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.

take a seat on the edge of the

removed from my apartment?" I swallow and decide

he was harmless really? The only violent outburst I had seen was when he punched Reid... and that was for good reason when

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

I would figure out how much Vincent had put to

as I begin to mentally count what the difference

in which was a ridiculous amount to

that is, and he used to pay me great money... but

didn't have to do this, especially

back when I can." I attempt, only

He states firmly, turning to stare at me intensely as I

always gets

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

where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The

it." I begin, as his eyes study my entire face carefully, seeming to shift from my hair, to my eyes, to my cheeks before

is he doing to me...

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

can pay me in other ways darling." He cocks a brow, as

What was he saying?!

stay here, but I want to pay you something in return. B-But you'll have to wait..."

exactly?" He presses me, not understanding what I

you fired me!" I complain, breaking the growing tension between us

had, in fact, fired me from his bar but in

retorts, his laugh deep and guiltily attractive

wrong

once I find somewhere to work, I'll pay you to live here, ok?" I begin, attempting to be serious once

work at the bar." He states,