Tonight is the night we die

Chapter Thirty-Six

GLORIA'S POV

Dan is staying at the cabin today with Jake, so I allowed myself to leave for a little while to go buy stuff I needed in town. I was still a bit scared for Jake, a worry at the back of my head that he was not fully recovered yet. Seeing the bruises on his face and neck reminded me of everything. He is ok and in shape, he proved to me that multiple times already. But still, I just couldn't help but worry. This is why going out today is a good thing for me. I stroll into town without any main purpose. I would like to stay here. We have plans to change location a bit with Jake. While we were apart I did what he asked me to and I thought about places I would like to go with him. Most of them are places he told me about, where he had happy memories. I want to discover those spots he likes so much and I want to show him mine. I would love for us to leave before any trouble catches up with us. The calm never lasts long around us :

" Hey, Gloria ! Wait up ! " I hear someone saying behind me and quick footsteps catching up with me. The calm doesn't last long, indeed. I turn around to greet the person and it turns out to be Phil " Hey, I was not expecting to see you around, I thought you were back in Newfold "

" Hey, Phil ! I was but I had some things to do in the area so I am staying here for a little while, not too long though " I answer, smiling politely

" Well, I won't lie it's a pleasure to see you, you look good ! I mean you always looked fucking hot but glad to see you in shape and all ! " Phil takes off his sunglasses that he let hang from the collar of his white shirt. His eyes take their time on my body, as they observe me up and down :

" The recovery took time but I'm fine now "

" I'm still very grateful for what you did, you helped me big time back then, I thought I was gonna be stuck in that fucking jail forever ! "

" It was just a silly mistake, you wouldn't have stayed there for long anyway "

" Still ! I guess if I ask again to buy you a drink to thank you, the answer will stay the same ? " Phil tilts his head to the side, raising his eyebrows as he waits for my answer

" It's still a no, indeed. There's really no need to thank me anyway "

" It could have been just a nice moment to spend together. I swear my company is pretty great... I never had any complaints at least " He lowers his voice, the corner of his mouth turning into a smirk.

" So you won't struggle to find someone else to enjoy that company, Phil," I say to him, not impressed at all

" I guess, but can I manage to find a better company than yours though ? " He takes a step closer to me and with a low seductive voice continues " I have some nice stuff I'm sure you would like to try. I have some weed but also more trippy stuff, we could have a lot of fun "

" Where did you get the drugs ? " I ask, not caring at all about all the charming shit he is pulling out.

" Ah, that's one thing I can't tell you ! Even a sexy girl like you can't get that info out of me, I'm sorry ! "

" I'm not interested at all "

" Fine, I give up " He sighs, putting a hand on his heart, exaggerating a sad pout " Allow me though, at least, to invite you to the Aurora on the 17th. I had a lot of mess to deal so it's re-opening night. You can come with your boyfriend, it's just in case you want some fun, I'll leave you alone, I promise. The door is always open for you ! I mean that in every way possible " He winks at me, with his seductive smile back on.

" Thank you but I don't think I'll make it though "

" I really thought we had something when we texted the first time, you know ? " He wraps his arms around himself, furrowing his brows a little.