Dangerous.

26.

I slowly walked into my fathers office and sighed again when I noticed that Ashton was just suddenly there, along with my mum as well. I bit my lip and looked at everyone nervously, my dad stood up out of his office chair, hugging me quickly. " Mel, I'm so happy you could make it. Sit sit, do you want anything to drink? " he questioned as he sat back down at his desk, I shook my head " No dad, I'm fine ". He nodded, " So, we've got somethings to talk about, don't we? " he smiled slightly. I nodded nervously, " I've got all the documents here to take on the case, I just need to hear your side of the story, so explain " my dad stated putting his glasses on. I took in a deep breath, and swallowed the lump in my throat ( This was it ).

" Okay, so Ash and I were assigned to this case, the ' Clifford ' case. After looking over all the evidence, I realized that nothing made any sense. Nothing pointed to the three ' So called criminals '. So. I continued to look for clues and the real killers.... " I paused taking another breath in, " When the real killer found out about me knowing who they were, they kidnapped Delilah and threatened to kill her if I didn't show up and take her place. A life for a life she said. I did as I was told, I was going to risk my own life for Delilah's. That's how I got shot, I tried to fight, because I wasn't ready to die. Timothy and Maloni were arrested, but Maloni wasn't charged. Her uncle, who is the chief is covering for her. She's the real killer, Timothy confessed it ". " Yes, I got the tapes of the confession, I've listened to them multiple times, but there's one part I don't understand. Why did you care so much? " My father asked, I looked over at Ashton and Logan, they both nodded. " Because, I met Michael, Calum and Luke, they wouldn't kill anyone. They saved me from Sean and, I fell in love with one of them " I stated with my head held high, neither of my parents reacted. They both just smiled, then I realized Logan and Ashton already told them. " How long have you known? " I questioned, my mother took a few steps towards me and placed her hand on my shoulder. " We've known since you got shot, your brother told us everything. We believe you guys, we don't think they're the killers " my dad sighed rubbing his eyes, " You don't? " I asked with a small smile. My mum laughed " If I thought they were the killers, I wouldn't of just let you bring him here ", " Mel, you're our daughter. We trust your judgement... And we've read up on all the case files, plus your and Ashton's notes. We know he and his friends couldn't possibly have done this " my dad stated folding his arms across his chest. I let out a deep sigh of relief, I had been holding my breath the entire time. " Why doesn't anyone tell me anything? I've been so worried! " I stated loudly, my mom and dad chuckled. " Why? " my mom questioned, " Well, mom no offense, but some times you can be a tad bit dramatic, I get it from you. I was afraid if I told you I'd been hanging out with a guy that's being framed, I thought you'd call the cops on him " I exclaimed as I shrugged. My mom scoffed, " I am Not dramatic! " she groaned. Chase placed his hand on our moms shoulder " It's true though, Mom ", I chuckled while nodding. " Great, I'm being ambushed by my own children " she sighed smacking her forehead slightly, " That's what happens when you have 5 kids mom " Logan smirked.

" Whatever, whatever. Can we meet this young man? " my mom smiled warmly at me, I nodded with half of a smile " Are you going to help him dad? ". He took in a deep breath and nodded " His friends are coming later? ", I nodded " Yeah, Luke and Calum ". " We'll have a talk about all this tomorrow, let's just enjoy tonight and let us get to know that guy " my dad stated, I nodded letting out a small sigh. " I'll have Jonathon turn down two beds for them, probably the rooms next to yours " my mom smiled pointing between Logan and I ( Whose rooms were across from each other ), I nodded as I stood up " I'll go get him, okay ". My mom clapped excitedly, causing me to roll my eyes. I swiftly walked to the door, opening it. Michael was sitting cutely on a small sofa outside the office ( I wonder if he already knows ), once he noticed me open the door, he stood up quickly. I waved him in with a grin on my face, he hesitantly walked toward me. Once he entered the office, I quickly took his hand. My father rose from his seat, walking toward us. I gave Michael a small smile of encouragement. " Hello, Mr and Mrs Rae, I'm Milo Cliffend " he stated nervously, I smiled slightly " They know who you are ". He nodded " My names Michael Clifford ", my mom smiled widely, rushing toward him to engulf him in a hug. " Call me Silvia " my mom smiled, Michael nodded with a small smile. " And you can call me Roger " my dad stated shaking Michael's hand, I let out another deep sigh. " You're safe here Michael, we all believe you and your friends. We'll have a proper conversation about all this tomorrow, we have an anniversary to celebrate " my dad smiled slightly, Michael nodded " Thank You sir ". I smiled up at Michael, everything was gonna be alright.