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Lady of the dirt track
Lady of the dirt track
Author: T. J Hanafan

Prologue

Author: T. J Hanafan
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-10-16 01:08:32

Jen 

“What do you mean you're dropping out of college?” I ask him down the phone. We are in our second year in college and he’s telling me he’s dropping out.

“As I told you Jen I’m dropping out as I’m focusing on my riding instead,” I swear the next time I see him, I will punch him in the face. And he’s doing this over the phone! What a fucking coward.

“Greg please explain to me what you are trying to say as none of this makes any sense. We were supposed to go to Boston together. Are we still doing that at least?” Feeling nervous I start to pace around my dorm room. Luckily, I’m in my dorm alone as my roommate is out at a party.

“Jen, I don’t know. I don’t know if I’m going to Boston with you or if I’m going back to Los Angeles. I do know that I am not gaining everything being here in college and I would rather ride than sit in a classroom and listen to a stupid fuck ramble on about something that means nothing to me.”

“Thant’s bullshit Greg and you know it. Has he got into your head?” If he says that bastard manager of his has got to him, I swear I will do so much legal damage when I get my law degree, he wouldn’t know what’s hit him.

“No Jen, he didn’t get to me,” Thank fuck for that I hate that bastard but at least he’s not corrupted him that much. “But his daughter did.”

“Excuse me?” I stand still from the pacing feeling my heart starting to break. I’m praying that he’s not cheated on me again, that once in high school to cause us to break up the first time was enough. If he’s done it again, that’s it no more chances. We will be done for good.

“Andrea got me thinking. She said I am a great rider, but I could be better. She thinks if I solely focus on my riding, I could travel the world and compete anywhere. That is my dream right now Jen. I thought you of all people would understand that.” Understanding someone's dream I understand wholeheartedly, but what Greg is asking of me. I’m sorry but this I don’t understand.

My roommate comes barreling through the apartment drunk off her ass from some frat party she went to. Seeing her in this state I knew what I had to do, “I’m sorry Greg but I have to go, Cora just came home drunk again I have to deal with her,” I calmly tell him trying to not make my voice sound like it’s breaking just like I can feel my heart is right now.

“Fine, Jen go, go deal with a bitch who can’t control her drinking I bet she’s fucking high too,” Greg shouts at me down the phone.

“Don’t talk about her like that Greg, she ...” The phone goes dead. I checked my battery and that’s fine I still have 65% of the charge left and my signal is good. Which means only one thing. That bastard hung up on me.

I leave my phone on the kitchen counter after Greg hung up on me thinking I will deal with him later I have something more important to do right now. Dealing with Cora, making sure she’s okay by making sure she has a glass of water before going to bed, and after she has had her glass that is exactly where I put her. To bed.  Before I even stepped away from her when her head hit that pillow, she was out like a light softly snoring away. Stepping out of her room I go into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water and into the bathroom to grab some Advil from the cabinet above the sink and I take them back into Cora’s room to leave them beside her bed for her to take and drink when she wakes up.

Walking back into the kitchen to grab myself a bottle of water I hear my phone ping with an incoming text. I have a feeling I know who it’s from. Opening the bottle to have a sip I walk over to my phone to read the text, and I was right with who it was from. Greg.

Greg: Jen, you haven’t chosen me first in the last few months and when I needed you to support me and choose me now, you don’t. I don’t think you understand and believe in my dream when all I have done is follow you and your dream. It's time I put myself first. You were even too fucking scared to get on a motorcross bike so how can I believe that you will support me as I go and follow my dream. I’m breaking up with you so I can go and live my dream.

He’s joking, isn’t he? This is a sick joke if he is. Reading his text over and over again not believing he’s done this. I try calling him, but he must have blocked my number as I am getting an automated message saying that the number I am trying to contact is no longer in use. I can feel my heart breaking as my hand starts to shake uncontrollably and tears well in my eyes. That asshole broke up with me by text message. I didn’t think he would ever hurt me like this again, but he’s proven me wrong.

Deciding to call it a night I switch my phone off and change into my depressing PJs. The ones my family and friends know when I wear these something is wrong, and they rarely ask what. Feeling the tears starting to free fall down my face I climb on into bed and cry into my pillow until I fall asleep. This must be one of the shitiest night's sleep ever. I must have only slept for two hours as I spent most of the night crying. Thinking to myself that I’m not gonna get much more sleep I decide to get a shower and looking at transferring to Harvard Law sooner than I anticipated. Another challenging thing I have to do is tell my friends that Greg broke up with me. But the worst part of telling my friends is that one of my friends is my twin brother. Knowing Chase, he will want to kill Greg for what he did. It’s now time I pull up my big girl pants and live the life I have dreamed of. Alone.

