A Love Worth Saving by David Horne

Author:David Horne
Language: fra
Format: azw3
Published: 2018-12-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

By Friday, Perry felt as if the world began to work in his favor again. They made their quota. It seemed an impossible adventure, but the last car that drove off the lot on Saturday night gave them enough strength and finance to get through their darkest test.

The first night Perry had stayed with Gordon, Rick managed to sell two cars. One more than Perry expected that night. The following day, Rick remained on the showroom floor. He pointed sales in three directions. Perry watched from the crow’s nest office.

The stigma of the murder diminished. The detective never showed up again with a warrant, and business balanced out as if nothing happened. Somehow, much to Perry’s surprise, the sales team had one of the best weeks ever.

In the days and nights that followed their union, Perry didn’t question his luck with Gordon. They texted each other when there was an opening. They spoke to each other when an opportunity presented itself. And they ended each night locked in each other’s embrace. And by that Saturday, after the doors closed and the lights went off, Perry felt as if everything was right with the world and he could hold Gordon again once he got home. They agreed to stay at Perry’s house that night.

***

“Shit.”

“What’s wrong?” Gordon asked from the sofa. He lay with his head against the arm. They watched a movie and Perry picked up the tea cups from the coffee table when the credits rolled.

“I forgot to get the payroll submitted.” He returned from the kitchen and didn’t sit down. Gordon read the look on Perry’s face.

“Is that a problem?”

“Well, it needs to be submitted before midnight. We have our payroll outsourced. It takes a day to turn around. I wanted to make sure everyone got paid for the days we weren’t open.”

“Let’s go.” Gordon grabbed his shoes, stood up and went to the door. He leaned against the wall as he slipped on the sneakers.

“You sure?”

“Sure, I’m sure.”

“I want to leave a note for Rick. I’m spending the day with a great guy instead of working.”

Gordon narrowed his eyes. “Who’s this guy you’re talking about?” He stood akimbo, staring accusingly.

Perry put on his shoes and cupped Gordon’s crotch. It was better than words.

***

Perry’s apartment was ten minutes from the car lot. At night, the business had an abandoned, almost desolate look. Perry pulled up to the front. They got out of the car together.

“So, you don’t drive any of the other cars?” Gordon asked as Perry unlocked the front door.

“I think it’s better if I don’t add to the mileage.” He stopped at the security terminal. “That’s weird.”

Before Gordon could speak, a figure clambered down the skinny stairwell from the office. Perry moved without thought. He ran toward the retreating figure. It was beyond his logic to not rush headlong into the unknown.

“Wait!” he heard Gordon shout. But it was too late, Perry’s fingers grabbed at the material of the figure’s jacket.

There was a thunderous clap inside the showroom.

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