Side Hustle by Kaci Lane

Author:Kaci Lane
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kaci Lane

Chapter Six

Angie rolled down her window and listened closely. On the way to work, she'd noticed her car sputtering a bit. But sometimes, it did that on a new tank of gas. While the sputtering was nothing new, the sound it now made was. Even worse, right before she started home, she had confirmed a ride with Mario for the next day.

The sound grew louder, but that didn't bother Angie as much as the smoke scent seeping in through her open window. Although she was only a few miles from home, she needed to get off the road. She pulled over in front of a local coffee shop and turned off the engine. When she tried to crank it up again, smoke shot from under the hood. A couple of college-age girls sitting at an outside table fanned their faces. Spoiled brats. Just wait until they'd had their car for ten years. Of course, the good news was she could walk home from here. The bad news was, she would have to.

Angie pulled out her phone and closed her eyes, debating whether to call a tow truck or a mechanic. She needed her car fixed. As soon as possible. However, figuring out the Mario dilemma would relieve the most stress. Angie scrolled her contacts. Hustle Alert.

"Hello."

Angie sighed, pressing a hand to her chest at the sound of Trent's voice.

"Trent, I hate to call you now, but I have a bit of a problem. My car broke down, and I've already told Mario I could pick him up tomorrow."

"Are you someplace safe?"

"Yeah, I pulled over in front of a coffee shop before it got too bad. Now it won't crank." Angie kicked the front tire and regretted it immediately. Instead of making her feel better, she now had a busted car and a busted toe.

"Stay put. I'll locate your car and come right there."

"Thanks." Angie hung up the phone and reached for her toe. Clenching her foot in pain, she hopped toward the door to the coffee shop. Caffeine always helped.

Half a mocha latté later, Trent pulled up. Of course, Angie didn't know it was him until he got out. The man was forever changing vehicles. This time, he’d chosen a red Corolla.

Trent parked beside her car and hopped out.

"Nice car.” She couldn’t resist. His tall frame looked awkward climbing out of such a short space.

“Ha ha. Let's see what's wrong with yours."

Trent smiled her way and wasted no time rolling up his sleeves and checking out Angie's car. Angie grinned smugly as she noticed the college girls checking him out. Yep, the hot guy was there to save her. That'd teach them to turn up their noses at her crusty car.

"It looks like your radiator overheated. I'll call my mechanic and see if he can work on it." Trent shut the hood and wiped his hands on his slacks.

"Is that expensive?"

"Don't worry about that right now."

Trent put a hand on her lower back, giving her side a gentle squeeze. The

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