A Twist Of Magic

Chapter Forty Six

The following day came around much quicker than I thought and it was finally time for me to go home. As I sat in the taxi with Henley, I couldn't help but feel slightly apprehensive about seeing Daniel. Even though I'd missed him like crazy, I wasn't sure that I would be able to pretend that everything was okay in front of him. He would likely see straight through me. But I had to try...at least for now. I would tell him eventually, but right now I wasn't able to talk about it. Talking about it meant that it was real and right now I just couldn't accept it.

The taxi dropped us off and I slowly wandered into the house, frowning at the silence. I glanced at Henley who shrugged in response and quickly walked into the kitchen. As I leant against the doorframe I smiled to myself as I saw Daniel holding Cameron, his small head gently resting on Daniel's shoulder. Seeing the two of them together made my heart swell with pride. I smiled to myself as I heard Daniel talking in hushed tones to Cameron. Only two days had passed since Cameron was born, but it was clear that Daniel had already formed a strong bond with him. Daniel turned and smiled at me as I walked over to him and he gently wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I smiled up at Daniel and gently rested my hand against Cameron's back. For the first time in the last couple of days, I finally felt content. Being in this moment with my boys filled me with warmth.

"How are you feeling?" Daniel asked in hushed tones, trying not to wake Cameron.

"I'm getting there." I said quietly.

"I kind of feel responsible for what happened." he admitted.

"Why, it wasn't your fault?" I frowned.

"I guess I know that." he sighed.

"Hopefully next time there won't be so much drama." he added.

"Next time?" I frowned, glancing up at him.

"Yeah, when we have more of these." he smiled, glancing at Cameron.

I swallowed the lump that was rising in my throat at his words.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked gently as tears rolled down my cheeks.

As much as I wanted to tell him the truth, I couldn't bring myself to say the words.

"It's just been a long couple of days." I sighed.

"Yeah I know." he agreed.

"Oh I meant to tell you I found another card whilst you were in hospital." he added.

"What...just you again?" I asked.

"No, me and Jack." he answered.

"I take it you're not going?" I asked.

"Why wouldn't I go?" he frowned.

"Because you said you'd had enough of all this 'eye' stuff and now you're going on another mission!" I exclaimed, my temper rising.

"I don't want to go, but I need too." he pointed out.

"And what about if I need you, is this how it's going to be, not only do we have raise our son in this environment, but now you're just going to keep disappearing when I need you!" I said angrily.

Daniel glanced at Cameron nervously, clearly afraid that I had woken him up.

"It's not like that." he protested.

"It's exactly like that Daniel!" I snapped, quickly removing myself from his arms. He just didn't get it. I'd only just been discharged from hospital and now he was planning to go away and leave me to take care of Cameron alone. I needed his support right now, but he was more interested in pursuing his work. All for the sake of fame and acknowledgement.

"Please stay." I sighed, turning to face him.

"I can't, there's something I have to do." he said quietly.

I frowned for a moment as I considered his words. I couldn't understand what he meant by that. What could he possibly have to do that could warrant leaving his fiancée and child. I'd known a few months ago when we visited Dylan that he'd been lying to me about something. Was it all connected and why would he lie to me? All the doubts kept swirling around in my head.

"What's going on?" I asked nervously.

"I just told you about the card." he said quickly, totally deflecting from the question that I'd just asked him.

"There's something you're not telling me." I insisted.

He shrugged and turned away from me, not even able to look me in the eye.

"So when are you and Jack leaving?" I asked shortly.

"First thing tomorrow." he said quietly.

"Great." I said sarcastically before turning on my heel and storming upstairs.

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Daniel stirred beside me as I gazed at the clock and saw that it was only three am. I couldn't sleep when I wasn't in his arms, but I was to angry with him. I jumped slightly as Cameron began to cry. I sighed and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes.

"I'll go." Daniel whispered as he gently leaned over me and kissed my cheek.

"Thanks." I whispered quietly.

Warm tears rolled down my cheeks as I heard him climb out of bed. The morning was coming around far too quickly for my liking, and I would soon be alone for god knows how long. I was going to miss him terribly.