Shadows In Durango

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

"Say that again?" Vincent asks, as I stand by his car at the end of the day with Emma by my side - where he had told me to meet him to go home.

He hadn't shown up for our storage room duties and so I figured he had ditched us, but here he was - waiting.

"We were going to go to the mall for a while before going back to your place... oh and can Emma come over again tonight? Daryl said you guys are busy..." I feel like a child asking for permission but know that at this point, Vincent was in charge.

I had to respect that it was his space he was so openly willing to share with me.

He looks between us both, before nodding his head slowly when Daryl approaches us.

"I'll drop you off at the mall but I can't wait around, get in." Vincent states, as I grin at Emma and we rush into the back of the car, allowing Daryl to sit in the front seat.

I chat with Emma about her Moms salon, growing excited about the different packages and things they offer, while Daryl and Vincent seem to discuss something a little more serious in a hushed tone.

It was hard to listen in with the radio playing and with my own conversation going on with Emma but I could tell from the looks on their faces that they were tense about something.

"How are you both going to get back?" Vincent turns down the volume of the radio and questions us, as we notice the large mall coming into view.

I hadn't shopped at a mall in so long...

"Uhh..." Is all I can respond, as Daryl watches me in the mirror - waiting for me to recite my plan to them both.

"We could get the bus?" Emma steps in and suggests, as the pair remain quiet.

I wasn't overly bothered about how we would get back there, knowing that it would be worth the fun visit to the mall - we would worry about that later.

"I'll come back for them." Daryl suggests, as I suddenly feel like I was becoming a problem.

"No please don't worry! We will figure it out, I know you are both busy so don't stop your plans for us!" I detest the idea, as Vincent pulls up to the front doors on a part of the road that I didn't believe was actually a parking space...

when Reid gets there I'll come pick them up." Daryl tells Vincent who seems to

this point. Every time I tried to disagree with him it ended nowhere and would only be a waste of everyone's

I chime, before Emma opens the door and I shimmy out of her

inside, hearing the rev of Vincent's fancy car taking off

as we rush through the centre

on the far wall, we move towards them and find the rest

brown leather hot pants and a pair of black

was necessary - as I lost it for a split second and almost forgot to check

old life style, my careless

enough money now to spare - at least for one day! "I'll take the black shorts with the red sparkly

black cowboy hat!" I say, grabbing the hat and placing it on her

brown shorts with the pink sparkly waistcoat! Should I do the pink hat or the brown?" I hum, weighing

states as I

continues. Join us for the complete experience all for

on the stuff, counting

and prance around - happy that we both looked

room for a few more minutes, Emma and I decide

for our selections,

glass windows that it's a bustling place, filled with customers chatting and stylists

at the reception desk.

Sofia?!" she exclaims, coming around the desk to greet us with open arms. "I'm Linda, Emma's mom. It's so nice to finally meet you, Sofia. Emma's told me so much about you already - we are ecstatic that she has been getting out more." Linda beams, as I enjoy her warm

too," I reply, feeling instantly welcomed

my daughter visiting

we want to get our hair done," Emma explains. "And maybe our nails, too. Do you have any space for us?" Emma looks around at the busy salon while

have just the thing. We've got a special package deal for hair and nails for seventy five dollars. Of course, I'll do yours on the house Emma - I couldn't dare to charge my own daughter - and I can give you the deal for fifty Sofia?" she

Emma, who's already grinning, and I nod eagerly. "That sounds perfect!" I

while Linda gets to work on Sofia knowing already what she wanted. Emma opts for a trim and some light highlights

It's been a while since I've