Page 48 of Imperfection is Beauty

I had put the groceries up and ate me a sandwich and that was when Betty called.

Knowing she would do the same thing for me, I changed my clothes and then headed out to my SUV.

As soon as I pulled up into her driveway and got out of my SUV and got started putting the doors and roof on her Jeep, that was when the rain started.

The rain that wasn’t supposed to start until tonight.

The same rain that I was over here trying to beat.

And… judging by the temperature it was right now. I would more than likely end up getting sick from this. Shit.

But… They just got this Jeep.

So, I’d rather deal with a cold or the flu than have all their hard-earned money go to waste.

As the rain pelted me in the face, I got everything tightened down, and then, I raced to my SUV.

The first thing I did was start the heat.

Once I was warm enough and my hands weren’t shaking, I checked my phone.

When I saw I had two missed calls from Marcus and a text, I panicked, didn’t even bother to read the text then called him.

He answered on the second ring, “Hey, you get my text?”

Hurriedly, I said, “No, I saw you called twice and didn’t want to take any chances. Is everything okay?”

I heard how excited he was through the phone, “Yeah, just wanted to tell you that I’m cleared and I’m en route to the airport to meet the team.”

“What? That’s awesome! I’ll be cheering for you. I’m so happy. Wait, will you get there in time?” He better. They needed to win; they didn’t win their last game because he wasn’t able to play.

And when his tone got soft, I melted, oh yes, I melted, “Yeah, I will. Thankfully. And thanks, Shortcake. Wait, is that rain I hear?”

And that was how I told him about everything I just did.

And then, he mimicked my exact thoughts, “I hope you don’t get sick from this.”

I sighed, “Knowing my luck… I will.”

He chuckled then he cursed, “Fuck. I gotta go through security, Shortcake.”

Smiling, I said, “Okay, text me later.”

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I knew I shouldn’t have done it. I freaking knew it.

But I would do anything for Betty.

And after I fell asleep on the couch

And now, as I lay on my couch after waking up, my body burning up, I slightly regretted helping her.

Slightly.

But… It was worth it as I sat curled up on the couch and watched Marcus dominate the field.

And then just as I thought that my phone rang.

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