Resilience

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Feeling eyes on me. when I opened my eyes Vic was just laying down beside me looking at me. "Good morning" "good morning" "I have to say your bed is very comfortable" Vic smiled "I agree. I'm guessing you slept well?" "I did. What about you?" "Yes but you were asleep by the time I got in here" "and when was that?" "About one" "nah bugger that. If I'm drinking maybe but not sober" rolling on my back Vic moved hovering over me "can I help you?" "Yes" Vic connected his lips with mine parting slightly as he ran his hand down my side and gently over my stomach. Pulling away from his lips, he sat up a little and raised my shirt. "Hmm you need to take it easy" "I know" watching Vic as he kissed my stomach, I couldn't help but smile. He is a really caring guy when on his own but has this tough exterior while others are around. Running my hands through his hair he had a gentle smile on his face as he moved to hover over me again "there is a good thing about you taking that bullet" "what is that?" "I have you. If I took it, it wouldn't have happened" "that is true and I wouldn't let that happen" "I know". "get up you two" "I am" "didn't need to hear that" Vic and I both laughed "come on let's go see that annoying shit" "yeah"
Getting out of bed, I put my jumper and trackies on then walked out fixing my hair.
"Did anyone ever tell you, you are annoying?" "Yep" I grinned.
Walking out to the kitchen, Alex walked ahead. "Coffee?" "Yep" "how do you have it?" "White with one. Where is everyone?" "Still asleep" "nah fuck that".
Walking towards the rooms, I could hear Alex and Vic laughing.
Starting at the far room, I banged on the doors all the way down to the closest to the kitchen. "fuck off" doing it again, seeing the doors open, I grinned "aww look at all of you hungover bitches. Get up" "I swear once you are healed, I'm going to knock you out" I chuckled "good morning to you too grumpy asses" walking back out I walked to the lounge. seeing cal, rob, Elias, Jess and Connor, I grinned "WAKEY WAKEY BITCHES GET UP" "argh piss off Malena" I chuckled "now come on princess, don't be like that" "that's it, you are in shit" running to the edge of the kitchen I then stopped "I heard that Malena" walking in, I stood near Alex "what?" "Nothing" "Malena you are dead" Alex laughed "now I know why you are standing there. What did you do?" "Nothing" Jess smirked "is that right?" "Yep selective memory" Vic laughed "have your coffee" "where is she?" Bending down, the guys laughed "I swear I could kill her" "why because she is injured?" hearing cam laugh, I held mine in "I'm going to find her" "good luck" hearing his foot steps go, I stood up and Vic smirked "its not just him you are going to have to deal with" "ehh what are they going to do?, I'm the master at hiding" Alex, Jess and Vic all laughed "right. get here" "rude" cam smirked as he walked around the kitchen bench straight up to me getting right in my face "dead" I chuckled "you can blame Alex" "what the fuck?" "You made me get up, if I'm up, so is everyone else" cam slapped alex in the back of the head "dickhead" "that's twice I have been hit in twenty four hours because of you" "nope all your fault" "I'm glad I poisoned your coffee" "me too I won't have to hear you bitch and moan" "just you wait" "argh i hate waiting" "get around here trouble" grinning at Vic, I moved around the bench and he pulled me to sit on his lap "now you can't escape" "was that his plan?" "Nah but he won't let you go".
Hearing a knock at the door, Vic shook his head "know who it is?" "No but I have a feeling" standing up I took Vic's seat at the bench.
"Who do you think?" "Either ardo or your dad" I nodded.
"Malena" rolling my eyes, I looked behind me "dad" "I want to talk to you and Vic" looking at Vic he gave a slight nod "alright let's do that then" getting off the chair, I kept my coffee in my hand. Following Vic and dad, we walked to the far lounge.
Taking a seat Vic sat right beside me.

"I have spoken with Carlisle" hmm great "I put it to him that I don't care about what he thinks. I don't want Vic out. he has done a lot for the den and not only that but for us. I know you are annoyed that I made the first decision" "agreed" dad nodded "but I thought I was doing what's right" seeing all the guys come in, I internally grinned "turns out I was wrong" I nodded as Vic pulled me close "you want us back?" "Yes" "are there going to be any problems? I can't fight right now" dad shook his head with a smirk "no. well maybe" "hmm my guess is Jax" "yes but I'm sure you two can sort that" "there should be nothing to sort out. I'm not interested in him" I could see Vic grin from the corner of my eye but I left it. "I know that" "what about Carlisle?" "He understands" "are you doing this so you don't lose the den?" "I am doing it because it's what is right. Not only for me but for the entire club" I nodded "well it's not only me and Vic you need to convince" dad grinned "men?" "They have our support" dad looked at me "well?" Looking at Vic he grinned "alright" "good and you and I going to talk alone" "here comes the sex talk" I couldn't help but laugh at cam "cam shut it" "yes boss" "okay old man, when do you want to have this talk?" "Later when you come to the den. I believe ardo would like to see you too. Oh and Amelia" "okay". Dad stood up looking at all the guys "good to see you have their back. See you all later" dad walked out leaving me with the guys "well that was a quick change" I nodded. He not once mentioned it is because he wants me around. Drinking the rest of my coffee, I stood up. "Malena?" "Yeah?" "You alright?" "Taking my cup the kitchen then I need to make a phone call" Vic nodded.
Doing as I said I would, I walked up to Vic's room and closed the door.

"Malena how Are you?" "Im alright serna how Are you?" "I'm okay Hmm what's happened?" "Since you walked out the door?" "There is something bothering you I can hear it in your voice" "well the night you came to visit I was shot" "WHAT?" "I'm okay. I put myself in the line of fire" "you were protecting someone?" "Yes I was. Vic" "I could see that coming. he is a good match for you" "I think so too" "that's not what is bothering you" "no. You see dads business partner outed Vic and we left. That was my choice. It only took a day for dad to change his mind..." "Oh I can see where you are going with this. He knows he lost his men" "I never mentioned they left" "but they did, didn't they?" "Yeah they did and I have high respect for them for it. That place is their life" "let me guess your father came in saying he is doing right by the club?" "Yes.." "did he mention anything about doing it because he wants you around?" "No" "hmm that's what is bothering you. My suggestion to that is ask him about it. See what he says. Your dad is very business minded Malena it could've been that he was in business mode" "okay I will do that" "either way you know I love you" I grinned "I know serna and I love you too" "you take care okay" "and you too. I hope I see you again soon" feeling arms move around me I knew it was Vic "me too Malena keep your chin up" "I will. Bye serna" "bye daughter of mine".
Hanging up the phone, I put it in my pocket. "there's something on your mind" "what makes you say that?" "you called serna. It wasn't just to check up on him. you wanted advice" looking at Vic I nodded "yeah I did and he knows my head space" "what is on your mind?" "Dad only said he is doing what's right by the club" Vic looked to be thinking "not by you?" "Serna said he might be just in business mode and to talk to him about it" "sernas right, you should. Don't let it bottle up. We all know what you are like when you explode" I smirked "don't feel like stitching me up again?" "no" Vic pulled me back and pressed his lips on mine.
"What do you say we go to the den and then you can talk with Emil" "alright but I'm not prepared, if shit hits the fan" "I won't be far away" I nodded.