Chapter 85: Brent Meets Dacey
Arriving at the location, Rob spied Brent’s car actually following him. He ignored Brent and stood there waiting for a taxi to come by. As it was Sunday, the traffic was really not that big. Most people were staying indoors or at church by this time.
Rob waited for over five minutes, but no taxi came making him check the time repeatedly. He knew that turning up late would further irritate Dacey. She seemed to be a little upset with him already. He didn’t want to aggravate her further.
"You know, if you had got on, we would be already on the way now," Brent’s sarcastic voice broke his train of thought causing Rob to turn and scowl at him.
"Brent, you are like a burr. Pretty irritating to have around," Rob said a bit irritatedly.
"Hey, come on. I am being a good buddy here. Just hop in. It is Sunday. Who knows when the next taxi is going to come around?" Brent said smiling at Rob.
As much as Rob hated it, Brent kind of had a point. He didn’t know when the next taxi was going to come around. If it took too long, he would then run late. That was not a good place to be.
It would be better to just hop in Brent’s car and let him give him a ride. But, he wasn’t entirely sure about Brent meeting Dacey. That thought spelled trouble on various levels. But, it was not as if he had several choices here.
Compared to Dacey being mad at him, an awkward conversation with Brent sounded fine. Having made the decision in his mind, Rob walked over and got in Brent’s car.
"That’s what I am talking about," Brent smiled happily. "I knew you would come around."
"Ok, first ground rules," Rob said seriously looking at Brent. Brent merely smiled and nodded. "First off, no embarrassing me in front of her. Second, whatever happens, I want you to remain calm and not flip out. Last but not least, no fanboying. Abso-fucking-lutely no fanboying."
Rob said sternly and looked at Brent.
"Come on, I know how to conduct myself. You don’t need to be worried. What would I even flip out about? I am going to drop you off, get a look at your girl so that I could keep an eye on you, and drive off," Brent said smiling brightly.