Sinner Like Me

I seen her

Dalton's POV

It's been a few weeks since Letti's father ordered me to stay away from her. I saw her that evening at the park and we talked for a bit. She messaged me when she got home and told me her father had already planted a tracking device in her car. She was absolutely pissed off about this. I don't blame her one bit but I haven't been able to go up and talk to her because anytime she's been out in town her father is with her. This is something we can't risk for anything. Especially her. I can't risk her. Her father would definitely do something to have me thrown back in jail. Back when I first got out of jail, I knew I needed a job so I could earn money and have food to buy to eat. Not a lot of places were willing to hire a felon. But I came by Bud's and he told me if I could stay clean and sober then I had a job. He still to this day being 6 plus years clean and sober, he does random drug test. I don't mind taking them because this helps Bud trust me. After the sheriff came by and did that entire shït show here, he drug tested me because this helps my case incase the sheriff tries to get me thrown back in jail. In my favor the drug test came back clean. I knew it would and so did Bud. I told Letti it was clean and she already believed me. I just wish that I could see her right now. But again this is something neither of us is wanting to risk it for anything. Especially her father. Again, I know I said it but he doesn't care who he hurts and even if it's his own child.

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Today I'm in the shop when Bud tells me Letti's car has a flat. He knows I want to see her but since this is strictly work her dad can't say shït to me. I hop in the tow truck and head out to fix the flat. I arrive at the house of Lettie and the Sheriff. I see Lettie outside. I smile inside.

~Nicolette~ Hi...
~Dalton~ Hey how are you?
~Nicolette~ I'm good. I didn't think I'd see you anytime soon.
~Dalton~ To be honest me either but I'm glad Bud sent me to fix the flat tire.
~Nicolette~ Yeah me too. How are you?
~Dalton~ Busy. A lot of cars to service with summer coming up and families going on vacation, we've been swamped.
~Nicolette~ That's good though right?
~Dalton~  It definitely is. So how are you really doing?
~Nicolette~ Upset my dad won't let me leave alone because he knows I will see you and talk to you.
~Dalton~ How will he react when he finds out I am the one who fixed your tire?
~Nicolette~ I honestly don't care. You came here to do your job. It's none of his business.
~Dalton~ I know it isn't but if I get thrown in jail because of him, we won't be able to talk to each other. Your dad would make sure I had no visitation rights in the jail. I understand he's worried but I am worried he'll hurt you more.
~Nicolette~ I appreciate you being worried about me. But I kind of have something else to tell you.
~Dalton~ What's up?
~Nicolette~ I am going to view an apartment that's about 10 minutes away from here.
~Dalton~ That's awesome. I take it your father doesn't know about this at all does he?
~Nicolette~ Honestly he doesn't. It's about time that I live on my own and I need it. Me living in my own place means my father doesn't control who I see and who I'm friends with.
~Dalton~ Keep me posted on if you get it..
~Nicolette~ I will. You know that.

I finish tightening up the lug nuts in her tire and stand up. It's all fixed.

~Dalton~ All done beautiful
~Nicolette~ How much do I owe you?
~Dalton~ Don't worry about it.
~Nicolette~ I can't do that. Bud will kill you fornit....
~Dalton~ Totally worth it though...
~Nicolette~ ugh!
~Dalton~ Can I have a hug though?
~Nicolette~ Absolutely..

When she hugs me I feel absolutely everything I never thought I would feel for her. As much as I have tried pushing her away lately, I can't. She makes me happy. But her father won't allow it. As she pulls away I can tell she's battling herself. Little does she know I am battling myself because I want to kiss her deeply but I hold myself back. I'm attracted to her. I reach into my pocket to get the keys back out when I pull out $80 bucks. I look at Lettie and smirk...