Title Of Story: Second Chances
Chapter Number: 13
Chapter Name: The Truth Always Comes Out

Felicity
As soon as I told Oliver that I thought someone was watching me he told to get Madelyn and to get over to Diggle and Lyla's place. He said he was going to call Diggle to make him aware of the situation and he was going to rip the apartment to pieces to find any hidden cameras or bugs. As soon as Oliver told me to go I did, I went to Madelyn's room where she was playing and told her we needed to go and see Diggle. She didn't seem to mind the new change in plans for the evening but she was sad that Oliver wouldn't be joining us… I explained to her that daddy would join us shortly but he had something important to do first and that seemed ok to her.

When I got to Diggle and Lyla's me and Madelyn were rushed inside and I told Madelyn to go and play with Sara in her room and she did. I went into the kitchen with Lyla whilst Diggle went to call Oliver, Lyla made us some coffee but I wasn't really in the mood for it. I just wanted to know that I was being paranoid, I needed to know that there was no cameras in that apartment and I wasn't being watched. I wanted Oliver to call and say that I was just being silly and there was nothing wrong, but some part of me knew better then that. I know that there is something going on and I just don't know why or what I have to do with it… I've just come back to Starling City and someone's watching me already.

I think Lyla sensed that I wanted to be alone. She left the kitchen making the excuse that she was going to check on the kids, when she gave me her excuse I just smiled gratefully at her. I was thankful to have such amazing friends like Lyla and John but I didn't want all of this, I came back to Starling City thinking that me and Oliver can be a real family with Madelyn. I thought the two of us would be safe, Oliver promised us we would be safe and nothing would happen to us… obviously I don't blame Oliver for what's happening but I really thought this time would be different and I wouldn't be put in any type of danger. Or Madelyn.

Maybe coming back wasn't a good idea and I should call Oliver and tell him I'm going back to Vegas. I never had any trouble there and neither did Madelyn, the two of us were safe there. I've not even been back a month and now all of this was happening. It wasn't safe here and I shouldn't have come back, maybe I can convince Oliver to come to Vegas with me and we can be a family there… where it's safe. Why did I do this? Why did I leave the safety of my home and mother in Vegas to come back here? I always promised myself I would do what was best for Madelyn but I've just put her in more danger.

The door to the kitchen opened and Diggle came in "I've spoken to Oliver, he's on his way over to talk to you" He told me.

Twenty minutes later Oliver arrived at the apartment and the two of us decided that it would be best not to talk in the apartment where we could be overheard. Lyla said she would keep an eye on Madelyn for me, I thanked her and the two of us left the apartment and went up to the building roof so we could talk privately "I found hidden cameras. They're tiny, very hard to find" He told me "There was one in every room… except the bathroom" He said.

"Was there one in Madelyn's room?" I asked.

"Yes" He replied.

My hands started to shake from multiple emotions. Anger. Confusion. Irritated. Protective. "Oliver I need you to do me a favour" I said and he nodded "Find out who planted the camera, what they want and then end them… they've been watching Madelyn and possibly targeting her, I won't allow it" I told him.

"I won't let anyone hurt Madelyn… or you… ever" He promised "I need to tell you something" He stated.

"Sounds ominous" I replied.

"I need to tell you why I was distant just before you left for Vegas… I know I should have told you sooner but you need to know this" He said.

"Go on" I said suddenly unsure if I wanted to know.

"I found a list with your name on it and a price… it looked like a hit list" He told me.

"What was the price?" I questioned.

"Three million" He replied.

"Three million bucks?! Who would pay that much to kill me? Why would someone want me dead? I don't understand. Who did the list belong to?" I questioned.

"Ray Palmer" He answered.

"Do you think he's the one that planted the cameras? I mean it is a company apartment" I told him "But I don't understand. When I left for Vegas, Ray was the only one who knew where I was, he sent me and Madelyn birthday and Christmas presents… he helped me out and gave me a job when I moved to Vegas. He's done nothing but help me so I don't understand" I explained.

"I'm gonna go have a chat with Mr Palmer" Oliver stated.

Oliver started walked away from me but I went after him "No. I'm going to confront Ray myself. If you want to come along then feel free but he is going to answer me" I stated and started walking down the stairs towards Diggle and Lyla's apartment so that I could tell them what was going on. I could feel Oliver walking behind me and I knew he would come with me to see Ray, I knew he wouldn't let me go there by myself when I could be in danger. To be honest I was quite glad Oliver was going to come with me because I know if I start freaking out I might just try and kill Ray myself, if he plans to harm Madelyn at all.

Lyla said she would keep an eye on Madelyn for us and then me and Oliver made our way over to Palmer Technologies, I knew that's where he would be. I used my employee pass to get myself and Oliver into the building and then we made our way to his office, I wasn't surprised to see him sitting at his desk typing away on his laptop. He looked up when he heard us and I could by the look on his face he wasn't surprised to see us "Felicity. Oliver" He said.

"Why?" I asked. I couldn't think of anything better to say at that moment "Why?" I repeated louder and angrier when I didn't get an answer.

"I was keeping an eye on you" He replied.

"Why am I on a hit list?" I asked.

"I'm not talking with him here" He said indicating to Oliver.

"Oh he needs to stay, I might kill you if he's not here" I told him angrily.

"Believe me Felicity I just wanted to keep you safe. I gave you that job in Vegas so I could keep an eye on you and make sure you were safe, there is someone after you I'm not denying that. There is someone who will pay $3 million for your death but it's not me" He explained to me.

"Then tell me who" I demanded.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you" Ray said.

"Look she's getting pretty pissed so you better start telling us what we do know" Oliver stated to Ray.

"Wilson" Ray answered.

"He's locked up on an island he can't escape from" Oliver replied.

"Wilson wants me dead? Why?" I asked him.

"How did you get into contact with him?" Oliver asked.

"We have some mutual friends who passed on the message and I don't know how but he has someone on the island helping him communicate back and forth to our mutual friend. He came to me with a list and pointed out that you worked here. He said he wanted your dead body presented to him and he would pay me $3 million for it" He said "When you told me you were moving to Vegas it was the perfect opportunity to help you start again and keep you safe, I don't want you dead Felicity and I defiantly don't want Madelyn hurt" He told me.

"Why am I on the list?" I asked.

"Because of him" He said indicating to Oliver "You are the bait to drag out the Arrow so they can kill him, they just realised that they can get a bit of money for your death" He told me "It was a bad idea for you to come back to Starling City and I knew you were in danger so that's why I gave you the company apartment, I placed cameras in there so I could keep an eye and make sure you were safe" He said.

"How do I know you're telling the truth?" I questioned.

"Because I've known you all these years and I've never hurt you or done anything to try and hurt you… If I wanted to hurt you or Madelyn then I've had plenty of opportunity to done it. I knew where you lived in Vegas when no one else did, I could've come down there and killed you then if I wanted but I didn't. I gave you a job and made sure that you were ok and safe there" He explained.

"I think he's telling the truth" Oliver jumped in "One thing I do want to know is… how do you know I'm the Arrow?" He questioned.

"I'm not as stupid as the rest of the world. I figured it out long before I took over Queen Consolidated" He said "I'm willing to help you and Madelyn stay safe" He stated.

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