Ashlynn's Pov-

We pulled up to the mansion and I helped Chris out to the medical room and the guards went to inform the others.

We were sitting inside the medical room while the doctor - Ross - was checking Chris over.

I was seated in a chair besides the bed, getting more anxious by the second.

The whole car ride, we were catching up and making small talk.

I never told him about my biologicals being the Americans, but he didn't question it either.

I also didn't question him yet about why he was being held captive by them.

I swear I will kill each and every one of them. But not before I make them beg on their knees for me to kill them because of how much pain I'll inflict on them.

And with that, I started planning all of their murders while taking pleasure in the thought.

But one thing that was eating me alive at the time- was guilt.

Guilt that I couldn't save my father when he being tortured for god knows what in the same house I was.

And I didn't do anything about it. Hell I didn't even know about it.

I can't believe how awful of a daughter I'd been.

Chris had been gone for about 2 years, who knows what he's been through in the time. I can't believe I let him go in the first place. Biggest mistake of my life.

I'm bought out of my self pity by thudding of footsteps of what sounds like a bunch of elephants.

Well time for my friends to be shocked.

The door swung open and their stood Ace, Vi and Lix.

"Chris?" "Christopher Pierce?" "Who the hell are you?"

They said in unison.

Ace had gotten quite close to Christopher as well in the few weeks they'd known eachother.

Viola knew him as the former chief and owner of the Agency and knew that I was quite close to him.

Felix on the other hand, had no idea who this guy is.

Before I could answer,

"Oh my god where the hell have you been" Ace squealed, running towards his bed and taking him in a bone crushing hug.

Chris winced at the pain but hugged him back none the less.

I tried to fight back a smile where as Felix was looking at him suspiciously.

"This is Christopher Pierce. Former Chief and Owner of the SC Agency, a father figure to me and really close to Ace as well. " I told Felix.

He nodded his head in realisation and stretched his hand out to him for a shake.

Chris looked at it suspiciously and looked at me as if saying who he is.

"This is Felix. Viola's elder brother and our best friend" I explained.

He looked at me with narrowed eyes as if accusing me of something romantic or I was dating him or something. Ok ew disgusting.

"Like a brother." I sighed and rolled my eyes.

He nodded and shook his hand firmly.

"Yeah yeah you can have your little family reunion later, but first you need to get Outta here so I can check over the wounds." Ross interjected.

I wanted to debate with that, but arguing with a doctor, especially Ross, is something you wouldn't wanna do.

So I nodded my head after a few moments of glaring at him. It didn't work though as he'd gotten quite used to my glare now.

I headed out while dragging my friends along as well.

Once we were out, Ace bombard me with questions about how I found him, why was he injured yada yada yada.

"Geez Ace calm down" I interrupted, make him stop his rant and look at me.

I sighed, the guilt overtaking me again, but I kept my face blank and explained.

"I found him in one of the interrogation cells of the Americans"

They looked to be deep in thought, but it was clear they were confused and we're asking me 'why'.

"I don't know why. I didn't ask. I wanted to get him to a doctor first because he looked to be in pretty bad shape." I sat down on the couch, thanking nanny for the coffee she just handed me.

"Wait a minute.... Ashlynn Pierce as in Christopher Pierce?" Felix asked.

"Damn did it really take you this long to figure that out?" I asked sarcastically while sipping on the heavenly drink.

He huffed and crossed his arms in front of his chest like a little baby with furrowed eyebrows.

"You guys are pretty close, why didn't you ever mention him before?" Viola asked curiously.

"I um.... He'd been gone for a while now and I didn't think I'd ever see him again. So, it didn't really matter." I said as if that didn't bother me, but it was quite the opposite really.

But I'm not about to cry right now. Happy tears? Really? Yeah no not for me.

Also, sure I'm happy he's back but I'm an awful daughter. There's nothing happy about that.

About an hour later, Felix and Viola went to the gym to train, but me and Ace were still waiting for Ross to come out of the medic room.

I was getting more and more anxious by the second and was bouncing my leg up and down continually.

Ace put a gentle hand on my knee as if saying not to get so worried.

I stopped the movement and Ross finally came out of the room.

"Gosh finally. Took you long enough" I immediately got up, rushing into the room to see Chris.

