He simply wanted to help.
He had only been dating Shelly for a couple of months.
They weren't quite a couple yet, they were still in the amazing sex, oh her body is perfect, laughing at all the other person's jokes phase.
When Shelly first told Devin that she needed help moving his instant reaction was "I'll help you."
Devin didn't consider all of the problems and inconveniences that might arise as a result of his assistance. While his $12 an hour job couldn't afford the services of professional movers, Devin figured that he could grab a friend or two and make it happen. All he wants is to make this magnificent woman smile. In an effort to keep Shelly's dimples on display, Devin asks all of his friends for their help. His main man Terrell and his cousin Teddy are the only ones who come through for him.
He had only been dating Shelly for a couple of months.
They weren't quite a couple yet, they were still in the amazing sex, oh her body is perfect, laughing at all the other person's jokes phase.
When Shelly first told Devin that she needed help moving his instant reaction was "I'll help you."
Devin didn't consider all of the problems and inconveniences that might arise as a result of his assistance. While his $12 an hour job couldn't afford the services of professional movers, Devin figured that he could grab a friend or two and make it happen. All he wants is to make this magnificent woman smile. In an effort to keep Shelly's dimples on display, Devin asks all of his friends for their help. His main man Terrell and his cousin Teddy are the only ones who come through for him.
Terrell is willing to help because Devin has been unhappy too long and if this woman makes his friend happy that he is willing to do whatever it takes to help.
Cousin Teddy owes him one, Devin has jumped every time Teddy hinted at a need.
Shelly and her kids had packed up as much stuff as they could but a lot has been left undone. The oversized truck that Devin has paid to upgrade her too should have been able to transport every single item in the house on a single trip. Of course, because the things aren't packed up more trips are needed. Devin planned on following Shelly in his F150. He figured that whatever didn't fit on the huge truck could be loaded onto the back of his small one. He didn't volunteer the fact that his driving privileges had been suspended for child support and that if he got behind the wheel of the oversized truck he might be in trouble.
They started early for a Sunday.
11:40 a.m. Devin drove Shelly to the rental agency and trailed her in his personal vehicle. He finds it sexy that she handles the box truck like an expert, that and the yoga pants she's wearing to move in are distracting as hell.
When they arrive at the house that she rents Devin is distressed by the lack of work that has been done. Of course, he realizes that he is the only man that could have assisted with the move but she had told him that things would be further along than they are. It takes Devin and his helpers 22 minutes to load all of the boxes and furniture that is prepped and ready to be loaded. Terrell and Teddy wait another hour and twenty minutes as Shelly and her two sons load their lives into boxes. In the course of that time, the three men have broken down all the beds, tables, shelves, etc and loaded them onto the U-Haul.
Devin asked if there is anything he can do to make the process quicker.
"Can you take this stuff over to the new place? By the time you get back, we'll have everything else packed. "
Devin knows that his answer should be no, that he has absolutely no business driving that truck.
His pride won't let him admit that he can't.
He suggests that they just wait.
His movers agree with Shelly they don't want to sit there and wait for the woman and children to finish packing.
The drive was uneventful.
Furniture comes off the truck and into the new spot without a hitch.
Teddy had trailed the moving truck in his Challenger and once the furniture is off-loaded he gives Terrel a ride home.
Devin calls Shelly. "Hey, are you on your way?"
Shelly's voice is filled with Tension. "I really need your help these boys aren't finished packing their rooms. Please come back?"
He knows better. Knows that he has taken more than enough chances driving through the city.
No is on his tongue but he has gone too far to turn back at this point. Because of his license situation, Devin sticks to the back-roads, roads that he has learned well in the six months since he lost his license.
Devin made the turn perfectly.
It wasn't his fault.
The other driver should have kept his car behind the turn line, the white line at traffic lights and stop signs that most people ignore.
If the other driver had obeyed that simple rule, The U-Haul wouldn't have torn off their front bumper.
If they had obeyed that rule. Devin wouldn't be waiting for the police. Wouldn't know that he is headed to jail and that he should have taken care of himself first.
Shelly and her kids had packed up as much stuff as they could but a lot has been left undone. The oversized truck that Devin has paid to upgrade her too should have been able to transport every single item in the house on a single trip. Of course, because the things aren't packed up more trips are needed. Devin planned on following Shelly in his F150. He figured that whatever didn't fit on the huge truck could be loaded onto the back of his small one. He didn't volunteer the fact that his driving privileges had been suspended for child support and that if he got behind the wheel of the oversized truck he might be in trouble.
They started early for a Sunday.
11:40 a.m. Devin drove Shelly to the rental agency and trailed her in his personal vehicle. He finds it sexy that she handles the box truck like an expert, that and the yoga pants she's wearing to move in are distracting as hell.
When they arrive at the house that she rents Devin is distressed by the lack of work that has been done. Of course, he realizes that he is the only man that could have assisted with the move but she had told him that things would be further along than they are. It takes Devin and his helpers 22 minutes to load all of the boxes and furniture that is prepped and ready to be loaded. Terrell and Teddy wait another hour and twenty minutes as Shelly and her two sons load their lives into boxes. In the course of that time, the three men have broken down all the beds, tables, shelves, etc and loaded them onto the U-Haul.
Devin asked if there is anything he can do to make the process quicker.
"Can you take this stuff over to the new place? By the time you get back, we'll have everything else packed. "
Devin knows that his answer should be no, that he has absolutely no business driving that truck.
His pride won't let him admit that he can't.
He suggests that they just wait.
His movers agree with Shelly they don't want to sit there and wait for the woman and children to finish packing.
The drive was uneventful.
Furniture comes off the truck and into the new spot without a hitch.
Teddy had trailed the moving truck in his Challenger and once the furniture is off-loaded he gives Terrel a ride home.
Devin calls Shelly. "Hey, are you on your way?"
Shelly's voice is filled with Tension. "I really need your help these boys aren't finished packing their rooms. Please come back?"
He knows better. Knows that he has taken more than enough chances driving through the city.
No is on his tongue but he has gone too far to turn back at this point. Because of his license situation, Devin sticks to the back-roads, roads that he has learned well in the six months since he lost his license.
Devin made the turn perfectly.
It wasn't his fault.
The other driver should have kept his car behind the turn line, the white line at traffic lights and stop signs that most people ignore.
If the other driver had obeyed that simple rule, The U-Haul wouldn't have torn off their front bumper.
If they had obeyed that rule. Devin wouldn't be waiting for the police. Wouldn't know that he is headed to jail and that he should have taken care of himself first.
The things we do for love. So did she dump him when he was no use to her? Probably. She should been woman enough to have girlfriends that would be there for her without getting used.
ReplyDeleteYeah I can see that playing out. Once you're in, it's tough to get out.
ReplyDeleteI remember this. Feeling bad for the guy. I know what it's like to lead with your heart. This is a story that many people can relate to. The givers will. The takers won't recognize themselves.
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