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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like I had no choice. This is as much the 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 remind him.

matter what you say about getting a new job later, you have

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

job now? I can arrange for people to go fetch the rest of your things. It

confidently.

I ask. Bellamy

to change your mind?” He suggests. I

are, I doubt I’m going to change it. again so easily.” I remind him

quit now then?” He persists. I laugh and

Relax.” I

first ring when I call

in way of

are you congratulating me for exactly?” I ask, a little confused. Honestly, when she skips part of the conversation

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

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frown.

But Amber, I didn’t know you disliked it there so

want to stay forever. I like the type of work, but I think I

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

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

me know if I can help you with it at

too with your new job. Anyway I’m working tonight so I won’t be able to make it for dinner, but thanks for thinking of me. Let me know how it all goes.” She says, clearly

the call.

oh nevermind. Bye Amber, thanks

to

did I actually quit? I don’t think I ever said it… oh well. She got the idea. I’m sure Amber will make sure everything works out.

Do you particularly want your furniture or should we leave it behind? I mean this place is obviously already furnished, but if you’re particularly attached to anything I’ll make sure we can

keep it and rent the place out furnished if she likes.” I push my damp hair out of

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vibrates with a message from Harry. I swear

happens and suddenly inserts himself into my life so he can catch

I was just thinking that we should catch up. Like,

chat with Bellamy.