Secret Desire of the Beast

Chapter 6

Carrie

That meeting with Daniel wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. I can tell that he wants to give her everything and I'm sure there is more to that as well as having her submit to him. I will do my best to help guide her in this way of life, but my fear is she will get overwhelmed faster than he realizes, or he expects.

I probably should head back to the bar, or they would be wondering where I have been for this long. However, I could text Cassie or Bella to let them know I'm heading home if that is the case. I rub my head trying to think about what to do. I'll head back to the bar so I can avoid questions. I need her to be 100% surprised for tomorrow's activities. Between her dad and I we have a big day planned for her. I think she will either like or be shocked that Daniel is ending the day with a romantic surprise. I do find it ironic that her birthday is always on Valentine's Day.

But this year I have a plan to make this special, she won't see this coming, and my goal is to make her smile and enjoy herself. I keep trying to think of little things that will throw her off my trail and make her wonder what is going to happen. I have arranged for notes to be sent to her throughout the day as well as some flowers and chocolates to her house early in the morning before she heads to lunch with her dad. From there I am taking her shopping for something sexy that she can wear to the club and that's when she will see Daniel and have the time of her life. At least that is my hope for her anyway. She put her dating life on hold a few years ago and dedicated her life and time to work.

At least this way she can be dating the boss and her work at the same time. I laugh to myself as I walk closer to the bar and look inside the windows to make sure everyone is still there. I look around and see Bella still sitting with my sister in the corner. That's good, I'm glad they are still here and didn't try to look for me or things would be messy lol I told them I was going to the bathroom so I'm hoping they believed it enough to stay put. I was only gone for thirty minutes in total; I'm just hoping that it wasn't too long.

When I walk back into the bar, I catch the gaze of my sister as she knows exactly where I was and what the surprise is. I can only hope that she wouldn't say anything to Bella, she can keep secrets but when she drinks, she becomes very truthful and gives out information voluntarily. I take a deep breath in as I walk closer to them and exhale as I bring my heart rate down. Cassie opens her mouth to speak as she gives me a smile and a soft nod. I can look in her eye and see that she is dying to ask me how the talk with Daniel went but I can't say anything right now since Bella is sitting right next to her.

I want to keep this a surprise until just the right time tomorrow. I'm that one friend that is loyal and the party animal all wrapped into one package. I just want to give her a great birthday that she can enjoy and take a load off.

"Hey Carrie, are you going to finish drinking with us?"

"I'm finished drinking for tonight, Cas. Are we going to get some food?"

She looks at me and nods as she hands me a menu with a smile. I look over at Bella and see that she is lost in thought, I wonder what she could be thinking about in that head of hers. I could break the silence and ask her what she's thinking.

"Bella, are you going to eat something?"

"Huh? Oh, yea I will."

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing really. I'm just thinking about the article. Sorry I'm going to focus on enjoying the night."

There has got to be a way I can take her mind off this article and replace it with a fun memory or thought. But what can I replace it with, think Carrie think.

"Tonight is karaoke night. Let's sing something."

"That's an awesome idea Carr, we haven't done that in a long time."

"And since tomorrow is your birthday, you get to pick the song."

I know I'm just trying to make her feel better and that's ok because I really want to see her happy. I just don't like how she doesn't take time for herself or just to have fun. Tomorrow she is going to let loose, and I plan on making this memory last, we are going to make sure she has fun and hopefully get some kind of confirmation that she likes Daniel or could potentially like him.

"I think the three of us should pick a song and sing it together."

"That's a great idea, I'll ask for the song list."

As I walk to the DJ my phone dings with an email. I stop and pull out my phone to see who sent it. To my surprise it wasn't an email but a text from Daniel himself. I'm not sure what he has to say since I just left his office and finalized the plans.

'Going to pick up champagne and a few other things for tomorrow. Text me before you head there.'

Well, that wasn't what I expected but I'm ok with it. I think it's very sweet that he is trying hard to make things perfect and honestly if he didn't, I would punch him. I probably would get fired but still the point is valid. I am not going to let her day be ruined in any way, I need to hurry up with the list or they will get tired and want to leave. Which is ok with me because I'm ready for tomorrow to be here and the fun to begin. As I grab the list, I notice that the first song at the top is one of Bellas favorites, so I ask the DJ to put it on and ask for three mics. I walk back to the girls as he puts it on and I see her face light up, she looks excited and happy at the same time so I can say mission accomplished.

"OMG Carrie!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG."

"I know you do, that is why I chose it."

We sing the song and I notice she has tears in her eyes. I can't tell if they are happy or sad tears, but I don't want to push her into telling me in case they are sad tears. I'm sure they are ready to get going as it's already eleven o'clock and we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow.

"Are you ready to get going?"

"Yea, I want to make sure dad is ok before I go to bed."

Part of me is relieved she said that. I pay for our tab and get ready to go with Cassie and Bella. We make our way to the door and open it for her. I have a feeling that the walk home is going to be a quiet one but that should be ok, we will have a lot to talk about tomorrow when we go shopping for a sexy outfit for her.

I think I'm more excited than she is. Bring on the club fun!