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Isabelle
It's painting day, I got a sheet for the floor, taping the parts that I don't want paint on. I got changed into overalls with a sports bra, putting my hair up. "Here we go," I said.
I heard a knock on the door. It was Danica. "Come in!" I said. Danica comes in. "Hey, how are you?" she asked. "Good, about to paint my kitchen," I said.
"Oh good. What color you painting. "Light Cobalt Blue," I said. "Ohh, cute," she said. "The little girl that the general store suggested a light blue color," I said.
"Oh. So how are you like Russeltown?" she asked. "I actually love it. I love hearing the horses neighing as I walk to work every morning," I said.
"That's good. Are you getting along with everyone?" she asked. "Yes, my co-works are amazing, Maggie's the best boss ever," I said.
"Good good. Met anyone that you like?" she asked. "Um.. Every time I go to the general store, the owner always looks at me," I said.
"Ohh, I think someone has a crush on him," she said. "I mean.. He's handsome, tall, gorgeous and loves his kids so much," I said.
"So do you plan on staying in Russeltown?" she asked. "Maybe.. we'll see," I said.
Keith
I am the general store, fixing the door. I installed a new knobs and a deadbolt lock. I look up and I see Belle walking with a bag. She was struggling to carrying it. I doubled checked to make sure it works.
"Now the door is fixed," I said. "Good job," my uncle Rob said. I nodded then I look back at Belle walking. I walked over to my garage and I see an old bike. I got it out, making sure it still works.
I got on the bike and started riding on it. "Daddy, nice bike," Zara said. "It was Mommy's old bike. At least it works," I said.
"What you doing with it?" she asked. "I'm gonna give it to Belle," I said. "Would Mommy be upset?" she asked.
"No, she wouldn't. She would like me to give it to someone in need," I said to her. Zara nodded and smiled. "Your getting rid of Mom's bike?!" Tinsley asked.
"I'm giving it to someone in need. Mom would love it if I give it to someone in need," I told Tinsley. "Like you care," she said, heading back inside. I sighed softly.
A few days later..
Isabelle
I woke up this morning. My kitchen looks amazing with the light cobalt blue in the daylight. I got dressed for work, grabbing my bag and keys.
I stepped outside, locking the door. I got off my porch and I see a bike with a basket. I see a note. 'To Belle, to help you get around. -Keith'. I read it and I got on the bike.
I started riding to the general store. I see Keith talking to a customer. "Have a good one," Keith said. "Thanks, Keith."
Keith walks over to me. I parked the bike. "What you got there?" he asked. "Did you leave this outside my house?" I asked. "Yes, it's my late wife's old bike," he said.
"Well I can't take it. It doesn't seem right," I said. "Well it was sitting in my garage. My late wife would want me to give it away to someone in need," he said.
"Well I don't need it. Its not right for you to show up to my place without my permission. Its very sweet of you to give it to me but I can't accept it," I said. "Its no big deal," I said.
"I didn't ask for it nor asked for your help. So please stop helping me out," I said, walking away. "When someone does something nice for you, just say thank you," he said as I ignored him.
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Danica came over for coffee. "I saw what happened with Keith. Why didn't you accept the bike?" she asked. "I barely know this guy and he randomly comes up to my house in the middle of the night and leaves something," I said.
"Belle. Belle. Look, I know that your a homebody but this is Russeltown not Chicago. You are gonna learn that people are gonna give you stuff," she said. "Well I don't want to owe Keith anything," I said.
"Belle, its just a bike, it's not a kidney," she said. I sighed and regret hurting Keith's feeling. "I overreacted didn't I?" I asked. "Pretty much," she said, smiling.
"Maybe I did overreact," I said, getting up. I got some more coffee. "Yeah. Well, Belle, not a lot of people get second chances. Mostly the luckiest people do," she said.
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I walked over to the general store. I went inside as I saw the bus coming. "Hey, Keith. I want to apologize for the other day," I said. "Really?" he asked.
"And say you were right," I said. "Right about what?" he asked. "That I should have said thank you. Its my fault I overreacted," I said.
"No, its my fault. I should've asked you," he said, getting up. "Bus's here. Don't worry, Belle. It won't happen again," he said.
I sighed as he walked passed me. The bell rings as bus passengers come inside. "Hi, Belle," Zara and Zack walked over and hugged me. "Hi," I hugged them back.
"Let's go over here. So we don't stand in people's way," I said, walking them over. I get nervous seeing people, especially Dustin. Someone stared at me and nodded.
I looked out the window. I see Sherriff Lechner. He nodded at me and I nodded back. I see Tinsley standing walking on the edge of the boat.
She slips on it, falling back, hitting her head as she fell in. "No!" I yelled. Keith gasped. "Tinsley!" he yelled rushing outside.
I ran behind Keith as he jumps in the water to save Tinsley. "I got you." "I fell and hit my head." "I know, sweetie."
I look over and I see Zara and Zac getting scared. I went back to them. "Belle..," Zara said. I got to them as they cried. "Its okay," I said, holding them. Zara cover her face in my shoulder.
Sherriff Lechner and the Deputy help Tinsley out of the water as Keith climbs back on the dock. "Tinsley, let me see," he said. "Dad, stop. I'm okay. Just stop," Tinsley said.
Keith looked back at us. "Your sissy's okay," I told them.
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Everyone was getting back on the bus. I walked away. "Belle!" I hear Keith. I look back at him. "Thank you," he said, pointing at Zara and Zac. I nodded and smiled.
"You're welcome," I said, smiling. "Did you forget something?" he asked. The bus hisses as I looked at the bike. He picks Zara and Zac up.
"You forgot your bike," Zara and Zac said, smiling. I smiled back as I walked over to the bike. I kicked the kickstand up and started riding the bike. I rode my new bike home.
"Belle!" I hear Danica. I turned around. "See. That wasn't so hard," Danica said. I chuckled. "Hi, Danica!" I said, continuing to ride my bike to my house.
Dustin
I am at my work. I edited a picture of Belle. She has shorter hair now. I took a drink of my alcohol in my water bottle. "Still working late?" my colleague asked.
"Yeah, still working on the case that I am handling," I said. "Man, you need to go home and get some sleep," he said.
"Don't you have a wife to ramble on to. I am not resting until I find who I am looking for. When I find them, they are gonna get it," I said. I make up a fake APB to find Belle and sending it all over the southern area.
'You can run from me but you can't hide. I will bring you back,' I thought to myself.
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