novelWhat Do We Do?
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Martin turned to Tom and noticed the sincerity with what he spoke. He nodded and entered the garage, which housed over twenty cars, all of which were expensive. Martin glanced around the garage he didnt know how he obtained so many cars over the years.
He and Kathleen were always frugal with their money, one or two cars was all they needed. He sighed and turned to Tom to ask him, "Which car should I use to go greet our in-laws?"
Tom grinned, he saw Martin was nervous and he agreed that it was a big deal. He had to come correct as April's father. Tom pointed to a black BMW it was classic and not showy. The other cars he knew were chosen by Rachel and so they were all about flash and showing off.
Martin nodded in agreement and they both walked towards the car.
Just then the garage door was slammed open and Rachel appeared, both men turned towards the noise. Rachels's hair was now standing on end she was fuming but both men thought she was losing her mind. They ignored her and continued towards the BMW.
"Just where do you think you are going without me and your daughter? We are going with you!" Rachel smoothed out her dress and made her way towards them.
Lucy's small figure appeared behind her mum and she followed her towards the car.
"You are not taking this old rust bucket! We have to be seen in either the Bently or the Ferarri." Rachel demanded.
Martin and Tom though both entered the black BMW. Tom got in the driver's side and was surprised as Martin joined him in the front passenger side.
"Let's go, " Martin announced. He didnt want to deal with Rachel today it would only ruin his mood and he was already nervous. He had to calm himself before they arrived at the Davis Manor.
Tom was happy at Martins change in attitude and said, "Yes sir."
He wasn't sure if it was all a little too late but he said "Call me Martin please." Martin said, he kept his head looking forward as he saw Rachel out of the corner of his eye reach the car. She held her hands on her hips and continued her tantrum.
Tom started the BMW's engine and it roared to life and he pulled out of the garage as the garage doors opened in front of them.
Rachel was lost for words as she felt disrespected at Martin as he ignored her every demand and outburst. She saw the car start to pull away in front of her and she panicked, she hadnt raised her daughter all these years to lose this opportunity now.
She waved over to her daughter Lucy, "Hurry up!" She shouted she then grabbed a hold of the back passenger door and it was locked she tried to force it open. But the car was building momentum as it was pulling out of the garage.
She didnt let go of the handle hoping that it would eventually open, but she slipped in her heeled pumps as she tried to walk beside the car. As she fell against the car window she banged on the window and then on the bonnet of the car as it pulled away.
Once out of the garage Tom put his foot down and the car pulled out of the driveway.
Rachel was left standing staring at the car, she balled her hands into fists at her side in anger and frustration. She was livid at the disrespect, she screamed at the car as it disappeared down the street.
"What do we do now mum? I want to see Dean." Lucy's determined voice came out from behind her mother.
Her mother was a mess, her hair stood on end and her face was bright red, her outfit was a bit dishevelled. Lucy turned her nose up at her in disgust.
Rachel took a deep breath and smoothed out her hair, but it didnt help. She turned to her daughter and yanked on her blazer and walked towards another car."We will arrive the way we should in style in the Bently." Rachel simply said and she walked towards the white Bently.
"But mom." Lucy wasn't sure and so questioned her mum.
Rachel stopped and turned to her daughter, "If we dont act we lose out and I will not let you live my life."
"What do you mean mom?" Lucy asked but her mum waved her hands and dismissed her question.
Rachel walked to the driver's side and got in the car. Lucy followed and got in the back seat of the car.
Rachel turned around in the driver's seat and scowled at her daughter, "Do you think I am your driver? Seat in the front with me you ungrateful child."
Lucy then sheepishly got out of the back seat and joined her mother in the front of the car.
Rachel looked for the keys and found them in the glove compartment, she put them in and turned the engine on. It roared to life but Rachel was fiddling with the mirror and her seat.
Lucy bit her lip and asked, "Mum we are losing them."
Rachel threw a look at her daughter before putting her foot down on the peddle and following after the black BMW in front.
Tom stopped at a set of lights and looked in the rearview mirror he sighed and said, "Martin, I think that Bentley is one of ours, could it be Rachel?"
Martin turned and glanced back at the car, "Let them. I will phone April now."
Martin took his phone out of his pocket and dialled Aprils number the phone connected and rang and rang before going to voicemail. He sighed unsure of what to do.
"No answer?" Tom asked.
Martin shook his head, "Let's try and lose them."
Tom nodded in agreement. Tom then took an unusual turn in the opposite direction of the Davis Manor and glanced in the mirror.. The white Bentley had thankfully been stopped by the same set of lights.
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