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Chapter Eight

Fate Is A Bitch

Eric POV

I was in love with Sookie, I couldn't help it and didn't want to but I felt guilty for not telling her the whole truth. She told me she loved me and then I knew I had to tell her. It wasn't fair for Sookie to have a relationship with a man who wasn't telling her the truth but to explain to her that I was a professional killer wasn't going to be easy. I was scared for her reaction but a part of me was sure Sookie would surprise me.

It had spent exactly a week since I came to Shreveport and I had seen Sookie during each of those days. I couldn't help it, when I awoke in the morning I didn't feel tired and bored with my life, no, I called Sookie now and hear her voice was what made me move forward. For so many years I was away from the world, people and reality but when I was with her I felt normal, an ordinary man in love with a beautiful woman but hiding a big secret.

My cell phone started ringing and I saw in the caller ID that it was Sookie.

"Good morning, baby."

"Good morning, sweetie. I miss you but I went to bed really late and I had to go to work early so I didn't want to wake you. Are you still in bed?"

"Yes, I was thinking about you." Sookie laughed and I added quickly. "Not what you're thinking."

"I know. Furthermore, I only have to work until noon shift so we can be together later, what do you think? I want to see you 'cause I love being at your side, especially when we cuddle." Something I had discovered with Sookie was that I loved cuddle, not just in bed, also on the couch watching TV or just when she sat next to me. I couldn't help it, every time her body was close to mine it was like a reflex. "Are you coming to lunch?"

"Do you want me to go?"

"Of course. I always want you to come because I love to see how the other girls who thought I was a loser look like idiots at my boyfriend."

"Oh…so you just want me to display, don't you?" I asked her laughing and Sookie did the same. "I'm starting to think you only want me for sex."

"Of course, did you think otherwise?"

"I love you."

"I love you too and I'd give anything for having you here with me right now." That worried me because even the tone of her voice was different. "Listen, I don't want you to be angry or get nervous but Bill is here…" I couldn't avoid it. Listening his name was like a cold shower and I went quickly out of bed. I hated that guy lived so close to my Sookie but I couldn't stand he was at Merlotte's harassing her, especially after what happened a few days before.

"I want you to ignore him, did you hear me?" I said firmly. "I know he has a right to be there but I don't want you near him. He's a psycho and I'd love to beat him up until…"

"Okay, baby. I will, I promise." Sookie cut me off before I could continue telling what I would like to do with Bill Compton. "You're right, we can't prohibit him the entrance but Sam has promised me that he'll keep an eye on him."

"Okay. Hey, I'll go look for a few apartments and then to have lunch, all right? I want to see you. I missed you last night."

"Me too," I could even imagine her blushing but it was cute. "See you later."

"Okay. I love you."

"I love you."

I put the cell phone down again on the bedside table and got out of bed. I loved talking to Sookie in the morning; she was even better than coffee, but the fact Bill was there with her made me nervous. I was still tired but I knew wouldn't be unable to get back to sleep so I walked into the bathroom to take a shower. I was convinced to leave Jackson and come to live in Shreveport; it was the best option because I couldn't bear to return to Mississippi and continue with my life leaving Sookie behind.

I'd seen several apartments but I hadn't decided yet. I'd enough money to buy any of them and wanted Sookie to come to live with me. I knew she was close to her grandmother but I was sure we could find a way to make it work. Adele was an amazing woman, full of energy but I knew she wanted the best for her granddaughter.

"C'mon Northman, let's go to find a new home."

I visited every apartment available again, trying to imagine Sookie in each one of them but I couldn't. They were too small and I wanted to give Sookie the best, well, if she wanted to stay with me after telling her the truth about me. I had never hated my job before as much as now.

"Mr. Northman, I'm Claudine Crane, from real estate agency, we talked on the phone."

"Yes, of course."

"Well, I've studied your requirements and I'm afraid there are not many places like what you're looking for in Shreveport. People here prefer small apartments because they don't tend to stay too long so…"

"What about Bon Temps?" I asked her directly. Living in Shreveport would be great because Sookie worked there but in Bon Temps would be even better. I'd live a lot closer to her and she could stay at my house whenever she wanted. "I've been there and it's a quiet place to live."

"Alright, then things change. In Bon Temps are available some houses but most of them are too big for one person. Families with children are usually interested in them because the place is perfect for kids to play safely. Are you married, Mr. Northman?" she asked, smiling up at me slightly.

"No, I'm single but I'm sure my girlfriend would love a big house." I answered her smiling in the same way. "I think I'd like to see these houses, if possible."

"Of course, but I'm afraid it'll have to be tomorrow 'cause I need to see other clients in Shreveport today."

"Perfect. Then we'll see tomorrow."

Claudine Crane left with her elegance and high heels and I decided to walk to Merlotte's. I had nothing better to do and I preferred spend time with Sookie, looking her working.

My cell started ringing and I answered without even looking at the caller ID. "Hello?"

"Eric, my friend, it's Russell." Fucking great. What the hell Russell wanted now? After all this holidays were his idea and he said he'd be too busy for some time. "You look happy, I'm glad for you because you really needed some free time."

"Yes, I'm having a great time." If there was something I hated was Russell controlling my movements. "I don't mean to be rude, Russell, but what is the reason for your call? I thought you'd be too busy with other matters.

"I am, Eric, I am. But I received a call from work and I assumed you'd be interested since it is in Shreveport."

"How do you know I'm here?"

"I have eyes everywhere and I always know where you are, Eric. You're my best student so I have you under control. Well, do you want the job? It's really easy, actually. There's a guy who has a lot of problems with game and the client, Stan Davis, is very mad at him. He has given him many opportunities but the asshole hasn't taken advantage so it's time for us to deal with it." I was about to tell Sookie on my job and I really wanted to change and be someone else. I had only two options: I could accept the job, kill the bastard, or refuse but that make Russell suspects something was wrong. What could I do?

"Of course, Russell. Consider it done."

"Fantastic. I've sent the dossier to your laptop with all the information so I hopefully expect news from you. See you soon."

Russell hung up before I could say anything else and I suddenly felt like a real bastard. I just accept kill a man for money and was expecting Sookie understand all of this. I was being a hypocrite but…what should I do? It was my job after all.

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