Short Stories

Natalia & Shawn: Didn't think I would see you again

Natalia's Pov

I turn the ignition and the car won't start.

I turn it again and it just makes a weird rumbling and ticking sound.

"No no no. Come on" I mutter

I turn it again and the car shakes and then turns on. I let out a sigh of relief. I put the car in reverse and look back and start backing the car out of it's parking spot. The car barely moves when it starts to shake. I press the brakes and look forward. My eyes widen when I see smoke come out from the hood of my car. I immediately turn off the car and get out. I feel panic erupt in my chest and my breathing starts to speed up. I start to break out in a cold sweat and feel myself get lighted headed. I force myself to sit down on the floor and try to breath calmly.

I can't faint.

Not right now.

I try to calm my breathing as I pull out my phone and call the first person I can think of.

They pick up on the first few rings.

"Hello" I hear him say

"Jameson" I say quietly

"Hey Nat, what's up?"

"Umm somethings wrong" I mutter

"What's wrong?" his tone becomes concerning

"Okay so my car didn't want to turn but after a few tries it did but then when I tried to back it out, it started shaking and smoke started coming out from the hood"

I hear him sigh and I know he's rubbing his forehead.

"What did you do Nat?"

"Nothing!" I cry out "I did nothing. My car just started doing this today. I didn't do anything" my voice cracks at the end

"Okay Okay. I'm sorry. Calm down though I don't need you fainting. Listen to me, call Daniel, I'm pretty sure he knows some mechanics near you. Once he does, call the towing company. You have the card, right?" he asks

"Yeah" I mutter wiping the tears that have fallen

"Okay. Call them and have them tow your car and take it to the mechanic that Daniel recommends. Do that and then I want you to call me. I would help you find a mechanic shop right now but I'm at work and have a personal meeting in about ten minutes. It shouldn't take long so I should be done by the time you call me back"

"Okay"

"Okay. Call Daniel and be careful"

"I will. Good luck with your meeting"

He lets out a small laugh.

"Thanks. Be safe"

We end the call, and I immediately scroll through my contacts and find Daniels name. I call him and not even two rings later, he answers.

"Hey baby girl"

"Hey Daniel" I mutter

"Aww what's wrong?"

"My cars not working"

I start to cry because I'm overwhelmed.

I only have an hour and a half to get to class and I like to get to class at least twenty minutes early to go over notes from the previous class meeting. I also like to snack before class so I'm not as hungry. I have a routine, and I like it.

"Okay breath baby girl. Don't stress we'll get this sorted out"

"Jameson said to call you so you can help me find a mechanic shop to help me" I sob out