Nothing Has Changed - 9
Summary: Returning home for peace, you're faced with your tormentor, Bucky Barnes, who is now involved in your family's business.
Character: Bucky Barnes x Female!Reader
Warning: Angst, Tragedy.
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âThis town looks peaceful to an outsider, a perfect place for a pensioner to spend their free time,â Steve commented, his gaze sweeping over the quiet streets.
âI guess the Bronze Lodge is their only destination,â you replied, noting the townâs well-known resort.
He nodded. âIt's a great place and helps the economy. Most locals work there.â
You glanced around, recognizing a few faces from your past. âHmm. I see some familiar people.â
âSo, you've met the homecoming queen,â Steve said, a hint of amusement in his voice.
âMy number one hater,â you responded dryly.
âShe will hate you even more after seeing how successful you've become,â Steve chuckled.
You nodded, and the ice between you began to melt as the conversation continued. The years apart seemed to fade as you shared updates and memories.
âDonât you realize you're talking behind her back? Isnât she your close friend?â you asked, raising an eyebrow.
Steve shrugged. âNot anymore. After graduation, all of us went our separate ways. Bucky went abroad to study business, Natasha pursued her modeling career, and others moved to different states.â
He sighed, reflecting on how time had changed their once-close group. As everyone grew older, they followed their own paths. But in the end, almost all of them returned to this town.
âWhat made me curious is Jake. I thought he would be the one to make it big since he won multiple competitions related to computers,â you said, recalling the prodigious talent he once displayed.
âAh, Jake. He wanted to be popular so badly back then. Ironically, he got it in the worst way possible,â Steve replied with a hint of regret.
âWhat happened to him?â You leaned forward, intrigued by the unfolding story.
âWell⊠Jake got out of control with his IT skills and hacked the department of defense and he made a crypto scam.â
You gasped. âReally?â Would a guy like Jake do something like that?
âThe government banned Jake from anything related to coding for a few years,â Steve explained, shaking his head.
âHow did you know all of this?â you asked, impressed by his knowledge of the local gossip.
âHis mother told her friend, and her friend told her hairdresser, and the hairdresser told everyone at the church,â Steve said with a wry smile.
Gossip travels fast. You almost spilled your hot jasmine tea, laughing at the absurdity. Steve quickly handed you a tissue, and you gratefully accepted it.
âThen⊠what do you think about Mayor Martin?â you asked, curious about the town's leadership.
Steve's expression turned serious. âI donât trust him.â
A shiver ran down your spine at his words. Something was wrong if even someone as reserved as Steve didnât trust the mayor.
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You went home, Steve's words still lingering in your mind. You needed answers, so you decided to ask your dad about what had happened in the town since you left.
Tom sat in his favorite armchair, engrossed in a thick book. Without looking up, he replied, âThere haven't been any significant changes, except for the new resort owned by the Barnes.â
âBut,â he continued, his tone growing more somber, âI have noticed an increase in the number of funerals I've conducted for a single travelers.â
'Single travelers?' A cold shiver ran down your spine at his words. "Who paid for the funerals?" you asked, your voice tinged with unease.
âThe town mayor, Martin, has been kind enough to pay for the funerals,â Tom added, finally lifting his gaze from the book to look at you.
Your instincts screamed that Martinâs kindness had a hidden agenda. âDonât you ever wonder why so many tourists die in this town?â you asked, your voice tinged with suspicion.
Tom chuckled, dismissing your concerns with a wave of his hand. âAre you saying thereâs a serial killer in this town? Thatâs impossible. The police have deemed all the deaths accidents.â He closed his book and patted your shoulder gently. âYou should go to sleep. You've been working too much.â
As Tom headed to his room, you remained in the living room, deep in thought. Your father, accustomed to dealing with death, seemed numb to its frequency. But not you. The increasing number of deaths didnât sit well with you, and the mayorâs supposed generosity felt more sinister than charitable.
Should you and your dad leave this town? The question gnawed at you as you pondered your next steps. Once a familiar haven, the town now felt shrouded in mystery and danger.
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The next day, you returned to the hotel feeling renewed determination. As you walked into your office, you stopped abruptly. Once cluttered with documents and black binders, the table was completely empty. A wave of panic surged through you. Had someone stolen everything? The scene eerily reminded you of when the FBI raided your office and confiscated all your belongings.
You bolted out of the room and hurried to Bucky's office. As you approached, you heard raised voices from behind the closed door.
âYouâre doubting me?â a woman exclaimed.
âAt first, but now I have the evidence. Numbers donât lie,â Bucky responded firmly.
âHmph. I still canât believe it. Sheâs only been here for a few days, and you trust her over your own mother?â
You couldn't take it anymore. You pushed the door open, making both Bucky and the woman flinch. âAre you doubting my skills?â you demanded, crossing your arms and standing confidently.
The woman turned to face you. She was Lydia Barnes, Buckyâs mother. At fifty years old, she exuded elegance and grandeur, her rich lifestyle evident in her designer clothing and impeccable grooming. She looked you up and down, her eyes narrowing.
Lydia remembered you. You used to be a shy girl who never met anyone's gaze. But now, you stood before her with unshakeable confidence. Your eyes, so full of determination, reminded her of someone she detestedâyour mother.
Lydiaâs face hardened. âI see you've returned,â she said, her tone dripping with disdain.
âI have,â you replied, meeting her gaze steadily. âAnd I found discrepancies in the financial records. Someone has been embezzling money from this resort.â
Lydia's eyes flashed with anger. âHow dare you accuse me?â
You maintained your calm demeanor, but your eyes locked onto hers with a sharp intensity. âI didn't accuse you, Mrs. Barnes. But why are you so defensive?â You let the question hang in the air, trying to bait her into revealing more. âItâs impossible for a business owner to steal from their own business, isnât it?â
Lydia's face went pale for a moment before she recovered, her expression turning icy. She was momentarily stunned, clearly taken aback by your insinuation.
Bucky stepped in, his tone exasperated but calm. âMom, weâll discuss this later. Right now, we need to focus on the numbers and figure out whatâs really going on.â
You took a step back, observing Lydia carefully. Her fists were clenched tightly at her sides, and her eyes were narrow slits of fury. She was clearly not used to being questioned, especially not in her own domain.
Lydia straightened up, regaining some of her composure. âVery well,â she said coolly. âBut donât think for a moment that Iâll let this go.â
As she turned to leave, you caught a glimpse of vulnerability in her eyesâa fleeting moment of fear that she quickly masked. It was enough to confirm your suspicions that there was more to this story than she was letting on.
Bucky let out a heavy sigh once she was gone, rubbing the back of his neck. âIâm sorry about that. Sheâs...complicated.â
You nodded, taking in the tension that still lingered in the air. Lydia was an odd woman, and you couldn't shake the feeling that she harbored a deep-seated dislike for you. The first time you saw her was at her husbandâs funeralâBucky's dad.
Even then, her eyes had fixed on you like a tiger eyeing its prey. You always wondered what you had done to her.
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