Garrett Jobless Novels & Stories

◆◆◆ Chapter 5 ◆◆◆ “Your parents are going to kill me,” Garrett said the next morning, leaning against the kitchen counter, arms crossed, watching me make coffee in nothing but his oversized flannel shirt. “My parents don’t get a vote.” “I could lose my job. Resort policy…”

Darian barged in like he owned the place, flopping into the chair across from me and throwing one leg over the armrest. “So—” he started. “No.” He grinned. “You don’t even know what I’m gonna say!” “I know exactly what you’re gonna say. And the answer is still no.” Darian laughed. “Garrett pulled me aside after the briefing. Said she’s the sharpest contractor he’s ever worked with. Twenty years on the border and the man actually sounded impressed. He also said she reminds him of somebody. Can’t place who. It’s driving him crazy.” My stomach tightened. I kept my face blank. “She’s good at her job. That’s why we’re paying her a fortune.”

Calian POV The postmortem has now confirmed what I already knew…that Garrett died from a broken neck. He wasn’t my first-choice beta replacement, but Dessa pushed for him, and he was from a strong lineage of warriors. My previous beta had served me until his retirement a year after Ame escaped the pack. His announcement had been unexpected, he hadn’t yet been of retirement age, but he wanted to spend more time with his family. Which resulted in Dessa suggesting Garrett for the position.

Before I went to see Draven Jones, I received a phone call. “Mr. Charlton, have you given my offer any more thought?” I did not hesitate. “Mr. Shaw, I appreciate it, but I already made myself clear. I am not leaving Starry Auto.” The man on the other end was Gilbert Shaw, the owner of the biggest auto shop in town. He wanted to hire me. Three years earlier, after I left prison, nobody wanted to give me a job because of my criminal record. Then my childhood friend, Draven, called and asked if I wanted to work at his repair shop.

" Apollo ratted out Jimmy and I'm cleaning up his mess . Jimmy made sure he lost everything business wise . I feel so foolish because I recommended him to Jimmy and now he is second guessing me . Pollo messed up . " " A lot can't we settle this video call because there's a lot of things I want to tell you to remember everything about that night and I remember how my daughter and I ended up in hospital on how he got hurt all I need to tell you is that Garrett is involved with people that are similar to Jimmy. "

She growled. “I know, but I wanted to be the one that told you.” He said. “Better late than never,” She giggled. Nightfall came, Dani decided to go and check out the town, she needed some air. Garrett moved back to the chair; Jade fell asleep. Garrett grabbed his phone and went outside. He dialed Maximus “Hello,” he said in a stocky American accent. “Hey Maximus, it’s Garrett.” He smiled. “Oh hey, Garrett it's been a while since I heard from you.” He spoke. “What’s up?”

I asked. “The only thing I could think of is to kill the motherfucker.” “But if we do that we lose,” Garrett said, finally breaking his silence. “Ems wouldn’t want you to get your hands dirty.” We all looked at him, and if I had to be honest, this was the first time I had seen Garrett this serious. He is the jokester of the group, always wanting everyone around him happy and smiling. But this is Ems, and everyone in our groups knew what she meant to Garrett. If Emmet’s parents didn’t step in and rushed Ems into an arranged marriage, then maybe Ems won’t be where she is right now because we all know that Garrett would have taken care of her.

"Thank God. If he had mine, he’d look like a prizefighter before his first birthday." "He has your stubbornness," Dianthe countered, reaching out to stroke Garette’s jaw. "I saw him glare at the nurse this morning. It was very 'CEO of the Year' of him." Garette caught her hand, kissing her palm. "I’m retired from that version of myself, remember? I’m just a consultant now. Chief Consultant of Naps and Cuddles." "Is that so? Because I’m pretty sure I saw you checking the Nikkei index while you were warming up the bottle," she arched an eyebrow.

The night after that incident, Barrett never came back to the apartment, she only collected a few clothes and other important documents and just stayed over the unit that Faera had arranged for her. She also submitted a resignation letter to her part time job. “It is lonely that another employee has to leave again.” the duty manager spoke as she handed the clearance form, it was her last duty. “I’m sorry for that Sir, it’s just something that happens sometimes.” She felt sorry, even though she is a part timer, the working environment in the diner was good.

I spat, my voice cracking with unfiltered, raw hatred. "I simply chose the winning side of the contract to ensure my own survival," Garrett admitted flatly, his voice entirely devoid of remorse. "Delivering the missing traitor's daughter to the modern pack regime is the final piece of currency I require to secure a high-ranking executive position and permanent immunity within the new alliance. To me, your family’s blood was just the necessary price of doing business, and you are my golden ticket to the throne."