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A/N: Sorry it has been a long time, but here is the next chapter. Not a lot happens in this chapter. A few things are revealed but that is about it. I hope you enjoy. I also want to thank all my reviews! You guys are amazing!
Looking into the blue eyes that I have not seen in a long time brings back memories that I would rather not remember.
"Hello Ziva," the woman says calmly.
"Ziver, you know this woman?" Gibbs asks.
"Gibbs, meet my Aunt Sara. I have not seen her since I was a kid. I have no idea as to why she is here." I explain not taking my eyes off my aunt.
"We'll figure that out when we get back to base." Gibbs says closing the door, cutting me off from keeping eye contact any longer.
"DiNozzo take Ziva in the other car. Make sure she is ok, we're going to need her for this one." Gibbs commands. I am too shocked to argue. I feel Tony's hand on my back leading me over to the second car.
The car ride is silent for awhile on our drive back to the base. I can feel him wanting to say something, I am sure he just doesn't want to say anything that will upset me. He is always looking out for me that way.
"You alright?" his voice is soft and nervous. He is expecting me to say my usual I am fine but I just do not feel like hiding from this.
"I do not know. I have not seen her since I was a child. The last interaction I had with her was not pleasant. I was 10 at the time and she was always around. She is my father's younger sister and she was always drinking. She would come over and insult us every day. And she would even hit us a lot of the time because we wouldn't listen to her. My father didn't like her that much so he told us never to listen when she told us to do something. She was always worse when it was just Ari and I. We tried our best not to let her touch Tali. She always hurt her when Ari or I was not around. But when we were we would make sure we were in front of her so she wouldn't get hurt. When my father finally found out he kicked her out the next time she showed up. I never saw her again. I heard that she stopped drinking and that my father and she made up, so there is only one reason I can think as to why she is here. I only have one idea as to why she is here. "
"And what would that be?"
"I believe my father has sent her to watch me."
"Why would you think that?"
"Cause there is no other reason for her to be here."
"Maybe she's just here to see you? To apologize for her earlier behavior?"
"I do not think the word sorry is in her vocabulary. Never once have I heard that word from her lips."
"People change, Ziva."
"Maybe they do, but I do not believe she does." I can tell he is frustrated from the sigh that escapes his mouth.
"I need to know if you're going to be ok to be working on this case. We all need to know. We are not supposed to allow you to work on it since you and she are family, but we need you for this one. So we need to know if you're going to be ok?" he asks.
"I will be fine. There will be no need to worry, and if there is then I will remove myself personally from the case. You can tell Gibbs that as well." We pull into the parking lot and he parks in the reserved spot. I can feel his eyes on me again.
"I am fine, Tony. Let's just get this over with," I say opening the door. Before I can climb out Tony reaches across me and pulls the door shut. He doesn't say anything he just continues to stare at me with his arm still across my body. His stare is intense but it's not asking anything. It is just blank.
"Tony, I told you I am-"
"Shut up," He whispers interrupting me. "Stop lying to me. You know you're a terrible liar, so why do you continue to do it? I know you're not ok Ziva, you're hurt. You're frustrated beyond belief and you are confused as to why your Aunt would randomly show up. You are also worried as to why she is here and if your father has planned it. So stop pretending already," he continues keeping his face inches away from mine. I do not know how to respond to what he has just said. He is right about everything. I should have known he would have caught on. He always does. No one has been able to read me as well as he does.
I lower my head to lean my forehead on his shoulder. "I am sorry, Tony," I whisper. He wraps his arms around me to hold me close.
"It's ok, you don't have to apologize, I just want you to stop lying and let me in," he says still whispering. I sit up from his embrace and place my hand on his face, caressing his cheek. I lean in to place a gentle kiss to his cheek as a thank you and for him to know that I will try to stop lying to him. He smiles and un-wraps his arms from around me letting me know he understands.
We climb out of the car and walk into the building. We reach the bullpen and Gibbs walks over to me, but first he sends a glance at Tony, who nods his head to confirm Gibbs's silent question.
"Ziver, you and I will be handling the interrogation. She's l prepped and ready I just need your ok." He says handing me a folder. I take a deep breath. I look at Tony who sends me a nod and wink, and then back at Gibbs. Am I ready to face one of the people who made my childhood hell? I look at Tony one more time and he still has a smile on his face, but I can tell he is just waiting for me to answer Gibbs.
"Alright, let's do this." I answer walking past Gibbs and to the elevator to face the monster that has been hiding in my closet all these years.
A/N: I'm so sorry it is taking me so long to update. Sorry that it is short but I'm trying to update as fast as possible for you guys. I hope you liked this chapter. :)
