After 30 more minutes in the shower I stepped out , got into some comfortable clothes and walked down the stairs.
"the guys in suits" had a meeting in the kitchen so I stayed in the living room.
I could here how they were discussing the guys in that car and how to avoid that situation.. The only thing I really heard was this:
"This is getting risky.. we can't be out in the city... it's not safe" some guy said.
" she has a job... she has to work.. "Zac said
"we think about her life in first hand!"
" So do I ! but she will not cooperate if we just give her instructions.. we are intruding in her life. She can at least have some routines left ? " Zac said and started to sound angry.
"She will just have to deal with this !"
" it's unnecessary! It was a situation and we dealt with it, I didn't even have to fire my gun. She was safe with me ! If we keep her here she will escape or at least not cooperate" he said and now I was sure that he was angry.
" You're new in the business , so listen to us with more experience.."
Then I didn't hear his voice anymore. It was nice of him to fight for me. I don't know if he's doing it for me or just to show them that he can take charge and be a agent. Either way it was good for me.. I did feel bad for him tough, Those other agents were not exactly the most positive and light people.
" Hey.." Zac said. I hadn't noticed when he had walked in.
"is the meeting over?" I asked , nodding towards the kitchen.
" No.. I just got irritated so I left " he said and shrugged his shoulders.
"well... thank you for saving me today, I guess.."
" no problem, that's my-
" job.. I get it" I said, interrupting him.
" Look... I know ho-"
" what? How this feels for me? How can you possibly know..." I interrupted him again.
"Hey I'm on your side here !" he said offended. Deep down I knew he didn't deserve my bitchy attitude.
"Sorry... like I said on the plane.. I have a lot on my mind." I apologized , not sure if it was enough.
" well I can help.. to begin with: that Jack guy is an ass.. " he said, making me laugh. "And like I explain in the car yesterday.. I'm being tested since I have no experiences in this kind of reality action... so I'm new to this too"
"Wow, thanks , I feel so much calmer now" I said with a lot of sarcasm !
" maybe not... but You're not alone at being new to this."
Believe it or not , that actually was comforting to hear. Ever since I took the plane home I have been a emotional bomb. I hate not being in control, and now I was forced to put my life in the hands of a bunch of strangers. Zac smiled at me ,grabbed a piece of wood and threw it in the fireplace. With that and some newspaper he started a fire. I looked right into it. Fire was so beautiful. Always moving with its yellow, orange and red colors. Zac sat down beside me without a word. I kept my eyes on the fire.
"I'm not scared... I'm confused and horrified.. " I said quietly so only he could hear.
"Strange guys followed me from the mall in a car.. they wanted me enough to follow us .. and I don't know what they want... what do you think they want ?"
"well... My 'colleagues' refuse to listen and says I'm jumping to conclusions so maybe I'm the wrong person to ask.." he said but I just shook my head.
"No, I want to know what you think. You're the only one I trust …" I said, without a sarcasm or a even a smile.
" well... like you said they wanted to get you enough to follow... I'd say they either
want to hurt you, or kidnap you. Maybe to hurt Paul for revenge.. "
" I can picture that... I know loads of reasons for people to be angry about Paul... but if they want his attention I'm the wrong kid to kidnap.." I said and looked down on my hands.
"I think he cares for you too" he said in a simple attempt to cheer me up.
" don't be so sure. He doesn't even take care of his own kids …"
" well... my other theory is that these guys are after something... something in this home" he said, and I could hear that he was more interested in this theory.
" there is nothing in here that they could possibly want … his money is not here.. " I said and he sighed at me. I had found the missing piece of his theory.
" and that's where my theory falls apart. I don't think it's money... I think it's something else... But then again everyone else think my theories are stupid so don't let them fool you"
"I think they sound pretty smart... "
He looked at me with a smile and I couldn't help but smile back. It was dark in the room but the light from the fire hit his face beautifully and made me see his strong bone structure. I couldn't take my eyes of him. His blue eyes was so deep and almost like they tried to say something. I was tired and wanted to go to bed but I couldn't stand up. My knees were weak from his smile and something inside me was hoping that maybe,if I stayed a bit longer, only maybe he would -
" Zac! Can I talk to you `?" Sam, another agent and Zac's friend had entered the room without me noticing.
I had to stop my imagination as Zac stood up and walked after Sam down to the basement where all the bodyguards slept. I sighed at myself and walked up the 2 stairs to my own floor. I made myself ready for bed in my bathroom and as soon as my head touched the pillow I was deeply asleep.
In the meantime , in the basement
"You're not getting to know her right?" Sam said.
" No. I'm winning her trust. Nothing else"
" you sounded pretty convincing and friendly in there."
"maybe you should stop sneaking around and do your job instead" Zac said and this time he couldn't help but sound rude.
"I am ! I'm just worried about you! Are you doing your job ?"
"let me worry about that ! So what If I'm becoming friends with her ? That's just good. She will trust me and make it easier for me to protect her !" Zac said and the words sounded very believable to him.
"Look man.. I won't blame you. You have these moment with each other and she is a attractive woman... but this is your chance to show the government that you can be a agent. Don't ruin that by falling in - " Sam said but got interrupted before he had the chance to finish.
