Chapter 11 - Butterflies In The Stomach

Daniel chuckled and said "Don't worry, I never apply for leave and you are my current patient, Peebles is a small place so it can be managed, I am anyway almost done with my job period here, so it is fine."

Rachel: "Is it fine if we leave tomorrow morning then?"​​

Daniel: "Sure"

Rachel: "I have to collect my belongings from the hotel I was staying in. Will you take me there?"

Daniel "ok, we will collect your belongings and where are you going to stay? In the hospital?".

Rachel said "I don't want to stay here".

Daniel asked her "you can come and stay with me, if you are comfortable".

Rachel: "Thanks a lot. Sorry for the trouble you are going through because of me. Once we reach London I can pay you a hefty amount as a thank you"

Daniel: "I don't need money, I am just doing this out of humanity. My grandpa has been nagging me to come to London and I anyway was planning to visit him once you recover, so I am doing this for myself too."

Daniel and Rachel both went to the hotel to collect her things. Since Peebles is a small town there are not many tourists so her room was not taken by anyone else but she had to pay for the whole three months. She borrowed money from Daniel and paid it. They left the hotel and reached Daniel's house.

Daniel's house was very beautiful even though it is small, it is surrounded by flowers and a beautiful lawn.

Daniel showed Rachel around the house. It was a two bedroom house with few household things. There was a reading room with a number of collections regarding different authors and a small bar where two people can sit and have drinks. Everything in the house was arranged systematically.

Daniel showed Rachel the guest room and said "Rachel this is the guest room, make yourself comfortable. I will prepare dinner, you can come to the drawing room to watch TV" and he left the room.

Rachel went to shower as she bought her luggage from the hotel she took white cotton gown to wear.

Rachel decided to go to the kitchen to help Daniel. So she went there and asked him if she could help.

Daniel said "no need you can sit and watch TV, the remote is lying on the table".

Rachel sat on the sofa watching TV, but her thoughts were somewhere else.

Daniel was cooking in the kitchen, Rachel was looking at his physique. He is tall, his height seemed around six feet, he has a lean body and his voice was husky and very attractive. Rachel thought that 'I didn't notice but he is gifted with an attractive physical appearance as well as a good heart. Mainly, his soul was the most beautiful part of him, this was a rare gift to human beings.'

As Daniel entered the room, Rachel stared at him, even though he was wearing a casual dress, he was looking handsome. Till now she has seen him in a doctor's attire. Rachel was getting attracted to him and she had butterflies in her stomach whenever he looked at her.

Daniel came to Rachel and called her for dinner. He arranged the dining table so beautifully just like professionals. He pulled the chair for her to sit like a gentleman.

Rachel said "You arranged food like a professional, do you cook by yourself? Don't you have a cook?"

Daniel said, "Cooking is my hobby, during vacations I used to learn from our chef who was an expert in all cuisines".

Rachel took a bite and exclaimed "Hmm, delicious"

Daniel was flustered, seeing her happily indulging in the food and praising him

Rachel wanted to ask about his family but before that he asked her to go to sleep as they have to get up early in the morning.

Rachel asked "How many hours will it take to reach London"?

Daniel replied "six to seven hours if we travel at a stretch, if we stop for lunch it will take one more hour"

Rachel and Daniel exchanged pleasantries, packed their luggage and went to sleep.

Rachel opened her eyes with the bright sun rays falling into her room from the window, the golden rays of the sun give a bright colour to the room. Rachel slowly walked into the hall, she looked towards left and right searching for Daniel.

There was noise in the kitchen, Rachel walked towards the kitchen, she was hesitating to call Daniel, as he was busy hearing music and deeply immersed in cooking. She walked towards Daniel and stood in front of him. Daniel was startled seeing her, after he composed himself they exchanged pleasantries.

Daniel asked "which coffee would you prefer, black or regular"

Rachel replied "regular coffee a little bit strong if you don't mind".

Daniel "sure in Fact I too like regular strong coffee".

Both Daniel and Rachel went to the lawn and had a cup of coffee.

While having coffee Daniel asked Rachel that "I will prepare breakfast , what would you like to have."

Rachel replied "anything is fine for me, but I am allergic to peanuts. Except for peanuts I eat everything."

Daniel "great I will prepare bacon and egg crescent squares"

Rachel said "wow I like it, I have not tasted it after returning from the US".

Daniel said "You meanwhile get ready, we have to leave after breakfast".

Rachel went to take shower. She was thinking what to wear, she picked blue jeans, white top and a denim jacket. She put on light makeup, wore sneakers and left her hair open. She checked her room to ensure she didn't leave anything behind.

Daniel served breakfast, Rachel took a bite as she couldn't control her feelings she said "it is so yummy, tastes great there is magic in your hands".

Daniel blushed and thanked Rachel for her compliments.

After breakfast Daniel and Rachel settle in the car to begin their journey, unaware of how life changing this journey is going to be for them.