~ TESS ~

"Come out, come out, wherever you are, Simply Tess. Why is finding you so hard? Aren't you supposed to be simple?"

I jump, heart hammering in my chest as I yank my gaze from the petroleum filter I'm in the middle of replacing.

My heart thunders within my chest, beating in a frantic rhythm as I take a deep breath. I hate it when people skip the front office and sneak into the back of the garage. It freaks me out every damn time.

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