Shadows In Durango

Chapter 92

*****Vincent's POV*****

The handle to the office door turns, as I straighten up in the chair to await whoever it might be.

I watch Daryl enter first, followed in by Reid, before they close over the door behind them. I sigh deeply, thankful that the girls hadn't followed them in here to be nosey...

"Somethings happened..." Daryl starts, as they both approach me to take a seat having returned from their school day.

"What exactly do you mean by that?" I question, my tone drained since I knew that whatever he was about to tell me was no match to the new stress I was being put under after my father had contacted Frazier.

"Sofia's been crying, but don't ask us what for, because neither of them would speak in the car ride home. They went straight upstairs to their room when we got back too. Her face was all red and puffy though..." Reid rambles out, as my brows furrow in sudden curiosity.

Sofia was crying? But why? Could it be because of the text I had sent her? Perhaps I was slightly more blunt than usual, but I wouldn't think she would get that upset over a dumb text message...

"I'll go and talk to her soon." I state, rubbing at my stubbled chin and knowing that my face desperately needed a clean shave - though I just hadn't had a minute since getting home.

"What makes you think she will tell you over us?!" Daryl questions, clearly unamused as I roll my eyes and shrug.

I didn't have the energy for our petty disagreements, not today.

"Anyway, what happened with you? Did your father manage to reach Sofias Dad?" Reid asks in distraction, as I nod tightly, closing over my eyes to contain my emotions.

The whole thing still didn't feel real, and now knowing that Sofia was already having an emotional day, I didn't want to now pile this shit on top of that.

Maybe I should just wait until tomorrow to talk to her about it? Especially now that my father had also decided that he was making an appearance tomorrow night - I would have to prepare her for that alone... What a big fucking mess this week had been!

shit is heavy and you won't like it Daryl..."

What does her father want from you?" Daryl

going to be pissed

was obviously expected... but he also wants something else now too, after finding out that she has been with me for a while and that I

void as they wait

to marry her, and not only that, he wants to be there to watch it

eye me in search for any sign of this

and having every right to be pissed off about her potentially signing herself over to me - legally. I would be too if the shoe had

even want that!" Daryl continues, his fists tightening

and so I at least have to

That's a big deal Vin?!" Reid steps in now

my way then I wouldn't be getting married like this, especially since I hadn't even managed to form a serious relationship with her yet... marriage was ten steps ahead

in his hands and leans forward, resting

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reaction like this, because the

Isn't the damn cash enough for him?!" Reid grumbles, throwing his head back with

seems to think that it will tie our families closer together, strengthening business between him and my father." I recite what I had learned from the call earlier, as

shit about whether you marry somebody or not!" Daryl starts to wave his arms around like a mad man,

and every one of my own points, but the matter still stood - Frazier wanted cash and a

with her. It would be unfair to pile this on top." My tone is heavy, as Daryl remains riled up about the news and Reid looks between us in shock. "Is he

yes." I grit out, knowing that the presence of my father in

impress Sofia and my friends or he would be in total dick mode - rude

had stepped up to help me out and

wonders,