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The drive into the city is relatively peaceful, though we do hit soet close to the store

Xander knows the way, so I don’t bother giving him directions He drops me off in the back, where there’s an alley for workers to park

“I love you See you later,” I say, leaning over the console to kiss hioodbye

He kissesin my hair “Love you too”

I slip froht-headed Xander waits foraway

I clock in and greet Laurel, who’s busy working in her office

I straighten things a bit, though it doesn’t n to open

It isn’t long until people start wandering in

I’ve learned that Sunshine’s is a popular boutique I had no idea what it was until I wandered in that day with Jace, but it stays busy all day with a variety of different aged wos, watches, jewelry, candles, and little knickknacks for your house I’ve already bought loadsit for Christbaby things, then I’m really screwed

The day passes quickly, and before I know it, it’s time for Xander to pick me up At two-fifty I see his truck pull up on the street out front

Georgie, the girl that comes in after me, hasn’t arrived yet, and since he’s early I finish with the customers in the store and fold some clothes

Georgie breezes in through the back a few minutes later with a smile and wave

“I can take it from here,” she assures me

I know she can; she’s been doing this longer than I have

I clock out and say goodbye to Laurel before scurrying out to the truck