Chapter 13
It was late afternoon when Christopher returned. Becky was surprised to see him. She had had three customers that day, and no sales. She had sent LJ away early because she thought her assistant deserved it and she preferred the silence of her store. She considered closing early. She marked the quietness up to the end of the week. People would be by on the weekend; it wouldn't be that bad.
He pushed the door open and looked around. "You know, I've always loved stores like this.”
"Can I help you?" Becky asked. She was actually in a bad mood; she was angry that she had virtually wasted her time that day with being open. Emily had even disappeared just after opening and she had not yet returned.
All Becky wanted to do was curl up and sleep, but she still had to meet her friends
