself up onto her hands and walked across the bar. "You sure?" "YOU SAID.." "KILL IT WHISPERER" Danika moving over the bar, Carlos grinned 'now this is her element' Her phone ringing, Danika pressed her Bluetooth "hello" Carlos laughed as Danika paused. "It sounds loud where you are" "I may be in a handstand position on the bar" Edison laughed "seriously?" "Yeah good arm strength and all" "I won't doubt that. Do I have three or four weeks?" Danika flipped back "could be three" "work for two weeks. Is the cruise the same every time?" "Yes" "hmm you see a sixteen year old told me I should join" "did she?" "Yeah. It's still sixteen hours a day" "hmm eight" "sleep is important. I get that" "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?" "SHES DOING A HANDSTAND WHATS IT LOOK LIKE?" "it sounds like a lot are there" "there is" "many of those who have tried to trap you?" "Half" "that's a big worry" "nah.." "you are loaded aren't you?" "Of course" danikas eyes widened as carter did a handstand opposite her "so. Who is that?" Edison laughed "I'm April" "April" "you can't lie to me. I know you. More than they think. So is this the new thing just doing a long ass handstand on the bar. I have a question" "since when do you ask To ask a question?" "It's for April" "go right ahead" "what does she want to be when she grows up" "a vet" Danika grinned "a vet. I have three cats already. Duh" "fine. It's April" Edison let a small laugh slip. "I will call you soon" "sure. Bye" "bye" "are you done?" "Her drink is ready" "yep" Danika jumped up and over carter to the other side. "Fucking hell. She can jump" "she can do a lot of things".