3 Idiots

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"I didn't sign up for this" the brunette behind the wheels gritted her teeth. Her messy bun was on the verge of fall, just like her patience level.

"Me too," the one in the passenger seat said with the same annoyed face. Her short black hair danced with the warm wind. "But you could have arranged something better before we arrived" She boringly munched the chocolate in her hand.

"Ms.Riley Jenner, how many times have I told you that she fucking tricked me. Don't make me repeat, please"Even with the last word, it doesn't sound like a plea, but more like a warning.

"But, you should have thought that it was her choice. It's your responsibility to recheck. You know how she is" Riley shrugged.

"Fine. My mistake" Before she could say anything else, the van made a creaking sound. The brunette immediately pulled over the van to the side.

"Gosh Larra, now what?" Riley became worried seeing her cousin's annoyed face.

"I have no idea," the brunette, Larra, shook her head and bent forward to rest her head on the wheel. "This is the fucking fourth time. I am done!".

The three cousins - Riley Jenner, Larra McLaren, and Shirley Bassey - are on their casual catch-up vacation, after deciding to take a break from their work life after two years. After fleeing for hours from different corners of the planet, the trio met in Florida. This time their destination is Miami, wanting to try something wild. After all, they worked their ass off for two years continuously for this trip.

A ten-day trip to the southern US, in a camper van. But Shirley assured the other two that she had got the perfect ride for their trip, pre-booked online. Their bad luck, the van was an ordinary one, at the end of its lifetime.

"Aghh, my back" Larra growled in annoyance. The seat wasn't comfortable for a long drive and it boosted the condition of her already aching back. She is working as an editor in a magazine and her work gives her enough time to sit in a chair without moving for hours. She was the one who initiated this trip plan, but now she regrets her decision.

"What now?" Riley asked her cousin.
Larra lifted her head from the wheel and looked back. Riley followed her gaze only to see a carefree Shirley sleeping in the back seat. Riley rolled her eyes and hit Shirley's thigh.

"Mm.. are we there yet?" Shirley flickered her eyelashes to adjust to the bright sunlight.

"We won't, with this car," Riley said, irritated.

"Shirl, we can go ahead with this car. It's the fourth time it's troubling us. We only started our trip. Call your idiot friend and ask him for an alternative. And, we need a refund." Larra said with finality.

"Fine" Shirley pulled out her phone from her pocket and went out.

"Do you think he will agree?" Riley asked eyeing the one outside.

"For what?" Larra couldn't get what she was asking.

"Refund," Riley said in a done tone, followed by an eye roll.

"Or what?" Before she could say anything else, Shirley opened the front door.

"Get down. I will take the wheels" Larra and Riley looked at her to say the details.

"Ok. He said he was in the next town on our way. We can return the van there" The one from whom she rented was her friend from school. He owns a rental car business in Florida.

"What about the refund?" Riley asked curiously. Shirley gave her a look saying, 'Can you please shut the fuck up.' Riley sat back properly after zipping her lips. Larra went back to sit properly. The van came to life after five attempts earning a groan from Larra.