The Silent Series: Volume 1 (Box Set) by N. E. Henderson

Author:N. E. Henderson [Henderson, N. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B01COECG3I
Publisher: N. E. Henderson
Published: 2016-04-06T23:00:00+00:00

THREE

“I need another drink,” I say as I drive down Pacific Ave. I’m close to The Cove, and frankly, it’s the best place to be if I’m going to drink myself into forgetting the jacked-up mess that is my life.

Once I pull up out front, I put the car in park and open the door to get out. Josh is rounding my car, so I toss him the keys. He’s a nice kid, just out of high school. He works here during the day so he can play in his band most nights.

“When should I pull her back around, Mr. Lockhart?” he asks, gesturing to my car. Like a lot of guys, the kid always refers to vehicles as a “her.” I never really understood that. My best friend does the same thing and has named every car and truck he’s ever owned. To me, it’s just a machine, a way to get from point A to point B and then back to A.

“Tomorrow. Maybe,” I respond, thinking I may just drown myself in whiskey for the next few days and possibly straight through the weekend. It’s a Thursday and the middle of the day, but what the hell. I’m the boss, aren’t I? I can take off whenever I please.

Making my way inside, I head straight to the elevators, passing the receptionist’s desk on the way. Jessica is helping an older gentleman when she catches my stare.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Lockhart.” She beams.

Damn, my staff are way too cheerful sometimes. I try to smile back and nod, but continue to the elevators. I’m not in the mood for chitchat and that’s exactly what Jessica is good at. She’s perfect at her job and keeps my customers happy, so I can’t really complain.

I feel dirty and need to take a hot shower. The elevator doors opens after a few seconds of waiting, and when I look up, my eyes flash with more anger, as does the man’s staring back at me. We don’t speak as he exits, guiding out a petite brunette. I enter the elevator, press the code in for the penthouse floor and as the doors close, I wonder why Jeffery Chaney is in my hotel. The last time I checked, it wasn’t a pay-by-the-hour motel, so what the fuck?

My hatred for him may be misplaced, but I don’t care at the moment. His hatred for me isn’t, and really can I blame him? Still, I never liked the prick in high school and I certainly don’t like him now. As long as he stays away from what belongs to me, we won’t have a problem.

The ride up the elevator is short as I’m lost in my own thoughts. The doors open and I exit, walking the distance to my room. Once the door is unlocked, I enter and slam it shut. I head to my kitchen first for that drink I’m so desperate for. Seeing the unopened bottle of The Famous Grouse Scottish Oak Finish sitting on the counter-top, I walk straight over to it and open it as quickly as my fingers will twist off the cap.

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