AloraI beat my palms against my steering wheel, “Mother fucking son of a bitch. No, no, no, you can't do this to me. Come on you piece of shit, start.”I turn the key in the ignition again, praying under my breath, “Come on, come on, start, start.” The only sound is a click.I lean my head back against the headrest and close my eyes. I need to get to work. I check my watch, I have 40 minutes. Normally that is way more time than I need. That would give me time to put my shit in my locker, have a cup of coffee to fortify me for the shift, and even take a last minute bathroom break.However, now that 40 minutes will be eaten up by desperately trying to get there on time. If I take my normal route there'd be no way. If I cut through the park, I might just make it.I get out of the car, pull my purse strap over my head to wear it cross body. Throw my keys in, and shut the car door. Then I head across the parking lot of my apartment complex, heading for the park.In daylight this wouldn't
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