Chapter 16 Her Father II
"Dad!! " She exclaimed at the familiar man standing at her door step at Eight thirty in the evening " What are you doing here" She asked still in shock.
He smirked, and shrugged " I got bored at home, and decided to come see my little princess" He replied, and raised a bottle of wine in the air "I stole your mom's alcohol free wine, and brought your favorite pizza" He wiggled his brows at her.
Miley was at loss for words for while before she raised a brow"It was Cat, wasn't it? "She asked, and crossed her arms under breasts.
He smiled, and shrugged" I don't know what you're talking about "He said, which made Miley roll her eyes.
She sighed, and moved away so he could come in. Teddy grinned at his daughter before walking into her small room. His large frame seemed to crowd the entire room, and most people would found it intimidating but Miley just found it annoying.
Teddy dropped the stuff he came with on the small bed, and sat down on a purple bean bag that was at the foot of the bed. Luckily, the bean bag was one of those extra large ones so he had no problem sitting comfortably on it.
Miley dragged a cream white bean bag that was actually Catherine's and sat it next to her father who had his attention on the pizza.
Miley gasped, and snatched the box from him. "Dad!! I thought you said the pizza was mine!!" She pouted, and sat down on the bean bag with her laptop before setting it on the rag in front of them.
He shrugged"But, I never said that you were gonna eat it alone "He said, and reached for another slice, but Miley moved the box away with a glare which made Teddy scoff.
Miley grabbed a pizza slice, and took a bite. They sat in silence for a while watching the show that Miley was watching before.
" So..." Teddy broke the silence and turned to Miley" How was the hospital tour? "He asked, and Miley shrugged without looking away from the screen.
" Horrible "She replied, and grabbed a second slice of pizza.
" What triggered it? "He whispered, and watched his daughter's face so he wouldn't any of her facial expression.
Miley was silent. Her eyes were still on the screen but she was no longer eating, clearly she was lost in thoughts. She took a breath, and turned her gaze to her father.
His expression was soft, and concern clearly visible in his gaze.
"You know I thought I was over it, but when I stepped foot into the hospital I felt it rush back. The crippling fear...." She looked at her hands, and the floor. " I'm kind of glad that I passed out cause I... I don't know what would have happened if I didn't "She muttered, before chuckling." I'm so pathetic "She mumbled.
Her father sighed, before placing a hand on her head." Well, I don't think so "He said, and smiled at her" What happened to you wasn't something that you could've gotten over in just a day.... It takes time and even after that you won't completely heal, it hurts, and it will continue to hurt, but is only if you let it. You're strong, smart, and my daughter and I sure as hell know that you are a warrior. You'll be fine"He said, and Miley forced a smile.
She huffed, before looking away "I hate it when you're this serious" She mumbled which made her father laugh.
"Well, it can't be help, when my baby girl needs a pep talk, then I gotta be serious, and besides..... You're momssid I look sexy when I'm serious." He smirked.
"Arg, dad no, gross!! Mercy please!!" Miley said, and made a gagging sound which made Teddy laugh.
Teddy poked her on the ribs which made her flinch, and she glared at her grinning father.
"Oh, and another thing..." Teddy said, and reached for a pizza slice which he successfully retrieved, and tool a large bite. "Stop shutting yourself out when you're going through something. People get even more worried when you do that" He said, and gaze her a side glance.
Miley bit her lower lip, suddenly feeling guilty " Catherine?" She looked at her dad who just shrugged. "She must be so worried"
"And angry... Worgry..." He was silent for a while before bursting into laughter, which Miley joined into.
Miley teased her dad at the weird word combination while eating, drank the wine, and watching cliche Romcoms.
Aleksei sat in silence on the edge of his bed, his eyes on the dark screen of his iPad. His elbows balanced on his knees, his eyes were sharp, and awake in the dark room.
He had obviously gotten the information on the detective who was here, and all he can say is that he was bit happy. What are the odds? Over all the people in this entire city....
What's worse is that the man has a reputation in the city, the man was fear by powerful people alike. A mere detective, and he had to be his Baby Doll's father.
He chuckled dryly. At least now he knew where that raging fire she possessed came from.
He reached for his phone, and dialed his right hand man" Bring in the Manager "He ordered, before hanging up.
He tossed his phone on the bed. He only had to wait for five minutes before Matteo came rushing in looking as nervous as hell.
He bowed, and stood in front of him without saying anything. He knew the protocol. When you're summoned. You bow, and wait for the bosses next order.
Aleksei was silent for close to half an hour, leaving Matteo so terrified that sweat was dripping down his forehead. Aleksei was not looking at him, but he could still feel the gaze burning into his flesh.
"What can you tell me about Teddy Blackwell?" He finally spoke, which made Matteo flinch.
He swallowed down his fear "W.. well, Teddy Blackwell is the city's most feared detective, and low key the most powerful person in the city. People... The wealthy, and powerful don't cross him cause he has the power to even destroy a person. I've seen it happen first hand" He spoke which his gaze on the floor.
He suddenly found the floor very fascinating, and it was better then looking the boss anyway.
"Detective Blackwell might be a dangerous person, but he's also a family man. He loves his family more then anything in the world, and would do anything for them, especially his daughter." He swallowed, and licked his lips" His daughter was involved in a car accident three years ago which nearly killed her" The temperature in the room dropped so fast that Matteo's knees almost buckled.
He stopped talking completely, and was trembling so much that a sob rose from from his throat.