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Finally! Almost there. I’ve been in this pick-up truck driving to work for the past 20 minutes, yet it seems like hours and hours have passed. It’s really hot outside and this old truck doesn’t even have air conditioning. Anyways, the reason why I’m riding in this broke down pick-up truck is because my dad is giving me a ride to work, his liquor store. Now I already know what everyone is probably thinking, “18 year-old guy without a car, still having daddy take you everywhere.” Well, not anymore because I’m meeting this “gentlemen” for a test-drive on his really nice car.
“O.K. dad, you don’t have to slow down before even getting in the parking lot. I know you’re just trying to delay the task at hand, huh???”
“Shut up Sunny, your ass could wait a few more seconds can’t it?? …and one more thing, don’t act so desperate in front of the guy, O.K.? Make him want to sell you the car, not you desperately wanting it.”
This right here is very typical of...

Posted by: Shelia Olander

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