Page 28 of Sweet Love From Saturn

“What’s up, planet Earth?” he greeted me when the call connected.

Any other time, I’d go back and forth with him about making fun of my name, but I wasn’t in the mood right now.

“Hey, are you busy? I caught a flat and I’m stuck on the side of the road.”

“Where are you?”

“I’ll send you my location. I’m on Blake Street, not far from the U-Haul.”

After making sure I had everything I needed, Aaron ended the call. Not even fifteen minutes later, his truck was pulling up behind me. He hadn’t mentioned anyone else coming with him, so my brows dipped when the passenger door of his truck opened. I relaxed when I saw it was only Tiffany getting out. Stepping out of my car, I greeted my siblings and told Aaron what happened. While he changed my tire, I sat in the truck with Tiffany.

“What’s wrong with you? I can feel your body heat from back there.”

“Nothing. I’m fine.”

“Saturn, don’t lie to me. I’m gonna assume it’s something with Mccoy since you called Aaron to help you.”

“Nothing happened. I called Mccoy and texted him before I called Aaron and hestillhasn’t responded or called me back,” I admitted.

“Maybe he’s busy, sis. Cut the man some slack. He damn near lives in your skin. I’m sure there’s a reason he’s not picking up.”

“If that was the case, what’s so hard about picking up and telling me he’s busy? I’d rather him do that instead of ignoring me.”

“He probably doesn’t have his phone. You said he works on cars all day, meaning his hands are occupied. I’m not trying to annoy you any more than you already are. Just want you tocalm down before you cause an unnecessary argument,” Tiffany stated as she turned back around.

I focused my attention on Aaron and watched as he finished changing my tire. When he pulled up, he told me he’d order my new tire and put it on at my house. I was grateful because that meant I wouldn’t have to ride on the donut for long.

“Okay. Go straight home. I’m about to stop at Floyd’s, then I’ll be over to you after,” Aaron said when he was back in his truck.

Once I was back in my car, I looked at my phone one last time before pulling off and heading home.

“Thank you,brother. I appreciate you for everything. Do you want me to send you anything?” I asked Aaron after he finished with my car.

Not only had he changed my tire, but he filled my tank and washed it for me. My baby was looking brand new, which put a smile on my face.

“Keep your money, Saturn. If you would’ve had a car before I moved, this wouldn’t be anything new.”

Before I could respond, Mccoy’s truck was pulling into my driveway. He returned my call about forty-five minutes ago, but I hadn’t answered. I was still irritated with him and needed more time to cool down. When he got out of his truck, he walked over to us in his blue work jumpsuit. Mccoy never met Aaron, but I told him he was back home. Had I not mentioned my brother being back, I was sure this greeting would’ve gone a little differently.

“What’s up, man?” Mccoy said with his arm extended.

“Aaron, this is my boyfriend, Mccoy. Mccoy, this is my brother, Aaron,” I introduced dryly.

Aaron shook Mccoy’s hand before turning back to me.

“Y’all have a goodnight. Call me if you need anything else, Saturn. I love you.”

“I love you too. Tell our parents I love them as well.”

“I got you.”

When Aaron pulled off, the smile dropped from my face and I turned to head inside. Hearing the barks from Mccoy’s truck, I turned to see him open the door for Sparky.

“What’s the problem and why aren’t you answering your phone?”

“I called you several times earlier and even texted you. I was stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire and you weren’t answering. I have a whole ass man and I had to call my brother to come help me!” I spat.

“First off, please lower your voice. I’m not yelling at you, so don’t do that shit to me. Secondly, I apologize for not answering. When you called, my phone was in my desk and I was talking to a potential buyer. The meeting took longer than I thought because he had a lot of questions. I called you as soon as I made it back to my phone. I get why you’re irritated, but baby, you’re actin’ like it’s my fault you caught a flat. Had I seen your call, I would’ve dropped everything to come help you and you know that.”

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