Shadows In Durango

Chapter 19

*****Sofia's POV*****

"What the fuck are you doing here?!" Vincent spits in distaste, as the warmth in my stomach quickly diminishes.

"Vincent watch it! I've been fair with you, don't give the poor girl grief!" Mr Stanley warns with a point of his finger, as Vincent pauses to think before offering a stiff nod.

I shuffle from foot to foot, no doubt looking like a deer caught in headlights, considering that he was the last person I expected to find in here...

"Sofia is it? What is your second name?" Mr Stanley pushes, grabbing his small notepad from his back pocket.

"Sofia Isabella." I whisper, feeling increasingly hot under Vincent's scorching gaze.

"Great Sofia, I'll sign you in and I'll be back in an hour to check in since I have a class to take right now. I fully expect Vincent here to be on his best behaviour and if you have any issues please feel free to pass them on to me." Mr Stanley states, eyeing Vincent warningly before moving to exit - as I had to fight back the urge in me to scream at him not to leave me here alone.

Being alone in a storage room for an hour with Vincent seemed like literal hell.

He clearly hated me, for whatever reason I don't know, but at the same time he would often confuse the hell out of me...

The second the door closed, leaving us both completely

alone, I couldn't help but think that this must be how it feels to be left alone with a psychopath... on edge and terrified of their next move at all times.

Although, this was the same guy who granted me a job here in town, as fucked up and as twisted as it seemed...

I couldn't ever read him or work him out.

He was impossible.

begins, leaning on a shelf rack casually as I remain

no... I decided to drop out of Physical Ed after what happened yesterday!"

emotionless as he always takes his time to respond - leaving

You don't have to hide from her!" Vincent states as though that should have been the

general... even the teacher... it's just not a great fit for me." I whisper out an explanation,

stuck in here with me? Because unlike you, I got kicked out of my last class and need to do this now instead without a choice!"

for comfort, not really knowing what to do or say next. I wouldn't offer to leave and

I suggest, trying to make a compromise as he seems somewhat surprised by

stands back upright, glancing around at the dusty boxed room, before

today you'll just need to stay here and help!" He states firmly, turning to grab a large box from the shelf to place it on the desk in the centre of

your way." I offer softly, intertwining my

always had me on edge, and I didn't enjoy how unpredictable his moods were

delivered on Monday, you can start sorting the stuff in to boxes for them." He points to the corner

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only grows more uncomfortable by the minute as we both remain quiet to

think that the entirety of my time here

what the fuck happened to my lunch orders?!" Vincent demands, as my hands tremble at

if you want me to?" I turn to face him, finding an amused glint in his

open the tape of another order, forcing me to watch him perform the swift motion - before placing it aside to use his hands to remove the contents - his tattooed muscles flexing under his tight fitting black tee. "You'll just do whatever

right now, all I could do

to build on my forehead at the intensity of our exchange. Why did he have

just keep you around you know?" He ponders, continuing to open packages

unsure of whether to speak or not but knowing that even if I wanted to, I

that I could make some use out of you after all." Vincent concludes, watching me with each word for a reaction. His words hit me like a gut

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