*** Driving to the grocery store wasn't an easy task. It was only a couple blocks away and traffic wasn't very light. Even though the weather had improved significantly since we moved to Chicago, it was still freezing cold outside. Thankfully, the day was cloudy and bright with a gentle breeze. Pulling into the parking lot, I walked around the side of my car and headed toward the entrance. As I neared the entrance to the supermarket, I spotted someone walking in the opposite direction toward the back exit. The figure was tall and slender, with short blond hair and dark brown skin. I frowned as I recognized the blonde man who was walking across the parking lot. It seemed like it had been ages since I'd last seen him. Bending down to retrieve my bag, I pulled out my car keys and walked in

