13- Confusingly caring

I look at their body language, her concern and him being completely accepting of it.

"Who are you?"

I couldn't help it, I had to ask. I wanted her to confirm what I already knew. All three turned to look at me.

The doctor turned back and focused on his task at hand. Diego looked slightly uncomfortable now, he was about to speak up but the woman beat him to it.

"Hey, I'm Julie. I'm Diego's fiance, we had actually planned to go for a dinner and-"

I spaced out, I chuckled and she raised an eyebrow. "Congratulations Julie and Diego, I had no idea he was engaged."

She frowns and looks at Diego and his hand. "you aren't wearing your ring"

Diego looked at her and smiled, "I didn't want to lose it so I left it in the car that I came in." I looked away at his words and catch the doctors eye who smiles at me awkwardly. He knew.

Diego winced and Julie forgot all about the ring as she focused on his injury.

I stepped back and leaned against the wall with crossed arms as I observed the two, so much for never leaving me alone. Why do I believe the words of others when I know exactly what happens next.

How did I miss the signs, he never invited me over to his place if he was being professional he shouldn't have stayed over at mine. Or held me.

"Julie"

I called out to her and she turned to me, Diego clenched his jaw and frowned at me. He winced again and Julie turned back to him. "What happened, is it hurting too much-"

"Julie don't be blinded by words"

I said and turned to walk to the kitchen. I heard her ask Diego what I meant and I heard him tell her that I meant nothing by it and that he wanted to leave.

I heard the shuffling sound, they were going to leave and somehow I was relieved. I don't want to be in a situation like this.

I heard footsteps and I tense up. "Hey" it was the doctor. I turned to face him and he gave me a sad smile, "we will take it from here, thank you" he turned to leave and I grabbed his arm.

"Make sure Diego knows that I don't want to hear from him ever again" I said to him and he nods in understanding.

"I'm sorry"

What exactly does that mean, I wanted to ask but would it make a difference? It didnt mean anything because it wasn't a mistake.

It was intentional.

All this was intentional, showing up at my place, taking care of me and crossing boundaries. I heard the main door close and the car drive off.

I slide down to the floor and hug myself as tears flow down.

What is it about me that men can never be serious, or is it just that I'm attracted to the wrong men. Would people who are interested in me ever make me a priority or would I be a showpiece that is beautiful from a distance or something that is attractive when it's unattainable.

I hear another crash from Oscars bedroom.

I get up and wipe my tears. I walk to the room and push the door open and gasp as I find Oscar sitting on the ground with his back pressed against the bed and one hand on the torso which seems to be bleeding.

"Belle"

His voice sounded so soft, barely audible. I rush to his side. "You are shot?" He tried to talk but ends up coughing. He is almost inaudible, i move my ear close to his lips to hear him.

"I'm not able to call the doctor could you-"

He stops and I move back to look at him, he had lost consciousness. My eyes widen.

"Oscar"

He opened his eyes and squeezed them shut and then open.

"Belle"

My heart was pounding, I didn't know who to call. I grabbed his phone and the face recognition worked.

I open contacts and he scrolls through, he calls the number and groans in pain.

I was shivering, what the hell happened in those few minutes I was in the hidden room.

The person on the other line picks up.

"Hello boss"

Oscar was in no condition to talk so I reply.

"Hey" i smack myself for sounding so shaky. I took a deep breath but I could still hear my heart pounding. This is ridiculous.

"Who is this?"

Who am I? What do I say?

"Uh I'm Talia and-"

"Oh Hi how may I help you"

"Oscar was shot-"

"WHAT where are you-"

"Oscars house"

I hear whispering in the background, someone cursed and a lot of noise. I hang up and turn to Oscar who was sweating and looking at me with a smile.

He was smiling.

"Could you give me a hug"

I frown but then he starts coughing as if it's his last breath. I panic and straddle him. I hug him and he takes in a deep breath. He hugs me with one hand on my waist.

"Don't die on me Oscar"

I whispered and he nods. He rests his head on my shoulder. I grip his shirt hard, I was scared, worried. I was busy being disappointed in Diego to take a look at Oscar who might have been wrong in his methods but atleast sincere.

If he- NO he won't. I won't let that happen.

I hear someone clear their throat and I jump away from him, tripping backwards in the process.

I look to find a woman in a white coat along with a man in shorts and tee. The guy smirks at me while the woman gets down beside Oscar and checks the wound.

"You have lost a lot of blood. I got some spare just in case. Daniel help him on the bed."

Daniel steps towards Oscar who gets up on his own and sits down on the bed. I look at him and his eyes slightly widen in realisation.

