Ivy

I get up simply earlier than midday feeling fairly rattling good. My discuss with Stone final evening cleared the air.

We lastly received our shit collectively and determined to offer our friendship one other shot. As I stretch, a smile creeps onto my face. It’s the type of happiness that’s been MIA for approach too lengthy.

I zombie-walk to the kitchen, following the aroma of freshly brewed espresso. I’m glad I remembered to program it final evening. As I pour myself a cup, I can’t cease enthusiastic about how wild it’s that a lot has modified so quick.

Telephone in hand, I flop onto the sofa and begin doom-scrolling by way of social media. At this hour, I’m lowkey inquisitive about what’s up with everybody I used to know. It’s not like I’m thirsty for drama or something—everybody I truly give a shit about is true right here in Opey. However nonetheless, it’s a senseless approach to cross the time whereas my mind boots up.

A pic catches my eye and makes me smile. It’s Sage, sandwiched between her fearless squad. They’re all flipping off the digital camera, tipsy grins plastered throughout their faces like they personal the evening.

It’s pure Sage vitality, and I smile. She’s dwelling her finest life, throwing punches on the previous with out wanting again. I like that for her.

My cellphone begins vibrating and ringing in my hand, and despite the fact that it startles me, I welcome the distraction. I acknowledge the quantity, so I choose it up with a smile. “Hey, Hazel.”

“Oh, Ivy! Thank God you answered. I didn’t wake you, did I?”

I shake my head despite the fact that she will be able to’t see me. “Nah. Simply having espresso and doomscrolling. What’s up?”

“I’m on the membership,” she sighs, and I can virtually hear her rubbing her temples. “We’re unloading two shipments, however the third one’s MIA, and nobody’s choosing up the rattling cellphone.”

I down the remainder of my espresso, understanding my afternoon of bingeing Netflix is about to be canceled. “What do you want me to do?”

“I would like you to go to Dallas and choose up the cargo. It’s an excessive amount of to your automobile, however you’ll be able to take one of many vans. You certain you don’t thoughts?”

“Under no circumstances, Hazel. I’m blissful to assist.” I toss my cellphone on the mattress and seize some denims and a tee from my closet. “I’ll swing by for the truck as quickly as I’m dressed. You can provide me the small print after I get there.”

“Thanks a lot, Ivy. I knew I might depend on you.”

I smile on the praise. It feels good understanding the individuals I care about can hit me up once they want me. I lace up my black work boots, snag my bag and charger, and head to the Barn Door. Hazel’s ready exterior with a stack of papers, keys to a blue pickup, and a few money for fuel and meals. “I’ll name if there’s any drama.”

“Yep. However there received’t be. I hope. In that case, channel your internal bitch as a result of we’d like that cargo. Tonight.”

“I’m on it, Hazel. No sweat.” I hop within the truck, crank up my favourite nation rock playlist, and hit the interstate, vibing with the solo drive.

My thoughts clears with every mile, and shortly I’m feeling fairly rattling good, belting out lyrics like I’m headlining my very own present. Site visitors’s not too unhealthy, so I make it to the warehouse very quickly, nonetheless driving the excessive of my imaginary live performance.

I pull into the unloading zone, and an enormous bruiser approaches the cab. “What can I do for ya, sweetheart?”

I resist the urge to roll my eyes and supply the man a smile as I climb down and head for the workplace. “I’m right here to choose up a cargo you didn’t ship to my boss for some purpose.” He follows me inside as I give him the small print and watch as his eyes mild up. I like to ascertain the territory from the get-go.

“Oh, yeah. You’re employed there?”

Right here we go. “Look, man, I’m simply right here to choose up the containers. Do you’ve got them, or are you giving me a refund?” Hazel had no purpose to fret about my internal boss bitch. She’s at all times able to go. “Properly?”

“Simply give me a minute,” he grunts earlier than typing one thing into the outdated pc on the desk. “It’s round again. Did you convey a dolly?”

I snort. “No, as a result of my boss paid for supply, so the very least you are able to do is load it up for me and refund the supply cost.” I cross my arms, ignoring the way in which his gaze settles on my tits, despite the fact that they’re lined up.

“Fantastic,” he grumbles. “Pull round to the service entrance and again into the center bay.”

I flash a victorious grin despite the fact that he’s now not being attentive to me. “Thanks a lot.”

Twenty-five minutes later, I’m again on the highway, blasting a full nation playlist and belting out the lyrics even louder, perhaps going somewhat too quick. The wind is whipping by way of my hair, and I grin with the sheer pleasure of the open highway.

After a fast pit cease at burger joint too removed from Opey to make it a daily, I’m feeling fairly rattling good and heading dwelling.

A few bikes zoom previous me, adopted by a number of extra. It jogs my memory of the group rides the Reckless Bastards, like Grey, take with the prospects when the solar is out and the roads are clear.

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