The Final Note (DJ Series Book 1) Read Online Free Page B

hitting the play button. They exchange more knowing glances and I make a point of ignoring them. In my head though I am reeling, totally flattered by their words and suddenly twice as flattered that Dayton seems to have chosen me to flirt with and get to know better.
     
    The next day I have college until lunch and after a quick pasta salad for lunch, Dad and I set off for the test centre to get the final verdict on Phil and whether I can manage to tease another year of motoring out of him. I sit waiting on the hard plastic chairs flipping through car magazines and letting my thoughts wander. As soon as I qualify and get into full time work in a legal firm the first thing I want to treat myself to is a new car. Not that I want to replace Phil, but sure enough the fat, bolding mechanic sticks his head into the waiting room and confirms my suspicions.
    “Sorry, love. The floor is shot, the diagnostics are a complete mess, the handbrake needs replacing and the ball joint on the driver’s side is knackered.” I sigh and nod my understanding.
    The drive home is quiet. Dad knows it’s going to hurt to let Phil go.
    “Just a thought, dew drop, but why don’t you consider auctioning the car off. If you can’t stand the idea of putting it in a scrap yard, I mean?”
    I flick a glance at my dad and furrow my brow.
    “Who would buy it though, Dad? He’s had it, you heard the guy at the garage.”
    “Well, people buy old cars like this to fix up. It is pretty much a classic car, you don’t see many of these up for sale nowadays.”
    “What, you mean like as a fixer-upper?” The idea definitely appeals and it would ease my guilt. “That’s a great idea, Dad. I’ll list it on an eBay auction.”
    “I’m sure it will sell, Lana.”
    I get home and take a few pictures and register the auction, hoping he goes to the right owner who will love him as much as I do. After a light dinner I take my time picking out which sportswear to run in today; excited anticipation has been building all day about meeting Dayton tonight. I opt for a bra type top with a loose vest top over the top and tight short shorts. I go commando to avoid a VPL and fill my ribble with ice chips and water.
    It’s a bright day so I slip on my sunglasses and start the short walk to the park. When I arrive I spot Dayton straight away. He looks stunning in a white vest top which shows off his sculpted upper body and great tan. He’s wearing loose black shorts with his ribble hung around his narrow waist and his legs would put a football player to shame. Oh god, his winning white smile also stops my heart and I give him a little wave.
    “Afternoon, sugar. You look good enough to eat,” he greets me before hesitantly planting a swift kiss on my cheek.
    “Right back at you. How’s your day been?”
    “Busy, work was hell in this heat and I’ve just finished mastering a track I’ve submitted to a record label.”
    He follows my lead as I start stretching and warming up. “Oh, have you got any of your work signed to labels?”
    “Some of it. I used to pay to produce in a studio but I started building my own studio at home. The income from Lexis gets sunk straight back into music and Barros pays well.”
    “I’ll have to come see you play sometime.”
    “Why not this weekend? I’m sure Ross and Macy will be dropping by, Luke and the others will be there, too. It would be great to see you there.” He seems genuinely eager and I smile.
    “Maybe. We’ll see,” I tease, knowing I’m as eager as he is.
    “What have you been up to today?” He changes the subject and I look out over the field where people are walking their dogs, running and kids are playing ball games.
    “I had classes this morning and this afternoon I had to take the car in for testing. It failed miserably. I’ve put him on eBay hoping someone will buy him to fix him up.”
    “Him?”
    “Phil. My Ford Fiesta.”
    “Phil the Fiesta?” I see the corners of his lips twitching up,