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nd snuggle with my pillow. Tomorrow was going to be even longer, even though I had a few more days until I would open my store. A guy was br

verweight cat. "I'm exhausted," I said kissing him. "Time for mommy to take a bath an

enjoyed the hottest path a human could withstand for whatever reason. Aft

the store and I would finally be able to order the door. I was nervous though, no one would be able to bail

lot better today. I was handing out excited and couldn't wait. The drive was quick; I unlocked the door and danced around my shop, making sure ever

man knocked on my door holding the s

am late."

I need, and this afternoon I am open." I squealed. I was a little nervous to see this all set up, I knew as this was happening I was getting c

ng time, good to know someone can be." He smiled a

and I felt the place was ready for my new chapter in my life. I just hoped everything else would fall into place

e sign came into the store. "Are you ready to see

ig. "I am nervous

ading me outside. "Just as the sunset, the colors a

was shocked. I didn't know what to say, it was beautiful I almost cried.

see my sign from the road and hopefully, that would draw them in and they'd want to buy some tea from me. I still had m

I couldn't move from the spot for the longest time. When I was able to, it was dark. I was still smiling when

y had to offer for decorations, I was excited. My smile wouldn't be ruined b

d. I grabbed a cart and filled it with everything I needed. I remembered not to go crazy sin

, I laid out the oranges and browns, everywhere was colorful. I was happy, everything was

n't wait to see my first customers. I was nervous, but it would be okay. It was like my first day o

me." Som

essed in a black coat. His hair was dark and his eyes were cold. He di

name is Detective Marks." He said flashing

wasn't sure why there was

r if something happened while I was home. "I am going to each store owner, which I am guessin

in and drive away, something about the man scared me. I wasn't entirely sure he wa

hint. "Oh well there is a crime family in the area, they are looking into these stores to possibly rob them." He said clearing his t

now who he was. I felt like I was being watched from the shado

ling a card out of his pocket and handing it to me. "Again I apologize for scaring you." He said backing away from me so I could get in my car and leave. I hal

ttle worried it wouldn't be the last time I'd see him; in fact, I felt like he was going to come around and harass me and anno