"You did that on purpose? I thought you were-" I walk out of the room. I felt like a fool. I was embarrassed, slightly humiliated. I walk out of the house, it was dark but the cold breeze helped me calm down.

"Hey"

I ignore Daniel as he stands beside me. I look up at the stars and hug myself, hoping he'd go back inside.

"I don't want to intrude but-"

"Then don't"

He sighs, I know I was being rude but I didn't want anyone in my space especially after what just happened.

I clench my jaw in irritation, I am annoyed with myself.

"I'm still going to because I feel like I should"

I give him a look of irritation and he holds his hands up in surrender still not leaving. "What is it that you want to say?" I asked and he chuckled.

"I'm sorry I just don't want you to have any issues with boss, I mean Oscar"

I looked at him and he smiled, "He has been in love with you for so long and-"

My eyes widen and he grins, "don't tell me that you haven't realised."

I look back at the stars.

"The thing is, he has been trying so hard to do his best not to mess up. If he wasn't injured he'd be the one talking to you right now. I don't know what exactly he did but I get it."

"No you don't, it's not that I don't realise it it's just that I don't want to accept him because he is in love with me. If I don't like him like that then there is no point in him trying"

"So are you saying that you don't feel anything at all for him"

"No"

He gave me a look. "No no wait that's not-"

"It's okay take your time, he has waited for a long time, a little bit longer might just make him go a little crazy but-"

Daniel shrugs and walks out.

I stomp my leg in frustration. This situation was annoying the living shit out of me. Yeah he is cute and sometimes really sweet with all the observation and- ugh I can't.

He is a murderer, a criminal. He shot someone- but he got shot too. He had been honest. He could have refused to answer my questions but he didnt. He talked it out but I don't know if I really like him.

And Diego, I don't think I have feelings for him because of I did I would have left with him. And after tonight I'm definitely not letting him into my life ever again. He is going to be married, he better be good to Julie.

I will not be a part of another love triangle, Casper wasn't worth it either but I don't know if I like Oscar because he is Oscar or because he has been the best to me.

Except right now, maybe he was just taking advantage of the situation to be close to me but is that any better.

I don't know what's the right answer but-

I look back at the house, I won't know if I close myself to the possibilities and it's not like he did anything that mad me extremely uncomfortable.

But he did kiss me, without permission, multiple times.

And I let that happen.

I was hesitant with the others and not with him. But is he really the one for me-

The door opens and I expected Daniel to step out but it was Oscar.

"Boss get back inside please-"

"Talia did I make you upset"

I was taken aback at his question, I expected him to be snarky or just apologise to not make it an issue. I didn't think he'd want to sort it out. I need to stop overthinking.

I shake my head, "get back inside Oscar" I said and he nods. I cock my head to the side as he just gets back in without a word.

What in the world-

The woman looks at me and then at Oscar and then back at me. "Uh Hi I'm Holly, i haven't introduced myself. I'm his doctor." She said and I smile.

"Nice to meet you holly"

She smiles and opens the door wide for me, I enter back into the house and find Oscar standing there waiting for me?

"Shouldn't you be resting?"

He nods and goes back into his bedroom and I follow, what is he doing? I'm so confused.

Holly let's out a laugh and I turn to her. She tried to control it but Daniel laughs out and she does too.

I raise an eyebrow at the two and they look at me sheepishly, "sorry it's just that we spoke to boss and we didn't think he'd follow through with it" holly said to me.

"What did you tell him?"

"Just that when a girl is mad at you or upset with you, you should listen to whatever she says and not question it."

I smack my head and Daniel laughs.

"I heard that" Oscar speaks up and they straighten up. I step inside and find Oscar sitting up with the help of a pillow. He was slightly red and I couldn't help but smile.

He looks at me and I raise an eyebrow, "I want to kiss you"

"What the hell Oscar" I whisper yell at him but the other two had already heard him. "I'll be back tomorrow to check the wound, could you just make sure he doesn't do anything to open the stitch. I have left some meds and boss knows when to take it so just take care of him for us."

"Shouldn't you stay and do that" i asked the two and they shake their head vigorously.

I look back at Oscar who was glaring at the two. He noticed me and schooled his expression.

"We will be leaving now-" Daniel picked up Holly's bag and grabbed her hand, he pulled her out with him.

Oscar looked at me and smiled innocently. I narrow my eyes at him, "I know you had something to do with that" I said and he chuckles.

He gets off the bed, "you should be resting-" I stop when I realise he was coming to me. I turned to go out but he was fast.

He had caged me in and my eyes were staring at his chest as he was almost a feet taller. He leaned down, his breath tickling my ear.

"Belle let me kiss you"