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She’s uncomfortable. Fidgeting beside me. Staring out the window.
She wants to say something else.
Probably wants to tell me what a prick I am.
She doesn’t need to. I already know.
No point in stating the obvious.
Luckily for me, traffic is nonexistent. A huge plus, because before long, I’m pulling up to the building she told me her class was at.
“I’ll pick you up after class.”
“You don’t have to.”
“Yeah. You’re right, but I will. You’re in no condition to walk to the train. Then, on top of that, take the subway back to my place. I’ll pick you up.”
She opens and closes her mouth, reminding me of a fish. Then eventually, she must think better of it because she nods.
There are no goodbyes.
Instead, I turn to look out my window, and she slips out of the car.
Once she’s gone, I’m left alone in front of her building with nothing to do to kill the next two hours.
I throw the car in park and just decide to work from here.
I have plenty of calls to make. Plus, I do have my laptop in the car.
I use my car as a hotspot, and then I start to look at the figures for the day.
After about an hour of work, I close out my computer and dial Jaxson Price.
“Now what?” he answers.
If I didn’t know him as well as I do, I would think he’s actually pissed, but since I do, I know he’s just messing with me.
“Can’t I call to chat?”
“Nope.” He chuckles, and I laugh back.
“Not cool.”
“Speaking the truth, bro. No one ever calls me to just shoot the shit.”
“You know I love ya, man. You’re practically my brother.” My voice is serious now.
Over the years, Jaxson has had issues with feeling this way with his family. I hope he’s not actually upset. It doesn’t sound like it, but I say it anyway.
“Nope, you’re confusing me with Cyrus.”
Of course, he minimizes the sentiment.
“I could never confuse you two.”
“He’s much grumpier.” He laughs.
“You think?” I chuckle. “But you’re right. I am calling you for something. But I promise after this one favor, I’ll stop being a complete selfish prick and ask you about your life.”