He rolled his eyes and closed the door behind him while motioning for me to wait and hear him out. I gave him a look which said make this quick or I'll kick this door down if I have to.

I swear this man is only alive because he is the best doctor I know who is also loyal. And he knows it. I swear it's not good for his ego.

"He has three broken ribs, a crushed collarbone, broken wrist and a fractured ankle along with a few minor bruises and cuts. I wouldn't advice him to walk for atleast about two weeks and he should get as much rest as possible." He said and looked towards me to see if I understand.

I nodded impatiently and he carried on,

"I advice only one of you to see him at a time because exertion is the last thing he needs right now. Oh and also, he wants to talk to you Ms Pierce." He concluded slowly.

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, what do you think I've been trying to do since you came out of that room like a hundred years ago. " I said overdramaticaly and pushed past him into the room.

The moment I stepped into the room and my eyes lay on him laying in the bed, my expression softened and I walked towards the chair besides his bed.

"How're you feeling?" I asked softly while sitting down.

"Never better" he replied cheerfully.

"Oh Yeah. No, totally, because a broken wrist and ribs is just the best feeling ever." I replied sarcastically while smiling.

He let out a small laugh at that but winced at the pain.

"You're a freaking Idiot you know." I said while narrowing my eyes at him.

"Really? What gives you the honour to call me that?" He replied with raised eyebrows and a goofy smile.

"Well , you literally left in the first place so you'd be safe and then I had to rescue you from being tortured the shit out of. If that's not reason enough, I don't know what is" I gave him a pointed look.

"Well I guess?" He replied sheepishly.

"Why were you there in the first place?" I sighed while learning back in my chair.

"I uh.....um....." He trailed off, not wanting to answer.

I raised my eyebrows at him and he bit his lip nervously.

"Alright, I'll tell you. But only if you promise me to not blame yourself." He said while giving me a concerned fatherly look.

Awwwwww

Alright ew shut up you weird inner voice.

I nodded and tilted my head in confusion.

"A few months ago, I ran into a former agent of the Agency. He worked for the American Mafia now and knew who I was. He also knew that I know who the Black flower is.

Rumors went around the Mafia that I am in contact with the death squad. And you know how every Mafia out there wants to get to know who the legendary DS and Black flower is. So yeah, they took me captive thinking I'd give something away. But I didn't ofcourse" He explained.

I was shocked to say the least. I didn't only not save my father, the reason he was being tortured was me. Literally ME.

I take it back. I'm not a bad daughter. I am the WORST daughter. This is all my fault.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. This is all my fault- Gosh I'm the worst daughter ever. I'm so sorry-" I whispered with my head in my hands but he cut me off.

"Hey no. This is not your fault ok? None of this is. You couldn't have done anything about it." He stated.

"Ofcourse I could have. You were being tortured under the same roof I was living under and I didn't even notice. Not to mention the whole reason of it was me. I'm so sorry. Gosh I'm the worst daughter ever I'm so fucking sorry" I said in a low voice, trying to blink the tears away.

"No Ash, look at me alright, none of this in any way was your fault. If anything, you got me outta there and saved me. Besides, it wasn't even that bad, I'd just been there for like two weeks. But this is not your fault alright. It never was." He comforted and moved closer for a hug.

I looked up go him with a sad expression, "I'll kill them. Each and every one of them. I swear I'll rip their tounges out, stab them over and over with my flaming hot dagger, skin them alive-" I ranted but he cut me off. Again.

"You'll do no such thing. Whatever they might have done, they're your family. And for what they've done in the past, especially to you, the only person who gets to do all that to them is me. And maybe I'll give Ace a go." He said sternly, with a small smile at the last part.

I smiled brightly at that and let out a little chuckle.

"Sorry I didn't tell you about my biologicals being the American Mafia" I said sheepishly.

"Nah, it's alright. I figured it out now." He shrugged and went in for a hug.

I gladly hugged him back. Man he always gave the best hugs.

Nah, you're just a sucker for fatherly hugs.

And there goes the weird inner voice again.

"Those pathetic people are not my family. You are. My friends are. They're just some crappy people I share a DNA with" I mumbled into his chest while he ran his hand comfortingly on my back.

Just like a dad.

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Heyyyy!! Alright, this wasn't the best chapter I have written and I'm not very proud of it. But oh well, I ain't typing it again so.... Yeah.. sorry bout that.

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