Sunny Corner
Copyright© 2017 by Old Man with a Pen
Chapter 13
I hate Chapter 13. Chapter 13 always has something terrible happen ... usually to me ... but sometimes it’s to someone I know.
This 13 is no exception: She won. Not handily ... it was a photo finish. But first across the line is first place. Number two is first loser.
Now ... this might seem to be a joyous occasion. Might.
But. Not. This. Time.
The track announcer finished his normal Winner’s Circle chat ... that wasn’t bad. He presented her with a check that was bigger than she was.
She had all her talking points covered. Tires, Pit Crew, tool maker, car builder, the Driving School ... she thanked them all. Never mentioned me ... Why would she mention me ... I showed no interest ... I was just ner boss. No biggie. Thank God.
Then the Local Affiliate (telly) got her aside and did their own interview ... which went sorta like this:
TV: First female win in years. How does it feel?
Abbie: I knew it was coming ... I just had to get to the front and stay there.
TV: Yes ... you’ve had some collisions with lapped race cars.
Abbie: Not that I’m accusing any one ... but it seemed strange that it was always the same driver who wrecked me.
TV: Ah yes, Not to name names but that particular driver has always been very vocal about women drivers and their inappropriateness out of the kitchen.
Abbie had been scanning the spectators ... I watched her eyes pass over me and travel on ... and snap back.
UhOh ... eye contact. Fuck!
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