#Chapter40

Car Problems

Patty

I walked out to my car, climbed in, and tried to start it, but it wouldn’t start. It wouldn’t even turn over. Damn it. I didn’t have time for car problems.

I glanced at my wristwatch. I could walk, taking a few more minutes longer than it would with a car. I debated for a minute.

Someone asked, “Car trouble?” Nate walked out to his car.

“Yeah! I don’t understand what’s the problem!”

“Well, I’m passing by the school if you want a ride?”

I stood there and thought about it. Eh, why not? It’s better than walking. I walked over to his car and got...