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I was looking over stuff in the office when Elias came in and sat a box down. I gave him a quizzical look and he handed me a piece of paper with my name on it.
Hope this helps replace things ~ Dave
I sighed and opened the box. I was surprised that it was full of random gift cards to clothing stores, Target, and a furniture store in town. I put the lid back on and looked at Elias.
"Return to sender?" he asked me and I nodded as he took it away. I had spoken to the police, they had the footage, and now we were just waiting to see what happened. The news of someone breaking into my house wasn't kept secret very long in a smaller town like St. Augustine where everyone knew everyone that break-in had happened over a week ago and the police were still looking. The insurance company had already settled with me to replace everything, but that didn't make me feel better. I had also installed a full security system with Johnny's help. We also upgraded things at that club. I knew that it had to be Dave, but I couldn't prove it.
I was working on paying bills when someone knocked on the door, and I turned to see Becky standing there.
"Hey." I said and she smiled at me.
"Hey, are you holding up?" she asked me and I nodded. I was and I wasn't. Dexter was amazing. He was sweet, caring, helped me when I needed it, and was great in bed. He was very different from Dave.
"I am." I said and she nodded.
"You working tonight?" she asked me and I shook my head no.
"Great, we are having a girls night. You can't tell me no." she said as she cut me off from arguing with her. I chuckled and nodded.
"Let me finish this." I said and she nodded.
"Seth picked up here tonight so I am going to make sure he's all set." she said and I nodded. I was always happy when Seth would pick up shifts because if we advertised it then business always picked up. Seth, Roman, and John were my top performers. Cash and Austin were up there as well. I had a great group that had really helped me through this break in and break up with Dave.
I got done and headed into the main area of the club. Cash, Becky, Seth, Elias, and Johnny were all talking.
"How are ya?" Cash asked me for the second time today as he pulled me in for a side hug. I chuckled and hugged him back.
"I am ok. I promise." I said and he raised and eyebrow but shrugged. Cash had been my friend for years at this point, and he knew when I wasn't telling him the truth.
"Beach day tomorrow?" he asked me and I nodded.
"Yeah, because people like it when you are more tan." I said and he chuckled.
We finished talking with everyone as Becky and I walked back over to my house.
"I like the new door." she said and I nodded. I had a grey house, so I picked out a teal door. I wanted something different if I was going to have a surprise upgrade.
"Thanks, I was debating between that and green. I wanted something different." I said and she nodded as I turned off my security system.
"Let's go out." she said and I nodded. I let her borrow some clothes as we changed. I was in a flowing black dress with sandals as she chose a romper. We walked over to the Forgotten Tonic. I knew that owners and liked their drink menu. We were sitting outside talking when someone walked up and sat down. I sighed as it was Dave.
"Not now." Becky warned him.
"I am just here to say I'm sorry that someone did that to you." he said and I rolled my eyes.
"Right." I said sarcastically and he chuckled.
"Contrary to what you might think... this wasn't me. I want you back, but that's not the way to get it. Don't try to return this again." he said as he laid and envelope on the table before kissing my temple and leaving. I was trying to not let the tears fall past my sunglasses. Becky squeezed my hand and I sighed. I really did hate him. Becky picked up the envelope with my name on it and peeked inside. She handed it to me and I did the same.
"I gave these back once." I mumbled as I saw the gift cards and now money in there. I shoved the envelope in my clutch and ordered another drink. I needed it.
Becky POV
I helped Jodi back to her house after cutting her off from drinking. She was emotional right now, and I didn't want her to embarrass herself.
"Thanks." she said as she took off her sunglasses and I handed her a bottle of water.
"We have all been there. Let's get some Chinese." I offered her and she nodded.
"Thanks." she mumbled as she put her head in her hands. Dave, the break in, and the time of year wasn't helping anything. I knew that the anniversary of her Dad's death was coming up soon. I walked into the kitchen and texted Dexter. I knew that he was in Jacksonville, but she needed someone. He said that he wouldn't be able to get there for awhile because he was with his mother. I sighed and understood that so I peaked in on her. She was under a blanket on her couch. I snuck over to the club and found Cash. I may have been Jodi's best friend, but Cash knew he better than me.
"Hey, can you sit with Jodi? I think you are better for what's going on that me." I said and he immediately looked worried. I knew that she had a crush on him, but judging by his reaction I think that he had as many feelings for her too.
"Braun, you are dancing tonight." he said as I told Elias the change. He didn't question it when I said it was from Jodi. We walked back over to her house and he instantly pulled her into his lap when he saw her.
"Thanks." he whispered and Jodi began to bawl into his shirt. I went back to the club told Seth I was going home, and hoped that Jodi was going to be alright. I knew that all this had really gotten to her.
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