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The best laid plans of mine and men was a lesson I had yet to properly learn, as the wall of license plates up ahead of me was quick to confir and there was nothing to do but relax

Leaving the , I put on so down The only trick would be not to fall back asleep, so Iup the sound until the bass lines were vibrating through the frame of the car

There were likely a few negative nellies who didn’t like it much but if they shouted, I didn’t her them The music was too loud It inter, anyway, and not many drivers would be out with their s rolled down

Eventually the cars up ahead started ot closer to the office, I started to wonder how everyone was doing My mind’s eye focused particularly on sweet Ana I couldn’t help but wonder if she was there, at her desk, waiting for irl

I couldn’t deny that the thought turned me on I really did believe that everyone should choose their own path in life, but I also knew better than anyone that such a choice could include serving another

In soive your oer over to soive away that which you did not fully possess

I rolled into the executive spot, glad that it was available The coe, so there were few things I hatedcare to lock my beloved car, I went at a swift amble toward my destiny

“Good , sir,” I heard Shanna say as I entered the lobby

“And to you, Shanna,” I replied, with a cordial nod of my head, “and I’ve told you, please call me Tucker”

“Yes sir, Tucker”

“Sarcasm?”

“Force of habit,” Shanna said with a shrug

“You’re forgiven this time Not least because it was pretty funny”

“I please to aim”

“Have you considered going on the stage?” I asked

“Nah, I work best off the cuff”

“Oh, so a tailor then,” I said, with a wink

Shanna laughed dutifully atperfor a raise in the next quarter I needed a bit of honest hureat when you needed so done but somewhat lacked in the conversation department