Shadows In Durango

Chapter 48

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

Snuggling up under the sheets, I watch some YouTube videos on my phone feeling content that I was back in this luxurious bed for the third time.

I was also really happy that Daryl had given me the WiFi code which meant I could text and call as much as I wanted in here whilst also downloading more apps to help pass the time! Time ticked on slowly as it approached eleven, before I eventually heard the front door opening from downstairs.

Pausing my current video which was about how to make dresses from scratch, a couple of minutes passed before I heard footsteps coming towards my door, before a soft knock is heard. Not expecting anyone to come find me at this time of night, I sit up fully, watching the handle drop only to find Vincent entering inside the room.

"Hey." I greet him, unsure of what else to say as he nods back at me and lets himself fully in - closing over the door.

What was he doing?

"Here." He announces, reaching into his jacket pocket before retrieving an envelope before approaching the bed with it.

Silent, I take it from him slowly, before peering inside to find a stack of notes, causing me to gasp.

"B-But how did you? How much is here?!" I babble out, not able to understand how he got my money back considering I was under the impression that my neighbours had spent it all. "Two." He shrugs as though it were nothing as I squint.

"Two hundred?" I drawl out, knowing this can't be right.

"Darling, you and I both know that there is more than two hundred dollars in there." He laughs in amusement as I all but shake my head at him.

"But... I didn't have two thousand..." I remark, as he rolls his eyes, something he tends to do often whenever I'm slow to process his actions.

"So what? I might've added some? It doesn't matter anyway. You have it all back." He concludes, as I sigh, knowing that there was very little point to arguing with him.

He was only trying to help... I remind myself.

I breathe out, shocked as he chooses to take a seat on

After you had them removed from my apartment?" I swallow and decide to ask, knowing that I might

but I didn't know what to believe. Maybe it was all an act? Maybe he was harmless really? The only violent outburst I had seen was

had them taken somewhere, and then today I had a chat with them. Turns out some of the money was stashed in the top floor neighbours apartment so we got that back." He avoids meeting my eye as he speaks, which tells me he was being careful with

still there?" I push on, knowing I would figure out

tells me, as I

around $1,200 in which was a

he fired me that is, and he used to pay

have to do this,

you back when I can." I attempt,

need it." He states firmly, turning to stare at me intensely as

always gets his own

me living here then?" I suggest, as he motions with his hand for

for the complete experience all for free.

my hair, to my eyes, to my cheeks before ending on my

me... why am I suddenly

pay..." I protest, as his eyes jump back up to

you can pay me in other ways darling." He cocks a brow, as my breathing becomes

What was he saying?!

to pay you something in return. B-But you'll have to wait..." I mumble the last part, tucking a strand of hair behind my

me, not understanding what I meant

a new job because well, you fired me!" I complain, breaking the growing tension between us as he suddenly begins to

the fact he had, in fact, fired me from his bar but in the same night had also invited me to

I did that!" He retorts, his laugh deep and guiltily attractive as I

is wrong with

to work, I'll pay you to live here, ok?" I

long as you stay off the poles, you can work at the