Shadows In Durango

Chapter 42

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

"Oh jeez! I totally forgot about school today! We missed it!" I panic loudly, as Vincent scoffs at my words.

"Is that seriously a concern of yours right now?" He grumbles, as I shrug and widen my eyes once more.

I forgot about Emma too! She will be worried sick!

"I have to text Emma!" I tell him, before turning to fetch my phone from the upstairs bedroom I had slept in last night.

I race up the steps towards the door, grabbing it from the bedside table from its charger before unlocking it with the passcode.

Two missed calls and six texts... two from Daryl and four from Emma...

Clicking on to Emma first, feeling guilty for leaving her alone at school today I read over the messages slowly:

'Let me know how work goes tonight, good luck!'

'Hey did you get home ok tonight? You said you'd text!'

'Morning! Meet you at the front entrance again today?'

'Ok seriously Sofia you're scaring me... you can't ignore texts and then not show up to school, I'll report you missing you know!!! Text me back...'

Feeling terrible, I quickly hammer my fingers down against the keyboard to respond to her, seeing that it was nearing lunch time and knowing that she would be able to check her messages then.

'Hey I am so so soooo sorry! I had the craziest night I'll have to call you when you finish school to tell you all about it... things kicked off at the bar and it all went down hill from there. I slept in today but I'll fill you in later: I promise!!' Hitting send, I breathe out a sigh of relief knowing Emma would find some comfort in hearing from me again.

At least she cared...

I click away from my chat with

grandparents for two days... I haven't forgot about you or our kiss incase you worry... I'll be back for more as soon as possible

ghost me Sofia... I'll be forced to drive back early to track

crash through me, I hammer my thumbs down yet again, almost cackling at how unaware Daryl was with everything

had a really rough night at work and slept in this morning... there's a lot to catch

deciding I had worded what I wanted to say as best I could. Vincent would be the best person to tell

groan, I turn to go back downstairs to find Vincent, feeling as though he was guiding me through

night, but we all

to find his back facing me as he holds a phone up

she needs help! Stop acting like a little bitch, this isn't about you!" He scolds harshly, as I

he suddenly laughs, his head rolling back with

us for the

He's seriously bipolar...

my intention with this - Sofia needs to stay here and that's final." He states clearly, causing me to

hitting the red button

scoffs, as I nod slowly before he smirks and offers for me to have

spacious and secluded it is. It was a peaceful sanctuary for me during this

gentle breeze brushed against my cheeks, as the sun shone down on us (although

Vincent informs me, as if I already

quick considering I only just text him upstairs about what

him to talk to you, he text me." I mumble, playing with the hem of the tee he

don't?" Vincent hums, arms folded and his gaze

for misbehaving, the way his tone would remain steady but his face egged me to

respond, the statement coming out as more of a question as I couldn't fathom