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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happened differently that I might have anticipated, but it’s not like I had no choice. This is as much the result of my own decisions

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 it.” He reminds me.

possibility too. We will just have to see how things turn out. I don’t think I’ll miss my job too much, but

to go fetch the rest of your things. It might be a little late

confidently.

the rush?” I

your mind?” He suggests.

mind. I’m about as stubborn as you are, I doubt I’m going to change it. again so easily.”

call and quit now then?” He persists. I laugh and

okay. Relax.” I

the first ring when I

in way of

are you congratulating me for exactly?” I ask, a little confused. Honestly, when she skips part of the conversation I sometimes find myself asking the questions where with anyone else I

escaping- I mean, moving on from this nightmare of a place.”

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frown.

disliked it there so much.” I observe. I can practically feel

like the type of work, but I think I would rather manage my own place. Somewhere smaller

you I think. Do you think you’ll do it one day?” I

But it takes a lot of money to start something like that. I’m saving, but it’s not easy. I can’t even gamble for it. Oracles aren’t allowed to participate in games like that for money. No one would bet against us anyway so it’s useless.” she sighs. I laugh. She’s right, I would never bet against her in cards or

me know if I can help

so I won’t be able to make it for dinner, but thanks for

the call.

invite you to- oh nevermind. Bye Amber, thanks for everything

talk to

well. She got the idea. I’m sure Amber will make sure everything works out. She’s good like that. Bellamy

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

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

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Harry. I swear it’s

my life so he can catch up. on

should catch up. Like, in person. Do

chat with Bellamy. I don’t know if he has something planned already. It’s been a long