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.

as he chooses to take a seat on the edge of

you had them removed from my apartment?" I swallow and decide to

Maybe it was all an act? Maybe he was harmless really? The only violent

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

I would figure out

as I begin to mentally count what

a ridiculous

that

to do this,

when I can." I

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

gets his own

then?" I suggest, as he motions with his hand for me to continue on, causing me

is where the adventure continues. Join us for

if I stay. That way I feel less guilty about it." I begin, as his eyes study my entire face carefully, seeming to shift from my hair, to my eyes, to my cheeks before ending on my lips. "How many times will I have to tell you that I don't need your

he doing to me... why am I suddenly this

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

in other ways darling." He cocks a brow, as my breathing

What was he saying?!

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

understanding what I meant

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

he seems entirely amused with the fact he had, in fact, fired me from his

almost forgot that I did that!" He retorts, his

is wrong

ok?" I begin, attempting to be serious once more as he smiles and

you stay off the poles, you can work at the bar."