JOSH
The scent of dragon’s blood hit me instantly, and the chime of the bell rang through my ears as I walked into the metaphysical shop. I immediately spotted Barbara’s vibrant red hair as she stood in the center of the store talking to a customer. Glancing up, she made eye contact with me. Holding her pointer finger up in the direction of the girl, she asked her to hold on and rushed over.
“Josh!” she cried as she threw her arms around me. “I have been thinking about you!” I gently hugged her back as she reached up and touched my face. “Give me two minutes, sweetheart. Just let me finish up with this customer.”
“No rush, take your time,” I insisted as I casually walked the aisles. I hadn’t been back to the store since Cali passed away. Barbara had sent me a beautiful arrangement of fl
