Strings of Fate

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“Your leave? I know. You have two weeks of leave saved up and a few sick days. We don’t usually let people take annual leave without notice though… which is why I applied for your leave three weeks ago. It starts today by the way.” She says cheerfully.

“You are an angel Amber. I swear you keep the whole place running.” I compliment her. I can practically feel her delight through the phone. I remember she complained to me once that people are always mad when she doesn’t predict something and they get caught by surprise, but don’t appreciate it when she does. So since then, I’ve been making more of an effort to acknowledge her special contributions at work.

“I know.” She says proudly. She pauses a moment before asking.

“Ryann, is everything okay with you? I haven’t seen much, I only really can see the parts of your life that directly affect me, so basically your work related stuff. But you’ve been a bit off lately. You had that time when you were all depressed, then you got happy again and started bringing a bodyguard to work. I know you’re involved with the Shifters somehow because I’ve seen them around and again, the bodyguard. But this sudden time off… I booked your leave for two weeks, but I can’t actually see when you will be coming back. Or even if you’re coming back to work at all.” she concludes.

“I’m coming back.” I assure her.

“I had a few… relationship issues, which have mostly been resolved now. But now I also seem to have a… stalker? I don’t know. Someone left me threatening notes and vandalised my house. So I’m just taking some precautions for a while is all.” I explain, trying to keep it as casual as I can while telling someone my life is being threatened. Amber sucks in a deep

breath.

“That’s awful! I hope you’re alright, and tell that Shifter of yours to keep you safe. If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.” She offers.

“Thanks Amber, I will. And thanks again for booking my leave.” We wrap up the phone call and I turn to Bellamy. I know he was listening but I still tell him.

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I’m going back to

a little anxious. I’m starting to think that until this whole issue is resolved, he is just going to be constantly a little

have fed you already.” He

make sure I eat, and even if it was, I’ve only been up a few minutes. Relax. I’ll go eat now, I should probably change first since I’m not going to work.” I think aloud. Bellamy

I’ll get you food.” He starts to guide me to the

just cracking an t at the egg into a frying pan. I sit and quietly watch as he makes me breakfast and then I sit counter and eat. He makes himself food and somehow manages to finish it before I finish mine. I guess I don’t eat nearly as fast as him. I wonder if there’s any orange juice

You really don’t need to feed

makes me trip. Bellamy catches me by the hips to steady me. I turn back to face him and he releases me briefly before allowing his hands

so suddenly.

I am totally confused. I have been visiting regularly for weeks now,

comfortable here. Not compared to how you are at your place. You dress more carefully, all put together rather than

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like you

You always sit on the couch properly instead of lounging. You peek around doors to check if you’re welcome before entering. You wait until someone else is getting food rather than just getting yourself something.” He pauses a second, taking a breath

I bet if I went over the whole place. right now, I wouldn’t find a single one of your possessions outside of that bag you packed.” He points out. That can’t be right… can it? Damn… it probably is. But it’s not like he leaves a lot of stuff at my place… does he? I mean there are the things he asked to leave there. Plus he does bring a lot of food and snack items for himself. He also tends to forget hoodies, sunglasses, stuff like that behind a lot. Even Megan gave me wine glasses to keep there so she would be able to drink more comfortably. I suppose I can see his point. But I

hadn’t noticed.”

to me that I was even acting differently here. It wasn’t on purpose. I do like it here. I love it actually, it’s nice, there are people around so it isn’t quiet all the time like my place. I never really have to eat alone, which I suppose is part of why I never help myself to anything. But mostly I just didn’t want to… annoy anyone.” I know Bellamy invited me to stay here, but it’s