Previously: He had a slight idea about what location she was talking about but that was impossible..right? That would mean that her father was... that he was.. No he couldn't be..

"you know what my father always did to make me laugh ? " I said to Liam. Liam looked at me with his big eyes , not understanding. I started tickling him like crazy and he laughed at me while moving in all directions possible.

"poor guy, all defenseless" Zac said and laughed, keeping a eye on the food that was standing on the stove.

" now I have a question.." I said and smirked at him. "what does your family look like?"

"well,my father has grey hair and -"

"No shit Sherlock. I meant , how many are there in the Efron family? " I said and laughed at his teasing.

"well, It's me, my brother, my sister and my father. " he said simply.

"and your mum ?" I asked, not too afraid to act nosy.

" She left us when my brother was 2.. I was 5 and my sister was 9. " he said and I was surprised that he didn't sound to upset about it.

"oh.. I'm so sorry"

"Thank you. but we had it well.. my sister took all responsibility , sort of like you do for

your cousins, except she was only 9 and I made her life difficult" he said with a sad smile on his face.

"difficult how?"

"well.. when mum left ,my father found his love in the bottom of the bottle... and my sister worked so hard at home and school to become a good woman one day, Today she is a very good doctor. My little brother works in a pizzeria, almost not making any money at all but I am still the black sheep..." he said and now I saw a tiny bit of regret and sadness.

" why ?" I asked and to my surprise he laughed at his memories.

" because when we were young I was the only one that didn't pay attention in school...and

after school my sister studied to become a doctor and my little brother stayed near our village to take care of dad. Me?, I decided I wanted to leave completely and become a agent... all my childhood I did bad things, didn't listen to anyone and then as soon as I could I left them to join the FBI."

"I'm sure they are proud of you..." I tried.

"oh I know they are.. I still have contact with them and I visit them as often as I can... but that isn't very often and I know they are disappointed by that , deep down." he said and slightly smiled at me.

"your family is very impressive .all the children grew up to save lives. " I said, smiling big.

"Huh?" he said confused.'

" your brother spend his time saving your fathers life by being there. Your sister saves lives on a daily bases and you.. You protect lives and in the future you'll be a kick ass agent that stops guys from killing. I would really call that a hero family"

This woman is amazing! So many fights and struggling that Zac has had with his family and then he speaks with this woman for 2 minutes and all he wants to do is call his family and see how they are. He smiled at her amazed by her personality before taking the food of the stove and told her that the food was ready.

"Bella ! Nick ! FOOD!" I yelled and the last word was well greeted by the kids. 2 kids came instantly running and seated on their seats .

"take your plates and go and take food. Charles is not putting them on your plate tonight" I said.

the kids took their food and so did I . They finished very fast, eating like pigs and when they were done they were about to run to the TV.

"Hey ! Guys, where are you going?"

"TV...?" Nick said to me , surprised I asked.

"no you're not.. the plates are not going into the dishwasher by themselves!" I said and pointed at their plates. And to my relief they took their plates without arguing.

"and what about thanking the chef who made it possible, because trust me, without him you wouldn't have had food until 10 a clock!" I said and nodded towards Zac . Nick smiled at him and thanked him and Bella hugged him.

" No problem" he said and hugged her back and I was surprised that he did. He was becoming personally attached , not that I'm against it but I don't think Sam agrees with me.

The kids walked out of the kitchen and I was so thankful that the dinner had made them forget about the pool. I had promised them to be in the pool but that was the last thing I wanted to do.

" You're doing a damn good job raising 3 kids that's not even yours." Zac said and I was surprised that he did.

" I don't see it like a job.. though getting payed wouldn't be so wrong .."

" maybe you should suggest it to Paul ?" he said and laughed while resting his elbows on the table, leaning towards me.

" HAHAHA, and now I finally understand why I will need a body guard!" I said, laughing.

"oh no, if you fight with Paul you are all alone. That dude is scary even if I'm armed! " he said.

"Oh thank you! , so you're my body guard as long as I'm not in danger, am I right ?" I said and leaned closer to him, but ofc not to close.

"Dudes with guns I can handle.. But Paul... That is just intimidating!"

"You are such a coward ! I will make sure FBI finds out how you throw your "rose" to the sharks !"

"shark ? Not a chance, Sam could be a shark. Paul is more like a... dinosaur... " he said, with a lack of fantasy.