Just as I thought after going through the transfer process, shower and start looking for my own place in Boston, I told Chase what happened over the phone, and his response was not a pleasant one. With all the shouting of threats of wanting to kill him, he did down the phone his girlfriend Savannah took the phone off him and asked me what the hell was going on, so I had no choice but to tell her. I told her everything Greg had said to me over the phone and by text.

“I don’t blame Chase for wanting to kill him Jen I feel murderous right now. Listen I have to go and calm down your brother, take care of yourself and please don’t do anything stupid you’re not just my boyfriend’s twin sister, you’re also my best friend. Don’t take what Greg said to you to heart we know different. Chase and I love you and I’ll call you tomorrow.” Sav then ends the call and I sigh looking around my room on what needs to get done before I head to Boston.

It’s hard to believe how little Sav knows me after all these years. Even Chase doesn’t fully know me and he’s my twin brother, but Greg was right about one thing and one thing only in his breakup text. I am scared. I’m scared of getting on one of his death machines. I’m scared of getting hurt on one of them things, I’m scared of Greg getting hurt on one of them machines. I know I give off this persona that nothing scares me but if I’m being honest with myself Greg is the only one who knows of my fears, and he is the only one who can scare me.

It took five more weeks before my college transfer was accepted. By then I had found my own apartment not far from campus, I had all my stuff delivered to my new place including the new furniture my parents helped me get. Mom flew to Boston last week to get my new place set up and ready for me. I am so thankful she did this for me otherwise I would be unpacking while attending classes, it’s just too much all at once Mom said. So, she offered to fly out the week before to get everything set up for me.

Tonight is my last night with Cora, and we decided to go out to a sports bar to have a couple of farewell drinks. Arriving at the bar just gone 9 pm it is already so busy for a Friday night. We managed to get a table close to the bar and on the screens behind the bar were different sports channels, but one screen in particular caught my eye. Cora came back to our table with our beers in hand just as a pre-heat interview was shown and just my luck the interviewee is none other than Greg (the bastard who broke my heart) Davenport. Not paying much attention to what he was saying and trying to enjoy my night with Cora, she noticed my attention was elsewhere. She turned her head to see what I was looking at and she saw Greg on the TV screen, and she so rightly said pay no attention to the bastard who has only thought of himself and enjoy our last night together.

I’ve been single for five weeks and I have had guys hitting on me left, right, and center but I have always said no because it is too soon after my heart got ripped out of my chest by the one guy, I thought would never hurt me like that again. A group of guys decided to join our little party, and one guy was really pushing his luck with wanting to fuck me like I’ve never been fucked before. His words, not mine. As he draped his arm over my shoulders, I felt uncomfortable, so I shrugged his arm off me repeatedly, but he was not taking no for an answer. In the end, I gave up and just continued with my drink as I saw Greg on the TV again getting ready at the starting gate for his race.

The guy with his arm draped over me took a sip of his beer watching the screens not caring which one he was paying attention to until he said, “Come on Davenport, I’ve got fifty down for you to win the meet.”

Holy fucking shit he knows Greg. Hearing him say that I did the one thing I could do to get away from this night that is now tainted by my ex. I lean over to Cora to tell her I’m calling it a night, she stands from her chair, comes around to give me a hug, and tells me to text her when I get home and that she’s sorry that our last night is now ruined. I promised her I will, and I would wake her in the morning before I head off to Boston. Without any explanation to the guy who was trying his luck, I walked out of the bar alone, grabbed an Uber, and went home. Once back in the safety of my dorm, I get myself ready for bed. I’m freshly showered and in an old concert T-shirt and some shorts, I climb on into bed and text Cora that I’m home and in bed. Before putting my phone down to get a good night's sleep I did the one thing I promised myself I would never do again. I texted Greg knowing that he’s blocked my number but as a just in case I sent him the final text I will ever send him before I block his number.

Jen: Good luck in your race tonight, Greg. I know with all your strength and trust in your bike I know you’ll win.

I hit send, block his number, put my phone on charge, and rest my head on my pillow as I drift off to sleep for the last time as a student at Yale as of tomorrow, I will be a Harvard Law student, and I will kick some ass to get where I need to reach my dream of becoming the family business lawyer and work alongside my twin brother when Dad finally retires from the business.

