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“Well, we’ll set it up similar to last year but with her height modifications. Has he asked about the other two setups before?”
Mac shakes his head. “Neil and I didn’t really say much to him. Pointed him to the shared files, not our files.”
I nod taking a moment to think about what is happening. “I’m guessing this isn’t some far-fetched April Fool's joke?”
“No. You know I won’t mess around with a build. Neither would Neil.”
“I know. Listen. Continue what you guys are doing. I’ll publish the specs officially right before we head to qualifying; per rules I don’t need to before that. I have a feeling something fishy is up.”
“You got it, boss.” Mac stands and heads out of my office. I turn on the computer and try to figure out what the hell is going on. Bud is up to something, and I’m going to figure it out.
***
“Hey, you busy?” the feminine voice fills my ears, and I turn to see Haisley standing in the doorway.
“Not for you. How was your trip?” I ask as she saunters into the room.
Sitting down, she looks tired. “It was tiring,” she chuckles. “I know I need the sponsors, but sometimes all the nonstop going just gets to me.”
“I can see how that could happen,” I agree, sensing this weird awkward silence now. “So, what can I help you with?”
“I was just letting you know I was jumping into the simulator.”
“Do you need me to set it up with the specs as we have them now?” I ask, sifting through the papers on my desk to find my printout.
“That would be helpful; I’m not sure what your setup was last year,” she teases as I locate the paper.
I chuckle. “Well, yes, unless you are a mind reader...” I trail off as Bud enters my office unannounced.
“Ah, finally the princess returns from her beauty sleep. Now I can finally get your changes to the specs.”
“Well, hello to you as well,” Haisley spits out sarcastically.
Bud turns to her. “You have a problem, girl?”
Haisley stands and shakes her head. “No more than you do.”
Bud stares at her almost as if he was shocked that she’d challenge him back.
“If you’ll excuse me, I have work to do,” she continues as she walks past him out of the office. He turns to me.
“What the hell was that?”
I shrug. “Her not taking your shit?”
“She needs to learn who she is speaking to, or there will be consequences,” he huffs out.
“And what would those be, Bud? You going to harm your driver?” I question.
He takes a step towards me, his finger in my face. “You better watch it, boy, or you’ll be the one looking for a job.”
“Whatever you say, old man. Now, if you’d please leave my office, I have work to do,” I say with a dismissing tone. I wait until he vacates the office before I head to the simulation room.
“Oh my god, he is a fucking asshole,” I hear Haisley speaking into her phone. “Elle, come on. I shouldn’t have to deal with a crew chief who hates me.”
I clear my throat, and Haisley spins around, surprised but appearing relieved that it was me and not someone else.
“I’ll call you later,” she speaks into the phone before pulling it away from her face and placing it into her pocket. “Hey.”
