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Chapter 11: INTENTIONS
Intentions
I was arranging some of the items on the shelf when I heard a tender ringing of the antique bell, signalling that someone just walked in. I placed old chimes at the top of the store's door so that I wouldn't be too surprised when someone goes in The last experience I had was quite...traumatic.
"Hey! You're back!" Caleb joyously beamed and walked towards me.
"You missed me, do you?" I laughed. Caleb chuckled and went behind the counter too. "Yeah, I sure did..." He playfully said. I slowly turned to him and grinned. I missed my best friend, of course!
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