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  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 1

    Two years later Walking out of my Law and Business class I am gasping for a decent coffee. So, I go toward my car to one of the area's best coffee shops. Well, that’s my personal opinion, their pumpkin spice latte is to die for, and that’s the drink I am craving for right now. The fall season in Boston, Massachusetts is more breathtaking in person than what you see in pictures, in magazines, or on social media without those stupid filters. It’s the end of October and the leaves are this gorgeous red, brown, orange, and yellow color you could ever see in pictures, and I am here witnessing them falling from the trees around me. It was roughly a ten-minute drive to this coffee shop, as it was just off campus and parking could be horrendous. Fingers crossed with the time of day it is it shouldn’t be too bad. Pulling up outside The Crowes Nest, I see there is an empty parking spot directly outside of it and I think today must be my lucky day. Now parked and the engine cut off I sit ther

    Huling Na-update : 2024-11-15
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 2

    We stayed at the coffee shop for another hour. During that time, I introduced Sav to the Crowe twins and she formed a friendship with my new friends. The five of us talked about the Halloween party and we offered to come early to help the girls set up for the party. Once we left the coffee shop, I took Chase and Sav shopping, so we had enough food to last us the weekend. Because knowing the calorie count, I suspect my brother to be on to stay in shape because of football I will need all the food I can get to keep him satisfied. That night we ordered a Chinese as we were too tired from grocery shopping to cook. You can call it being lazy all you like. I wouldn’t argue with you on this occasion. Yes, tonight, and tonight only the three of us are being lazy. Once the food was delivered Sav and I took the couch whilst Chase sat on the floor. I feel a little guilty that I don’t have anywhere else for him to sit but he said he prefers to sit on the floor nowadays. Savannah has trained my b

    Huling Na-update : 2024-12-05
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 3

    Garrett texted me later that day asking me about the party. Was it a costume party or not? Questions like that. I replied to him saying it was a costume party, and I asked him if he wanted to go in a couple's costume. He replied instantly saying he would love to do a couple's costume, and we were throwing ideas at each other, and we couldn’t agree on a costume. He suggested to meet up and go costume shopping later today after his shift and I agreed. I asked Sav what her and Chase are going as and as I suspected they are going as Cinderella and Prince Charming. I mean seriously could they be any more predictable? At least I can say no princess costumes to Garrett. Later that day I pulled up outside the costume shop Garrett suggested to see him leaning against the wall looking at his phone. There’s just something sexy but vaguely familiar about how Garrett is leaning against the wall. But I can’t yet put my finger on it. Putting my car in park I grab my purse and climb out of the car.

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-07
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 4

    It’s Halloween and the day of the Halloween party. I asked the twins if they would like some help setting up for the party yesterday when I called in for my coffee. They were happy to accept my help with setup and I even threw in Chase and Sav to help us too. Sav was more than happy to help unlike Chase he grunted and showed his displeasure in doing something helpful for someone other than family while he’s on what he calls vacation. The three of us arrived at The Crowes Nest four hours before the party is supposed to start. When we arrived, the girls were already attempting to hang up some bunting and cobwebs. Chase being the big, tall giant he is helped them with hanging the rest of the bunting and webs whilst Sav and I done the tables, DJ booth, drinking counter, and the windows. Before we knew it the place looked close enough to be a haunted house, the twins said this is the best the place has looked for Halloween. Sav and I are pleased with ourselves. We still go it with decorat

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-21
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 5

    GregEven though it’s weeks before Halloween and one of the big races of the season, there is no rest for the wicked. I am back out on my privately hired track out here in Chicago practicing with a couple of team members having what we call a friendly race between teammates getting ready for our next big race next weekend. I am not called Lord of the Dirt Track for no reason. I live and breathe for this, and I show it all in my commitment and dedication. We had been told by our riding coach to take it easy and not overpower the bike but to save that for race day. During practice, we have built-in mics and speakers so we can communicate between our riding coach and the other riders. There is me and three other guys Jameson, Randy, and Will we had just finished a walk round of the track and was heading towards our bikes on our stands. Once we got our bikes and helmets, we started to walk taking our bikes to the starting gate when Jameson starts a conversation I was not prepared to hear.

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-27
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 6

    JenGarrett and I arrive at the party which looks to be in full swing. The DJ is playing ‘Dead Man’s Party’ by Oingo Boingo as we walked through the door seeing a crowd of people dancing away to this old 80’s classic. Garrett takes hold of my hand and lean into say something into my ear, “Care to dance with me?” He asks I nod my head as he guides me onto the makeshift dance floor. Garrett certainly knows how to dance, so that’s good and a positive as Greg could dance but nothing like how Garrett is spinning me around. The more I get to know Garrett the more things don’t seem to add up but feels right at the same time if that makes any sense. For a Harvard Law student, it does and doesn’t make sense to me. It just confuses me more. It feels like I am not seeing the full picture and that is something I need to find out before things go any further. But right now, I am going to enjoy my night at this party with some sexy company. As Garrett and I get closer when ‘Espresso’ by Sabrina Car

