To Me I Wed by K.M. Jackson

Author:K.M. Jackson [Jackson, K.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2017-03-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Shit! Lily banged on the old Buick’s steering wheel when the car just coughed and sputtered but once again refused to turn over and start. Why now, after her big speech and grand exit from Vin and his restaurant? And why when it was pouring cats, dogs, and maybe an assorted pig or goat for good measure? Lily tried the ignition once again to no avail. She was screwed. She reached for her cell and considered calling for a tow, but the expense would probably be more than the car was worth. Maybe her mom was right and it was time to give the old thing up.

The thought of it brought a wave of sadness down on Lily. She didn’t get much from her dad, but somehow, even though he wasn’t living at home with them anymore, she felt a strange connection to him through her car. Her car felt like home to her. It would be hard to give up. She considered calling her dad and asking him to come and give her a jump. She knew he would but also knew he’d probably agree with her mother and say it was time to let the car go. He had no problem with letting old things go. For her it wasn’t so easy.

She quickly dialed her sister Sylvie. She hated to bother Sylvie, pregnant as she was, but she was not too far, and when the rain lessened she could come pick Lily up or have her husband, George, do it. George was always fiddling with cars anyway. He’d help her out. Sylvie’s phone went straight to voice mail, so Lily left a message and settled in to wait. Of all the places and times to break down. Lily turned to look back at the restaurant and cursed when she saw Vin running her way with an umbrella in hand. The rain was pounding down in sideways sheet so even with the umbrella his T-shirt was getting wet and quickly sticking to his broad chest in a ridiculously delicious way. Lily watched for about three seconds too long as he tapped on the car’s window. With a huff Lily reached over to open the passenger door and let him inside.

Vin opened the door but didn’t get in, bringing with him a rush of wind and rain.

“Hey, what are you doing out here?” she yelled.

“That is what I’m here to ask you. The car won’t start?”

She shot him a look. “Obviously.”

He opened his mouth to say something, but she saw the words die in the back of his mind. No matter, she heard the unspoken words anyway without his even uttering them: “But I thought you didn’t need anybody.” Funny how fast things can come around to bite you in the ass. Just then lightning flashed and she jumped. He looked at her and slammed the passenger door shut, then ran around to her side of the car, pulling her door open and reaching out his hand. “Come on back in.

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