Strings of Fate

66- Promises and photos

I can’t help but smile and I tuck the note from Bellamy into a drawer I have in my kitchen. The one everyone seems to have that is full of random stationary, tea towels and other odds and ends. I tap Aaron on the arm to get his attention, he is preoccupied opening the packaging on my new microfibre cleaning cloths.

“Bellamy says we should negotiate a schedule or something for you. I work mostly evenings. and sometimes the lunch shift, but I never really start before eleven. Maybe we could make your start time nine and just take each day as it comes until we figure it out in more detail?” i suggest. Aaron nods. I already traded numbers with him and all the other guards I’ve had ages ago so that’s not a problem. I’m still not thrilled with having to have security in the first place, but this probably won’t be so bad. I pull out my phone and text Bellamy.

Ryann- Got your note. Of course I’m happy to have Aaron here. We’ve made a temporary plan until we work out our schedules a bit better. Thankyou for compromising and trying to see my side of things, I really do appreciate it.

I hesitate briefly before adding:

XO Ryann.

I hit send before I can overthink it too much. Blushing and hiding my face behind my slightly damp hair so that none of the guys will comment. Bellamy replies quickly.

Bellamy- Is that a promise?

Bellamy- Because this is. XOXOXO

I drop my phone and excuse myself to my room for a few minutes to get my laundry together. I need a second to compose myself. Bellamy’s blatant flirting is completely embarrassing. But I think, despite that, I do actually like it. It makes me feel wanted. Once I feel like I can face everyone without making a total fool of myself, I strip my bed and stack my blankets and sheets on top of my half full laundry hamper. It’s heavy and awkward and I stumble out of my room carrying it and doing my best not to tip it everywhere. Aaron takes it from me.

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to do that. I can

Well, whatever. I pause a moment for Shaun to move out of the doorway and lead Aaron to the laundry room. Maggie installed two of those fancy washer/dryer machines. I usually try not to use both at once because someone else might want to use one, but I really want to get

insist, my arms crossed across my chest. Aaron just continues working. Seriously, he’s making me feel so guilty.

do

and not help. Once the kitchen is finished we all discuss lunch and decide to all throw in for pizza. Alex orders online from a laptop he brought

that you guys know how to change doors and install security cameras and stuff? Don’t you need licences and things? Like

funny.

manages several businesses that he inherited as Alpha. Most of them he delegates to others. The biggest one is a security company. Us Shifters do have an obsession with protecting and we’re all naturally paranoid. It’s a good fit for us. Alex runs the surveillance department. Aaron

businesses he’s apparently responsible for later. I know he’s the Alpha but I didn’t realise there were actual official businesses. No wonder he’s so busy. I suppose his money

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he dumps it all

much my least favourite household chore. Procrastinating, I decide to watch a movie in the living room instead. I consider picking something everyone will enjoy but none of the guys are paying any attention to me at all. Shaun is on a step ladder hooking up some kind of wire to my windows. Alex is showing Aaron something on his laptop that looks like some kind of digital sketch. A plan of some kind? I throw on a romcom that

on Megan. I contemplate the best way to ask how she is holding up without seeming like I’m checking in on her. Since she’s all about

their backs

if your brother is completely overdoing it with the whole security thing or if I’m getting out

doesn’t take her long

Depends, what exactly have

tell everyone I said