My Hero Chapter 28
Dom's POV
I was almost giddy with anticipation when Hector and I arrived at Racer's Edge the following day. We'd met three nights ago at the race. He had noticed me standing by the RX-7, eyes wide in awe as I took in the entire scene before me. It was as though he felt it was his place to size up new comers; to welcome them, or to shoo them away. He'd welcomed me. Bringing the party back to my place had been his idea; good to meet people and get my name out there, he'd told me. I hadn't minded.
Racer's Edge was clean, gleaming with shiny parts like tinsel on a Christmas tree; I was in heaven. Harry was a nice enough man, older, anxious, though. It seemed like he kissed everyone's ass so they would by his product; I didn't mind that either. Hector spoke to Harry, who seemed reluctant to even entertain the idea of opening a tab for someone who hadn't so much as bought oil from his store. Clearing my throat, I offered up a deal.
"You sell parts, Harry," I stated coolly, "I install parts. You start me a tab, and I'll buy all the parts I use from you." He arched an eyebrow, mulling the thought over in his mind. "Think about it. You give me a tab; I race with your parts. People see me racing your parts, and it's like free advertisement. Everyone will be coming in; trying to get all the shit I just kicked their asses with. By the time they get it, I've got new shit, and the next week they'll be buying that. Plus, I'll be putting your parts into every car that comes into my garage. It's a win-win situation for you, Harry."
He chewed his bottom lip, told us to have a look around while he thought it over. I knew he had already made his decision; he was just trying to look like a hard ass. That was fine with me, I had all day. Hector gabbed my ear off about all sorts of racing specs for the RX-7, but I wasn't listening. Harry had come out from a room in the back. "What makes you so confident you'll be any good?" he asked his eyes spectacle.
Okay, I was tired of this shit. I inhaled, pulling my shoulders back, rising to my full stature. "You're just gonna have to take my word on it. Racing is in my blood." He gave me a once over, and then nodded in agreement. Yes! I wanted to jump in excitement, but I simply extended my hand.
Letty actually did jump up in excitement.