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I pull away from Bemy and stare. He wants me to stay… like forever stay? That’s why he’s so
anxious for me to settle in more? Well… I don’t know how to answer that. I like my home, and having
Maggie for a neighbour, seeing Logan regrly and being able to walk to work. I couldn’t do that from
here. Although I know that Bemy is also hoping I’ll ept being his matepletely at which point I
really can’t imagine I’d be able to keep my job and still fulfil all the new responsibilities that would be
expected of me. Not sure how I feel about that either. I mean it’s not like I’ve ever wanted to be a
waitress together. But it’s my job. I
applied, interviewed and got the job all on my own. Having a new job with new responsibilities when my
only qualification is that I’m seeing the Alpha seems a bit like… cheating? Then again, isn’t dating
someone like a really long interview anyway? Like Bemy is interviewing for the job of his partner. It’s
not like he hasn’t had other ‘applications‘ so to speak. I saw how girls treated him at Megan’s
engagement party. But he picked me, even before he knew about our ties. So maybe it makes sense
after all?
“Ry? Sweetheart you aren’t saying anything…” Bemy prompts and I startle a little.
‘Sorry, I was lost in thought. Uhm… I’ll… think about it?” Somehow my answeres out as
a question.
‘Sure, and in the meantime, I am going to do whatever I can to help you get morefortable here.”
He winks at me and gives the most cheerful smile I’ve seen from him in
days.
“Starting with, helping you unpack your bag. Come on, let’s head upstairs and we can work out where
you want to keep your stuff. Maybeter we can go shopping and get any other stuff
you might need.” He suggests. Iugh and let him lead me upstairs to his room.
“I don’t suddenly need new things, I have stuff Bemy.” I point out. He pulls me through his door then
grabs my bag and ces it on the bed.
You
“Well yeah, but there must be other stuff you would like to be morefortable here always seem to
get cold when you’re sleeping. We could get some warmer nkets? We have a bath here, so you
could get stuff for that. We could get whatever food, drinks, snacks or whatever else you like to keep on
hand. I’m sure we can think of more things as we go.”
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“Bemy” I say with a raised eyebrow. He justughs at me.
“I want to spoil you. You make it difficult, you know. Always refusing to let me get you gifts.” He pokes
me in the side.
“I know, I know. I’m awful like that. Refusing to let you waste money on me.” Bemy starts moving
clothes around in his closet. It’s one of those big ones with the rolling doors and a mirror on the front. A
rack either side for hanging clothes and the centre section is shelves and drawers. He moves all his
hanging items to the right and clears off the left rack. He also re–stacks his shelves and re–arranges
his drawers. His closet is the most organised thing that I have ever seen. Everything is perfectly folded
and organised. It doesn’t take more than a few seconds for him to redistribute his things, clearing out
half the shelves and drawers. It’s a big closet, he clearly wasn’t using most of the space.
“Buying you gifts isn’t a waste. Not if you enjoy them.” He points out. I start pulling things out of my bag.
I would put them away but to be honest I’m starting to think that Bemy would do a better job of it.
Actually his whole house is far tidier and more organised than mine. I originally assumed that he paid
someone toe in and clean but I now suspect that he maintains it himself. Everything has its ce.
I suppose that makes sense for a control- freak like him. Bemy starts putting my stuff away but stops
halfway through and curses.
“Dammit. I don’t have enough hangers for your things. Well, that’s something we can get at
shopping.” He points out. I roll my eyes.
least. A good reason to o
“I thought you hated shopping.” I remind him. He shrugs.
“It was more fun with you.” I’ve moved to sit on the bed but Bemyes and grabs me by both
hands pulling me to my feet..
“Come on. We need to get more hangers, when you bring more clothes here we need a way to put
them away.” He seems ridiculously pleased with himself for unpacking my bag. With that done, or
mostly done at least Bemy pesters me into putting on my shoes and drags me out. the house.
Apparently his ‘stay home and out of trouble‘ rule doesn’t apply when he’s with me. Why do I get the
feeling that this is thest outing I’m going to have for a while? I am surprised when Aaron meets us
though.
“I thought you said it would be insulting to have a guard when you’re with me?” I question.
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“Maybe, but I would rather be over cautious than risk you getting hurt.” Still he gives me his arm and we
head out. We spend the afternoon getting not only hangers, but new nkets, bath products, snacks
and anything else that Bemy can sneak into the cart when I’m not paying attention. My head darts
around to catch him adding stuff when I paused to talk to (at?) Aaron. Actually… are the two of them
working together? Aaron keeps getting my attention but not actually needing anything. But is it
intentional or is Bemy simply taking advantage of my distraction? Well… not much I can do. He’s
apparently much sneakier than me. Not that it’s hard. Crowded shops like this are hard to see through.
Too many strings. floating around everywhere obscuring my vision. Still, it’s a fun afternoon.
When we get back, Aaron excuses himself, apparently he has ns. Bemy heads upstairs to start
putting things away. I think he doesn’t want me to see all his purchases because he doesn’t ask me to
come with him. I decide to make something for dinner. Megan had sses today but she should be
home any time now. I go through the fridge and find what I need to make a stir fry dish. Easy, but then
again, I’m not the best cook so it’ll do. I’m almost finished cooking when Megan gets back.
“Something smells good!” She calls out as she heads down the hall and joins me in the
kitchen.
“Oooh, some for me?” She asks.
“Of course!” Iugh.
“You’re in a good mood. Can I assume nothing else awful happened today then?” She asks. I nod
happily.
“Yeah, it was a good day.” I smile.
“Reaaaallly. What did you do?” She asks, her tone suddenly teasing. I narrow my eyes at her and point
at her with the spat I’m using to stir the food.
“Nothing that interesting. Bemy and I went shopping. That’s all.” I exin. She grins.
“He got to you didn’t he? How much did he get? I bet he went totally overboard.” I re at
her.
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“No! Well… maybe a little. I don’t think I actually saw all the stuff he got. He sneaked it all upstairs
before I could see it.” I admit. Sheughs at me.
“Male Shifters can get a little carried away with the gifts, particrly when things are starting out.
Something about the whole ‘protect and provide‘ thing that they’re all so obsessed with. Don’t worry
about it too much.” She advises. Well, at least I know that Bemy won’t be obsessively buying me
stuff forever… I hope. I start serving out dinner. Megan yells
out for Bemy toe downstairs.
“He should hear as long as his door is open. If he doesn’te in a minute or two we can go
get him.” She informs me.
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“Well, what about you? Did you have a good day?” I ask. Megan shrugs.
“It was alright. But pretty much everyone was too focussed on the murders to get much work
done.” Shements.
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“Murders?” I ask.
“You didn’t hear? I guess you didn’t read the paper then. There was a double murderst. night. Two
people, a married couple were murdered in their home. Even worse their child is nowhere to be seen,
she’s probably been taken, likely she’s dead already. A little girl. It’s so sad.” Megan sighs and pokes at
her dinner before taking a bite. A little girl… why does that make me feel so afraid? Sad would make
sense but afraid? And why does it ring so familiar? Maybe I’m overthinking it. Still, I hope the girl is
alright.