Blind Case (Completed ✔️)

Chapter Forty-two

Hurt and anger flashed in his eyes as he stared hard at me. “I can't believe this. You've been lying to me all along. You're actually working for Duta,” He said.

“Listen to me Hayden. I can explain. Please,” I begged.

He lowered his gun. “I can't even point a fucking gun at you.” He threw the gun to the floor and bushed his hair backwards with his hand. “Start explaining.”

“Okay. Okay. Actually, I'm not working for Ian or Duta. The truth is, I didn't have a choice, Hayden. He threatened to kill my mum, Amelia and the entire FBI if I didn't crack the code!” I explained.

“What code? And killing the FBI?” He asked.

“A bomb as been planted in the FBI for such and he was the one that disconnected us from talking to Ashton and Thomas as well,” I said.

“That explains that. What code were you talking about?”

“The code I cracked that led me to India. He said he's searching for his queen and the code will lead him to her. I thought I should figure out what was going on first before handing the location over to him. I did it to safe the lady's life from a monster like him,” I said.

He didn't reply. Instead, he smashed the phone on the floor, took out his gun and shot at it. I screamed.

“What have you done?! That was the only chance I had of saving them. If anything happens to my mum, I won't spare you Hayden!” I shouted as I cried.

“That wasn't just a phone. It was tracker. He was tracking your every movement. Anyone who didn't know it would have thought it was just an ordinary phone,” He said.

“But...but...”

“Listen to me,” He sat next to me and cupped my cheeks. “I promise you nothing would happen to your mum. We'd safe her.” He assured me. I hugged him.

“Thanks Hayden,” I said.

“It's okay,” He said and I withdrew from the hug and sniffed. “Now tell me, what did you find out?”

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“My dear, you're alive!” Aunt Lolita exclaimed when she saw me again. Xena had her hand on my shoulder refusing to let me go. She kept saying how thankful she was that I risked my life to save her and that she was devastated when the building exploded with me inside and they all thought I was dead. She said when I had pushed her off, she landed on some people who were running for their lives and they broke her fall if not she might not have survived.

Uncle Craig still couldn't believe I made it out alive. He checked my injuries but was now busy eyeing Hayden suspiciously. Hayden shifted uncomfortably beside me.

“This is...” I started the introduction but Xena cut in.

“Your boyfriend?” She asked.

“What... No...”

She left my side and went to meet him. “Welcome Mr...” She tilted her head up. Hayden looked at me and I still had that confused expression on.

“Hayden?” He said his own name as if he wasn't even sure that was his name.

“Mr Hayden! Welcome to the family,” Xena said and shook his hand. I faceplamed.

“No wait...”

“I see why you refused to tell me about him. He's handsome,” She said.

“I know that but...” I stopped and looked at Hayden. I turned crimson when our eyes met. Xena laughed.

“See? You're totally in a relationship with him!” Xena exclaimed.

“Xena, why don't you and Camy make something for our guest?” Aunt asked. I saw that she was just trying to save me and gave her a appreciative smile. She blinked gently.

“Okay! What would you like?” She asked him.

“Uhm...” Hayden still haven't took his eyes off me since I admitted that he was handsome. Ah great! Another round of teasing coming up.

“Come. We'll figure that out,” I said and pulled her away to the kitchen. “Seriously!”

“What?” She asked innocently. “The guy is handsome, you've known each other for a while now and he risked his life to safe yours and you're telling me there's nothing between you two? You're crazy!” She picked up an apple.

“I'm telling the truth. There's nothing between us,” I replied.

“Okay. Let's say I believe that. Explain why you are blushing right now,” She said, pointing out the fact that I was now red. Shit!

“Fine! It's true that I like him...”

“Like? Or you're in love with him?” She asked teasingly as she bit through her apple.

“Whatever,” I rolled my eyes.

“Oh no my dear, you have to say it. You have to tell me exactly how you feel,” She urged.

I grunted displeasedingly but still did as she said and it was true though. “I'm in love with him okay? Is that better?”

“Yup,” She smiled.

“Anyway, I don't think he feels the same way. I doubt if he does. He's a great guy and his family are freaking rich but I'm not even up to his standard,” I said.

“Really sis? You gonna make yourself think that way? Hell!” She held my shoulder. “Don't let any mf make you think that. We know your dad's worth and my dad is just like yours too so don't you ever fucking think that way. Imma gonna kill any guy that makes you feel inferior and I damn right mean that threat,” She said.

I smiled. “It's good to you have a sister,” I said and hugged her.

“How about we get little Hayden to confess his feelings to you?” She asked.

“What?!” I laughed. “No way. He doesn't feel that way.”

“From my level of experience with boys and for the fact that most of my friends are boys, I think I know when a guy is tots in love with a girl and when he isn't,” She said.

“So you're saying...” I looked at her expectantly.

“Oh I'm saying that alright,” She smirked. I felt like jumping in joy and shouting a hallelujah but I controlled myself and instead settled for blushing uncontrollably.

What Hayden makes me do!