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An unexpected helper

After I fixed the date I went back to preping for the day. I got my shit from the kitchen and got into my car. I got to the town and to my store. It was six forty-five. Fifteen minutes till the delivery. I parked in my usual space in back of the shop and I let myself in. I wasn’t paying attention and I didn’t notice that someone was standing in my store. I turned on the lights to find Marc standing there. I opened my mouth and he glared at me with a look that I knew meant don’t say a thing. I didn’t. I gestured for him to take a seat behind the counter while I got ready for opening. I unlocked the cabinets and put out the merchandise. Candles, books, incense, stones and other assorted things. It was five to seven and I was ready for the day. I looked over to Marc and walked over. “If you’re going to be here then make yourself useful and help.” My face was inches from his and I knew it would drive him nuts. I backed up and walked out the door to go make sure that I got all of what I ordered.

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