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“Lex, are you okay?”
“No. I am not okay. Next time, remind me not to accept a job like this in a city like this with traffic like this.” I breathe out.
“I take it you’re in Manhattan.” His voice is light and joyful.
“Yes, but if you don’t hang up right now so I can listen to my GPS, I might end up in Queens.”
He continues to laugh at me.
“Byeeee,” I give him a warning before hanging up.
“Your destination is on the right.” I snap my head that way and sigh when I see my hotel.
“Thank you, Lord,” I breathe out. Now, where do I park?
I slow my roll, craning my neck to look for parking. The website had mentioned a garage, but I don’t see an entrance. I pass the hotel in my unsuccessful search.
Great. I could’ve taken a train or something. Who cares if I’d have to wake up extra early to go back to Hartville.
You cared because you wanted more time with Hudson.
Yeah, I’m definitely going to ask Hudson to drive me out of this city. I’ll pay for his cab back to the city or his train or subway, whatever. I circle around the block, almost going in the wrong direction, and spy the valet for the hotel. I pull up to it and lower my window.
The young guy is already coming around.
“No, no. I’m not valeting. I’m staying at the hotel, and the website said there was a garage. Do you know how I can get there?”
“We don’t have a garage. We’re only offering valet.” His eyebrows furrow. I could’ve sworn I read that on their website.
“Great,” I mumble. “How much is it per day?”
“Sixty dollars.”
My eyes bug out. “Is there any street parking around here?”
“No.” He seems unamused. “If you’re not going to park, I need you to move out of the line.” His lips press together, and I look in my rearview mirror. I have three cars behind me waiting to valet.
“Fine.” My phone rings again.
“Hello?” I answer, feeling bad for hanging up on Hudson.
“Babe. Look up.” I lift my gaze and find him standing a few feet in front of me, one hand in his pocket. He looks older in a suit, a fancy black wool coat over it.
“You’re here.” He’s like a savior. I think I even see the sun rays peeking out from behind the clouds to shine down on him.
“Of course. Drive up a few feet. Don’t valet. I’ve got a parking spot in my building.”
“Are you sure?”
“Positive.”
I sigh and call out the window. “My boyfriend’s here. Sorry.” I don’t look at the valet driver out of embarrassment and drive toward Hudson. I smile when Hudson opens the door.
“Let me drive.”
“Oh, thank goodness. I love you.” I wrap my arms around his neck and press my lips to his cheek.
He chuckles and hugs me. Everything feels right again. The stress of the drive almost dissipates. Almost. I am definitely going to need more than one hug to overcome this disaster.
