When We Were Perfect

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If he teases the cloud,

They start raining

If his footsteps are heard nearby

Then the desires say that nowadays,

Life in every moment wants him, the one who has my heart

There's a spring season in this heart for the first time

There's a spring season and the peace has run away....

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Their first day in France was well spent at the house. Daniel was busy in his meetings all day long making Amy take Ozan and Alison for a stroll in a park nearby. If she thought Niel and Saim wouldn't be here she was dumbstruck the moment she saw them walking at a distance behind them. Having no idea how they came there, she was beginning to think they were ghosts that appeared out of nowhere stalking her. Seeing them she wanted to smack Daniel's head but then again she knew it wouldn't affect him at all. He would still keep them around her like minions.

Not letting it get on her nerves, she enjoyed the weather and time with Ozan. Amy also got to know about Alison, she was a young woman studying Architecture but also doing the job of housekeeping just to help his father support their family of five. It was inspiring how she was putting up with her life struggles.

Letting Ozan play around with Alison, she went to the toy shop across the street to buy some presents for Ozan's birthday which was tomorrow. Since there wasn't any family of them here, Amy thought about having a small affair and she might have a perfect plan for it.

After getting done with shopping they all went back home, Daniel still wasn't back but he did call her once to tell that he wouldn't be back till night. Some of the French business moguls hosted dinner for him.

The soft glow of the city was seeping through the lace curtains. It was eleven in the night and Amy decided to bake a cake for Ozan, the chilled air of the room prickled her skin, her footsteps drowned by the carpet beneath her bare feet as she walked towards the kitchen. Peering at the lounge area her gaze settled on a tall frame seated at the love seat. His head leaned back, eyes closed and a file resting on his stomach, she could clearly make out that he was extremely tired. 

"Daniel" she softly said gaining his attention. He sat up straight, giving a small smile.

"Hey!" He rasped.

"You scared me for a moment, when did you return?" Amy asked standing near him. Her abdomen at his eye level.

"Just a few minutes back, just sat to take a breath. Anyways, hope you guys weren't bored all day."

"Not that much, in fact, Ozan was really happy playing in the Park while I bought some presents for him!" Amy chirped, happiness evident on her face.

"I was going to bake a cake for him would you like to help?" She continued but then quickly realized how tired he was. She opened her mouth to speak but Daniel beat her to it.

"Give me a few minutes to freshen up." He smiled getting up, Amy nodded walking back to the kitchen.

At this moment, she was thankful that Martha told her this recipe of chocolate cake. After setting all the things on the counter, measure the sugar and flour correctly before adding them into the whisking machine but frowned when it didn't start.

"Amy" a husky voice called, Amy looked up to see Daniel entering the kitchen changed into a tight fitted black turtleneck shirt and black jeans. Nowadays the sight of him always makes her weak at the knees. 

"I am almost done," she replied with a frown, still trying to make the machine work.

Daniel stepped closer; the same time machine started and all the batter exploded hitting Daniel's face and dress

Amy froze blinking her eyes while Daniel stared at the sticky mixture clinging to him. He instantly placed the file he was holding on the table behind before his eyes snapped to Amy who gave him a sheepish smile. Her lips twitched upwards seeing his powdery state and frown that etched on his face but she bit on her lip trying to stifle the incoming wave of laughter. She failed in the end and burst out laughing.

"You are laughing at me." Daniel asked, trying to sound serious but her laughter caused a smile to appear on his face.

"Who wouldn't, you look like a grizzly white bear!" She said in between her laughing, holding her stomach as some tears escaped her eyes.

"You think it's funny." He asked again this time a mischievous glint in his eyes as he edged closer to her, trapping her between the counter and himself.

"Maybe, I do!" She muttered, bubbling laughter escaping her lungs but she squealed when she felt a strong arm grabbing her waist, yanking her towards his chest. Some of the batter now sticking on her shirt too as she placed her hands on his chest, her laughter died realizing their close proximity. Her eyes flickered to his and her body shivered seeing the intense look in them as he stared down at her.

He was here to help her but instead, he couldn't help but hold her close, frozen in his place. He couldn't help but stare at the hazel-eyed beauty in front of him laughing heartily, the way she always laughed back then.

His eyes trailed over her features and on an instinct, he cupped her cheek wiping away some powder. Amy was pinned on the spot as she felt his warm touch, his thumb slowly trailing down to her lips making them part in a gasp as he grazed his thumb over it.

"T-he cake" Amy whispered involuntarily, her body aching to be wrapped in his warmth.

Daniel hummed in response, his face drawing closer to her. His fingers back to caressing her cheek. Amy closed her eyes in anticipation, trying to stand despite the jelly feeling in her knees.

"Oh my God, I am so sorry." A sudden yelling voice made them both jump and back away from each other. Daniel turned around to see Alison standing there with a deep blush covering her cheeks. She shyly glanced between the two people who were just going to share an intimate moment.

Amy rubbed her hand in embarrassment leaning forward from the counter.

"Alison…"

"I-i will just go" The young woman hurriedly said with a timid smile before dashing out of there.

As if coming out of his trance Daniel sighed, rubbing his face but then realizing he was still covered in batter cursed under his breath.

"You go and change. I will make another cake." Amy said with a small smile, clearing up the mess from the counter. He nodded, walking away.

An hour and a half later, Amy was done with the cake, setting it on the coffee table in their room along with Ozan's present she bought earlier.

Daniel came out of the hall holding a sleepy Ozan who was rubbing his eyes and clutching the ear of his stuffed toy ele. He glanced at Amy who nodded in return.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY OZAN!" They both cheered, kissing both his cheeks. The little boy opened his eyes fully in surprise looking at the cake and present before they lit up in joy.

"My Bwirthday!" Ozan muttered in glee. 

"Come on, let's cut the cake," Amy spoke as Daniel made him a cheery Ozan ait on the sofa and the three of them cut the cake not before blowing the two candles and singing the birthday song. Ozan was clapping his hands clearly enjoying the little celebration. It was actually the first time his birthday was being celebrated, his first birthday passed in illness when they were in New York. Though Daniel did bring a lot of gifts for him when he got better later.

Ozan's face set into a massive smile as he let out a squeal of excitement as Amy gave him his present. It was a riding horse and his name was carved in the middle. Needless to say after eating the chocolate cake and seeing his present, he became super active playing with it and ripping his other two presents which were a plane and blocks set.

They both didn't complain about playing with him in the middle of the night, Daniel like always, forgot all his tiredness seeing him laugh and play heartily. It was what he always wanted for his son, the best of both worlds. He chuckled seeing the frown on the mother-son duo's face as they tried to set up the blocks. Amy was sitting on the ground cross-legged looking at the guide with Ozan sitting beside him with a pout glancing between him and his mother as if trying to unravel some mystery.. Smiling, he got up to help the two musketeers before they turned the night into the morning just to build a block tower.