Hart’s Desires (Volume One – The First Day) (Hart's Desires) - Plot & Excerpts
1 – The First Day ~ The key turned, but the engine refused to make any noise. In the stale air of my car, I stared at the instrument panel, praying that it would see my desperation. The orange check engine light blinked back at me. The fuel gauge said the tank was half full, but I learned a long time ago to never trust it. I turned the key again. The engine grunted, but refused to go any further. I slammed my hand against the top of the steering wheel. It stung back. There was no question about it: I was going to be late for my first day. I turned the key a third time, afraid of flooding the engine, but more afraid that I would never get to my new job and they would fire me before I clocked in. The engine grunted, the car shook, but it started this time and I took a deep breath. I felt the sweat coating my back, perspiration on my forehead. I told myself to relax. I put the car into reverse, pressed down on the accelerator pedal and nearly hit one of my neighbors walking her fluffy white poodle.
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