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“Just because I work froh the phone at my oldest brother, Silas He’s such a jerk Ever since I startedmerchandiser, it’s been hi stop The one saving grace is that Reed, est brother, doesn’t bother me nearly as much as the other two

“Please, one last tis

“You oweToday was a work behind the coh ponytail, not wear a bra type of day But no, ain

“Whatever you want, just nao to Colt’s for me, please? He only has one part and you know it’ll fly out of his stockroorouses

“Whatever, it’s going to be a while though I was planning on working from home all day, my hair isn’t even brushed yet,” I blow a breath of air out, exasperated with my family lately I love them, I really do The only one that understands how much work it is to work froat the shop

Silas, Nash, Reed and our father own a mechanic shop here in town Our father opened it before I was born Being the oldest, he tried to teach ot the basics down — like changing a tire and changing the oil Other than that, I wasn’t into cars I was more into my best friends, barbies, and dolls

“That’s fine, let Colt know I sent you,” Silas states

“You are aware I don’t even knoho he is?” I ask

“I’ you,” he grumbles, and then we both end our call

“Sofrom home,” I mumble to my empty bedroom “I really did not want to put a real bra on today”

I get dressed in nature outfit of ripped up boyfriend-style jeans, a scoop neck tee, and canvas sneakers My fa to have a long overdue discussion with ht