Chapter 26

" hey princess " he called. suddenly the memory of her scream before the explosion played in my head like a movie. tears ran down her cheek, she was getting shocked. it took her a lot to remain standing

" No..no. it doesn't make...any sense. " she found it difficult to speak. " I...i. I...saw you die " she broke. Her father's smile vanished at that moment " I... I watch them put you in...in the ground..next to..." she hesitated to say the word as more tears ran down her cheek " next..next to...mom "

" Oh princess " he took a step forward and immediately she stepped back, squeezing Aiden's hand in the process

" Don't...don't come close " she sobbed " all... this while. you were alive?" she hesitated " for two years I was lonely. I lived in guilt and you were alive?"

" Princess. it was a hard decision" He spoke sadly still making attempt to get close to her but she stopped him

" got come closer I said". almost raising her voice " you were busy?. you didn't even care about me. you were busy playing scientists?" she yell at this point

" princess " he called calmly

" stop calling me that " she cried

" I am so sorry princess "

" I said stop " crying bitterly. It can't be possible. she saw both of them die. how is he still alive. he was alive all this while. and Aiden works for him. this is why Aiden refused to tell her.

" Riley princess " he use a sweet tone " am sorry "

" How could you? you were gone for two years " Her father, took a few steps closer and this time she didn't step back " I was lonely Dad. I had no one to talk to. Uncle James hated me so much "

" I know. and I know what he did to you, I know what they all did to you " he said " am sorry I wasn't there to protect you Princess. I am " with that he was able to take in her for a warm hug. Riley finally let go of Aiden's hand, wrapping her arms around her father. Aiden watched Silently with worries in his eyes. It was only a short period before Riley finds out. and she will hate for bringing her here.

Hugging her father made Riley realise how much she missed him. how much she missed this warm hug " I am sure you have a lot of questions " he whispered in her ear

" I do " She replied. the broke the hug after a while " you have a lot of explaining to do " she gave a small smile.

" I know " smiling. her father reached for her face, using his tombs to wipe her tears " let's get to my office " he held their hand and they began walking side by side. Aiden and Linda walked behind them.

they got to the Elevator, and Linda stepped forward to open it. they stood for a while before the elevator opened " Dr Wilson " used her hand to gesture for him to enter and he led Riley in. Aiden and Linda followed after. Riley noticed that Aiden was avoiding looking at her but didn't care to ask. she would talk to him later.

" so you have been living in this mountain for the past two years," Riley asked as she felt the elevator going down

" yes " he replied

" Aren't you scared something may go wrong" there was a little sign of worry in her eyes

" Nothing will happen princess. we have it under control" he said and Riley nodded in understanding

" I want to ask something," she announced

" what is it?"

" Did.." she hesitated " is mom...still alive?" Instantly his mood changed and Riley noticed. this was enough to give her the answer. her heart aches a little but she got over it quickly. " oh " in a low tone

" I am so sorry Princess. I couldn't save her"

" I know "

there was an awkward long silence in the elevator and it was getting really cold. they were almost stopping when she asked " isn't it too cold down here " suddenly the elevator door opened and a sweet welcoming warmth hit her skin "oh my God it is warm down here " her expression was priceless, Her father could not stop himself from laughing

"hahaha. oh God. I missed you " he said in the middle of the laugh which made Riley smile. she missed his laugh as well

Riley was stunned the moment she stepped out of the elevator. her breath stopped for a few seconds and her eyes fell wide open " welcome to my Organisation." Her father announced. it was filled with offices and labs but one could see though because they were all made with sound prove glass. and every scientist was busy. some with papers, some running tests. what interested Riley the most was a very massive glass jar, filled with liquid that has some strange things inside. at the far end. it was will protect and had lost or pips connected to it

" wow " she whispered, impressed " what is that " she pointed

" human cells," her father said taking her by surprise

" wait. what?" blinking " what for "

" the clones," he said

" Clones?" she was too shocked

" let's get to my office," he said still holding her head. they walked past several labs and Riley couldn't take her eyes away. whatever they did was fascinating to her. they finally got to a stop in front of a door. it was a door to the only office not made with glass " Aiden?" Her father called, turning around to face them

" Sir " Aiden replied. Her father placed his right hand on Aiden's shoulder

" you've done well protecting my daughter" he praised

" Sir, I will never hesitate to protect her no matter the situation. even if it causes my life," Aiden said with a serious tone

" Really. hahaha." He laughed out loud " ok. I like that " patting Aiden's shoulder " Linda will take you from here. I want to be with Riley alone "

" Yes Sir " Aiden responded

" you are sending him away," Riley asked with worries in her tone

" No princess. he has work to do. " her father replied.

" follow us " Linda unstructured and began walking away. Aiden gave Riley one finally look then followed Linda

" When will I see him again," she asked

" Why? are you two close " with his eyebrow raised

" of a cause we are. he saved me several" Her father nodded in understanding

" It's nice to know but I will not expect you to be friends " with that he opened the door and gestured for her to get in