chapter 31 - Margarita

Samantha

That little interaction served to dispel any remaining awkwardness between the two of us. We managed to keep it mild until we reached my house, where a large box on the porch reminded me of the favor I needed to ask him.

" Can you help me with something? " I asked before getting out of the car.

He followed me curiously to the porch, I unlocked the door and pointed to the unopened box that was still there. I had received this package in the morning, but had not dared to move it when I realized how heavy it was.

" Can you take this upstairs for me? " I asked.

He didn't think twice before stooping down, picking up the box and carrying it into the house, and then climbing the stairs. I followed him, showing him where he could put it, and sat down on the floor to open it.

" This is heavy, what did you buy? " Theon asked, standing beside me.

" A toolbox," I explained.

That took him by surprise. He stooped down beside me, looking at everything in the box.

" Sam, why do you need a to