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-02
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 7

    “WHAT?” I whisper shout down the phone to my brother already looking for all my clothes and getting dressed. I look over to the bed to see Garrett still sound asleep. I can’t just ditch and dive like this I better leave him a note. “Just as I said Jen, Greg has been in a serious accident. His mom called Mom and told her, who then told Dad, who then called me, and we’ve all been trying to get in touch with you. I’m on my way to your phone’s last location to pick you up so move that ass of yours and meet me outside,” With those last parting words Chase hangs up the phone just as I finish getting ready, I look at Garrett one final time and see he is still asleep. I check to make sure I have everything of mine and I leave his room once I am certain I have everything. Walking into Garrett’s living space for the first time, I see it looks like a typical Batchelor pad. Beer bottles on the kitchen island, sports magazines on the coffee table, and takeout menus scattered around the place. I l

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-09
  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 8

    Three exhausting, long hours later I finally land in Chicago. Leaving the airport, I can see why they call this place The Windy City. The winds blowing around us has my hair blowing in every direction across my face. Once I have tied my hair back with a spare band that Sav had in her purse, I send Garrett a text saying that I arrived in Chicago safely and that I miss him. Chase hails a cab, and we head directly to the hospital. Each turn of the wheel tightens the knot in my stomach, the uncertainty of Greg's condition gnawing at my thoughts. Sav tries to lighten the mood with small talk, but I just can't clear my mind. I never expected that after Greg dumped me, we would meet each other in such an unexpected way. What will I say to him? Does he hurt badly? Will the accident influence his ongoing riding career? And what will he say when he sees me? Too many questions flutter around my head it’s starting to give me a headache. I think I just need to see Greg and see what kind of conditio

    Huling Na-update : 2025-03-13

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  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 11

    GregWhat the fuck has happened in the last two years? Why would I be stupid enough to break up with the girl I know is the one who I am meant to be with? I just wish someone would give me straight answers. I asked everyone to leave a little after I got Andrea kicked out and to never come back. But I asked Chase to stay behind because I wanted to talk to him alone. I asked him questions about Jen and he told me that she has achieved everything she has aimed and still aims for. I am so proud of her, and I am so happy for all of her accomplishments. I must be stupid if I thought that Andrea is better for me than Jen. My Jen. She is the only one I know I will be happy being with for the rest of my life. I ask him for one favor and that is to get Jen to come back and talk to me. I need to talk to her like I need my next breath. Chase left me alone to my thoughts shortly after he promised me, he will try to get Jen to come back to the hospital. I need a sleep; my head is hurting like a mo

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 10

    Taking into consideration what Sav said I do as she advised. Since landing in Chicago, it has been all about Greg, now it’s time I make time for myself. I don’t know when or if I will visit this city again, I want to see all the city landmarks, movie locations, and museums. Making a plan on where I head off to first, I enjoy the scenery around me. This is the first time since coming into the park I see its natural beauty and how the fall colors look incredible. Deciding to use this time to call Garrett to arrange plans for this weekend when I get a chance to see him again. I see that Cloud Gate is a short cab drive away and I decide that will be my first destination. I hail down a cab outside the park and give the driver my destination and then the driver pulls out into the street in the direction of where I plan to go. I dial Garrett's number whilst I’m in the cab just wanting someone to talk to. As the phone rings, my mind races through the whirlwind of emotions that have unfolded

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 9

    After getting off the phone with my parents they have decided to make the trip out here to Chicago to give not just us some support but to be there for Greg’s parents too. I’m relieved to hear they are coming out here and to hear that they are on the next commercial flight out too is a huge relief. I’m looking forward to seeing them it has been too long since I last saw my folks. Giving Greg’s parents more time with their son I decide to go and grab a bite to eat and explore the city a little. As I walk through the bustling city, I wonder about the local restaurants to see what I would like a bite to eat. Finding this quaint Mexican restaurant has made me starved. Deciding this is the place to stop and grab something to eat I walk inside and grab a table for one. The vibrant energy of Chicago Mexicano makes me feel like I am not in a strange city alone despite the reason as to why I am here. A waitress who looks old enough to be my mom comes over to take my order. I order myself a Di