"now you know how I feel " I said and laughed hard.

In one hour we sat there, just laughing and joking. No body contact what so ever so Zac stayed relaxed and every time he opened his mouth I knew that what ever he said next would make me smile. Every joke he said was funny and everything else was brilliant. We talked for hours and not even once we talked about me or him. We just talked about other stuff and when I looked at the watch I was surprised how fast the time had gone by. Liam was asleep in my arms and don't ask me how because we weren't exactly quiet, but I guess she was really tired.

"I should get him to bed" I said , nodding towards the little boy in my lap.

"go to bed, I'll handle the dishes." he said and stood up, already picking up the plates.

"No, that's not fair. I'll help you." I insisted.

"it's fine. " he said with a friendly smile.

"Absolutely not . I'll stay up and do the dishes right after I put Liam to bed.. You should go and sleep, you have helped me enough" I said and he understood I was not the first person to give in.

" Okay, se ya tomorrow." he said and placed all plates on the pile of dishes. We both walked out of the kitchen and I continued walking up the stairs with a asleep Liam in my arms.

Zac couldn't help but follower her with his eyes. That woman was really something else. She never complained even if she should! She didn't sign on for this busy life, but she never complains.. She just deals with it. She was strong and he adored that about her.

- NEXT DAY - IN THE MORNING -

"Bella ? Nick ?" I yelled as I walked down the last stairs with a wide awake Liam on my hip.

"In here !" Charles yelled from the kitchen. How come every time I yell the children's name Charles always answer?

I walked into the kitchen with Liam to find 4 guys at the kitchen table, eating. Zac and Sam and 2 more, since Sam is the house guard and Zac is my bodyguard I guessed the other 2 were the kids bodyguards. They all turned to me when I walked in and then turned back to their food except for Zac who kept looking at me, without really noticing that he was. I smiled to myself and walked towards the kids and Charles that was eating by the counter

" Hello beautiful" Charles said.

"Someone's happy ? I guess it was the right decision to visit your wife last night? " I said and the 'guys in suits' looked up shocked at me except for Zac who was getting use to my forwardness. He just chuckled at me and shook his head.

"Vanessa Anne Hudgens ! " Charles said and entire him shifted to a red color.

"right, sorry. I forget that people aren't that open about their private life.. " I said and laughed innocent.

"Keep that in mind from now on" Charles said embarrassed.

"yeah yeah, so what did you think of the kitchen this morning ? Not completely bad, right ?" I said proud.

" Actually no, you even did all the dishes, which was a lot more than needed." he said and smiled but his smiled disappeared when I showed him my hand covered in bandage.

" Yeah, I screwed up a few times. But Zac helped me the last time. That's the reason the kids got food last night"

Charles looked at Zac to thank him but Zac kept looking down on the table, avoiding Charles eyes. At first I didn't know why but then I understood... The other guys at the table glared at him as if he had done something terrible. He looked like a ashamed puppy. I immediately regretted I ever opened my mouth and I did my best to save the situation with a weak stupid comment.

"well, I did it all until I cut my hand with my brilliant skills..then he just finished it for me. " I tried but Sam kept his blaming eyes on Zac and that dude did not blink for a second! I felt the sweat run down my forehead but Nick saved me.

"Can we swim today !`? PRETTY PLEASE !"

" Okay, fine. I have this day off so sure.. but later today I was thinking about going to the

mall... " I said with a smile to Nick. I looked over at Zac and asked: "Is that ok ?"

" that shouldn't be a problem" he said barely looking at me. I rolled my eyes discreet so only Charles could see. He couldn't help but laugh and wink at me.

"okay, so how is little Liam today ?" he asked , just to make a talk.

" He is fine, he was REALLY tired last night but he seems fine." I said and put him down in his own little chair by the counter.

"There you go , buddy. " Charles said and placed a plate with a little sandwich with ham. I giggled at the cute little boy's face as he grabbed his sandwich with both hands. I ran my hand through his thin hair and messed it up before looking seriously at Charles.

" How's your wife?"

"she's okay.. her treatment is almost finished.." Charles said and looked down to hide his deep sadness. Zac looked up from his plate, curiously.

"She will kick cancer's ass ! " I said and squeezed his hand but I could see he didn't believe it. "I mean it! My mother went through 3 of those treatments before she... died"

" Exactly!"

