Page 40 of Letting Go
“Who indeed, Sam. I thought your wife said our boy Walker didn’t have much to say about a love life.”
“She sure as shit did say that, Charlie.”
“I think he’s holding out on us, brother.”
“Okay, assholes, enough. There’s nothing to share … at least not yet.” I surprise myself by admitting the last part to them.
“Who is she?” Charlie demands, trying to snag my phone, and I slap his hand away.
“Someone I met through work, and it’s a bit complicated right now.”
“And …” Sam drawls.
“And she’s different. Since being in Nashville, I’ve been insanely busy with work, but…” I trail off in thought.
“But …” Charlie kicks my leg and gestures with his hand for me to go on.
“But this woman not only caught my attention, she honestly somehow commands it. If I’m not with her or texting her, she’s never far from my thoughts.” I glance down to see I missed a few more texts.
Vivian
When you’re back, do you think you could come check Liam's update to Savannah’s security system? You know, just to be safe.
Vivian
… Did I lose you?
I don’t think she could lose me if she tried. But I appreciate the excuse to see her this week. I get why she is creeped out and we haven’t made any progress on the poems or discovering the motive for whomever is behind them. If we could identify why someone is watching Vivian and sending these poems, it would bring us that much closer to identifying who is behind them, as well as how or if they are connected to the sniper cases. If the person behind the threatening poems is the same person behind her husband’s murder, it’s not a stretch to assume that Vivian and Eloise could both be in real danger.
Texas suddenly feels too far away and while I love seeing my family, I’m counting down the hours until I’m back in Tennessee.
Me
Sorry, my rude brothers interrupted me. I’ll come see you when I’m back. But you feel safe at the guest house, right?
Vivian
Yeah, just feel better having someone else around us. I don’t know who’s watching or why, and it creeps me out if I think about it too much.
My gut twists in anger at the thought of her being in danger and uncomfortable in her own home. I’m half tempted to set up camp outside her house to make sure no one touches my girl. I mean, her, make sure no one touches her. Shaking out that thought, another text comes through.
Vivian
But enough about all of that, I trust y’all are doing everything you can to stop this.
Me
I promise I won’t take your trust for granted, Vivian.
Vivian
Mmm. I don’t know why, but I believeyou.
Me
Good. I’ll let you know when I can pop over this week. Let me know if anything else comes up, or even if it’s nothing and you just want to say hi. Otherwise, I’ll talk to you later?
Vivian
