Guess what! I'm on holidays.. So I'm giving you two updates one for this story and one for another :). It also means frequent updates for two weeks! Meaning that if I finish the next chapter on Tuesday then you won't have to wait for (my) Saturday for the update! So I will be updating as I write.. Which will be whenever I'm not doing homework or chores :)
I hope this clears a little confusion from last chapter up.. Last chapter came across a little differently than I intended it to. Its one of those things where when you write you think everyone knows your reasoning behind my writing. I apologise for any confusion I caused... I take responsibility.
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Tony woke before Ziva did the next morning. He wasn't sure what had woken him. But he was awake now. And he was contempt despite all that was going through his head. He knew what it was that was bothering him. He just knew he couldn't talk to Ziva about one of them. The other he could, but it would have to wait - obviously - until she was awake.
He ran his hand along the bare skin of her arm and his finger tips though her hair. Her hand was on his chest and her head was lying on his shoulder, he could feel her warm breath caress his neck every time she breathed out. She was peaceful. If he didn't know better he would mistake her for some one who wasn't going through hell at home for someone who didn't have a care in the world.
Which at the moment she didn't she knew she was safe. She knew that she was in the arms of someone who cared for her deeper than superficial reasons.
She stirred against him slightly when she felt his hand running along her skin. She turned her face into his shoulder and placed a kiss there, "Good morning," She said with a sweet smile.
"Good morning it is," He replied as he adjusted his position slightly to kiss her lips.
"What is on your mind Tony?" She asked when she saw the distracted look in his eyes.
"What happened last night?"
"I came over; you took me to the gym; we boxed for a little; then we came back, and well, you know what happened after that," She smiled.
"Before that?" He asked.
"I was at home,"
"What happened? Ziva, you know what I mean,"
"Yes, I do. But the fact remains that while I lie naked next to you; I do not really want to talk about the man that I am meant to marry," She said.
"Sorry," Tony said feeling guilty, "It's just that you didn't really tell me what happened, and I am a little concerned because of that,"
"Tony, I give you my word that nothing happened between him and me. You think if it did that you would be the first person I would come to. I mean that in the nicest way. But I do not think that I would want to be around anyone if anyone ever tried to do that to me," She explained.
"Okay, but if you ever want to talk..." He said.
"You are second on my list," She replied with a smile.
"Second?" He questioned.
"After Abs of course," She said.
"Oh," Tony replied, "Of course,"
He looked at the time briefly before turning back to her, "Wait here," He told her as he stood from the bed and grabbed some clothes and quickly dressed.
"Where are you going?" Ziva asked disappointed.
"You have been through too much. You deserve breakfast in bed," He announced.
"No, Tony, I can make myself breakfast; you do not need to go to so much trouble," She said.
"Honestly Ziva, let me do this. Please," He said as he walked to his door frame, "Stay," He ordered as he briefly turned to look at her before walking the rest of the way down the hall.
Ziva felt spoilt. She didn't even have the meal yet and she felt special. She couldn't imagine Riley doing this for her; a sinking feeling told her she would be doing this for him. She sat herself against the head board of Tony's bed as she looked around the room. She spotted her underwear, jeans, bra, and top in various places around the room. She stood and picked them up before putting her underwear and top back on. She folded her jeans and her bra - you never know what might happen - and set them on the chair in the room next to the window.
When Tony walked in she was looking at the view from his window, "I thought I told you to stay?" He said.
"I did, but then I figured I would rather be eating in clothes rather than nothing," She defended.
"Back to bed; doctor's orders,"
"I wasn't aware that you were a doctor. You told me that you were studying law enforcement," She replied as she crawled back into his bed. He past the tray with eggs and bacon to her.
"I am. It's an expression," He said sitting next to her.
"Do you want some?" She asked.
"No, that is yours,"
"I'm sure I could spare some,"
"No, eat," He said, "What will happen when you go home?" Tony asked.
"I don't know. It probably won't be good though, they are not going to be happy with me - they being my Father and Riley," She said.
"Just hit them," Tony suggested.
"Do you really never want to see me again?"
"I know you can defend yourself - I saw it last night. I don't see why you don't use it?"
"It is not worth the hassle - the repercussions would be too extreme," She said.
"Do you want to stay here?"
"I would love to; but they will send a search party and have you killed. My father knows many people in high places," She announced.
