《The New Mechanic (Gerard X Reader)》The Advert
Advertisement
Sitting at my desk, I flick through the notepad of jobs that I have to do today.
Order service parts for the Renault. Find the tyre sizes for the Volvo. Place the advert for the new mechanic.
I have a stack of invoices on my desk too that I have to file into the book keeping software on the computer. I can sense this is going to a busy day today.
I open up the job agency website and click on 'add advert' with my arrow.
"Experienced Mechanic wanted" I mutter under my breath as I type. "Willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own.
Must have experience with servicing vehicles,
dealing with suppliers and customers, hard working and not afraid to get dirty"
I look at the advert for a moment and wonder if I can add anything else. It's pretty self explanatory. We just need an extra pair of hands so I just add the office number and click 'post'.
That's one job done for the day. I smile and pen a little tick next to that job in my notebook.
I look up at the clock.
9:45am.
Enough time to make a coffee and get to work on those invoices.
As I stand waiting for my mug to fill up from the high tech machine, I hear footsteps behind me.
"Have you posted the job advert yet?"
I turn around and the owner of the garage is stood there with his empty mug. His name is Harry. This garage is his pride and joy and he has trusted me to help him run it with him.
I've known Harry for about 20 years. He's an old family friend. Him and my father used to go watch the football together when they were teenagers and have been close friends ever since.
Advertisement
Harry is a middle aged man, balding on top with grey whispy hair sticking out from the sides. He's a round shape type of guy. Belly out in front that makes his overalls tight around his waist. He does remind me of my father alot, same age, same looks. I suppose that's why I get along so well with him. I see him as a work father figure.
He's a kind man. When I was made redundant from the insurance firm three years ago, he gave me a part time job helping out in the office. Now it has led to me being in charge of all aspects of the garage. He really did help me when I was lost and had no money.
"Yes, I've just posted the advert now so fingers crossed we can get some more help around here" I replied
Harry had asked me to search for a new mechanic as he was wanting to take a step back from the manual work of the garage. He does employ two other guys, James and Lee but wants a third so the work load is more manageable.
"Brilliant, I will leave you in charge of finding the right candidate then" he smiled
"That's fine by me" I chirped "Now let me refill that mug"
He hands over his coffee mug and I place it next to mine under the machine. Push the button for black coffee and watch it pour out of the tiny spout.
"Here is your coffee" I said with a grin "Now I should get back to the office"
I grab my coffee and walk past Harry, out of the small lunch room and across the garage floor to my office that is situated in a room in the corner of the building.
I walk in and smell the fresh lillies that I brought in this morning. I do like to add a little feminine touch to this place as I'm the only woman who works here.
Advertisement
I sit down on my chair and pull myself in. Place my coffee mug down on the coaster and let out a little sigh.
"Ok, let's gets started" I think to myself and I reach for my pen and note pad
Just as my nib touches the paper, the phone begins to ring. It's probably a customer calling to book their car in for work or to ask for some advice on the smallest of problems.
I pick up the handset
"Good Morning, Meadowhall Garage here, how may I help you?" I politely say down the speaker.
"Erm, yes, hello. I'm calling about the advert for a new mechanic" came the reply
Advertisement
- In Serial76 Chapters
Chosen Chaos
30 years have passed since first contact. Earth has now been accepted into the galactic community, is expanding its territory to other planets, and has begun to adopt the myriad advanced technologies found throughout the Milky Way Galaxy. But as the least advanced race in the galaxy, the Earthians are struggling to carve a niche for themselves, made all the more difficult by the fact that they are the only race in the entire galaxy incapable of developing supernatural powers. Until recently. Few know how or why, but small groups of Earthians have begun to display superhuman abilities — and the militaries of the galaxy have begun to display interest in them. Combined with the rise of an evil thought to have been vanquished two decades ago, these superpowered Earthians are forced to choose between the value of their own lives… and the value of the entire galaxy. Part 1: Chosen Few — A mundane visit to the local science museum starts off a series of worrying events for Austin Travis and his friends. They would like nothing more than to continue living their lives as they have, but the universe seems to have other plans… Part 2: Chosen Elite — CSF-1 and the Eximius Vir return to normal military operation and discover a clue to finding powerful ancient technology. However, they aren’t the only ones to discover this clue, and soon find themselves in a race against time to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands… Part 3: Chosen Hidden — As the summer comes to an end, Pierce Bradley and his friend prepare for their last few days studying abroad on an alien planet. Pierce would like nothing more than to return home and flaunt his new experiences in front of his friends and classmates, but the universe seems to have other plans… Chosen and its three parts begin the Key Saga, a new novel series that takes place 20 years after Rise — which tells the tale of the aforementioned evil. Reading Rise is not a prerequisite for reading Chosen, but it will help to understand the setting and the various conflicts within. Character art on cover by @quassihollic on twitter.
8 443 - In Serial15 Chapters
Local Heroes
Where do you go when you run out of options? The Honorable Guild of Vagabonds and Wayfarers accepts everyone, regardless of past indiscretions. Records are wiped clean, crimes are forgotten, and futures can be forged anew. At least that's how it's advertised. When Corwin Walker is banished from his village he thought that he could join up with the Guild and start making right for what he did but the process is more complex than he realized. Finding a master, outfitting himself and learning the ways of a Wayfarer catapults him from one crisis to another. Vash McMartin finds himself in a strange city with no money, no home, and no shoes. Taken in by strangers he learns to fight for other part-elves like himself. However, everything is not as it seems as Vash stumbles onto dark secrets that many would prefer were kept buried. As a scion of a magical dynasty Galia Amneris was assured a place at the Towers of Osterlan. When the Tower of Changes chose her as an apprentice, however, things became infinitely more complex. Now she tries to complete her magical education while struggling to match the ideals of her family. An ongoing tale of magic, intrigue, and adventure that asks just one very important question: So, you want to be a hero?
8 137 - In Serial8 Chapters
The Relistar
It's been hundreds of years since the Three Empires collapsed. Hundreds of years since belief in gods died out, and cults became the mainstay religions of Caloria. On the lone, warring island of Kylinstrom, most have turned their worship from the heavens to the world, though some yet worship strange beings and powers beyond their own. Cedric Castelbre felt the same. But now he may have no choice but to believe in gods and demons; Serkukan, the Great Red One of Etheria, has fled his own plane, seeking refuge... And it was within the boy's mind that he found it.
8 209 - In Serial82 Chapters
Twisted Fate
Althrá is a world suffering from an invasion from the lower planes has turned to many different forms of magic from gathering beings from other worlds to bolster their own to turning to the same powers that caused the invasion. Twisted Fate follows the story of Twisting Fate's Adrian Ravnos in his adventures through this world as he learns who he is along with several other characters.This story is a sequel to Twisting Fate though only its protagonist continues onto this story. There are multiple different systems of magic used within the story and sometimes convoluted reasons for why things unfold as they do. For those who read Twisting Fate, Twisted Fate is a continuation of Adrian’s story but the actions of me-but-not-me have significantly changed many things, there are many differences between the Althrá of Twisting Fate and this story's.
8 158 - In Serial47 Chapters
New Earth: Supergirl
My name is Kara Zor-El, I'm from Krypton. And also another reality. After the crisis destroyed the old multiverse, I found myself and my friends waking up on this new world where I've been given a chance to learn from my mistakes and ensure I do not make them again. I can only hope I succeed, since I am more than just the paragon of hope, I am Supergirl. Part three of New Earth series.
8 91 - In Serial52 Chapters
Poems, Quotes & Just Stuff
Poems about Life and its Flawshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F2F9G2N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_aWpjFbZCXHZDX
8 221

