Sunshine Valley

Instead of answering the daily prompt with personal stuff; I’m gonna work the prompt into my story. Hope you enjoy.

Shock

     Evie walked into her dad’s house, “dad!” She was here to fix breakfast and visit. Her first surprise was pillows and blankets on the couch. Her stomach dropped at the thought of someone takin’ advantage of her dad. Someone becoming his friend only to rob him later. He was too trusting. She would talk to Dillon and get some stats to rattle off to her dad not to do this. He was opening himself up to danger. 

     Her second surprise was Simon setting at the table playing with a cup. 

    “Oh,” he jumped when she walked in. “I guess I should get going. Your dad was kind enough to let me spend the night.”

     “Unless you’re in a hurry, might as well stay for breakfast.”

     “Jack’s in the bathroom.”

     “Thanks.”

     She began cooking. There was a knock at the door. Jack walked into the kitchen with Dillon. Dillon kissed Evie before pouring himself a cup coffee. Jack winked at Simon. Dillon spoke to Simon. Instead of setting down, he did little things to help Evie. Including setting the table. 

     Evie stole glances at Simon. He looked lost and sad. 

     He took a deep breath, letting it out slowly. As they sat to eat, he said. “Did you know your dad was the one I credit for introducing me to Rebecca?”

     “No,” Evie smiled. “I didn’t know that.”

     “I was just wondering through. Really had no intentions on settling down. Mr. Rice here gave me a couple odd jobs to do. Gotta have a little money,” he blushed. “Told me about Rebecca needing help around her place. And other folks in town. Before you know it, I gotta job. A wife. And a home.”

     “You’ve done a wonderful job with Teka.” Evie added.

     “Thank you. I would like to continue if possible.”

     “Why wouldn’t it be possible?” Dillon asked.

     He shrugged, “you never know. Thanks Mr. Rice for lettin’ me crash on your couch.”

     “My door is open to you anytime.”

     “Thank you,” he sighed. Almost in tears. 

     Simon left. 

Sunshine Valley