HAYLEY'S POV

I bid Joan goodbye leaving her apartment.

I immediately got a call and looked to see that it was Uncle Killian's number.

He rarely called unless it was something important.

"Good morning Uncle Killian" I greeted.

"Morning sweetie, where are you now?" He asked and I looked up calling the name of the street I was on.

"Stay put I'll be there in five minutes" he said.

"Okay" I replied.

In less than five minutes Uncle Killain pulled up and I hopped into his car.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Vandel is in the hospital" he said.

"What?!" I asked shocked.

"What happened to him?" I asked worried.

"It's nothing too serious he was stabbed in the thigh, the wound seemed to be infected that's why he's still there" Killian said.

"How did this happen he said he was going to be home last night" I said.

"He was and we were with him, it was a planned attack they had wanted to kill him" Killian explained and I frowned.

"Why would someone want him dead?" I asked.

"We also wondered that" Killian said and I leaned back taking deep breaths.

If they weren't around yesterday would Vandel have died?

I shook my head at the thought. No point dwelling on it, I was just glad that he was okay.

We pulled up in front of a hospital and Uncle Killian handed the keys over to someone leading me into the hospital.

The nurse at the reception couldn't take her eyes off him.

"We're here for Vandel Ricci" Killian said and the nurse nodded checking for his name before giving us his room number.

Wasn't she supposed to check who we were to the patient?

I looked at the awe-struck nurse one last time before following Uncle Killian.

He pulled open the door to Vandel's room and I rushed in.

"Morning baby girl" he smiled and I rushed to hug him trying to crush him in a bear hug.

"Are you alright?" I asked and he placed a hand on my back patting me lightly.

"I'm fine sorry I had you worried" he said and I just shook my head not letting go.

"How was your night at Joan's?" He asked.

"It was okay" I said still not letting go.

There was a slight knock and I turned to see a doctor walk in.

"It's okay for you to go now, from the X-ray scan there wasn't any major damage, but don't do any advanced work or anything that would make you lift something heavy, the wound should be completely healed in a few days" the man said.

"Thanks" Killian said to the doctor who gave a small smile before leaving.

"Let's go home?" Vandel asked and I nodded and finally pulled away to let him get up.

...

Uncle Killian dropped us off at the house after trying to convince Vandel that it wasn't safe but he didn't want to stay anywhere else.

We came down from the car and Uncle Killian called Vandel back to tell him something which he nodded to before we moved into the house.

The place was neat and looked cleared up.

"What exactly happened?" I asked.

"He came as a delivery guy and charged at us" he said.

"Was it only you that was hurt?" I asked.

"Yes, he seemed to know who I was but asked who Vandel was to make us let our guard down" Vandel replied.

I nodded my head.

"I'm glad you're okay" I said and he smiled ruffling my hair.

"I won't go down that easy" he said moving towards the kitchen.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I want to get water and start breakfast?" He said.

"No no no, you are going to get rest and I'll get everything done" I said pushing him towards the couch.

"Hayley I'm fine it's Nothing serious really and you have school" he said.

"It doesn't matter, you aren't doing anything do sit here like a good boy" I said pushing him onto the couch and patting his head making him laugh.

I handed him the TV remote

"Now sit here comfortably while I get started on breakfast" I ordered

"But..."

"No buts you're not doing anything" I warned walking over to the kitchen.

I began cracking eggs into the pan while roasting bacon on the other side.

After pulling out the toast, I got two glasses filling them with orange juice.

I placed the plates on the table going to fetch the glasses.

"Thank you" Vandel muttered with a smile which I returned.

After clearing out breakfast I was about to go clear his room for him to rest but he blocked the stairs.

"Where do you think you're going?" He asked.

"To clear your room?" I replied.

"No, you're going to freshen up and go to school" he said.

"But...."

"No buts, now hop to it" he said snapping his fingers and I sighed and obeyed.

"You sure it's okay for me to leave?" I asked coming downstairs.

"Yes, you don't need to worry and if it makes you feel better Kelly would be here soon" he said and I gave him a knowing smile.

"Okay then bye" I said planting a kiss on his cheek and he looked up at me with flushed cheeks and I laughed leaving the house.

I turned to see a parked car and the car honked before the glass pulled down.

"Hop in" Theo said and I smiled rushing to get in.

He wasn't around yesterday, I wanted to ask him but realized it wasn't my business.

"Ready for school?" He asked.

"I guess so" I replied with a small laugh and he joined me.

"How's your dad?" He asked and I hesitated a bit.

"He's fine just watching TV" I replied and he nodded starting the engine.