They Spent My Money Overnight And Came Back Like Nothing Happened

captioned The universe rewards good energy.

“The universe,” I murmured, “has a very dark sense of humor.”

When they came back, they returned victorious.

The luxury van rolled into the circular driveway just after four on a humid Tuesday afternoon. I waited in the foyer with a novel in my lap and my work phone face-down on the table beside me. My father continue reading …