Page 19 of Reaper Released

“Fuck you, Ray. Go. Now!”

“Either put me to work, or I’m heading elsewhere now. Up to you!”

“Fuck you, stubborn-ass bitch! Fine, take the Harley. Full service, noise under braking. I’m going to get a coffee!”

“Fine, but while you're dobbing me into Scar, don’t forget I take mine black like my soul with three sugars!”

He flips his middle finger as he walks away.

I shout, “Tell Boyband I said hey while you’re ratting me out to him too!” I spin around and get to work. Needless to say no one comes to bother me. Scar knows I will kick off if she does, so she also won’t let the others come at me either. It's nearly lunch before I get my coffee. Obviously, Dozer’s avoiding me. It’s like I’ve never been away.

I take my coffee and finish up what I’m doing, do another few bits and say I’m done for the day. “Catch ya tomorrow!” Dozer scowls and mumbles, but I head out and back to the van. Fuck, I need to get away from all these fucking dudes!

Ray: I need to get away. Girls weekend?

Demi: I’m in!

Ray: Scar, how about you?

Demi: Where are we going?

Ray: Leave it with me, be ready about lunchtime Fri!

I weigh my options, but have no idea what we can do. I sit in the van all alone, and can’t think of a single thing, so I start scrolling through my contacts.

Ares… nope.

Blade… nope.

Bran… nope.

Carmen…

Hmm, maybe, just maybe. I hit dial anyway. What do I have to lose?

“Reaper? Everything okay?”

“Hey Carmen. Call me Ray, everyone else does!”

“Okay, Ray, how can I help you?”

“Well actually, me, Scar, and Demi thought we might head somewhere for a girls weekend from Friday lunch. Then I thought, why not invite you? Maybe we could get to know each other without the lying, kidnapping scumbags and… Have some fun!” I’m not sure why I shrug, because she definitely can't see it!

“Unfortunately, Reaper… Sorry, Ray, I’m with my daughter, so I can’t go away … ”

“No worries, it’s just a thought, take care and I —”

“Wait, Ray… ”

“Yeah?”

“I can’t go anywhere, but why don’t you and the girls come here? I mean, I could use some girl time. We can have drinks and… hang out by the pool, or have a BBQ. What do you say?”

“Really? I say yes, that’s a massive yes. What shall we bring?”

“Just yourselves and swimsuits. See you Friday. I will send you the address!”

Ray: Okay, sorted. Bring your swimmers. Scar, you in?

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