Danika

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Exiting the principals office, Danika put her bag on her back and walked down the long corridor to the front doors with her father.
Exiting the building, Danika looked around 'of course his men are here' "boss?" "Retaliation. I will be taking Danika home" "we will accompany you. Are you hurt?" Danika shook her head no and walked to the car. Xavion sighed "we know" "it's been five years.." "can she still speak?" "I don't know. She won't answer unless it's a yes or no and even then she shrugs. I need to go" "see you at home".
Xavion walked down to meet with Danika. 'she doesn't show herself, doesn't speak, doesn't ask for anything, doesn't join the family and I for meals. If I force her, she will hate me even more'.
Arriving at their five bedroom home, Danika and xavion exited his Mercedes and walked inside. 'of course more men are here' "in trouble?" "They tried to hurt her and Danika retaliated" "oh. Is she okay?" "She said she's not hurt" "it would take a bit to hurt her" xavion nodded. 'where did.. the men are here. Danika won't come out'.
Entering her room, Danika looked at the photos of Damon and her as they covered her wall. 'i miss you more and more everyday' placing her bag down in her closet, Danika changed her school pants to her leggings and then sat by her window. 'i just want it all to end. Damon wanted this life but even then he was sweet and caring. I don't want this life. I just want to curl in a ball and leave it all behind. Ugh I'm going to eat. I don't care how early it is. I know the next two days will be filled with training. You aren't at school, you train' Danika rolled her eyes as she stood up. 'money, key, phone. Got it. There is only one place around here that allows me to keep my hood on. That's where I am going' Danika walked down stairs and out the door worrying xavion. 'she just left?. I know she doesn't like the men here but they are here for protection. Where is my daughter going?. I don't even know her these days' "boss?" Xavion nodded. 'this kid. She's had it hard'.
'cool fresh air. It's going to get hot again soon' looking out over the lake as she walked along the path, Danika took it all in. 'so beautiful. The lush green grass and trees. The water is still even though ducks are on it. They have the life. They are free. I wish I was free' turning her deep green eyes away from the water, Danika entered the hotel. "Oh shit. Does boss know she goes here?" "I don't know. I didn't know she drinks" "it's best we call him".
'shes back' Danika walked across the hard wood floors up to the bar. "menu?" Danika nodded 'there is something about this girl. She's always hidden. Never disrespectful though. I'm not going to make her remove that hooded jumper from over her face. She may be shy or she may just want her alone time' Danika looked over the menu as she stood at the bar. Carlos placed down a note pad and pen and Danika grabbed them. 'bruschetta. Ceasar salad. Barbecue ribs. Water' handing the note pad, pen and menu to carlos, Danika then grabbed out her card. "Forty five please" Danika nodded and tapped her card as Jason and vandal entered. Danika knows it's her father's men but has no interest in them. Walking to a two seater table, danika sat down and looked at the wall. 'what is she doing?. She doesn't even have a drink. We told boss she has come in here for one. He wasn't happy'. "Know her?" Vandal looked at Carlos "yes. A light beer thanks" "sure" 'i guess they are here to make sure she is safe. I don't know. I'm not asking anymore questions'. While Danika, van and Jason sat in the hotel, xavion, Mathew and Ewin walked down.
"Ma'am" Danika immediately sat up straight. "Your water and bruschetta. The rest of your meal won't be long" Danika nodded and waited for Carlos to lower the food and drink. 'water and food?. Jesus. Boss may fire because of us two'.
Lowering her glass after a sip of water, Danika started to eat her bruschetta.
Xavion, Mathew and Ewin entering, Jason stood up. "xavion. She's not drinking" "you stated.." "we thought so. Water and food" "she can have that at home" "you don't tell me where my daughter can eat". 'why come here Danika?. We have food at home. I know you don't want the men around. I know that but they won't hurt you'.
'that was absolutely delicious. Something filling and has flavour. After this I will go for a jog. They can do whatever the hell they like'.
"Ma'am" Danika cleaned her mess while Carlos lowered her meals. Handing the empty plate to Carlos, Carlos internally grinned 'always eats the lot'.
'mmm this looks Devine' digging into her Ceasar salad and ribs, Danika held down her annoyance as xavion joined her table. 'she eats well. Very clean too. But this has to stop. She could get hurt here. I think I just make her eat with us' "Danika, we have food at home. I don't want you wasting your money on food here. From now on, you can eat with us. I understand you miss your brother but it was a pure accident" Danika pushed her plate away upsetting xavion. "I want us to have communication Danika. You haven't spoke a word to me since he passed. I didn't mean for him to be killed. Him or your mother..." Danika stood up while xavion swallowed with difficulty. 'she hasn't finished her meal. I just wanted her to know it was an accident. In this life, things can happen. I haven't only lost my wife, I lost my son and I feel like I have lost Danika too' Danika picked up her plate and her glass and took them to the bar. "You usually eat it all. Was it okay?" Danika nodded "have a good evening" Danika nodded again and walked out. 'FUCK' Xavion rubbed his face with worry. 'she just left. Hasn't had a full meal. By the sound of it, she always eats a full plate. I need to find out how often she comes here' while xavion questioned Carlos, Danika picked up speed to a jog. fucking hell. I'm not that fit' jogging for over an hour, Danika entered the house and walked straight to her room while Jason and van entered and wanted to drop dead. "what is wrong with you two?" "She was jogging for over an hour" ewin and Mathew laughed "maybe more fitness would do you two wonders. Where did she go?" "Around the lake, foot ball oval and the reserve" "that's huge" both men nodded as they sat down. Both sweating up a storm, up in her room, Danika locked her door and removed her clothes to go for a shower. 'my daughter is having a shower. I can hear the water running. I haven't seen my daughters face in over five years. She lives in those hoods. I know some of them were Damon's. She has photos of Damon and Chantelle all over her wall. None of friends or even me' rylan entering the house, he looked around. "I need a full run down rylan" "that's short. She sits at the back of the classroom. Knows what is coming in regards to work. The teacher doesn't approach her and from what I hear she is feared throughout the school. She doesn't talk to anyone" "not a soul?" "No. Those four girls that approached her aren't her friends. Never have been. They believe they rule the school" "those type of girls?" Rylan nodded "miss popular and her lambs" "right. If this has happened, now that Danika has retaliated, it may get worse" "she snapped that girls wrist without even moving..." "It means her training is good" "she could kill them" "and have no remorse" "she won't do that. She would disable them though. Did you try to speak to her?" "I mentioned we don't even know what we are doing yet. She ignored me and got started on her work before the teacher spoke up" "it shows she pays attention. I know she failed on purpose last year and I know why" "who would want to repeat school on purpose" "Danika. So she doesn't end up like Damon" the men lowered their heads "we aren't going to allow that" "my bet is she hopes it happens".