Torn by Druga Jacqueline

Author:Druga, Jacqueline [Druga, Jacqueline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-11-22T05:00:00+00:00

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The building stood seventeen stories high. Firm and solid, a structure built in the mid 1940’s. At one time it was huge loft style apartments, which was before it was turned into storage, and then finally vacated.

The exterior was golden brick, arching around the huge windows that were boarded.

Inside, Bruce and Colin walked the tenth floor. Papers rolled about the dark interior as their feet kicked the garbage about.

“I have to tell you, Bruce, this is much better than the structure we had picked out.”

“I thought so, too. Once I sat back and was looking at what you wanted, I thought of this place. Let me show you what I was thinking… I’ll put the third divided wall here.” Bruce indicated to the far right. “Both floors five and six should be where we all bunk down . . .”

“And you think it’s our best bet to avoid the top floor?” Colin asked.

“Well . . .” Bruce titled his head. “I’m no expert. You are. But I was thinking it may get way too cold up there. Snow is insulation. Better safe than sorry.”

Colin nodded. “Makes sense. Will it be shut off?”

“No.” Bruce shook his head. "In case of emergency, you know, I don’t think it’s smart to shut off any means of escape to another floor.”

“I have to tell you,” Colin said with pleased look, “this is perfect. The fireplaces are still semi-operational. Heat was my big concern.”

Bruce chuckled. “Uh mine, too. But this place needs only minimal work. I can get things going real fast . . . . I was also thinking of using the bottom floor for wood storage. We’re gonna be sealing the first ten stories. So that should stay dry. Plus, we’re gonna have a ton of wood from when we break down the storage walls.”

“Supply storage?” Colin asked.

“According to,” Bruce made finger quotes, “The Plan.”

“Which isn’t etched in stone, mind you. We still have to meet when Darius returns to finalize.”

“Still. Our supplies up here are limited, and should be. We can’t travel with much.”

“Speaking of traveling.…” Colin said. “You told me on the phone that you worked out a plan.”

“I did.” Bruce pulled from his back pocket a sheet of paper. “After visiting this site a couple times, and remembering what you said about souping up them Humvees, I came up with my own modifications, specifications. Big words huh?” he winked and handed Colin the paper. “Plus, if you turn it over I’ve solved your other dilemma.”

Colin received the paper and opened it. “Nice diagram. Other dilemma meaning where to store them.”

“Yep, and it isn’t a concern. Turn that over.”

Colin did.

“We keep them here.” Bruce said. “Right smack with us.”

“You’re going to create a garage, here?”

“Yep. Pretty ingenious, don’tcha think? We construct a ramp on each floor. Attach them to the arch windows, big enough to take a vehicle though. As the snow piles up and is firm, we drive out, drive around, up the next ramp to the higher level.”

“Holy cow, that’s brilliant.

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