Strings of Fate

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“Okay.” I answer simply.

“Okay?” He asks.

“As in you’ll quit your job and work here instead?” he clarifies. I nod firmly. My decision made. Bellamy picks me up by the waist and swings me around. I squeal in shock.

“Bellamy!” I laugh. He places me back on my feet and leans in to give me a quick k*ss.

“Thank you.” he says sincerely.

“You don’t need to thank me. You offered a fair compromise that we can both live with. All I

de was meet you halfway.” I remind him. He shakes his head stubbornly.

“No, you can argue all you like but we both know that realistically I am the one getting everything I want. I’m not giving up anything.” He points out. I shrug.

“I

Can’t promise this arrangement will last forever. Once the killer is caught I will in all likelihood want to get another job. I’m still not sure I feel right living off your income. But if I were to go to work, I suspect you would send so many guards that paying them would cost several times more than my living expenses anyway.” I explain with a grin. Bellamy just winks

at me.

“Perhaps, I might. Okay, yes I definitely would.” he admits.

“I knew it!” I cross my arms over my chest and mock glare at him. He just grins at me, hist good mood apparently impossible to dent. Until it isn’t… his smile dulls slightly.

“I know this isn’t how you would have liked everything to go. Moving in here because some psycho is threatening you, leaving your job and taking over parts of a role you never signed up for. I… I’m sorry.” He frowns. Oh, he must be feeling bad, he actually apologised. I shake my head with a sigh.

“Don’t think like that, things will always happen that we didn’t plan for or volunteer for, we

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result of my own decisions as it is the situations that I’ve found myself in. Don’t apologise when I know you’re doing the best you can. It’s not like you’ve done the wrong thing.” I

you say about getting a new job later, you have to know that I’m hoping you’ll enjoy your role here and want to take on the rest of

how things turn out. I don’t think I’ll miss my job too much, but that

call and quit your job now? I can arrange for people to go fetch the rest of your things. It might be a little late today, but I’m sure they can get it all

confidently.

I ask. Bellamy shrugs.

change your mind?”

I’m going to change it. again so easily.”

now then?” He persists. I laugh and roll my

okay. Relax.” I placate

first ring when I

in way

a little confused. Honestly, when she skips part of the conversation I sometimes find myself asking the questions where with anyone else I would expect it to be

moving on from this nightmare

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frown.

there so much.” I observe. I can practically feel her

I want to stay forever. I like the type of work, but I think I would rather manage my own place. Somewhere

suit you I think. Do you think you’ll do

it. Oracles aren’t allowed to participate in games like

if I can help you

taking you up on that offer someday. And good luck to you too with your new job. Anyway I’m working tonight so I won’t be able to make

the call.

invite you to- oh nevermind. Bye Amber, thanks

to you

ever said it… oh well. She got the idea. I’m sure Amber will make sure everything works out. She’s good like that. Bellamy is rocking back on his heels,

stuff to get picked up tomorrow. Do you particularly want your furniture or should we leave it behind? I mean this place is obviously

of it. It’s all cheap stuff anyway. Maggie can keep it and rent the place out furnished if she likes.” I push my damp hair out of my face and follow Bellamy downstairs. He heads to his office and starts making calls and

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Harry. I swear it’s like the guy knows

life so he can catch

that we should catch

plans, but give me a bit to chat with Bellamy. I don’t know if