Page 3 of His Sunshine Baby

“Was he handsome?” Daniel asks.

“Not really. And I already told him you wouldn’t be interested, sweetie, don’t worry. But if you ever change your mind about the whole I don’t need a man thing, let me know! I kept some of the numbers from the cutest guys.”

He gives me a wink and turns around to prepare our coffees. Daniel pouts.

“I hate it. Why do I have to be the sexy blonde’s friend? Why don’t I get phone numbers?”

“First of all, I’m not sexy. Second, George said the guy wasn’t that cute. And third, you’re blonde and popular too. Who was kissing that hot Brazilian guy last weekend? What happened to him?” I ask.

“Hernando? He’s from Mexico, and he wasn’t that hot.”

That’s Daniel for you. He falls out of love just that quickly. Sometimes, I wonder if he doesn’t do it on purpose because of me. He knows I don’t want a boyfriend, but he wouldn’t stick to one-night stands just because of me, right?

We pay and leave with our breakfast to eat in the car. Cinnamon roll for me, veggie bowl for Daniel, and black coffee for the both of us. It’s a ten-minute ride to my school, and I’m done way before Daniel drops me off in the parking lot. I grab my bag from the back seat and kiss him on the cheek.

“I can meet you at the lab later. My classes finish at 5 p.m.”

“You better bring coffee with you!”

I nod. This is our usual routine. We repeat this conversation every morning. The car starts again, and Daniel heads off to the science university a few streets away. I take my cap out of my bag and put it on as I head to the business school.

Chapter 2

“Will you just stop moving!”

“Seriously, Danny, this is too tight.”

“It’s not too tight, it fits! This is the feeling of adjusted, well-sized clothes!”

I growl at him, annoyed. Is this supposed to be so revealing, too? This dress doesn’t even cover half of my legs!

“Where did you even get this?”

“Don’t ask. Come on, don’t you like it?” he asks with a smirk.

Well, I can’t say I hate it. It’s a rose gold sequin dress without sleeves, just thin straps. But it still stops mid-thigh and reveals a lot of cleavage. I don’t think I’ve ever worn something so sexy. I glance at the mirror, but no matter how I look at it, it does go well with my beige skin.

“I know you like it, babe, and it’s high time you learn to show off those legs. Come on, just take it as a birthday present from me.”

“We decided my birthday was in August. You’re two months early, Danny.”

“Details. Now stop whining and do your hair.”

I roll my eyes. He can be so pushy sometimes! Nonetheless, I grab my comb and start taking care of my wet hair. He’s reallygoing all out tonight. It’s funny how easily he can totally change his outer appearance. Danny insisted on taking his shower before me and changed into a silver shirt and black jeans. The lab rat turned into a sexy guy within an hour. He even took off his nerdy glasses and put a silver piercing in his ear. Damn, he is hot.

“Here are your shoes,” he says while pushing a pair of high heels in front of me.

I finish combing my hair and decide to let it fall naturally on my back.

“Did you go see your dad? How was he?”

“Same as usual. Still not much of a talker,” I sigh.

“It’s okay, baby. He’ll get better.”

I nod but don’t reply. Daniel asks the same question every day. I wish I had a different answer for once. He checks his hair in the mirror while I step away to put on my heels.

“By the way, Mom wants to see you. You’re invited to our next family brunch.”

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