My Fallen Angel (bxb) ✔

Chapter 30 - Declan and Kai

Here is what I thought was a cool interpretation of a White Hat Hacker (also known as an ethical hacker) ^^

Kai's POV

My dad left this morning since he needs to prepare for a stockholders meeting being held tomorrow. Before he left, he promised to visit next weekend and take us to an all you can buffet which Raziel is really excited about.

My father already called to tell me that he arrived safely and I can't explain just how much even this tiny gesture means to me. It does seem like he'll be putting a bit more effort into our relationship and that fills me with joy.

I wander down the hallway, heading in the direction of Zorander's office. Raziel sent me a text, during my last class of the day, saying that he would be there. Not that he really needed to because that's the place I look for him.

"Kai!" I spin towards the voice and find the curly haired giant that is my older brother rushing towards me.

"Hi Declan!" I exclaim, releasing a tiny shriek when he lifts me off the ground, squishing me against his chest.

Lance who pops out from behind him giggles and greets me, and Declan finally sets me on my feet, still wearing a huge smile. "My mom had the surgery yesterday! It went really well. Thank you so much for helping me." Declan once again crushes me into a hug, causing me to giggle.

"That's what family's for," I tell him, patting his arm, and he grins. "I know we agreed to play Zombie Panda today, but is it okay if I visit your mom to see how she's doing?" 

"That would be great!" Declan instantly agrees and I giggle at his excitement.

I shoot Raziel a text telling him that I'm going to the hospital with Declan and he responds telling me to have fun and that he'll see me at home later.

Declan, Lance and I head to the car and once we get it, I turn towards Declan. "I have a question." My voice comes out hesitant and in a higher pitch than usual. Declan shifts to face me after he buckles his seat belt. "Did our dad call you?"

It seems to take forever before Declan begins to respond. "Your dad called, yes," he replies. His voice carries a note of finality, as if telling me to drop this topic.

However, I'm more persistent than he thinks. "And?" I prompt, studying his face.

He lets out an exasperated sigh and runs his hand through his hair. "I didn't answer. I'm not ready to forgive him. I'm not blaming him for my stupid choices but I can't get his harsh words out of my head. He didn't want me and I'm not sure if he would ever have called if it wasn't for you. So I really don't think I can talk to him. I've already decided that I'll pay back the money-"

"Nonsense!" I quickly interject. "You're his son too and he should be providing for you financially. If you want, you can think that it comes from me. I learnt a lot about my dad's work and stock. They were the only things we talked about after my mom died," I pause and suck in a shaky breath.

After all these years, I thought the sadness that accompanies any thoughts of my mom would fade, but it didn't. I still miss her. I would love to see her one last time, just to say goodbye. She was taken from me too suddenly.

A tentative pat on my back helps me refocus and I smile at Declan, the owner of the hand. "My point is, I have investments of my own, I just don't have full access to them until I turn eighteen. Keep track of any expenses and I'll pay back dad for you. That way it comes from me," I conclude.

Declan furrows his eyebrows as he ponders my proposition. "Okay, but do you think you can teach me about investments and stuff?"

"Of course!" I giggle and bob my head up and down. "But only if you teach me how to hack! That's so cool!"