Wanted by Ho Jo

Author:Ho, Jo [Ho, Jo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-11-03T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 74

SULLY

We drove in relative silence for the next hour — relative in that there was no talking. Sam, however, sang along to each song that played on the country radio. She was a hearty singer and kept a good melody with an impressive memory for song lyrics. I had to stop myself from joining in a few times, because I felt this was an intimate thing to do. More importantly, Emma was the only woman I had previously sung for.

We drove past a small town, with barely four shops on Main Street. All were closed up for the night. Out here in the sticks it was a complete contrast to the bright lights and sounds of New York. There were no overnight food joints here, no late opening bars where one could drink themselves into a stupor only to stumble home at first light.

At last we pulled up to a long and winding drive. The name on the mailbox read “Warrington.” Sam switched off the ignition and climbed out.

“You guys wait here. I’ll fetch Warrey.”

Moments later, she returned with a man built like a brick house. With checked shirt and ripped jeans, he wouldn’t have looked amiss on the cover of GQ — if GQ were doing a blue collar special. I didn’t know why, but Warrington’s good looks made me anxious.

The other man’s hands were covered in oil. He wiped them onto his clothes, but managed to smear a line of black over his face. I elbowed Chase even as I began to feel her smirk. Warrey eyed the group suspiciously.

“Sam tells me you’re on the lookout for transport?”

I nodded, then reached out to take Warrington’s hand. We shook, but Warrington held on a moment longer than necessary, sizing me up. I extracted my hand and had to force myself not to wipe away the grime that now covered it.

“Well, let’s not waste time.” He gestured for us to follow him to where a truck waited. The paint job was peeling, and a few dents covered the body, but the defects seemed superficial.

“Had it six years, but since business is booming, I treated myself to a present.”

I looked over Warrington’s shoulder to see a brand new Chevrolet. At least it wasn’t the convertible I was expecting.

“That’s a nice looking ride. How much you want for this?”

“Two grand,” came Warrington’s instant response. Sam’s reaction reflected what I was feeling. She simply dug her elbow into his ribs. Hard. Warrington flinched and stepped out of arm’s reach. “What’s your problem?”

“Two grand and he can have my truck!” Sam exclaimed. “Are you crazy? This isn’t how you do business. These are good, honest folk.”

I cringed inwardly at her blind faith in us and halted her defense with a hand on her shoulder. “My offer’s 800, take it or leave it.”

Warrington narrowed his eyes at them. “As I understand it, you don’t have any other options. 1500.”

Not to be outdone, I stared him down. “How bout I just pay Sam to drive us.

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