CHAPTER 7: Frankie

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I was very grateful for the ride last night and despite what Markus had told me, I still felt it was the proper thing to do in making sure that I paid him back for the ride. 

Today at work, I right away was approached by one of the barbers asking me if I was okay. I take it that either Markus or Raiden had told Hayes about what happened and now, just like a beauty salon, these guys were already gossiping. 

I was trying to let everybody know that I was alright and that I already had called for my car to be towed to the nearest auto shop to have the battery of my car replaced and that I for sure would be okay as far as rides went. 

When I finished for the day, I found out that for now until further notice, I was only to work until the last two hours of closing time -  for safety reasons of course.

I didn't want any special treatment, although I appreciated the gesture and all but I still didn't want to give these other douche bags at work here another reason to hate me. But too late right? Can't really control what others think.

So I accepted it and waited for an Uber to come pick me up out front then made my way towards my place and once inside my apartment, I decided out of the blue to text Markus to one more time tell him how much I appreciated the ride and that I was going to give him something as a 'thank you' since he wouldn't let me pay for gas.

Plus I wanted to have a reason to see him again without trying to be too obvious what I thought about him.

He gave me his number last night and told me that I could hit him up whenever I wanted to. So I did just now.

Not too sure in rather or not he likes Hockey but I couldn't bake anything and since there are no football or baseball games playing around here any time soon, this was the only other thing I could think of that he might like.

Even if he didn't like it or gave the tickets to somebody else that was fine. But I bought them on my phone and then sent them to him. 

Once I had gotten comfortable and started watching some television to relax, I noticed he messaged me right back, moments later, thanking me in all caps with a few exclamation marks and telling me that he is a huge fan of Hockey and that even though I didn't have to get them, he appreciated the thought and gesture and for sure was going to go. 

It felt good to be able to know someone and have a friend here. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my neighbor Hallie befriending me and everything, it's just that being able to make more along the way is nice too. 

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The Next Day

Today had been a real productive day and busy too. The amount of clientele I was building per day was amazing and made me feel good. 

By the end, after gathering up my things and heading out front where I saw my Uber driver pull up, I noticed also right away, another familiar car pull up behind the guy and Markus quickly got out and held up his hand at me to stop then handed the driver some money before next coming back towards me.

"Hey." He greets me. 

"Hey yourself. Why did you just do that?" I asked. 

"Because I was out running a few errands and thought since I was close by here, I'd pick you up and maybe you'd like to come and join me at a Poker game I am playing at one of our clubs." He mentions.

"Oh, I'm not too into clubs and bars or anything." I tell him. 

"Well, I'm not taking no for an answer, first off and also, it's not really like a bar. I mean yes, there are drinks and some bar foods there along with some music and but it actually happens to be more of a hang out me and the guys." He explains. 

"For guys huh?" I look at him questioningly. 

"Look, I would like to think you and I are good friends or are becoming good friends and I just thought since friends get to know each other and hang out, maybe you'd want to do that." He smiles. 

I take a minute before I reply and decide that I'll go. 

"Fine. I'll go. But first I really need to shower and change." I chuckle to myself a little bit. 

"Cool. Let's get you home and I'll just wait in the car." He winks at me. 

I get into the car and we start taking off back to my place then I hurry up the stairs and take a quick shower, get ready and then head back down where he's still waiting before we next take off to this place. 

Next chapter will be posted soon! :) 


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