The Ladder

Chapter 2 - The Wait

Two days later, Nashon pulled out his best suit and his freshly buffed shoes. He brushed down his fresh cut fade and sprayed on his Issey Miyaki cologne. Today's the day. This is my only shot. I have to bring my best game, he thought out loud. He arrived to work a half an hour early, just in time to catch his boss pulling up the shutters. Hey Nashon, you're here early. Making sure your best customer drives off happy? Yes, sir, I'm making sure she gets first-class service with a smile. His boss laughed shaking his head.

Nashon looked at his watch as he buffed the already shiny Porsche. It was 2:00 and she still hasn't shown. Most customers are there bright and early excited to see their new car. The day was dragging and Nashon didn't want to serve any other customers, in case she showed up at the same time. 3:00 then 4:00 approached. I hope everything is alright. It's Strange she hasn't shown yet, he thought. Nashon it's 5:30 time to close up, his boss shouted. Damn, she didn't come what's up with that? Nashon thought puzzled.

That evening Nashon went home feeling a little down since he wore his best suit for nothing. Hey Nash, his Aunt called out. Dinners ready. I'm not hungry tonight Aunty, thanks. I'll save my plate for tomorrow. Is everything alright, how was work? It was fine, I'm just a little tired.
Nashon jumped in the shower and figured he would turn in early for the night. When he laid down, he checked his phone and saw a missed call. Hmm..never seen this number before he thought. Hope it's no one annoying I'm not in the mood to talk. He redialed the number. After two rings an angelic voice answered. Hello, this is Tiffany.

He quickly sat up straight. Hello...I mean good evening, this is Nashon. Is this Miss Tiffany..I mean Tiffany from Q's cars? Yes, hello Nashon. How are you Tiffany? Sorry I missed your call. That's quite alright, thanks for calling me back. I was calling to apologize for not collecting my car today. I got caught up with meetings at work. Oh no that's quite alright Miss...I mean Tiffany. It's all ready for you whenever you're available to collect it.

Tomorrow might be pretty busy as well. How does Friday sound? Friday sounds great. Well, you know if it's an inconvenience for you to drive to the city, I'll be happy to bring it to you. Really? That would be perfect actually. I wasn't sure how I was getting there to collect it. Ok, well in that case how about tomorrow afternoon around 1, Tiffany asked. Sure, I can definitely bring it at that time. Ok, I'll be at the Wessex building downtown. You can come to the bottom parking lot. I'll let security know to let you in. Sure thing Tiffany, I will look forward to it. I will as well Nashon it was nice talking to you.
Enjoy your night. You as well Tiffany.

Nashon flopped back in his bed with a big smile on his face. Wow, she even sounds beautiful through the phone. Man, I can't wait till tomorrow. Just as Nashon was drifting off to sleep 2 knocks sounded at his bedroom door. Yo, Nash, how did it go today? I'll tell you tomorrow man. I'm going to sleep. Alright man, but you're holding out on me. Talk to you tomorrow, Nashon shouted.