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!

you won't like it Daryl..." I trail off, as Daryl

What does her father want from you?" Daryl asks, wanting me to cut

be

too, after finding out that she has been with me for a while

void as they wait

wants me to marry her, and not only that, he wants to be there to watch it happen." I state,

the room, as they both eye me in search for any sign of this being

thoughts, having also liked Sofia and having every right to be pissed off about

arranged marriage? Sofia might not even want that!" Daryl continues, his

least have to tell her about it."

you even prepared to do that?! That's a big deal Vin?!" Reid steps in

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 of where we were

his face in his hands and leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees in order

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them for having a reaction like this, because the whole thing sounded

Isn't the damn cash enough for

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 Daryl

marry somebody or not!" Daryl starts to wave his arms around like a mad man, having a

valid, and they supported each and every one of my own points,

need time to think it all through, and I'll let Sofia calm down today after whatever happened 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

of my father in the house would typically go one of two

either act like the perfect gentleman to impress Sofia and my friends or he

had stepped up to help me out and for that, I needed

Mom?" Daryl wonders, as I roll my eyes