Love's Deception by Nelson Kelly

Author:Nelson, Kelly [Nelson, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Walnut Springs Press LLC
Published: 2015-03-26T07:00:00+00:00

Fifteen

The familiar tune sounded from Ty’s phone. He stood up, banging his head on the hood of his truck. “Ouch!” He wiped his hands down the front of his T-shirt. Please be Catherine. Picking up the phone from where she had tossed it, he flipped it over to see the display—“Larry calling.” Ty’s heart sank. It had been more than optimistic to hope she’d call so soon. He slid his finger across the display. “Hey, Larry.”

“I’ve got a starter. And an alternator, in case you need that too. Both should work for your truck. You want me to bring ’em by when I’m done here?”

“That’s okay, man. I’ll drive my bike over there and get it.”

“Okay, see you in a bit.”

“Thanks, Larry.”

“Yup.”

It was dark before Ty had the starter installed and his truck finally sputtered to life. The temptation to shift the vehicle into drive and go to Cat’s house nearly overpowered him, but one glance down convinced him to wait. He was a mess. Black grease and grime covered his hands, arms, shirt, and pants. He ran his fingers over his chin. He hadn’t shaved since Sunday. He couldn’t go begging forgiveness like this.

Resting his head on the steering wheel, he gently pumped the gas pedal to keep the engine idling. Cat was angry, and he couldn’t blame her. He’d be mad if she deceived him. As hard as it was, he would wait until tomorrow—give her a chance to cool down. Then he’d try to explain again. He turned off the engine and leaned back, closing his eyes in the silence. What was I thinking?

Sometime later, the truck door opened. “What’re you still doin’ here, Son?” his father asked.

Ty jerked his head up and rubbed his eyes. “I fell asleep.”

His dad chuckled. “I can see that.” He slapped his hand on the dashboard. “She still not working?”

Ty shook his head and pulled the keys out of the ignition. “I got it going. Needed a new starter.”

“That’s good. Why don’t you come in to bed now?”

Silently, he followed his dad inside the house.

His mom stood at the kitchen sink, washing dishes. “Ty, why didn’t you go to Cat’s house tonight? And why did she leave so soon this afternoon? Is it because of the truck, or is there a problem?”

Ty poured a bowl of cold cereal. “Some of both.”

“What happened?”

“A misunderstanding. But I’ll straighten it out tomorrow.”

His mother narrowed her eyes at him. “I hope so. I sure do like her. I know you’re tired of hearing me say this, but I think it’s time you settled down and got married. You’re in your thirties, Ty. You need to be dating the kind of girls you want to marry.”

He half listened as he chewed his Raisin Bran. He’d heard the same lecture at least a dozen times. “I have been, Mom.”

She shook her head and rolled her eyes. “Then ask one of them to marry you. I don’t see why it’s taking you so long.”

“Mother, don’t be so hard on the boy,” Ty’s father chided.

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