Sinner Like Me

Moving Day

Lettie's POV

Today is moving day. I get to move into my new apartment and I am beyond excited. I appreciated my father allowing to me still live at home with him but I need this sense of freedom. I need to have my own sanctuary, a place I can feel safe in and escape from the problems I have in the real world. Being an independent artist in my town, gives me the freedom to do this. I have a room I am making into my art studio and I have my bedroom. My father has been entirely too calm about me moving into my own place. He didn't put up much of a typical normal argument with me. He is clearly up to something and I believe he is going to plant some sort of recording or listening device. My father is helping me move my bed and dresser because I wouldn't be able to move it by myself. This would give him more than enough time to attach these devices. If he does this I don't know if I will be able to allow him to visit me here ever again. But we will see though.

Dalton and I did talk last night on the phone and he even says that even though he doesn't know my father the way others may know him, he says that something isn't right with this whole thing. As I said before he doesn't care who I hang out with now especially when I told him Dalton was the one who changed my tire for me. He seemed happy. That's a sign he's up to something. Also, Dalton and I talked about what are something that break trust in a relationship with me and I told him that lying and cheating are deal breakers and he agreed. We both have a feeling my father is going to use another woman to try and intervene in whatever does happen between the two of us. He said if I needed anything after my father leaves today he would come over and give me a hand. I told him I greatly appreciate it. So this morning I am up changed into shorts and a tank top because it's going to be a long day. I load the few clothing boxes, along with my desk things and art supplies into my car. Daddy loads my bed and desk into his truck and we drive to my new place where I get a new beginning for me.

Within 15 minutes we arrive at my apartment building..

~Sheriff~ Wow babygirl this is definitely you.

~Lettie~ Thanks daddy. I fell in love with it when I first saw it. I know you worry but I have this. I'm strong okay?

~Sheriff~ Okay. Let me get everything from my truck I have to get to work today in about an hour.

~Lettie~ Okay that sounds good. I appreciate the help.

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It takes daddy roughly about 30 minutes to get my dresser and everything else inside my apartment and where I want it. He gives me a hug and leaves. I wait roughly 20 minutes and I turn on my microphone. I begin to move about my apartment to see if he planted anything... I'm nearly done when I get to my art area... I move all around until I get this staticky noise near my desk. I look all around and I finally see it. I'm beyond pissed off. I grab my phone keys and wallet as well as the bug and head to the police station. No I didn't change my clothes because that's how pissed off I am. I can't believe he would do this to me. I can't trust him or anyone right now. I walk into my father's office and slam the bug device on his desk. He looks surprisingly shocked.

~Lettie~ Wow nothing to say huh? I trusted you wouldn't do this to me and yet you did. You thought hmmm opportunity to bug my daughter's new home. If I can't trust you daddy then who will I trust?

~Sheriff~ Princess I'm sorry. I got scared when you said you were moving out. I wanted to make sure if I heard anything bad happen I could be there for you if you needed me to. I'm sorry.

~Lettie~ Sorry doesn't cut it.

~Juan~ Well well well. Wow Sheriff you a gorgeous daughter...

I roll my eyes at him. He's a pig headed jerkoff. Designer Suits, shoes, watches and the best cars. Yup he screams drug lord.

~Sheriff~ She's off limits Juan...

~Juan~ I'll be the judge of that one. Hi beautiful...

~Lettie~ Yeah definitely not interested in you...

I turn and leave. That man gives me an entirely bad vibe. I get home and begin unpacking. I just hope that this whole thing doesn't take a long time. I grab my phone and text Dalton. I've missed him today.

Text Message

~Lettie~ You'll never guess what I found on my art studio desk?

~Dalton~ Don't tell me a device?

~Lettie~ I said if I can't trust you then who can I trust.

~Dalton~ I know. I hate to cut this short that I needs to finish up a few cars to get done.

~Lettie~ Okay. If anything happens I will call you immediately

~Dalton~ please do and be safe.

~Lettie~ Always

I put the phone down and tackle my bedroom. I'm just taking it one day at a time. I didn't tell Dalton about the creepy guy who was attempting to stalk me. That's gonna be a shït show in itself.

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I glance at the clock and I see it's been 2 hours. I guess time does fly when you are getting things done. I decide on getting some dinner at the diner I saw a few blocks away. As I'm walking into the dinner it's crowded. So I leave and grab some burgers and fries to eat.

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Tonight was productive and I'm impressed with what was accomplished..... But for now it's time for me to go to bed. Tomorrow is a new day!!