"Daniel it is early morning 6:30 am, how did you manage to buy a suit for me?" Rachel was surprised, she also wanted to ask how did he know her size but she was too embarrassed to ask that.

"Last night after our game of chess, I called a friend of mine who owns a designer boutique. I asked him to get a suit delivered for you by early morning today, they are working for some upcoming fashion week and were all awake so he sent one from his boutique an hour back. Today before sending the suit he asked me for the size and since you were sleeping, I checked your clothes that were kept to dry in my washroom, I checked your size and ordered it accordingly, sorry for checking your clothes." Daniel explained everything in detail as he knew what she must be wondering and also he did not want to look like a creep.

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Rachel didn't feel embarrassed about him checking her clothes because only her shirt and pants were kept to dry, her undies weren't, so she was fine with it.

"Hey chill Daniel, thank you so much for being this thoughtful, how much should I pay you for this?"

"Rachel can you not pay me and keep it as a gift?" Daniel got very annoyed with this habit of Rachel.

"I would feel awkward accepting such an expensive gift, I have a fair idea about clothes and I can tell you this designer suit is not cheap, it is rather very expensive, I can't let you pay for this, please."

"No" Daniel declined her request.

"It is my command as your master, answer my question and tell me what is the cost of it?" Rachel was done being nice with him.

Daniel sighed in defeat and said, "My friend gave it to me for free, he owed me a lot so he insisted I have this suit for free, I didn't pay a penny."

"Oh" Rachel didn't know what to say.

"I wanted to show off that I gave you an expensive gift and you ratted me out." Daniel laughed.

"Hahaha I am really sorry."

"Now go freshen up and come, there is a new set of toothbrush and toothpaste in the guest bedroom, feel free to use it."

"Okay, thanks"

"I'll also freshen up and come, then let's have breakfast together." Daniel too went towards his room.

"Okay done"

Rachel and Daniel went to freshen up in their respective washrooms, after having a hot shower in the cold weather they both came to the dining area. Rachel was dressed up in the new suit Daniel gifted her, she kept her jacket aside and was only wearing the pants and the shirt. Daniel was dressed in a blue shirt and black pants and they both looked amazing.

"Oh god, the food is amazing as always" Rachel praised the food between the bites.

"Thank you mademoiselle."

"Wait, is Jimmy still sleeping? Aren't we supposed to wake him up for his work?" Rachel totally forgot about Jimmy.

"Yeah I woke him up just before you came, he is having a bath now."

"Oh thank goodness." She saw the eggs were almost over, "Oh no weren't we supposed to save some food for him?" She was concerned for him.

Daniel chuckled seeing her caring side, "I already kept some eggs, toast and omelette for him on the side, don't worry and eat properly."

"Oh good then"

Just then Jimmy too came dressed in a white shirt and black pants, he too kept his suit jacket aside and wished these two.

"Woah you are looking so handsome in this office attire" Rachel praised Jimmy.

"Yeah I know right, although I look amazing in all types of clothes but I look extraordinarily handsome in formals."

"Narcissistic" Daniel muttered.

"You are just jealous" Jimmy taunted him.

"Whatever"

Rachel laughed seeing the early morning banter between the two.

"Hey Rachel, we left the movie midway last night."

"Yeah I know" Rachel pouted.

"Let's finish it the next time"

"Sure"

After breakfast, they all left for their work.

...

Michael's house

The three old men woke up and had breakfast.

"So, James are you sure you want to tell Daniel everything?" Michael asked for the umpteenth time.

"Yes Michael and I already told you why."

"I am just worried, we are putting Daniel's life in danger by involving him."

"Don't worry about him, he might seem like a normal doctor but there are things you don't know about him, he can handle this thing and believe me when I say he can handle something even more intense than this." Anthony explained.

"Fine if you two feel that confident then let's do it, where did you call him tonight James?" Michael asked.

"Nowhere yet but probably your home as it seems the safest option."

"Yeah I too was about to suggest the same, let's call him tonight at 7 pm?"

"Yes" James looked a bit worried.

"What happened James?"

"Tonight also I won't be at home or I'll reach late, I am wondering what should I do that Rachel stays in office for long or she is somewhere safe."

"Hey, I have a plan" Anthony interrupted him.

"What plan?" Michael asked.

"I'll ask Catherine to meet Rachel today, so they can spend more time as Catherine keeps on asking me about Rachel. This would be a good way to keep Rachel safe and busy and I'll ensure she stays with her as long as she can."

"That's a good idea Anthony, just make it happen please." James requested.

"Sure, leave it to me."

…

Anthony Morris' House

Anthony came back from Michael's house and after freshening up he went to the lawn with two cups of coffee, Catherine was sitting there and was in a deep thought. Anthony went and sat on the chair placed next to her and offered her the cup of coffee.

Catherine was startled by Anthony's presence, "Father, when did you come and why did you make this coffee, you should have asked me, I would have made it for you.���

"Relax Cat, have the pleasure of drinking coffee made by your father."

"Thank you father"

"What happened dear, why do you look so lost in thoughts?"

"Nothing father, I was just missing my friends, today was the day Elizabeth and William met for the first time."

Elizabeth and William are Rachel's parents.

"Oh, your memory is really good Cat."

"Yeah, I remember every memory I have spent with them, at times it feels like everything happened just a few days back, they don't seem so long."

"Yeah after people leave us we are only left with their memories."

"Hmm, true father"

"Catherine, I gave you Rachel's number last time, did you ever call her?" Anthony asked.

"Actually I didn't, I was not sure what to say and she might feel awkward if I suddenly called her. Also I was busy attending a friend's anniversary and then I was busy with the charity foundation."

"Don't worry dear just take it easy, I was asking because the last time I mentioned you she too showed interest in meeting you after knowing that you were there for her when she was young, you remember how you used to travel between Italy and London for her?"

"Yeah I remember"

"You two had a great relationship in the past, time and distance came between you two, I say it is the right time you catch up with her, she too will feel good."

"Thanks dad, for talking me into it or else I would have kept on delaying it"

"No worries dear, you can call her right now and plan something for tonight, aren't we planning to throw a bash for Jimmy, maybe you can take her help in planning it."

"But will she be fine doing all of this."

"Call her and figure it out."

"It sounds good dad, I will call her after some time during the lunch hour. She too would be free then."

"Sure dear. Also, don't talk about the marriage alliance between her and Daniel"

"Why? What happened father? Did Rachel say no?" Catherine looked anxious.

"To be honest, we actually haven't discussed it yet with Rachel but we recently found out that she and Daniel knew each other already and it seemed like something was brewing between them." Anthony skipped the other parts of the story but told her the key information.

"What? How did they meet and are they already dating?"

"No no, they are not yet dating, they are in the friendship stage. I don't know how they met."

"Okay okay I'll not talk to Rachel about marriage and won't make her feel awkward."

"Yeah that would be better."

"I just hope she doesn't feel weird hanging out with an old woman like me."

"No dear you are not an old woman, she will love you, just like her parents did."

"Thanks for the motivation dad and sorry for always being busy with my social life and not being able to spend such quality time with you."