Resilience

27

Malena

"Malena?" Hearing Vic's voice I opened my eyes and rolled over "hey I have some food for us" "thanks Vic" sitting up, Vic sat beside me. "good nap?" Looking at the food I internally grinned "yeah.. I would not say it's a breakfast food but it surely looks good" "smells good too" looking up Jess was sitting on the chair opposite dad's "sorry I didn't know you were here" "stealth mode" I grinned.
Eating my food and hearing the door open I looked up from my food to see dad and Jax.
"Malena" "dad" "need a drink?" "No I am not thirsty at the moment" "I have some here boss" dad nodded at Vic.
I was so tempted to tell Jax to fuck off. I don't want to be anywhere near him.
"No training Jess?" "No" eating my food, I could feel Vic taking quick looks my way "not bad for breakfast" "I can tell you are male" "what would you have chosen?" "Don't know what ever catches my eye" "that's how I chose this" "still amazing though".
Finishing our meals, Vic grabbed my container as he handed me a water "thanks" "that's alright. How's the head? Mine isn't the best" "better after the nap".
"Malena when you are up for it, I have something for you" looking at my dad I nodded "what is it?" "Letters" "letters?" Dad nodded as he walked towards me with a yellow envelope and knelt down in front of me. "Your mother wrote these" looking away from dad's eyes to the yellow envelope then back to his eyes, I nodded "I will read them" dad handed me the envelope. "Not in here" "why not?" "I have someone coming to replace the glass" I nodded "okay then I will move from here" "can I be there with you while you read them? I don't know what they say. I have never looked at them" "if you would like to. when is the guy coming?" "In fifteen minutes" "okay".
Looking at Vic he nodded. Standing up Vic and Jess did the same. "I am going to go to my corner as drake calls it" dad nodded "I will be there in a minute" "okay". Walking out, Jess walked ahead while Vic walked behind me. Getting to the table, drake and Alex were both there. Looking at Jess, he had a small grin on his face as he looked at me. returning the smile, both Alex and Drake spoke "Malena" "hey malena" "hi you two" taking a seat next to drake, Jess moved to sit next to Alex while Vic sat next to him. I expected Vic to sit next to me but my guess is he left it for dad. Waiting until dad came down, he sat beside me.

Vic

I didn't tell Alex or drake about what happened but I did call them to let them know Malena needs them. I know she is close to those two as well and the more support she has, the better. Even if she doesn't want to talk, she will know we are all here for her. To see both guys at the table with Malena walking ahead, I gave Alex a look and he knew straight away.
Just sitting here as Malena and boss read the letters she looked at Jess, Alex, drake and finally me a small appreciative smile sat on her face making me grin. Seeing Malena grab a letter, she passed it to me. Then one to Alex, drake and Jess. Looking at the letter I read it.
My precious daughter. When you read these you are probably going to think by now your dad is a pain in my butt. Let me tell you he has been, there's no keeping him in line. That man just knows how to push my buttons. I know these are just like a diary but these are my thoughts and as I can't share them with you in person I may as well right them down.
Hearing Jess laugh I grinned I had no idea what is in his but I'm sure it was worth a laugh.
I wish I could see just how worked up he gets when I cook him his least favorite meal and I will tell you just so you can do the same. He absolutely hates fish.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
So in future when you come back we can make it together, only if you like fish. I wouldn't serve you that, I'd make you anything you love, but I do it just to stir him up I think it's fair, some times he stirs me up.
I really hope you come back to me soon. Love you Malena Nicole Knightley.
Folding the piece of paper I placed it on the table.
"Malena Nicole huh?" To see a smirk on malenas face I grinned.
"Oh if we are speaking about these letters. I'd love to see that pink dress" Malena and boss both let a small laugh slip.
"Okay I have a question?" Looking at drake Malena did the same "what is furry?" Malena laughed "a rock" "you named a rock furry?" "Yep" "why?" "When I first got it, it had moss on it" I couldn't help but laugh.
"What is going on here?" Malena grabbed all the letters and piled them up.
"Vera left Malena letters so we are reading them" "why are those boys reading them?" "Because Malena gave them all a letter to read" watching Carlisle look at Malena she never looked his way only laughed at what she was reading "did you seriously do this?" Boss grabbed the letter then grinned "No" Malena smirked "oh you so did" boss let a small laugh slip "Okay I did" Malena laughed "it was a rabbit" "what did we miss?" "Dad.." boss covered malenas mouth "we will not be speaking about that" as soon as boss removed his hand Malena spoke "ran from a rabbit" the guys laughed "so did vera" "you are supposed to protect her" "I had no idea what the hell it was, it was dark. It wasn't until I grabbed a torch that I realized what it was. It made vera and I laugh though" "that's a story for the men" "only you four".

Malena.

"Would any of you like a drink?" Seeing them all nod dad moved so I could get out then sat back down.
"Ardo" "I will get them, how many?" "All of us but I want mine with coke" "okay". Standing at the bar, I looked at the glass that is now fixed. "I have a question for you Malena" I nodded "how the hell do you throw a stool that high with force" "it came with anger but I'm sorry about the glass all through your bar" "when I arrived there was none here. It had all been cleaned up" "okay" "can I give you some advice?" "Of course you can" to my surprise ardo reached into his back pocket and handed me a piece of paper. Opening it up I sat down on the stool.
Just reading what was written on the piece of paper, I looked at ardo shaking my head. "Why did you do this?" "To help" I nodded. "I appreciate it" "I know" ardo had a small grin on his face.
"Malena? What is that?" Folding the piece of paper up I put it in my pocket "some advice from ardo" Vic nodded "need a hand carrying the drinks?" "Sure".
"Don't worry about it Malena but think about everything okay?" "I will".
Grabbing three drinks, Vic grabbed the other three and we walked back to the table. "Here everyone" "with coke?" "A change" Alex nodded.
Taking a seat dad spoke "we are going out tonight" "what?" "The entire club, we are going out for dinner" great "to where?" "Mikaylas" "that high end restaurant that mom liked?" "Yes that's the one" "looks like I have to go shopping then" "I believe we all might have too" "okay have you made the reservation" "yes" I nodded.
I do not want to go for dinner with Carlisle, Elias and Jax but it doesnt look like I have a choice. Looks like I will be keeping close to Vic, Jess, drake and Alex oh and of course rob and cal not that I know them that well.
Seeing dad stand up he looked at all the men here.
"If you have plans this evening cancel them we are going to makaylas for dinner. If you haven't got the right attire for it, I suggest you go get it".
"I might head off, I need to take these to the house then go get something for tonight" "I'm coming" I looked at Vic "you don't need to" "but I am" "okay".
"Dad what time are we meeting at the restaurant?" "Six thirty" "okay Vic and I are heading out, we will see you then if I don't see you before" "okay" "bye guys" "see you later".