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Plastic and Yellow.

I’m taking a break!â€? she called out before grabbing her coat and heading out the side door. The door opened out onto an alley way. The wind was sharp and quickly bit through her cotton T-shirt and jeans. She quickly pulled on her black wool coat, buttoning the top few buttons only.

She took a few steps away from the door and pulled on her hood, and her leather gloves. Walking towards her car, she pulled out her keys, looking over her shoulder to see if anyone from the coffee shop was watching. They weren’t.

Unlocking the door, she looked over the hood of her car. It was a bright day. Her big Audrey Hepburn-esque sunglasses blocked the sunlight – and, her identity. She got into her car, and locked the doors. She sat for a second, watching a car pass by. Then she put the key into the ignition, and revved the engine. The car pulled away slowly, allowing a few cars to pass in between it and her target.

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