Chapter 6. The Shelter

"Morning Flo, please come in. Thank You Maggie..." he ushered me to sit on the chair, while he closed the door after Maggie said her goodbye.

"So, I heard that you have a room waiting for you at the shelter?"

"Yes, and they seem nice. I'll take anything than to get back to my parents, and this was more settled than what I had planned for myself each time I tried to run away, which was nothing. I just needed to get away." I know deep down that I would be safe, that he would take care of me.

Moments later he took a phone from his desk and gave it to me. "This is for you, please take it. I need to know that you will be fine. I already put my number there, just call me if you need any help. Okay?"

I nodded and took it from him. But his vibe was different, it was like he was building a wall between us. I retreated to my seat.

Why is he doing this? I thought he wanted me too. Am I wrong with my future?

We talked for a while, then he sig