Page 20 of Hit and Run
We get through breakfast as quickly as possible and are on the road by ten-thirty. We’re driving straight through today and decide to split it up. Diesel and I are both driving the first half while Rascal and Sketch nap. Then we’ll switch and they’ll drive while we nap. We stop at a gas station before we really get going to fill up and grab some energy drinks and snacks so we won’t need to stop for lunch. We’ll stop for gas as needed and dinner later. I shoot Buster a text to let him know the plan.
To Buster:I know we originally planned on being back tomorrow, but we decided to drive straight through. The four of us are coming straight to the house and we should be there around 2 am.
From Buster:Sounds good, brother. Drive safe.
It’s a long, slow drive, but music and energy drinks have been my lifesavers. I’m more than happy to pass the reigns when my half is up. We grab a quick dinner and get back on the road. As soon as we’re back on the highway, I’m out like a light. I wake up around eleven and stay awake for the rest of the drive. We pull up to mine and Buster’s house just after two in the morning. There’s a soft light shining in the living room window. The first thing I notice when I walk in is Buster sitting on the couch and Cali asleep with her head on his lap.
“Welcome home,” Buster whispers. Cali stirs a little then opens her eyes.
“Hey, you made it.” She has sleep in her voice. “How was the drive?”
“Long as fuck.” I turn to the guys. “There’s a room for each of you to crash in. I’m going to bed.”
I walk into my room and kick my door closed. I let myself fall onto my bed face first and pass out.
11
Sienna
I sendMinx a text to let her know I’ll be over after my interview today. I’m so ready for a girls' night. I love hanging out with Wren, but with her trying to push me to give TJ a try, I need fresh ears to vent to. I’m getting ready for the day when my phone vibrates. I pick it up, thinking it’s Minx.
From Mystery Man:Good to know. I’ll be here. ;)
Shit. I sent it to Shade instead of Minx.
To Mystery Man:That wasn’t meant for you.
From Mystery Man:Where’s your interview?
To Mystery Man:Wouldn’t you like to know.
From Mystery Man:Mmm, there’s that sass.
From Mystery Man:For real though, good luck with your interview. Where ever it is.
I smile to myself. I find myself wanting to tell him where I’m interviewing, but I don’t. I can’t get close to him. Even if he wasn’t Wren’s brother, I wouldn’t let myself get close to him. I would only be setting myself up for heartache. I won’t do that to myself. My mind starts to drift to thoughts of my past, but I busy myself before I get too deep. If I let myself go there, I won’t ever leave my apartment.
I get to Rosie’s Diner fifteen minutes before I was told to be here. It’s open 24/7 and is owned by the Savage Menaces. Tink and Lolita had nothing but great things to say about this place. Tink said I would be meeting with Rosie’s daughter Ruby. I walk in and it’s like I’ve traveled back in time. I head straight for the counter where Lolita is. She’s wearing a pale yellow, vintage dress with a white collar and a white half-apron. Instead of wearing saddle shoes, she has on a pair of brown boots.
“Hey, girl! You’re early.” She smiles at me. “I’ll go let Ruby know you’re here.”
“Thanks,” I respond and sit. A few minutes later, a woman dressed similar to Lolita walks over to me.
“Sienna?” I nod. “I’m Ruby. Come with me and we’ll get started.”
I follow her back to her office. She sits behind her desk and motions for me to sit too.
“So, Tink and Lo tell me you’ve worked in a bar for the past few years or so?”
“Yes, ma’am. I worked at Bluez Lounge for the last two years and a different bar for two years before that,” I tell her.
“You wouldn’t mind working nights when needed then, right,” she asks.
“No, ma’am. Not at all.” I smile.
“Fantastic. I trust those two more than anything. I’ll have you fill this out,” she hands me some paperwork, “and if you’re able to, we’ll have you start April first.”
“That works for me,” I reply.
