Impending Early Return

The store manager smiled, "I know that feeling too well, sir. I couldn't sleep a wink when I learned some hot gossip and failed to know more about it. Don't worry, sir. Information gathering is also one of our specialties."

The transaction ended and Vaughn just hoped that the store manager would seal his lips regarding the matter. He looked at the direction of the door hoping to find Zenia waiting for him. But, he did not see even her shadow. 

Vaughn did not stay a minute longer and walked to the door with the crossbow. He did not see Zenia and assumed that she was still looking at the fabrics. He went to the fabric store right away.

He saw Zenia checking different things in the store. She was no longer inspecting the fabrics. He wondered why she still stayed in the store when she was already done.

He walked to where Zenia was and hugged her, "Are you done?"