Undercover

Chapter 19

*This is a double update. Make sure to read Chapter 18 first.*

(Song: Bellyache – Billie Eilish)

Enjoy <3

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Darkness.

I opened my eyes slowly. I blinked a few times so I would get rid of my blurry vision.
I felt someone holding my hand.
"Daphne." He called softly.
Why does Tom sound different?
"Daphne." He called again.
I tilted my head slightly.

"Niall?" I whispered.

"You're okay." He squeezed my hand gently.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Elijah attacked you, but I took care of it." He said still holding my hand.
I examined the room and noticed we were alone in his room. Last time we were here it did not turn out good.

"Is he" I trailed off.
"He's not dead, but he will stay away from you." He said.
Even though my eyes were shut, I could still feel his gaze on me. He was still holding my hand. He placed his other hand on my head.

"Does it still hurt?" he asked gently stroking my head.
"A little." I said.
"The doctor said you're going to be okay." He said.
"The doctor?" I don't remember going to the doctor.
"Yeah. I called him and he checked you up." He replied.
"I ... when?"
"You were still unconscious. He said if you hit your head harder, then we might've had a problem. But thankfully you're okay." He explained.

"We went to the hospital you mean?"
"No. We have our trustworthy doctor. He comes here."
"Where is he now?"
He smiled a little.
"Take some rest baby. You're gonna need your energy for tonight's party." He said letting go of my hand.

"What party?" I asked feeling confused.
"The Smiths." He said walking toward the window and shut the curtains.

Oh yes the party. OH NO THE PLAN!

Niall walked toward me and leaned down a bit.
"You're gonna be okay Daphne." He whispered and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. Why was he being so gentle all the sudden?

After couple of hours of resting, I was getting ready for the 'party'. I tried to remember what my plan was. I remembered I only had half of the plan ready and I should now come up with the second half on our way there. I will not let that innocent child die.

We were all standing in the yard waiting for Alberto to join us.
"How is your head?" Tom asked.
"It's good now."
"I wanted to check on you, but Mr grumpy over there didn't let me. He said you were resting." Tom said referring to Niall.

"Because she were." Niall responded without making an eye contact causing Tom roll his eyes.
"It's okay. Thank you." I smiled at Tom in reassurance.

"So are we all ready?" Alberto finally joined us.
"Yeah." Lucas said.
"Okay so are we all going with one car?" Scarlett asked.

"We're coming with my own car." Niall said wrapping his arm around my waist. I saw Tom rolling his eyes and shaking his head.
"Alright then. Let's go." Alberto said and everyone got into the car.
Once we exited the driveway I faced Niall.

"What's the occasion?" I asked.
"Just a simple party." He shrugged.
"I know you guys won't go to a simple party."
"Business deals. We have to attend. Like the ball we went to last night." He explained briefly.
I sat back pretending that I bought his explanation.

"You go and join the girls." Niall said once we arrived at the house.
"Where are you going?" I asked.
"To the bar. I need to have a chat with some business associates." He said and tilted his head for me to leave.
"I'll come with you." I said holding his wrist.
"I need you to join the girls." He said closing the gap in between us and gave me a stern glare.