Chapter 17 Her Shield
Mattoe suddenly had the urge to run out of the room without looking back, but he didn't dare. He valued his life, and he wasn't plan on dying just yet.
Aleksei's gaze burned Matteo as he let what he had said sink in. The idea of her getting hurt suddenly felt more horrifying than anything he could he could ever think about.
He's mind unwilling imagined her fragile little body laying in her own blood, while she gasped for breath. He couldn't even imagine what she went through after that.
His hands rolled into tight fists, and he started huffing.
"Continue" He ordered, and Matteo took a breath that he was holding.
"His daughter Miley Blackwell was involved in a car accident three that almost claimed her life...." He swallowed loudly before continuing " It was later discovered that the person responsible was Gordon Zelda. He had been under investigation at the time for the more of his ex wife, and had attempted to scare the detective by hurting his daughter, but that was him signing his death certificate " He explained.
" It is said that Teddy Blackwell has connections in very high places. The government they say is backing him, probably someone even more powerful. In fact, there is nothing about him until he suddenly appeared out of the blue twenty seven years ago " That surprised Aleksei.
"Gordon was a millionaire who owned real estates across the country but before the end of the week after his daughter's accident, Gordon's entire fortune was gone. His company had crumbled, and nothing was left. He was left with nothing. Two days after that him, and his family vanished into thin air" He said. He waited in silence for what felt like an eternity before Aleksei waved him away.
Matteo didn't wait another before rushing out, but not before bowing.
Aleksei suddenly burst into laughter. The laugh was devoid of any emotion, it was dark, and cold. Absolute zero.
Looks like he had his work cut out for him. He suddenly knew the gravity of his situation, he has to keep his connection to the Lyra massacre from leading back to him, and had to win his Baby Doll's love. The same girl who is the daughter of the so called ruthless Teddy Blackwell. He was definitely in for a very bumpy ride. And he was Hella excited.
He wasn't afraid, oh no, never. He was more looking forward to this. Fear was not engraved into him. God forget to add fear when he was being created.
He was suddenly in the mood for a cigar.
The sound of a phone ringing woke him up, and he groaned. He tried to turn over but stopped when he felt a weight on his right arm. He turned to gaze to the weight, and a smile. Appeared on his face when he noticed the tiny human sleeping beside while using his arm as a pillow.
They had ate, joked, and laughed the whole night, that they didn't realize when they fell asleep on the floor. He was supposed to have gone out for dinner with his wife but they decided to cancel for the sake of their daughter.
But, definitely no regrets. The only regret he had was how he had failed to protect that day.
His expression immediately darked at the memory, the once tender expression was replaced by a dark, and twisted expression. A contrast to his usual smiling face.
If only he had known about the accident sooner, he would have prevented it, he would have prevented her trauma, and her pain. He suddenly regretted giving that motherfucker a quick death. He should have made him suffer first.
It makes him sick that the fucker got it easy but his little princess has to live with the trauma for the rest of her life. The sound of his phone ringing for the fourth time pulled him out his thoughts.
He reached for it from on top the bed, and groaned softly at the caller.
"Karen" He said, and his partner scoffed.
"Don't Karen me. Did you see the time?! You were supposed to be at work an hour ago !!" She snapped at him which made Teddy sigh.
He looked at his wrist, and cursed at the time.
"Okay, I'll there in umm... thirty minutes" He said, and hung up before she said could speak again.
He gazed down at his daughter, and gently shook her. "Hey, bug" He whispered while shaking her.
Miley stretched her stiff limbs, and opened. She pouted before getting off her father's arms.
" Work?" She asked, and watched him wear his shoes.
He sighed" Unfortunately, yes. I was really hoping that we would grab some pancakes at your favorite Cafe, but I'm late for work. I'll see you Friday "He said, and squatted down and planted a kiss on the top of her head.
" I love you" He rushed out the door, leaving her completely speech.
Her gaze stayed on the door for a while, before sighing.
"Love you too" She whispered, before standing, and started tidying up the mess that they made last night.
After she done, she took a long shower, then got dressed in a large blue Hoodie, and shorts underneath, and pink slippers. She left her room, and walked out the door with pack of cheetos.
She only had to walk a few feet, before stopping at a door. She took a deep breath before knocking. The sound of someone talking from the other side got louder, as they neared the door.
The door opened, and Catherine who was talking on the phone came to view. Her face immediately switched to one of annoyance.
"Oh, it's just you" She scoffed, and walking away without closing the door. Miley hesitated for a spilt second before walking inside, and closed the door behind her.
Catherine continued to talk on the phone, and Miley stood at the center of the room feeling a bit awkward.
"Look.. I told you that I was gonna do it. I just don't get how you could do it without asking me. You know how important that project was for us!" She snapped at who ever she was snapping at.
She sighed and massaged her forehead while listening to the other person try to explain themselves.
Catherine scoff" Bullshit! You knew that I said..... " Pause and listened" What? " She asked.
She sighed, and started to pace" You know what? Hang up, just hang cause you're fucking up my morning right now!! "She snapped before hanging up herself." Don't know I told him to hang up, I would have hung up first anyways " She mumbled, before turning her gaze to Miley who flinched.
Catherine folded her arms across her chest, and scowled" So... What? Are you done pushing people away now?"Miley tried to speak but Catherine cut her off.
" You know I thought we were friends. A friendship, a ten years friendship reduced to nothing because you felt like u wasn't worth to support, or console you on your most darkest moments" She snapped. Miley tried to speak but was cut off again.
"You know what I don't even care anymore. You're an adult who can take care of herself, I don't even know why I'm making a fuss, over someone who pushes me away when she needs support. You did the same shit Three years ago." She spat "You ignored my calls, and refused to talk to me. Like Miley am I even your friend?" She asked, her eyes teary, and brows furrowed.