" I have never , nor will ever fall in love with someone connected to my work. Now stop sneaking up on me ! "
" Fine.. just know I'm watching out for your best... you handled today's situation good but if she'd become a distraction the next time you might not -"
" She won't! Okay ! I don't like her ! I've known her for 5 days or so. " Zac almost yelled back at Sam.
Sam nodded and walked into one of the bathrooms. Zac laid on his bed frustrated. He stared up at the ceiling and tried to calm himself. After a few seconds his mind was at piece and questions started to appear in his head. Was Sam right? Had he become to close to her? And why did his words seem like lies? He didn't like her ? Right ? It's been 5 days ! though she was quit interesting and not to mention her good looks. Every time she opened her mouth she surprised him. Something about her made it impossible for him to stay away. Maybe Sam was a bit right. Maybe he should take a step back..
- - - Next Day - - - -
When I woke up this morning I was calmer than yesterday. I had to think that even if they had been after me Zac had helped me and kept me safe. Just like he promised. I have agents around me and they will protect me, I just know it. Although I didn't see any of them this morning.. but I wasn't complaining , it was nice to feel a bit alone for once. I sat at the kitchen table eating lunch with the kids when Zac walked in.
"Hi.. yes... No.. ... I... no sir... I don't care …. Sorry... then you'll have to fire me... I
know sir... Yes... Thank you..." I said, on the phone.
"what's going on ?" Zac asked Charles as he walked towards the kitchen counter and sat on one of the chairs.
"She's calling her boss to explain why she's not at work" he explained and handed Zac a glass of juice.
"why isn't she at work?"
" Something about Jack and then what happened yesterday. She wanted a day off. " he said and Zac could see that he looked over at me concerned. I hung up the phone upset and turned to them.
" so... I don't know if I got a day off or if I got fired..." I said with a sigh, totally giving up on my work.
"Vanessa ! " Charles said shocked.
"what ? I felt like a day home" I said and shrugged my shoulders. I heard spoons fall to the floor and Someone choking on their juice when I said that.
"NOO, not a day at home! " Nick yelled
"That's never fun !" Bella agreed with her brother and I knew exactly why they didn't want me home, those lazy bastards.
"what ? I don't get it " Zac said.
" when ever she's at home all day she sends Maria and Charles home and we have to clean and cook and do all that stuff." Nick explained.
" like regular people do ?" Zac said with a smirk.
" SEE ! Exactly! I bet Zac had to do all that stuff when he was in your age ! " I said, enthusiastic.
"thanks a lot , Zac.. I thought you were cool" Nick said disappointed but Zac only laughed.
"Hey ! Even cool guys like Zac has to clean ones in a while ! " I said-
"but.."
" No buts ! Now get your butts up stairs and get ready because we are going to clean our asses of ! " I said, pointing towards the door.
"if mum were here she would tell you that you use street languages. " Bella said with a sad smile. " I miss her" she said and that broke my heart.
These little kids lost their mother at a young age just like me but I at least had my father til I was 16. They practically never see their father. That's the reason I can't leave them.. I feel sorry for them.
"don't push them to hard." Charles said once the kids had exit the kitchen.
" They are spoil ! They don't even make their own breakfast. So now they are going to clean their own rooms, that's it ! " I said and crossed my arms over my chest only making Charles laugh instead of taking me seriously.
" I will spend the entire day with the kids so you don't have to be here the entire day ." I said to Zac and he carefully put down his juice on the counter and looked at me.
"well... I have to be around you " he said and it sounded like he was asking me if I had to.
" I am safe in my house ! Since there are 5 guards at the gate and some in the house , Take the day of
! You too Charles." I said and smiled to them both. They looked at each other with a uncertain face.
" are you sure? What are you going to eat ?" he asked like I was 5.
" Hey ! I can cook ! "
" I know that... but can you cook good food?" He said and laughed. Zac joined him and they did a highfive. Very mature .
"hey, I can cook perfectly fine food ! Maybe not the best... but" I said and I couldn't help but laugh with them.
"well my wife was asking if I could come home soon" he said, considering my offer.
"You should ! And you shouldn't spend your nights here ! You're wife is lonely all night and that is NOT a good sign" I said and winked.
"Vanessa ! That is private!" he said and blushed.
"I have a problem with those private rules, so go home, surprise your wife with a romantic
dinner and get a little lucky and be back in the morning "
"VANESSA ! " he said and now I swear he was as red as a tomato.
"She really does have a problem with those unwritten private rules" Zac said, and I knew exactly what rules he was thinking about.
"yeah yeah , take the day off Zac, do something fun"
" some guys wanted to go training.." he said and was also considering my offer.
" well, if that's your version of fun then do it ! " I said, and my version of fun was definitely not to work out!
" sure? And you won't leave the house?" he said with a skeptic face. I leaned closer to him and looked in straight into is (beautiful blue) eyes.
"I won't . not after what happened yesterday..."
"I understand... well, I'll be going now then" he said and stood up from his chair.
" me too. Thanks Nessa. " He said and kissed me on my cheek and grabbed his coat. They both walked out of the kitchen together and Zac walked down to the basement. I walked up the stairs to my cousins and smirked.
"Guys.. come here a second !" I yelled and Bella and Nick came out of their room and stared at what I was holding in my hand.
"is that a vacuum cleaner ?" he said, as if he was talking about something from outer space. Was this kid serious, I thought, but when I saw his face expression I realized he was dead serious... Oh jeez...
