Page 26 of Mountain Boss

I dragmy sweater off and use the bunched-up material to wipe at my forehead.

I’ve been fighting with this cabin door all afternoon.

The list saidFix the front door on cabin two. So I went to cabin two, which turns out to be the closest one to my Laundry Cabin, and found the front door wasn’t exactly straight, causing it to stick when you try to open it.

Not a huge deal. I’ve fixed doors before. My last gig had me replacing more than one after a break-in or a fight.

However, stripped screws, rust, and a bent hinge quickly dampened my confidence.

Even under the best circumstances, two people are best for hanging doors.

But I don’t have a second person.

And I’m hardly working under the best circumstances.

So I struggled.

I found branches on the ground to use as props.

I used screws out of my toolbox because no one showed me where to find tools here.

And there have to be tools here.

Throughout the process, I bit my lip more than once to keep the tears at bay.

But I didn’t cry.

I didn’t dare.

Not when Mr. Blackasshole could appear around any corner.

I am giving zero reasons for him to fire me.

Mentally unstable? Never heard of her.

Wiping my forehead again, I marvel at the weather here.

This morning it was chilly, but with the sun shining down between the trees, the day has gotten warm.

I eye the interior of the guest cabin.

The kitchenette and full-size fridge.

The pair of bunk beds mocking me with their mattresses…

I’m tempted to sit on one of the adult-sized chairs at the table for four.

I’m even more tempted to collapse onto one of thefourglorious mattresses. But instead, I gather my tools and pull the door shut as I move onto the steps outside.

The door clicks shut smoothly.

“Not too shabby,” I sigh to myself.

It might have taken me longer than I would’ve liked, but I did my job.

My muscles protest as I lower myself onto the steps.

I was hoping my aches and pains would loosen up as the day went on, as I moved around, but that has not been the case. If anything, I feel worse.

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