Part 2
The Appointment
2:00 pm came and went… Jason thought that he had
been stood up on the appointment when suddenly his phone rang. Hello this is
Jason, how may I help you? The voice on the other end of the line came back -
hi, Jason, this is John Ramsey. I’m running a bit late. I’ll be there in about
thirty minutes. Will you have the car ready when I get there? I’m looking
forward to seeing and driving it. Yes, I’ll be here responded, Jason.
The car is parked in front of the dealership and is ready to go. Thank you for
calling and letting me know that you are running late.
Jason prepared himself for the appointment, he
even went out to the car to make sure there was gas for the test drive and also
reassured himself that the car was looking its best. This just may be a great
day, after all, Jason thought.
It was 3:45 pm when the black sedan pulled into
the parking lot. A tall dark-haired man in a black suit wearing sunglasses
emerged from the driver’s side of the car. A moment later the most striking
tall redheaded woman exited the passengers' side. They walked up to the
dealership entry together and upon entering the building the man stated that
they were here to see a salesman by the name of Jason.
The desk manager instantly got on the intercom
and announced that Jason’s customer had arrived.
Jason was up on his feet in a flash. Upon
leaving the bullpen, Jason made an examination of his appearance and readied
himself to deal with his appointment.
Rounding the corner Jason first saw the tall man
with the sunglasses. Hi said Jason, I’m assuming that you are John Ramsey. Yes,
and you must be Jason, the man started putting out his hand to shake Jason's.
I’m sorry about the late arrival but I had to stop and pick up my wife Sarah.
That’s OK stated Jason. Hi Sarah, Jason said with a smile – it is nice to meet
both of you. The woman smiled but did not say anything.
I have the car parked right out front and ready
to go. Both of you will want to see and drive the vehicle, it’s a real beauty
of sports car. Step this way Jason said with a smile. The man and woman
followed Jason out of the building.
Exiting the building Jason noticed how
strikingly handsome the couple were together. He also noticed that the woman
was carrying a rather oversized lady’s bag. Would you like to leave
your bag inside the building Jason asked her, no one will bother your stuff.
She instantly responded with no, I think it must come with me. OK, said Jason.
The couple walked around the vehicle displaying an interest in all that Jason had to say during his demonstration. The usual
questions and answers were being relayed back and forth between the salesman
and the customers. Finally, Jason asserted, let’s take her out for a test drive.
The couple instantly smiled and said okay. I’ll have to drive the car off the
lot and then we’ll switch out drivers Jason said, the couple nodded in
agreement. Let me get a dealer tag and we’ll be on our way. Oh and one more
thing, I’ll need a copy of your driver’s licenses. The man’s expression dimmed
for a moment.
Why do you need a copy of my licenses, don’t you
trust me, he asks? It’s company policy, that’s all Jason stated. Just in case we
get in an accident or you guys decide to kidnap me or something, the company
will have a record of whom I’m with on the test drive Jason said with a
smile. The man’s expression lighted and he opened his wallet and
produced a temporary license. We just moved out to California about three weeks
ago the man said. Oh, that’s OK said Jason; this will work while examining the
temp license. Just one of those boxes I have to check off if you know what I
mean... and Jason left to get the tag.
Returning to the couple with the dealer tag in
hand, Jason was now ready for the demonstration ride and the adventure that
awaited him.
