As soon as I settled in, the car took off.
I watched the ever-changing scenery outside the window and the beautiful sunset, feeling my anxiety slowly fade away.
But this peace didnât last long.
When I glanced in the rearview mirror, I saw something unsettling.
The driver was a stranger to me.
Confusion swept over me.
What was happening?
âIvy, take a look at the driver.
Iâve been out with Andrew before, and I sort of remember his driver.
But this one, I donât recall at alllâ
The more I talked, the tighter my chest felt with growing unease.
Ivy was quiet for a moment, then reassured me, âHoney, donât worry.
Maybe Andrew assigned this driver temporarily and heâs not officially hired yet.
â
Her words sounded unsure.
I gripped my dress, remaining silent.
Given how fast we were going, even if I wanted to stop now, it would be too late.
I tried to strike up a casual conversation with the driver to get some information.
âHello, sir.
How long have you been working for Mr.
Pierce? I donât think Iâve seen you before.
â
The driverâs response was cold and brief.
âA while.
â
His short reply suggested he was avoiding the question.
Holding back my frustration, I continued in a calm, polite voice, âDoes Mr.
Pierce usually have you pick up guests in this car? I havenât seen it before.
â
He glanced at me through the rearview mirror and answered stiffly, âSort of.
â
His unclear reply tested Ivyâs patience.
âWhat do you mean by sort of?â
I wanted a more specific answer, but sensing more questions coming, the driver became noticeably impatient.
âIâm driving.
Talking to you can be distracting and dangerous.
Could you please stop?â
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I managed a smile and stopped pushing.
âAlright.
â
However, Ivy wasnât ready to give up.
âHoney, keep asking! He doesnât seem incapable of answering the questions.
â
I let out a sigh, shaking my head.
âItâs no use.
Weâre not going to get anything more from him.
Itâs clear heâs cautious around me, trying not to reveal anything.
â
Puzzled, Ivy asked, âWhy would that be?â
I was just as confused.