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“I didn’t need a steady girlfriend to know that... you are bad enough, that’s how I know. Every month when we were kids we used to hide if we’d pissed you off in case your eyes turn red and you sent us into the fiery pits of hell.”

I laugh out loud but Mum doesn’t find it too amusing. She slaps me around the head though. “What was that for now?”

“Because I’m your mother and I can!”

“You’re so cruel to me!” I say as I pout.

“So, are you getting on okay?”

“Yes, mother! She’s just got a bit on her plate that’s all but I’m going to help her out.”

“Aww you’re such a good boy. I love you,” she pulls me against her.

Turning my nose up at her, I wonder what this is all about? “Why are you being nice to me? You were just smacking me. I’m going.”

I stand up from the sofa. “DAD wake up! Mum’s being weird - she said she loves me. What the fuck is that all about?”

I run from the room before I get another slap as she shouts ‘ADAM!’ I knew that would get a reaction. Mum doesn’t like swearing but if she’s angry she can swear like a sailor, so I just do it all the time.

I grab some food from the kitchen and go back to my room to ring Darcy.

I fling myself on the bed with my phone, pull up my contacts and touch call. I wait for her sweet, sounding voice to fill my ears.

“Hey you.”

“Hey, babe. What you up to?”

“Not much, you? I’m going to bed in a bit, I’m knackered. I blame you of course.”

“Oh, why’s it my fault?”

“Because, I don’t need a reason - it just is.” She accuses as I smile wide at her sass.

“What is it with you women? I just wanted to hear your voice that’s all, and was wondering when I’m going to get another fashion show?!”

“You’re just a perv!” Darcy laughs. I’m inclined to agree though. We talk for a little longer until I hear her yawn and tell her I’ll call her tomorrow.

After setting my alarm, I put my phone on the bedside table, flick the telly on for a bit and settle down in bed.

I get up bright and early feeling refreshed, but also like there was something missing. One night with Darcy in my bed and I’m ruined.

I’ve got a meeting first thing with my boss, I have some running about to do for work and then I’m off to see Darcy at work and surprise her.

I run downstairs, my Mum - bless her, has made me a mug of tea and some toast.

“Adam, you’re gonna have indigestion, slow down.”

“I can’t, I’ve got a meeting.” I say with a mouthful of toast. Swigging down some tea, I grab my keys and I’m on my way towards the door. “Thanks for breakfast, Mum.”

Opening the front door, I turn around and go back to the kitchen. I kiss Mum on the cheek then leave; shouting bye as I’m pulling the door shut behind me.

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By the time I pull up at Ambrose mechanics it’s two thirty pm. I had to stop off at Taylor’s to pick up some flyers to put around the town for the garage to see if we can strike up more business.

I make sure to thank her for the sexy underwear before I left though. I know how much this garage means to Darcy and she wants to keep it going for as long as she can.

I head inside and see a couple of cars in here already, that’s without the flyers up so hopefully business is picking up slowly. I see the two mechanics, working on the cars inside so where is Darcy.

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