"Do you want to talk about him?"
"There is really nothing to say. I told you about him on our first date,"
"Does he hurt your mum?"
"Not often. Since he stopped drinking he doesn't as much. I still wake up some times to find her with a new bruise on her arm. My brother makes sure that he does not hurt Tali while I am not there and I make sure he doesn't when he is not there. We protect Tali. She is too innocent,"
"What do you think will happen when you go home?"
"I do not want to think about it," She admitted.
"Ziva..." He began before stopping. What did he want to say, 'your brother and your best friend suggested something very strange last night; they told me to ask you to marry me?' That would scare her - especially if she didn't want to marry someone else.
She looked at him expectantly, "Yes?" She asked.
"Never mind. It's not that important," he replied. She stared at him sceptically but let it drop.
Ziva said goodbye to Tony as she left to face the wrath that was her home. She didn't want to go; but she knew she had to face it sooner or later. It was simply something that had to be done.
When she arrived she tried the door: locked. She simply unlocked it, but was surprised to find people still home. She quietly made her way up to her room; not disturbing the people on the bottom floor. The real surprise was waiting for her upstairs. She opened her door - making sure it didn't creek as she opened or closed it. She let out a sigh of relief when it was closed; closing her eyes as she exhaled before turning around.
She jumped slightly when she turned around and found Riley leaning against the back wall. She didn't approach him, instead choosing to stand across from him and stare him down as he was here.
"Where did you go?" He asked.
"To a friend's house. I spent the night because I did not feel comfortable being around someone who so clearly wanted to sleep with me," She said.
"You seem like you have had a confidence boost," He stated.
"I am a confident person," She replied.
"I have no doubt about that. It was one of the first things your father mentioned about you," He said, "Where did you go?" He repeated.
"To. A. Friend's. House. I just said that," Ziva said.
"A boy friend's place,"
"Why does it matter?" She asked.
"How do I know you didn't sleep with him if it was the case?"
"I can assure you I did not," She stated as she moved toward her wardrobe to gather new clothes to change into. He grabbed her arm.
"You didn't answer my question," He said.
"Yes it was a guy friend's place. No we did not sleep together," She lied.
"What are you doing next weekend?" He changed the topic.
"I am going out with Abby," Ziva stated.
"The whole weekend? What about during the week?"
"Working," She lied. She had the next two weeks off; but that didn't mean that she wanted to spend it with him, "Can you please let go of me now? I would like to have a shower so I can get on with my day,"
He let go of her arm. She continued to gather her things so she could do just that, "Oh, and I would rather you not in here when I return. I quiet like my privacy," She added.
Two days later, Ziva was sitting on her bed reading her book when her door flew open; swinging back and hitting the wall it was attached to. Ziva had never been frightened; but the look on Riley's face sent fear and adrenaline through her veins. Her flight reflexes were beating her fight ones. But she had no where to go. She looked over her shoulder; contemplating whether or not going out the window was a good idea, but she thought the best of it.
"Why did you lie?" He asked her.
"I'm sorry?"
"According to this sheet - your work schedule - you don't work for two weeks,"
"I am sorry, I did not know," She managed in a calm even voice although her nerves were making her heart rate rise.
"I don't believe you," He stated.
Over his shoulder Ziva saw her mother and her sister hiding slightly behind come to the door way.
"Well that is your choice. Are relationships not meant to be based on trust?" She asked.
"Yes they are. And now you have earn it back. Cancel your plans for the weekend. We are going to a small house just outside the city for a weekend!" He said.
"I have had these plans for ages. I am not going to change them now," Ziva said, her voice shaking slightly.
"Change them," He demanded menacingly.
Ziva looked toward her mother and Tali whose eyes had welled up slightly in fear for her sister as she stayed behind their mother.
Riley waited a few moments before turning and leaving a shocked Ziva, stone faced Rivka, and scared Tali in his wake.
"Ziva," Her mother said.
"What?" Ziva demanded, trying to keep her emotions under control.
"Is there anything I can do?" She asked kindly.
"Make it stop!" Ziva said a little more harshly than needed as the peek of her adrenaline began to wane.
Now, before I take this straight down the path I want to - which I will eventually - I am interested to know what you would like to see. We will see Gibbs, but is there anything else you want to read?
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