"that came out so wrong . My mothers cancer was severe.. Tina's was discovered so fast. She will make it, I know she will." I said. Charles leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"Thank you.. but she doesn't want you to worry. Think about yourself"

" ofc I worry.. tell her to come here if she can so I can say Hi! …"

"I will.. "

When I had finished I lift Liam up and walked out of the kitchen, I didn't even dare to look at Zac since everyone seemed pissed at him. As soon as I walked up the stairs I head Sam's voice, talking firm and upset. Instead of walking down , listening , I changed Liam into a bathing suit and so did I. I walked into the "pool room" to find Bella and Nick , changed and ready to jump in.

"can we jump in now ?" Nick asked excited like it was Christmas.

"please!" Bella said , taking her brothers hand, preparing to jump in.

" 1...2... JUMP!" I screamed at them and laughed once the 2 kids jumped in the water.

Bella was a great swimmer but she wasn't allowed in the water without me in the same room. I didn't want something to happen. I opened one of the windows to the room so it won't get to hot inside. I told them to be careful while I put Liam in a baby boat. He giggled when I pushed him out on the water and jumped in with him.

" be careful !" I repeated when they started to splash water on each other. Just because I said it the 2 kids turned to me and splashed me in my face instead."Oh no you didn't!" I said and splashed water with my legs while floating on my back.

2 hours later..

"guys... can we go up now ? I'm starting to get cold .. are you cold?" I said hopeful while shivering. How come kids can be in water for a whole day and when your older water seems so much colder after only 10 minutes?

"NO! This is fun !" The both children yelled.

"please..." I said and put my hands together, begging them.

" fine, come on Bella. Let's shower and get dressed." Nick said and grabbed his little sisters hand.

"thank you Nick" I said and smiled thankfully at Nick. He might be messy but he's a good kid and he really takes care of his sister.

Just at that moment Zac walked in with a cellphone in his hands. When he saw me in bikini I could see how he tries hard to focus his eyes on my face .

"Your friend Ashley is on the phone" he said while clearing his throat, nervously.

"oh... okay, give me a sec." I said and smirked at myself. I pushed Liam in his boat to the side of the pool and walked up from the pool.

Zac couldn't look away. he just looked at her as she walked up from the water. She walked away from him and bend down to lift Liam up from the pool. Damn that was too much! he was , without a doubt, attracted to her ! And he could see that she knew he was checking her out. Her big smirk revealed it.

"Hey, I know this isn't your job but could you take Liam with you to Charles? I'd like to take a shower before I bath him..." I said, walking towards him with Liam on my hip.

"uh.. yea.. sure" Zac said and that was the only words he would have been able to say since her amazing body made him speechless.

"Here ya go.." I said and handing Liam over to Zac who just took him in his arms without taking his eyes of me.

I know that the thing I did next was mean and actually sort of immature. But I couldn't help myself. I turned my back to him and walked towards the shower room and just before I was out of sighed I reached to my back and with one hand easily undid my upper bathing suit, leaving in on the floor before walking out of his sight.

Zac just stood there , looking at where she had left with bare breasts and something inside of him wished she had turned to him. Once she was completely out of sight he felt anger! What was she doing? This was his big chance to prove that he is a good agent. This was his ONLY chance and she just plays with it! She saw what a big deal it was that he helped her with food the other night, what the hell does she think they would say if they knew that he had been standing 10 meters away when she was half naked ! Why can't she respect boundaries ?

Once he had greeted the anger he let it leave his body and embraced something completely different: The urge to follow her..

He wanted to follow that woman so bad, and he guessed she wanted him too , because why else would she do that ? He would NEVER follow her!. That would be unprofessional even if he wanted to soo bad! His entire mind and body wanted to and that freaked him out. This was his big chance to show what he is made of and all he can think of is blowing it all of for a woman.. 1 month ago he would have never ever thought something close to what he's thinking right now. But standing there looking at the door of the shower room, he was not so sure anymore.. He forced himself to look away from where she had left and looked down at Liam.

"I'm glad you are here to keep me from following her.." He said. Liam reached his hand towards the door Vanessa had walked in. Zac chuckled at Liam.

" Thank you so much for the support there, buddy... " He said and walked down the stairs with Liam in his arms.

Hope you enjoyed it 3 sorry for the wait, won't happen again.
Don't forget to review and favorite and subscribe and all that.

Take care - Natalie