Getting Antsy
An abundance of people occupied Walmart that day, and for this reason he wished to limit his stay to the necessary minimum. As their weary mothers pushed them without energy, children cried loudly, and inconsiderate individuals collided with Patrick’s heels from behind as they maneuvered their shopping carts. The moment had come to leave this place. He nudged his scant groceries toward the checkout and stood by for service, never allowing this minor act to spoil his day.
Something Caught His Attention
As Patrick was still attempting to determine whether he could afford the additional groceries he had purchased that day, something grabbed his attention. It belonged to another customer, yet it stood out from the rest, and he found himself gazing at it enviously.