Spirits (Spirits Series Book 1) by Destiny Patterson Read Free Book Online Page B

not to laugh. It’s like taking a kid in a candy store and telling them they can’t have anything. I’m waiting for him to throw a fit.
    “This sucks.” He scowls as we walk around looking at the cars.
    “Cheer up , maybe mom will let you drive hers.”
    “Sure, cause she’s so good at sharing. Remember when I asked to borrow the Suburban a few months ago?”
    I giggle recalli ng the look on mom’s face. I think she would’ve been less mortified if he had painted his nails black, wore eyeliner and said he was joining an occult. “Yes, it didn’t go over well.”
    “I just want my own car. I don’t want to have to ask for a ride somewhere like a child.”
    “Yeah it sucks.” I agree.
    He looks longingly at a new Mustang.
    “Y ou can hang that up,” I shake my head, “I have a feeling it will be used cars for us.”
    “I’m cool with that, are you?”
    Wait a minute did I hear that right? Not too long ago he’d have died at the thought of getting something second hand, now he’s all right with it? Maybe he is maturing. “Totally fine with me.”
    We wa nder off towards the used-car section and he’s instantly drawn towards an old Chevelle. “Look at this baby.” He runs his hand along the blue hood, “She’s a beauty.”
    I don’t like it, not that it isn’t a good-looking car but it creeps me out. “Maybe you should look at something else.” I glanced around to find something to take his attention off of the Chevelle. “That Scion is newer and I bet it’s a lot better on gas.”
    “Journey this i s a classic, they don’t make cars like this anymore.”
    Okay… Let me try a different angle, “This one will get you more female attention.”
    He chuckles, “I don’t need a car to get girls.”
    “I like your style.” Dad says walking up. “I’m surprised though, I assumed you’d be all over the newer cars.”
    Drew nods, “I was but this is awesome, it’s got my name all o ver it.”
    “Are you sure?” Mom asks, “Y ou’re only getting one car from us.”
    “ Really? I can have it?” He asks excitedly.
    “As long as y ou hold up your end of the deal, good grades and you drive responsibly.” Dad says.
    “Yes si r, you have my word.” Drew all but jumps for joy.
    “How about you, did you find anything you like?” Mom asks.
    “Umm…” I look around.
    “Maybe you should get the Scion.” Drew says leaning against the Chevelle.
    “It’s really cute and I like the pearl shimmer paint on it.” Mom says.
    “S ee, I told you it’s a girl magnet.” I say in one last-ditch effort.
    Drew shakes his head quickly. He isn’t going to budge.
    “Stick w ith the muscle car son, girls appreciate a guy with taste.” Dad pats his shoulder grinning.
    “H ow about the Jeep Wrangler? You could take the top off when it’s nice outside, put a couple of surfboards in the back. Girls dig a convertible.” I smile.
    “Why do n’t you get it and I’ll borrow it.” Drew says.
    S hrugging, looking at the Jeep, I know he’s not going to change his mind. They could probably offer him a new sports car and he’d turned them down. “Fine, I’ll take it.” The little car is too cool for me. I like the Jeep it’s a formidable vehicle, it says I’m not a dainty little girl that will be pushed around, it says I have no boundaries, plus it’s black, my favorite color and it’s big enough that I don’t have to worry about other vehicles running me over.
    “This is so exciting Joe, our babies are growing up, getting their first cars, soon they’ll be going off to college, then they’ll be getting married and having their own babies.” Mom gets misty eyed.
    “Susan I think you are jumpin g ahead just a little bit.” Dad consoles her as she digs through her purse for a tissue.
    “What about you M om? Did you find a smaller car?” I ask.
    “I’m not getting rid of min e honey it was just a ploy,” she sniffles, “Dad wanted to see if you too would behave like adults or