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 8

    Three exhausting, long hours later I finally land in Chicago. Leaving the airport, I can see why they call this place The Windy City. The winds blowing around us has my hair blowing in every direction across my face. Once I have tied my hair back with a spare band that Sav had in her purse, I send Garrett a text saying that I arrived in Chicago safely and that I miss him. Chase hails a cab, and we head directly to the hospital. Each turn of the wheel tightens the knot in my stomach, the uncertainty of Greg's condition gnawing at my thoughts. Sav tries to lighten the mood with small talk, but I just can't clear my mind. I never expected that after Greg dumped me, we would meet each other in such an unexpected way. What will I say to him? Does he hurt badly? Will the accident influence his ongoing riding career? And what will he say when he sees me? Too many questions flutter around my head it’s starting to give me a headache. I think I just need to see Greg and see what kind of conditio

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 7

    “WHAT?” I whisper shout down the phone to my brother already looking for all my clothes and getting dressed. I look over to the bed to see Garrett still sound asleep. I can’t just ditch and dive like this I better leave him a note. “Just as I said Jen, Greg has been in a serious accident. His mom called Mom and told her, who then told Dad, who then called me, and we’ve all been trying to get in touch with you. I’m on my way to your phone’s last location to pick you up so move that ass of yours and meet me outside,” With those last parting words Chase hangs up the phone just as I finish getting ready, I look at Garrett one final time and see he is still asleep. I check to make sure I have everything of mine and I leave his room once I am certain I have everything. Walking into Garrett’s living space for the first time, I see it looks like a typical Batchelor pad. Beer bottles on the kitchen island, sports magazines on the coffee table, and takeout menus scattered around the place. I l

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 6

    JenGarrett and I arrive at the party which looks to be in full swing. The DJ is playing ‘Dead Man’s Party’ by Oingo Boingo as we walked through the door seeing a crowd of people dancing away to this old 80’s classic. Garrett takes hold of my hand and lean into say something into my ear, “Care to dance with me?” He asks I nod my head as he guides me onto the makeshift dance floor. Garrett certainly knows how to dance, so that’s good and a positive as Greg could dance but nothing like how Garrett is spinning me around. The more I get to know Garrett the more things don’t seem to add up but feels right at the same time if that makes any sense. For a Harvard Law student, it does and doesn’t make sense to me. It just confuses me more. It feels like I am not seeing the full picture and that is something I need to find out before things go any further. But right now, I am going to enjoy my night at this party with some sexy company. As Garrett and I get closer when ‘Espresso’ by Sabrina Car

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 5

    GregEven though it’s weeks before Halloween and one of the big races of the season, there is no rest for the wicked. I am back out on my privately hired track out here in Chicago practicing with a couple of team members having what we call a friendly race between teammates getting ready for our next big race next weekend. I am not called Lord of the Dirt Track for no reason. I live and breathe for this, and I show it all in my commitment and dedication. We had been told by our riding coach to take it easy and not overpower the bike but to save that for race day. During practice, we have built-in mics and speakers so we can communicate between our riding coach and the other riders. There is me and three other guys Jameson, Randy, and Will we had just finished a walk round of the track and was heading towards our bikes on our stands. Once we got our bikes and helmets, we started to walk taking our bikes to the starting gate when Jameson starts a conversation I was not prepared to hear.

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 4

    It’s Halloween and the day of the Halloween party. I asked the twins if they would like some help setting up for the party yesterday when I called in for my coffee. They were happy to accept my help with setup and I even threw in Chase and Sav to help us too. Sav was more than happy to help unlike Chase he grunted and showed his displeasure in doing something helpful for someone other than family while he’s on what he calls vacation. The three of us arrived at The Crowes Nest four hours before the party is supposed to start. When we arrived, the girls were already attempting to hang up some bunting and cobwebs. Chase being the big, tall giant he is helped them with hanging the rest of the bunting and webs whilst Sav and I done the tables, DJ booth, drinking counter, and the windows. Before we knew it the place looked close enough to be a haunted house, the twins said this is the best the place has looked for Halloween. Sav and I are pleased with ourselves. We still go it with decorat

  • Lady of the dirt track   Chapter 3

    Garrett texted me later that day asking me about the party. Was it a costume party or not? Questions like that. I replied to him saying it was a costume party, and I asked him if he wanted to go in a couple's costume. He replied instantly saying he would love to do a couple's costume, and we were throwing ideas at each other, and we couldn’t agree on a costume. He suggested to meet up and go costume shopping later today after his shift and I agreed. I asked Sav what her and Chase are going as and as I suspected they are going as Cinderella and Prince Charming. I mean seriously could they be any more predictable? At least I can say no princess costumes to Garrett. Later that day I pulled up outside the costume shop Garrett suggested to see him leaning against the wall looking at his phone. There’s just something sexy but vaguely familiar about how Garrett is leaning against the wall. But I can’t yet put my finger on it. Putting my car in park I grab my purse and climb out of the car.

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